If Omaha is laughing, Rachel Ware might be responsible. She’s on stage several nights a week—running her fast-paced Power Hour showcase at The Backline, testing new material at local clubs, or jumping into an improv set just for the fun of it. And she’s just as excited handing the mic to someone new as she is taking it herself.
“I love giving newcomers opportunities,” she said. “A lot of people fresh into stand-up only take what open mics will give you. I love seeing other veteran comics, showcasing new comics, and hiring them all.”
It’s a role Ware made for herself in the local comedy scene, splitting her time between making audiences laugh and making other comics stronger. Ware grew up in Omaha and stayed in the metro through college before moving to Southern California in 2016 to chase performance gigs…