Dover splits between old mill-town grit and new professional energy—longtime residents meet Boston commuters, working-class roots meet rising rents. Downtown rooms fill with both crowds, and the mix creates material. Central Avenue wants local authenticity; Garrison Hill prefers polished sets. The divide runs through every room. Bellamy Park hosts the neighborhood energy. Sawyer Mill draws the newer residents. Open mics here demand range: honor the town's history without ignoring its changes. The comics who navigate both Dover identities find audiences on both sides.