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Salem’s comedians want your help to improve their craft.

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In a special report to Salem Reporter, Jean Dion met with some of the 30 comedians working in Salem to talk about the impact audience feedback has on their sets. Everyone’s reactions, love or hate the jokes, make their shows better.

In the story below, meet the local comedians who created the Joke Lab, meeting the third Sunday of each month at the Infinity Room.

Here’s some of today’s news. You can always find our latest reports anytime of day or night on our website.

Meet the funny, friendly, self-described “weirdos” of Salem’s growing comedy scene
Salem comedians want to you laugh with them. And they’re making it easier for amateurs to practice their skills and become performers.
Meet the funny, friendly, self-described “weirdos” of Salem’s growing comedy scene
Salem comedians want to you laugh with them. And they’re making it easier for amateurs to practice their skills and become performers.
New Oregon Health Authority director promises to bring ‘grit and commitment’ to the role
Dr. Sejal Hathi will take the reins at the Oregon Health Authority in January, becoming the agency’s fourth leader in about a year. A first generation American and primary care…
New Oregon Health Authority director promises to bring ‘grit and commitment’ to the role
Dr. Sejal Hathi will take the reins at the Oregon Health Authority in January, becoming the agency’s fourth leader in about a year. A first generation American and primary care…
Alternative to bar exam approved in landmark Oregon Supreme Court decision
Law school graduates in Oregon can now submit a portfolio of their work for an evaluation to become licensed attorneys. The new path is an alternative to the bar exam,…
Alternative to bar exam approved in landmark Oregon Supreme Court decision
Law school graduates in Oregon can now submit a portfolio of their work for an evaluation to become licensed attorneys. The new path is an alternative to the bar exam,…
Portland strike means slower resolution for Salem-Keizer teacher contract
State mediators canceled an initial session Wednesday intended to mediate between the Salem-Keizer School District and its teacher union, saying mediators were needed elsewhere as labor fights heat up across…
Portland strike means slower resolution for Salem-Keizer teacher contract
State mediators canceled an initial session Wednesday intended to mediate between the Salem-Keizer School District and its teacher union, saying mediators were needed elsewhere as labor fights heat up across…

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