m. We will also need a short (3 sentence) bio and headshot. You will also need to supply a cell phone number and all contact information when you submit for the contest.

2.) We will take a maximum of 12 comedians for each show, with two or three alternates per show. Submission is on a first come/first serve basis.

3.) Judging will be done by a vote of the audience, with the top two advancing. This year, the committee will choose 4 (four) "wild card" slots so the total competitors in June will be 12 (twelve). All decisions will be final.

4.) The dates for the preliminary rounds are as follows:
a. February 20, 2010 in Norfolk, Nebraska at Divots Conference Center
b. March 6, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska at the Rococo Theatre
c. March 13, 2010 in Grand Island, Nebraska at the Liederkranz
d. March 20, 2010 in Norfolk, Nebraska at the Times Square Event Center

5.) The routines will be 6 minutes in length and must be "network television" clean

6.) You will be allowed two free passes to the show that you are performing in and you must provide the name of your two guests at least 48 hours in advance of the show.

7.) Check-in time will be 6pm with the shows starting at 7pm. You will check-in with Lora Young upon your arrival and then draw for order.

If you have any other questions, please call 1-888-371-2932. Please make sure you talk with Lora Young.