Kenai comedian Nikki Stein performs her routine at the Kenai Performers Theater on Thursday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai comedian Nikki Stein performs her routine at the Kenai Performers Theater on Thursday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

An afternoon at the Performers’

Aspiring comics try out routines at comedy workshop

By Brian Mazurek Peninsula Clarion
Thursday, January 17, 2019 1:11am
Life Arts

A half dozen people tried performers tried their hand at stand-up last week, during a writing workshop hosted by the Kenai Performers. Taught by comedian and entertainer Chelsea Hart, the workshop aimed to help comedians solidify their routine and start producing material for their acts. Following the class, participants tried out their routines during a public open mic.

Kenai comedian Nikki Stein acts out talking to students during her routine at the Kenai Performers Theater on Thursday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai comedian Nikki Stein acts out talking to students during her routine at the Kenai Performers Theater on Thursday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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