Comedy host Tim Hofmann is one of several show producers in Portland. Without a comedy club in the city, young comics have to make their own way at a handful of venues, including Lincolns – a speakeasy on Market Street.

Comedian Jamie Roux, who has had a few run-ins with the law in Freeport, uses his criminal record as a source for jokes during his set at Lincolns.

Comedian Audra Welton delivers a joke from the upstairs stage at Bull Feeney's.

An evening crowd at Lincolns awaits a comedian.

Comedian and show producer Mike Levinsky chats with fellow comedian Krister Rollins at the bar in Bull Feeny's before a show.

Comedian and show producer Mark Turcotte performs a set at Andy's Old Port Pub.

Maine comedian Jake Jacobson performs his routine to a small crowd at Andy's Old Port Pub. At this event in early October, there were five audience members and six comedians.

Comedian Krister Rollins works the stage at Lincolns – a modern-day speakeasy on Market Street.

Comedian Troy Pennell laughs as fellow comedian Anders J. Neilsen entertains the Lincolns audience with a song.