What to do before the show

ADDING a show

Once you've confirmed a show date and time, it's time to add your show to our DTC Admin site. There are a series of steps you'll need to take in order to get your show approved and viewable to the public. Click the button below to watch our video tutorial that shows you how this process is done.

Tutorial: How To Add Shows

Once your show is submitted, you will not be able to make edits. Please reach out to Jared if you need the show information modified.

When you submit your show, it will remain pending until it is reviewed and approved. Upon approval, you will be emailed a sample e-mail of the "Reveal Email" that goes out at noon to guests. If you notice any errors, please contact Jared so it can be resolved.

Week of the show

Confirm with venue

Be sure to check in with the venue to confirm the show is still on. Doing this at least a week prior to the show day will be best. Make sure you also ensure you have any information regarding:

Who will be there to assist
Unlocking doors/acquiring keys
Light switches
Trash
Parking Info
Loading dock access, if needed

Confirm with comedians performing

It will be important for you to also confirm with the comedians that they have the venue address and any other important information. Of course, you'll also want to make sure they are still able to perform on the given show day and time.

Hire a photographer if needed.

If you feel like a photographer could capture a special show, ensure you have one booked and provide the address to them.

Be sure to send any photos to Megan at megan@donttellcomedy.com and Rachel at rachel@donttellcomedy.com.

Promoting shows

Ads and Public Relations

Don't Tell Comedy will take care of all running ads via Facebook and Instagram. You will not need to worry about paying for any advertisements.

Our FB and IG ads typically run a few days before the show day and you'll find that ticket sales happen more often a day or two prior to the show.

DTC also has a mailing list for each city and a mail campaign goes out each week on Wednesday/Thursday with upcoming shows.

You may want to reach out to a local news source or events calendar to include your show. If you have any ideas for marketing sources unique to your region, contact Paige at paige@donttellcomedy.com.

Need digital or printable promotional graphics?

Do you need a custom graphic for a IG post or story?

Are you looking to make special promo flyers for a venue to use?

Visit the Social Media Resources page for some graphics, templates and more to use if you want to promote your show.

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