Mariam "Midge" Maisel

Personality

 * Quick witted
 * Comedic


 * Good natured

The Beginning
After learning her husband was leaving her, Midge stumbles into The Gaslight and starts pouring out her woes to the crowd in drunken comedic style. Susie Myerson is impressed and offers to be her agent. After some misgivings, Midge agrees.

The Struggle

The Slump
Midge struggles to claw her back in to the comedy circuit after offending Sophie Lennon during one of her sets, subsequently finding herself blackballed by Sophie's manager Harry Drake.

The Climb

The Fall
Midge drops too many hints at sensitive details regarding her co-star's personal life during a big show, leading to her dismissal from the tour.