Producing a Show at Q.E.D.

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If you have an idea for a show or event, we'd love to hear from you! It's a mutual endeavor & QED will be a partner with you in promoting the show. We've had storytelling, improv, stand-up, sketch, movie screenings, musicals, solo shows, readings, small & large theatrical productions, Q&A panels, live podcasts, game shows & so much more. Seriously, if you dream it up, we've probably already done it! 

We have an 18K+ mailing list, active social media accounts, and an easy-to-use tech system that is quite capable of pretty much anything you'd like to try. Here is a list of our tech equipment & capabilities.

DOOR SPLITS & GUARANTEES 
We offer a ticket split and sell up to 50 tickets, generally, and you set the ticket price. No rental or up front costs are involved. You will not owe any money to QED unless you don't meet the ticket guarantee detailed below. Of course there are sometimes exceptions, but this is the baseline, especially for new shows/producers:

Saturday or Sunday matinees (before 5:00 pm)
The first $50 in ticket sales goes to Q.E.D. The remainder is split 50/50. Producers guarantee the 1st $50 in sales.

Sunday - Thursday evenings (at or after 5:00 pm)
The first $75 in ticket sales goes to Q.E.D. The remainder is split 50/50. Producers guarantee the 1st $75 in sales.

Friday & Saturday nights (at or after 6:00 pm)
The first $125 in ticket sales goes to Q.E.D. The remainder is split 50/50. Producers guarantee the 1st $125 in sales.

CHARITABLE EVENTS
General rule is 1st $125 in ticket sales goes to QED, then 100% of sales after that goes to the charity. You can raise extra money via raffle tickets, merch sales, or auctions, too! We are limited to about 2 charitable events a month, give or take. Let us know on the producing submission form if your show is a charitable event. You may also consider doing a private rental instead.

RADIUS CLAUSE
QED encourages performers to perform wherever and whenever they can. Stage time is stage time! We do, however, ask QED producers not to produce or regularly host other shows in Astoria (anywhere else is a-okay!) within 2 months before or after their QED show. If in doubt, drop us an email and ask!