Marid Gras Florida Casino hosts the biggest Hollywood FL comedy event of 2012. Open auditions 9/6-7. The Winner gets $5K & will open for Caroline Rhea.

1. Open Auditions for the Hottest Comedy Event in Fort Lauderdale
The second annual Mardi Gras Comedy Challenge is about to kick off! This one of a kind Ft.
Lauderdale event begins with Open Auditions on September 6th and 7th 2012. Hundreds of
stand-up comedians from around the country will come out to strut their stuff and compete for
the chance to open for Caroline Rhea and win $5K during our Grandstand Finale in November.
Calling all Florida Comedians to Mardi Gras Casino Comedy Challenge
The forty funniest contestants from the auditions will move on to the Showcase rounds. From
there, just 20 contestants will advance to the four qualifying rounds held throughout October.
But…only one contestant can be crowned the 'Mardi Gras Comedy Challenge Champion'! So,
will you compete or just weigh in with your opinion? If you’re a comedian looking for your big
break, signup to Audition Online, then start brushing up on your act. Official Contest Rules are
available on the Mardi Gras website as well as information on where to purchase your tickets for
each round. Our hilarious featured comics include Lady Roz G, Lynne Koplitz, Dennis Regan,
Angel Salazar and Pete Correale. Which of our featured comics are you looking forward to
seeing? Post your comments below!