• The goal of Open Mic Night is for performers from across our community to have a space for artistic expression, hone performance skills, gain experience and build community around the performing arts.
• There is no charge to participate in Open Mic Night and no prizes will be awarded.
• Type of Performances:
  • Musicians
  • Singers
  • Comedy
  • Poetry / Spoken Word
  • Other
• Our equipment will include:
  • Microphone
  • Music Stand
  • Chair
• No drum sets. Hand drums are fine (congas, bongos, etc).
• Performers are allowed a maximum of 5 minutes per act. Respect the time limit. There will be a cue when your 5 minutes are over.
• Slots will be given out day-of. The lineup will be posted at the Forney Brewing Company and emailed to performers if email is provided.
• Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your timeslot. Check in with the host upon arrival.
• Be ready when your name is called to perform. Have your equipment ready and tuned
  up before you go on.
• No hate speech, harassment, or targeted personal attacks are permitted at any time.
• Content should remain appropriate for a general, family-friendly audience.
• If you no longer wish to perform after the lineup is posted, please tell the host immediately. Spots are not transferable.
• Respect all fellow performers, the venue, staff and guest patrons.
• Support fellow participants by staying for performances after your slot. We encourage performers to network with one another for feedback and opportunities.
• FAC reserves the right to end a performance if these guidelines are not followed.

Audience

• There is no cover charge.
• Support performers by clapping, cheering, finger snapping or raising your hands in the air because you care!
• No heckling, harassment or disruptive behavior will be tolerated.
• We encourage all patrons to lower the volume of their phones and/or put them on vibrate/silent.
• Photography and cell phone video recording is permitted but no flash.