Character A Really Bad Time New York Performances

“Character A Really Bad Time” is a solo stand-up show by Alex Kumin, now playing at UCB Theatre in New York City. Kumin draws on years in the local club circuit, including sets at the Comedy Cellar, and brings that material into a room better known for sketch and improv. The format is straightforward: one performer, a mic, and an evening built around an unfolding rough patch. It’s a useful snapshot of how NYC comedy travels between clubs and downtown theaters, changing tone without changing stakes.