Alexandria draws comics escaping D.C.'s crowded stages. Old Town rooms welcome the hungry ones still building sets, performers who'd rather work than wait for a slot. Del Ray attracts those chasing their first real showcase, while Potomac Yard hosts the late-night grinders. The scene here feeds on ambition—everyone's working toward something bigger. Rosemont and Seminary Hill mics pull comics who moved here for government jobs but stayed for the stage time. Cameron Station rooms fill with transplants who understand the hustle. The path forward runs through Alexandria for a reason.