An Idiot's Guide to Wine

An Idiot’s Guide to Wine is a laugh-filled evening of comedy and wine tasting where guests sample six wine varietals from around the world while enjoying a one-person show written by Australian comedian Merrick Watts. Blending humor with approachable wine education, the experience is perfect for both seasoned connoisseurs and total beginners, proving that learning about wine doesn’t have to be dry. This hilarious comedy show is paired with six different wine varietals from around the globe. The show was written by Merrick Watts, the only comedian in the world to possess a WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) level 3 qualification. 👉Performers of any gender or ethnicity are encouraged to apply. Must-Have Skills: Be affable on stage, strong comedic timing Comfortable learning a 70-minute script Have a basic level of wine knowledge or curiosity about wine Have a history of performing comedy Minimum age: 25 Fluent in English Additional Desired Skills: WSET qualifications or other wine qualifications Experience writing comedy SHOW DATES Show dates begin early November and continue on a rolling basis contingent on performer availability. Show locations to vary per date but expect travel to: San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Denver, Phoenix, Seattle, Portland, and Spokane. COMPENSATION $1000 flat rate for rehearsals, script development and wine certification. $800 per performance date (2 performances per day). All travel expenses covered by Fever. To audition for An Idiot’s Guide to Wine, please submit the following items to skylar.burks@feverup.com and alexis.tarpley@feverup.com. Subject to be formatted as follows: AIGTW Audition, Last Name - Home City. (ie. AIGTW Audition, Burks - Portland) Audition Sides (LINK to Script Excerpt). Must be formatted as a YouTube or Google Drive link. A reminder to adjust permissions accordingly. A link to your reel or website A resume or link with credits (Optional) Writing sample of no more than 5 pages