Wise Crackers searches for ‘NEPA’s Funniest’ comedian in first-ever contest at Mohegan Pa. in Wilkes-Barre
From a press release:
Northeastern Pennsylvania’s biggest comedy club is looking for the area’s funniest person.
Wise Crackers, located inside Mohegan Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre, has announced its inaugural NEPA’s Funniest Contest. This summer, local comedians – and wanna-be comedians – will battle it out for the title of funniest in the region. With sharp wit, hilarious punchlines, and plenty of surprises, this competition promises to keep audiences rolling in the aisles as they witness the rise of the next big comedic star.
Open to the public, the 21+ contest will run every Sunday from June 1 through Sept. 7, excluding holiday weekends, and is set to feature three initial rounds of stand-up where the audience gets to vote for their favorite acts alongside a panel of local comedian judges, so contestants are encouraged to bring their friends to help boost their chances. Round 1 is a five-minute set, Round 2 is a 10-minute set, and semi-finals sets on Aug. 24 are 12 minutes. Those who make it to the finals on Sept. 7 will get 15 minutes to impress the judges and take home the comedy crown.
The first place winner will receive a $500 cash prize and a spot to emcee at Pennsylvania venues like Wise Crackers, the Emmaus Theater, Soul Joel’s, and more. Second place is $100, and third place is $25.
Contestant sign-ups are open now at wisecrackers.biz and end on Sunday, May 25. There is a non-refundable $25 entry fee.
Tickets for all three rounds, as well as the finals, are $10 and on sale now at wisecrackers.biz.
Family owned and operated, Wise Crackers Comedy Club has been hosting shows for over 20 years, featuring comedians from all walks of life and from all over the world. The venue has a regular lineup of stand-up comedians, live music, magic, ventriloquism, and more on Fridays and Saturdays. Doors open at 8 p.m., and performances start at 9 p.m. Last year, Mohegan Pennsylvania (1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre) relocated Wise Crackers to a more convenient location, just steps away from the hotel lobby.
Mohegan Pennsylvania, owned by Mohegan, was the first destination to bring gaming to Pennsylvania in 2006 and has since become one of the premier entertainment, gaming, shopping, and dining destinations in the state. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Mohegan Pennsylvania features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It features nearly 75,000 square feet of gaming space, including nearly 60 live table games, over 1,500 slot machines and electronic table games, a sportsbook, a variety of dining options, nightlife, entertainment, and live harness racing. It is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware.
