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October 29, 2013October 31, 2013

Geek Comedy Showcase & The Wet Hot American Nerdity Comedy Show at GMX & Zanies

The Geek Media Expo (“GMX”) is an annual exposition and social conference relating primarily to the popular arts, sciences, technology, engineering, mathematics, and relevant cultural/lifestyle themes, presented as an educational and multi-media entertainment showcase.

At the Geek Comedy Showcase you’ll hear material focusing on comic books, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, science and technology, action figure collecting, video games, cartoons, Dungeons & Dragons, cosplay, furries, etc. These are the bricks that make up the Castle Greyskull of humor which we know as the Geek Comedy Showcase. This 5pm show precedes the GMX Opening Ceremonies and features the comedy of: Michael Brown, Grant Schinto, Rob Haynes and Chad Riden.

The Wet Hot American Nerdity Comedy Show (WHANCS) is a hilarious celebration of obsession. A comedy show built by nerds for nerds. The GMX version of this show is at 1am Friday night / Saturday morning and features the comedy of: Michael Brown, Grant Schinto, Rob Haynes, Katrina Coleman and Chad Riden.

GMX tickets pre-sale has ENDED, but passes are available at the door. If you are unable to attend or afford GMX, we’ll be doing an hour and a half version of the show Sunday night at Zanies for just $10. The Zanies version of this show features the comedy of: Michael Brown, Grant Schinto, Rob Haynes, Michael Hampton, Katrina Coleman and Chad Riden. The event is currently listed on Zanies’ website as “The NashvilleStandUp Showcase” – but don’t worry, it’s us.

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Fri., Nov. 1, 2013 @ 5 pm: Geek Comedy Showcase @ GMX
featuring the comedy of: Michael Brown, Grant Schinto, Rob Haynes and Chad Riden
(FB event)

Fri. night / Sat., Nov. 2 @ 1 am: The Wet Hot American Nerdity Comedy Show @ GMX
featuring the comedy of: Michael Brown, Grant Schinto, Rob Haynes, Katrina Coleman and Chad Riden
(FB event)

GMX @ Cool Springs Conference Center & Franklin Marriott
700 Cool Springs Boulevard, Franklin, TN 37067
GeekMediaExpo.com/
Facebook.com/whatisgmx
Twitter.com/geekmediaexpo

Sun. Nov. 3 @ 7:30 pm: The Wet Hot American Nerdity Comedy Show @ Zanies
featuring the comedy of: Michael Brown, Grant Schinto, Rob Haynes, Michael Hampton, Katrina Coleman and Chad Riden
(currently listed on Zanies’ website as “The NashvilleStandUp Showcase” – but don’t worry, it’s us.)
(FB event)

Zanies Comedy Showplace
2025 8th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37204
615-269-0221
Zanies.com

doors open: 6:30pm
showtime: 7:30pm

TICKETS:
$10, available at the door, online, or at the Zanies box office at: 615-269-0221

September 18, 2012September 19, 2012

GMX “Geek Comedy Showcase II: Laugh Harder” Accepting Submissions Thru 10/3

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The Geek Media Expo (GMX), the Nashville area’s Next Generation Multi-Fandom exposition, is bringing teh funny to the world of geekdom on Friday, October 26th. The laughs strike back with the Geek Comedy Showcase II: Laugh Harder, part of the featured programming at GMX Volume IV. Featuring five of Middle Tennessee’s FINEST comedians, the Geek Comedy Showcase brings you the best in fandom humor! You WOULD buy this for a dollar!

How to Audition: This year, GMX is going “high tech” via online video auditions! You will need to film a video (webcam videos are fine, just don’t be naked and creepy) to be posted to YouTube (or equivalent video hosting site) featuring YOUR best geek comedy material. The video must be 3 minutes or less.

What is geek comedy? If the content can be found at GMX, that’s what we want! Material focusing on comic books, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, science and technology, action figure collecting, video games, cartoons, Dungeons & Dragons, cosplaying, living in your parents’ basement…this is prime for the Geek Comedy Showcase. We’ve heard all the jokes before about your lack of athletic prowess, flailing marriage, lackluster sex life, inane traffic run-ins with the cops and arguments with the in-laws. Leave those jokes to the Muggles! GMX is the Geek Media Expo, and we are looking for a special brand of comedy and a special breed of comedian for this event. Once you have filmed your video, you will need to post it to YouTube or a similar site. Send us a link to the video. Do not send the video to us directly as an attachment.

Please email video links to: gmx-geek@geekmediaexpo.com.

Judging: A panel of four judges will be selected to rate your audition video based on a host of super secret variables. Not since the KFC recipe has a formula been so closely guarded. Just be funny. That’s all we ask.

The Prize: Winners will receive up to 10 minutes of stage time to perform a comedy routine as part of the 2012 Geek Comedy Showcase. You and a guest of your choosing (imaginary friends welcome) will receive complimentary passes to GMX ($70 value). Please be mindful of the time for your comedy set. We run a very tight schedule at GMX and we simply cannot accommodate overruns.

The Hosts: The Geek Comedy Showcase will once again be hosted by The GMX Girls – Gia, Mia and Xia!

Deadline for Submissions: October 3rd at 11:59 PM. Winners will be announced no later than October 6th.

The Geek Comedy Showcase premiere will take place:

When: Friday, October 26th – 7:00 PM (Time subject to change. The showcase follows opening ceremonies).
Where: Cool Springs Conference Center
700 Cool Springs Boulevard
Franklin, TN 37067
More info about GMX: www.geekmediaexpo.com | www.facebook.com/whatisgmx

If you have any questions, please contact Allison Parham, Geek Channel Coordinator for GMX – allison.parham@geekmediaexpo.com.

(GMX “GEEK COMEDY SHOWCASE II: LAUGH HARDER” VIRTUAL AUDITIONS – 9/18 – 10/3/2012 Facebook event page)

October 17, 2011October 19, 2011

Geek Comedy Showcase @ GMX 10/21

GMX, the Geek Media Expo, is Nashville, TN’s Next Generation Multi-Fandom Convention, featuring celebrities, multi-genre programming (comics, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, gaming, costuming…21 areas of content!), destination events, contests, workshops, fan panels, vendors and more! GMX takes place October 21st-23rd at the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel near downtown Nashville.

New for 2011, gut busting hasn’t been this much fun since ALIEN. Witness the daring comedic feats of the ginormous giants of geek-friendly comedy! We pointed the Batty Signal to the sky, and the call was answered by the area’s top talent. The GMX Geek Comedy Showcase is beaming down this October!

The Geek Comedy Showcase will take place from 7-8:30 PM in the Crown Ballroom immediately following Opening Ceremonies. The GMX Girls (Gia, Mia & Xia) will be hosting the event, which features some of the region’s most talented comedians performing material with a decidedly geek persuasion.

Come laugh at the comedic nerdery of Heidi Ervin & Erin Roberts Grammatico, Ray Price, Gary Fletcher, Chad Riden and James Austin Johnson.

Geek Comedy Showcase @ GMX
Friday, Oct. 21st @ 7pm

Millennium Maxwell House Nashville
2025 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard
Nashville, TN
USA 37228-1505

For More Information:
GeekMediaExpo.com
(Facebook event)

August 4, 2011

GMX (Geek Media Expo) now accepting submisions for Geek Comedy Showcase

GMX will be holding auditions for the Geek Comedy Showcase, a feature event debuting this year. The Geek Comedy Showcase will feature FIVE of the region’s most talented comedians performing material with a decidedly geek persuasion. Comic books, sci-fi films, video games, fantasy literature, role-playing games, geek social lives, tthe internet, superhero movies, cartoons…if the routine is geeky, it could have a home at the Geek Media Expo!

If you think you have what it takes to be featured as part of the comedy lineup, GMX invites you to register for the talent audition as we seek out the areas best and brightest geek comedians. Details for the audition are as follows:

Audition Date: FRIDAY, AUGUST 26th
Location: THE RUTLEDGE
410 4th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37201
Phone: (615) 782-6858
Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

Audition routines are not to exceed 4 minutes in length. If you exceed your time, your performance could be cut short. We will be monitoring the time and communicating remaining time to you. Also, we can accommodate a maximum of 25 auditioning performers. You MUST register in order to participate (see below).

There is a $5 (cash or Paypal) audition fee to cover venue production costs. Expect to perform in front of a live audience, as there is no cover to attend the event. Feel free to invite your friends and family!

Routines will be scored by a panel of judges. The top five scoring contestants will be awarded one of five spots as part of the GMX Geek Comedy Showcase in October. As a feature event, the Showcase will be held on one of the main event stages (room capacities approximately 400-500 people). Selected contestants will be granted access to GMX for all three days of the convention ($25 value). You will also be featured on the GMX website as part of the Showcase listing.

To submit your application for the Showcase Audition on August 26th, please submit the following info to gmxprogramming@mtac.net.

Name:
Date of Birth:
Current Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone:
Primary Email Address:
Website:

How long have you been performing stand-up comedy?:
Will you be available each day of GMX (Fri 10/21 – Sun 10/23)?

$5 Audition Fee Payment Method: ( ) Cash ( ) Paypal (address will be sent to you to remit Paypal Payment)

Additional Comments:

Bio (Optional):

Thank you very much for your interest in GMX! We look forward to meeting you at the audition!

For More Information:
http://www.therutledgelmv.com
http://www.geekmediaexpo.com