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Mile High market report from Hecox

Roving SHECKYmagazine columnist Doug Hecox recently found himself in the Rockies, where he was able to witness up close that slice of the Denver comedy scene that is the Tuesday night New Talent Showcase at the Comedy Works.

There may be other clubs who do as Comedy Works does, but I have never seen anything like the attention given to new comics by seasoned professionals in Denver. The Mile High City is peppered with a robust collection of venues, ranging from small ones for traditional open mike shows to Comedy Works with its competitive approach to giving new comics time before forgiving, if not wholly enthusiastic, audiences.

A snapshot of a major U.S. comedy market. Read the rest here.