Producers and Artists Info
Resources and submission forms for artists looking to perform on our stage Producer HandbookIndividual ArtistsAbout our programming
Arcade Comedy Theater is a presenting and producing arts organization open to bold new ideas, emerging and established artists, and innovative shows that make the most out of our two performing spaces.
The mission of Arcade’s programming department is to produce and present dynamic, engaging comedy shows that lift the spirit and inspire joy in our community. We envision productions that are inclusive and collaborative, filled with exemplary performances, and inspire connection and community-building.
This page offers producers a place to submit show ideas and learn about the guidelines with which we assess those submissions. It’s also a place for individual artists, touring comedians, or independent comedy troupes looking to appear on our stage.
Producers looking to put on a show
The majority of the shows that appear on Arcade’s stages are “presented” shows produced by artists in the Pittsburgh community. Whether you have put on a show at our theater before, somewhere else in town, or are looking to get try it out for the first time: we’d love to hear from you.
The Arcade Comedy Theater Performance and Production Handbook is your One Stop Shop for all the information you need about producing a show at Arcade.
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Beta Stage Submission Form
Beta Stage is Arcade’s monthly show that gives producers a chance to test out show ideas in a supportive environment and get feedback on ways to continue the development of your show idea.
Prime Time Show Proposal Form
If you are a veteran producer and have a great show idea (stand-up, sketch, improv, variety) that you’d like to produce it at our theater, fill out this form with as much information as you can. Please allow at least a month before following up.
Artists and Teams looking to perform
If you’re a touring comedian, a solo act or improviser, or a comedy troupe looking to bring your set to the stage, Arcade’s programming team is happy to help connect individuals with producers putting together shows at our theater.
While our programming department doesn’t often book individual comics on shows, we often work with producers who do. Fill out this form and let us know who you are, what kind of comedy you do, and show us some examples. We can’t guarantee you’re going to get booked on a show, but we’ll at least share your information with producers.
Plus, Arcade Comedy Theater hosts UNDER THE RADAR on the third Saturday of every month, offering a dedicated platform for teams to perform regularly and grow as improvisers. Providing this space ensures the health and growth potential of the local improv scene. If you would like to submit your team for consideration, please fill out the form below.
How this works:
- Fill out the form with as much information as you can — a video clip, headshot, or credits go a long way.
- Our programming department reviews the form submissions and makes them available to producers putting together shows.
- If someone wants to book you, they contact you with the information you provided.
As always, we encourage comedians and improvisers who are interested in Arcade to come down and visit the theater, catch a show, and talk to the hosts or producers afterwards. Our theater offers a number of opportunities for performers to get involved — including performing in jams, taking classes, submitting acts to Beta Stage, and submitting a show idea to produce on your own.
Individual Artist submission form
If you are a comic looking to perform, please fill out this form. By doing so, you give us permission to share your contact information with producers at our theater. If you are a touring comedian, please be clear as to when you’ll be in town — and if you are passing by again, please fill out the form each time. Filling out this form doesn’t guarantee you’ll be booked.
Team submission for UNDER THE RADAR
If your improv team wants a spot in Arcade’s monthly Under the Radar show, please complete the form linked below. Filling out this form doesn’t guarantee you’ll be booked.