Producers & Artists Info
Resources and submission forms for artists looking to perform on our stage.
About 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 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 — productions that are inclusive and collaborative, filled with exemplary performances, and that inspire connection and community-building.
This page is a place for producers to submit show ideas and learn how we assess them, and for individual artists, touring comedians, or independent troupes looking to appear on our stage.
Producers Looking to Put On a Show
Most of the shows on Arcade's stages are “presented” shows produced by artists in the Pittsburgh community. Whether you've produced at our theater before, elsewhere in town, or are trying it for the first time, we'd love to hear from you.
The Arcade Performance & Production Handbook is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about producing a show at Arcade.
Beta Stage Submission
Beta Stage is Arcade's monthly show that gives producers a chance to test out show ideas in a supportive environment and get feedback to keep developing them.
Prime Time Show Proposal
A veteran producer with a great show idea (stand-up, sketch, improv, variety) you'd like to stage at Arcade? Fill out this form with as much information as you can, and please allow at least a month before following up.
Artists & 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 shows together.
We don't often book individual comics directly, but we work with producers who do. Plus, Arcade hosts Under the Radar on the third Saturday of every month — a dedicated platform for teams to perform regularly and grow as improvisers.
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 submissions and shares them with producers putting shows together.
- If someone wants to book you, they reach out using the info you provided.
As always, we encourage performers interested in Arcade to come down, catch a show, and talk to the hosts or producers afterward.
Individual Artist Submission
A comic looking to perform? Fill out this form to let us share your contact info with producers at our theater. Touring? Be clear about when you'll be in town, and fill out the form each time you pass through. Submitting doesn't guarantee a booking.
Team Submission — Under the Radar
Want your improv team in Arcade's monthly Under the Radar show? Complete the form linked below. Submitting doesn't guarantee a booking.