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A national touring comedy showcase is heading to Elmira, bringing established comedians and a regional talent contest to the Clemens Center’s Powers Theater.
The Wise Crackers All Stars Comedy Show is scheduled for 8 p.m. Aug. 20, with an all-star lineup and a local competition component, according to a community announcement. The event is presented by the Clemens Center and Seven Mountains Media.
Host Scott Bruce will lead the show, joined by comedians Tommy Gooch, Ruperto Vanderpool and Sheila Kay. Brian Scott McFadden is set to headline the performance, which is expected to run about 2 hours and 40 minutes including an intermission, according to the announcement.
The show is recommended for mature audiences.
Attendees have the option to upgrade their evening with a VIP package that includes a catered pre-show gathering, two drink chips and early access to seating. General admission tickets cost $40, with a $20 VIP add-on available. Tickets can be purchased through clemenscenter.org.
Who is Southern Tier's top amateur comedian?
In addition to the live show, organizers are launching a community-wide contest aimed at finding the Southern Tier’s top amateur comedian.
Submissions opened July 1 and will be accepted through July 31. Participants must be 18 or older and submit a three- to five-minute video of original stand-up material through the Clemens Center’s Facebook Messenger. Entries must also include a name, hometown and brief biography.
All approved submissions will be posted on the Clemens Center’s Facebook page for public voting. Reactions will count as votes during the voting period from Aug. 3 through Aug. 10, according to the announcement. The winner will be announced Aug. 12.
The contest winner will receive a five-minute opening spot at the Powers Theater ahead of the Wise Crackers performance. The prize also includes two VIP tickets to the show and recognition across the Clemens Center’s social media platforms.
Submissions must feature original content and comply with community standards. Entries containing hate speech, threats or discriminatory language will not be accepted. The selected winner must be available to perform Aug. 20.
Organizers say the event is designed to offer both a night of live entertainment and an opportunity for local performers to participate in a regional showcase, according to the announcement.
For more details about the show or the contest, visit the Clemens Center website or its Facebook page.
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This article originally appeared on Elmira Star-Gazette: Elmira comedy show seeks top amateur comedian to open for Wise Crackers
