The author, David Reuben, has produced/hosted thousands of open mic shows over the last 26 years. I hope these tips help new producers/hosts/comics and refresh the memories of open mic veterans.

"The Light" And not the Spotlight!! One of the differences between a newbie comic and a seasoned professional comic is how they respect "The Light" I found this very simple and informative video on "The Light" by Comic Ms. Lisa Corrao. To find out more about Lisa visit http://lisacorrao.com/ David Reuben, the author, has seen comics go over the light and be eliminated from comedy completions which cost them money and high-profile club spots. When a comic goes over "The Li