StandUp NBC Competition has announced Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York City and Dallas as the audition cities for its 17th annual nationwide search for stand-up comedians of diverse backgrounds.

ach city will host a first-round open call (with the exception of Chicago), call backs, and a semi-finalist showcase where French and Vaca are set to headline.

The winner of StandUp NBC receives a talent holding deal with NBCUniversal and a headlining spot at the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) annual convention that is attended by talent bookers from across the country.

The dates for the five-city tour are below.

Chicago

• Online Submission Window: March 27 – April 19 (Only accepting online submissions in Chicago)
• Semi-finalist Showcase: June 14

Los Angeles (Oxnard)

• Online Submission Window: April 10 – May 3
• First Round Open Call: June 30
• Semi-finalist Showcase: July 1

Atlanta

• Online Submission Window:  April 24 – May 17
• First Round Open Call: July 18
• Semi-finalist Showcase: July 19

New York City

• Online Submission Window: May 23 – June 14
• First Round Open Call: August 15
• Semi-finalist Showcase: August 17

Dallas

• Online Submission Window: June 6 – July 12
• First Round Open Call: September 12
• Semi-finalist Showcase: September 13