Staten Island’s Comedy Workshop Jokes in Midland Beach

Midland Beach yukked last night with Staten Island’s Comedy Workshop, riffing NYC’s spring at a beachside bar. Comic Tariq Evans taught zingers as 40 quipped, a $15 class for laugh kids. It’s borough gags—pure SI vibe, mics hot. A kid bombed a bit; a pro slayed a set. ‘Staten laughs—this is it,’ Evans says, tossing prompts. The room turned stage.

The shop’s fresh—April 2’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing stools by 7 p.m. Evans, a St. George joker; last night’s crowd hit max—knees slapped. A latecomer nabbed a mic; beers flowed—NYC grit glowed. Jokes hit the air—fun ruled. #SIComedy trended; Bronx wants a gag.

Some griped—’Too raw,’ sniped a shybie, dodging boos. Mic buzzed—fixed quick; laughs held. A rival’s pitching a Tottenville roast, splitting bits. Still, 50 stayed—yuks reigned. Midland’s never joked so bold.

Evans hints at a showcase, maybe a pier if spring bites. ‘NYC’s funny—this hones it,’ he says, packing notes. The shop’s a Staten win—grit meets guffaws. It’s a comedy rush; join the next. Bring a line—laughs call.