"Just wanted to say again what a great time I had at Laughing Skull. Definitely one of the best times I've had doing this. "
-Russell Ehrett       |all quotes|

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Additional Events

Want to participate in any of our events? They're invitation only. How do you get an invitation? Make sure you're registered.

Registration
Friday, March 28th 6PM-7PM
Laughing Skull
Registrants - pick up your badges and come say hi to our wonderful festival staff.

FRIDAY

Laughing Skull Open House
Friday, March 28th 1PM-5:00PM
Laughing Skull Studios
In the club, watch movies about Jack Kerouac and Bob Dylan. Downstairs, check out the production studios, hang out, and meet your fellow comedians.

Dinner
Friday, March 28th 5:30PM-7PM
Senor Patron (860 Peachtree St NE)
Buy your own, but enjoy this great neighborhood Mexican restaurant in our own upstairs dining room.

Annual Kickball Game (The Civil War) - RAINED OUT
Friday, March 28th 2PM-4PM
Piedmont Park
It's North Vs. South in this festival tradition. Come show what you're made of - or were made of in second grade - and kick some ball.

House Party
Friday night, March 28th 12:30 AM
Location Private
Mingle with the comics and the industry at a private home in ATL. Directions and address will be provided subsequently. Come party with us - but not too hard, there'll be seminars in the morning. Well, in the afternoon. We're not crazy.

SATURDAY

Business of Comedy Seminar
Saturday, March 29th 1PM-2:45PM
Laughing Skull
SkullFest Assistant Director Steve Hofstetter is a business dynamo. In addition to dozens of TV appearances, Hofstetter has 5 comedy albums, 3 books, and owns three comedy clubs. Find out how he did it, and how you can too through branding, press, and viral marketing. $50 to the general public, but free to festival registrants.

Careers in Standup Panel
Saturday, March 29th 3PM-3:45PM
Laughing Skull
Comedians are just like everybody else, they need money to survive. It's a shitty reality. Join comedian Tushar Singh as he leads a discussion about the financial intricacies of a life in the entertainment comedy industry. For example: How much does a sitcom writer get paid? How lucrative are college gigs? What is a movie script worth? How much can you make headlining a comedy club for a weekend? These questions and many more!
Panel: Jeff Singer, Eddie Brill, Nick Anthony

History of Comedy Panel
Saturday, March 29th 4PM-4:45PM
Laughing Skull
Join IFC's Dan Pasternack and Laughing Skull's Marshall Chiles for a discussion on the evolution of comedy in to what it is today.

Comedy and the Industry Panel
Saturday, March 29th 5PM-5:45PM
Laughing Skull
Join IFC's Dan Pasternack and the Conversation Company's Peter Rosegarten for a Q&A; about the state of the comedy industry today. Find out what the decision makers are really looking for.

Afterparty
Saturday night, March 29th 12:30 AM
The Vortex
After the competition is over, it's time to celebrate. Or console people - either way, join us at the Vortex (the bar where the Skull is located) for one last hurrah. Before the Sunday show, of course.