1. Since we've all faced the sting of rejection (or worse, the lack of rejection), Cover Letter Comedy should be as inclusive as possible. Let's keep it business casual - don't use hateful language that would automatically disqualify you from getting hired.
2. Tell the audience about the job listing you applied for, and read us your cover letter. You can do this for up to three separate job listings/letters per set.
3. Stay to support your fellow job seekers! Job searching is so lonely, and I'd like to recognize all readers at the end of each show.
4. Tip your bartender. No explanation needed.
5. If you have a cover letter you're proud of but personally don't want to or can't perform, you can choose a designated reader.
6. Be polite to the readers. It's rough enough out there.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Facebook Invite and General Status
I put together a facebook invite page to keep track of interested audience members and performers. It's visible here.
If you don't want to respond on facebook, please email me at coverlettercomedy [at] gmail [dot] com if you're interested in performing or watching!
I've performed in front of people before and hosted performances, but I've never planned an event like this from the beginning, so this is a little awkward. As far as I can tell, here is the plan:
1. Confirm 10 readers and 20ish audience members.
2. Sit down with local venue managers and tell them the premise of Cover Letter Comedy, the amount of performers interested, and the audience they can expect from such an event. Ideally I will be able to secure drink tickets for performers, but as this is a brand new event, I'm not holding my breath. Secure a venue and a date and time.
3. Once the date, time, and venue is determined, publicize the event locally.
4. Recognize all performers and their hard work at the end of the show.
5. Repeat!
Of course, I need your help to make this happen. Please spread the word! I want you to show the world your best self.
On my end, I plan to photograph if not videotape each performance, enforce ground rules to make this an enjoyable experience for all, and listen to your suggestions on how we can make our disappointments into a success. You can opt out of being photographed or videotaped at any time with no questions asked.
If you don't want to respond on facebook, please email me at coverlettercomedy [at] gmail [dot] com if you're interested in performing or watching!
I've performed in front of people before and hosted performances, but I've never planned an event like this from the beginning, so this is a little awkward. As far as I can tell, here is the plan:
1. Confirm 10 readers and 20ish audience members.
2. Sit down with local venue managers and tell them the premise of Cover Letter Comedy, the amount of performers interested, and the audience they can expect from such an event. Ideally I will be able to secure drink tickets for performers, but as this is a brand new event, I'm not holding my breath. Secure a venue and a date and time.
3. Once the date, time, and venue is determined, publicize the event locally.
4. Recognize all performers and their hard work at the end of the show.
5. Repeat!
Of course, I need your help to make this happen. Please spread the word! I want you to show the world your best self.
On my end, I plan to photograph if not videotape each performance, enforce ground rules to make this an enjoyable experience for all, and listen to your suggestions on how we can make our disappointments into a success. You can opt out of being photographed or videotaped at any time with no questions asked.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Cover Letter Comedy begins!
Our most passionate, time-consuming, and well-edited writing is all too often unread by other human beings. I'm talking, of course, about cover letters that didn't land us a job. I think it's a shame that writing of this caliber is often ignored, and I'm trying to put together a local open mic event where we change that. Just as Mortified allows us to share a laugh about our childhood and adolescent pain through an individual's reading, I feel that sharing our most polished writing about the best versions of ourselves that were still ignored can be humorous, poignant, and relatable. Looking for interested performers and audience in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn!
Please comment here or send an email to coverlettercomedy [at] gmail [dot] com for more information! I look forward to hearing from you - and unlike robo-readers and many HR departments, I mean that.
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