Festival Submissions
BRIF 2022, scheduled for April 20-24 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, welcomes submissions for improv troupes and stand up comedians from all over. All regualar submission open till March 5th. Early Bird half price submission open until Feb 15th. Extended submission open until March 15.
Lousiana Improv Troupes
Improv Troupes from Louisiana are strongly encouraged to apply. If you would like to be considered to perform at the 2022 BRIF, please fill out the form below and submit your payment. Payment at the bottom of this page.
Everywhere Improv Troupes
We are excited to host some of the best improv troupes and improv theater companies from around the country and the globe. If you would like to be considered to perform at the 2022 BRIF, please fill out the form below. Include a link to an 8-15 minute unedited performance video. Payment at the bottom of this page.
Stand Up Competition
We would like to provide a local or regional stand up comedian with a broader audience. Competition rounds will be held during the week, with the finals on our Main Stage. Please include a link to at least 5 minutes of unedited original stand up. Payment at the bottom of this page.
Online Only Improv Troupes
We are taking submissions for troupes who wish to be a part of the Baton Rouge Improv Festival but aren't able to attend the festival in person. This includes teams in lockdown, Zoom-proving, or live streaming a show. Online shows include "Hybrid Performances, " a troupe of improv performers on stage live streaming to BRIF TV from another town. Payment at the bottom of this page.