Contracts Between Standup Comics And Venues

If you're a standup, you want to get paid for your sets. And to protect yourself, you'll want to have contracts that set out the compensation, restrictions on your performance and other details.

Contracts Come In Many Forms

Whether you get booked for a set or multiple gigs, you're likely forming a contract with the venue. The venue, often a small nightclub or bar, might not send you a formal document for your approval by signature. Binding contracts can be formed over email or text message, and they do not have to use legal language. A binding agreement might look like this text exchange:

>> Venue: Do you want to do 15 minutes on Friday as our 7 pm opener? The slot pays $30.