ORANGE COUNTY’S FUNNIEST PERSON CONTEST™

Bill Word Announces 8th Annual

Bill Word is proud to announce the Eighth Annual Orange County’s Funniest Person Contest™ will start at 8:30 pm on Saturday, September 12, 2009, at the Renaissance ClubSport in Aliso Viejo, one of the finest venues in Orange County. Fifty contestants will compete for $1400.

Renaissance ClubSport www.renaissanceclubsport.com in Aliso Viejo. Renaissance is a contemporary boutique hotel, an impressive full-service sports club, a vibrant bar & restaurant, and a rejuvenating day spa all under one roof…creating a one-of-a-kind experience. Renaissance is managed by the Marriott hotel chain.

Information about prior contest winners Tim Shaw, Christopher Heard, Brandon Tyra, Geoff Keith, Marc Takemiya, Ron McGehee and Vince Harper is available at www.ocfunniest.com

Bill Word, the creator of OC’s Funniest Person Contest, has for over 18 years, produced and performed live comedy. He created California’s Funniest Female Contest, Ultimate Laff-Down and a comedy workshop series that has been attended by hundreds of aspiring comedians. He is known throughout the country, but particularly in Southern California, as a developer of new talent of all ages and an advocate of women in comedy.

MEDIA seeking to report on shows please present credentials for admittance. Group discounts are available for early rounds by calling (949) 223-0298.

Buy advance tickets at: www.ocfunniest.com

Early Round Shows Begin at 8:30pm at Renaissance ClubSport in Aliso Viejo

$10 in advance ($13 at the door)

PLUS $10 BEVERAGE MINIMUM

Saturday, September 12, 2009 – Preliminary Round #1

Friday, September 18, 2009 – Preliminary round #2

Saturday, September 19, 2009 – Preliminary round #3

Saturday, September 26, 2009 – Preliminary round #4

Saturday, October 10, 2009 – Preliminary round #5

Saturday, October 17, 2009 – Semi-Final round #1

Friday, October 23, 2009 – Semi-Final round #2