What if…

“…I need to cancel my Event?”

Outreach Comedy understands that sometimes there are unforeseen, emergent circumstances that may cause our clients to cancel their booked performance. (“Emergent” is defined as an unforeseen situation such as a fire, casualty or Act of God, or other extreme cause beyond the control of the client, that would entirely disable the occasion for the Event.) Because we value your time and resources as well as those of our performers, our cancellation policy, under the conditions above, is as follows:

-Cancellation occurs MORE than 30 days prior to Event: Client can receive either a full credit or full refund, depending upon time and circumstances, for any money paid to Outreach Comedy.

-Cancellation occurs LESS than 30 days prior to Event: Clients initial deposit is non-refundable. A partial portion of the initial deposit and/or total monies received will be credited towards a future Event for the client, if booked within 6 months of cancellation date. The other portion will be paid to the cancelled performer(s), who held a calendar date for the Event.

Cancellation occurs LESS than 14 days: Full payment is due and is non-refundable.

“…my performer has to cancel?”

Although our performers fulfill nearly every performance they book, there are sometimes special circumstances for which they might need to cancel. These conditions are strictly of the “emergent” nature (as noted above, written in their contracts). These are the ONLY reasons we will allow Performers to cancel an Agreement/Event Date.

All performances are “play or pay,” meaning that if the performer absolutely needs to cancel, the client will receive another performer of equal or greater value at no additional cost to them. If a performer of equal or greater value is not available or acceptable, client will receive their money back or a performance credit on cancellations.

“…the performance isn’t funny?”

We’re here to make you laugh, so it’s critical to us that you enjoy yourself! If your performance isn’t funny, call us—your satisfaction is essential to us! Outreach Comedy will go the extra mile and do what it takes to ensure that you are fully satisfied.

“...the performer isn’t Christ-honoring?”

Although we’re in the funny business, we take our relationship with the Lord very seriously. Our performers are all aware of our policies. Your performance should contain no sexual innuendo, swear words, or over-the-top bathroom humor. Our performer should behave in a “manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ” (Philippians 1:27) at all times, acting with responsibility and integrity both on and off-stage. If our performer does not follow these guidelines, PLEASE let us know!

Should we come to a mutual agreement that the performer’s behavior was, indeed, not Christ-honoring, Outreach Comedy will take steps of action to ensure that this behavior does not occur again. Additionally, Outreach Comedy will go the extra mile to make sure you are fully satisfied.

“Can I book a performer not listed on your site?”

Outreach Comedy is always looking for great talent, and you may have a tried and true favorite, or know of a fresh performer that we’re unaware of. Occasionally Outreach Comedy will book a performer not on our roster at your request. Understand that our guarantee only stands with performers we have carefully screened, so a performer booked by special request may not be held to our guarantee. However, we will do an initial screening of a performer before we book them. Please call for availability—make sure you have the performer’s name, your Event date and your budget ready to go.

“How much does it cost to book a performer?”

Booking prices start at $1000 and range from there based on the performer, level of talent, experience, performance date and travel required. You will have the option to pay in two deposits. Don’t forget to ask about our Budget Booster ideas—available to help you both pay for your Event and build your ministry’s resources! Give one of our Event Coordinators a call, and we will work with you and your Event budget—creating an Event tailor-made to your specific needs.

“How long do performances generally last?”

Recommended performance times range from 45-90 minutes based on performer and performance type. If you would like to book more than one performer, it is recommended that you not exceed 90 minutes total. Ideally, it’s best to keep your audience wanting more. This way, they’ll be ready and eager for your next Outreach Comedy Event!

"How can I become an Outreach Comedy Performer?"

Outreach Comedy strives to keep a tight roster of trusted performers to serve customers in the most effective way possible. Note that Outreach Comedy is NOT a talent agency. The performers on our roster are a valued and cherished product offering. Please keep in mind that we review Talent based on: 

• Top-Quality Entertainment: Performers must be hysterically funny. They should possess great mainstream credits or "stand up" well against comedy standards seen on Comedy Central and similar programming. Performance should be professional, enjoyable in a variety of mainstream and Christian venues, and receive consistently high marks from clients.
  
  

• Faithful to Jesus Christ: Performers must proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. They should exhibit Christ-honoring behavior both on and off stage, and there should be nothing questionable or ungodly about their humor in any venue. In addition to presenting a comedy set, performers should also be able to share a testimony or message if called upon to do so.

Although we do not actively recruit Talent for our roster, you are welcome to send us a promotional kit. If you are interested in doing so, we ask that you submit the following items to be considered:

• Recent professional headshot

• Bio (w/performance description)

• Testimony

• Endorsements from pastors

• Credit highlights (venues you've performed at, TV shows you've been featured on, etc)

• Video clip from a recent live performance

Mail to:

Outreach Events

Attn: Marketing Manager

2230 Oak Ridge Way

Vista, CA 92081

Please call us should you have any further questions. May God continue to bless your ministry of laughter!