What: Panel Discussion – Jewish Comedy

When: Sunday, October 24, 7:30pm – 9pm Eastern Time (4:30pm – 6pm Pacific Time)

Who:
Panelists:

• Daniel Goldstein, Director, Kleban Prize Winning Writer, Row, Unknown Soldier, Godspell
• Sarah Hollis, Actor, Producer, Writer (My Divorce Party, Black White & Jewish)
• James Sherman, Playwright, Actor, Professor (The God of Isaac, The Ben Hecht Show)
• Michelle Slonim, Playwright, Stand-Up Comedian
• Gwydion Suilebhan, Playwright, Author (Punching Up), NPX Director
• David Winitsky, Founder & Artistic Director of Jewish Plays Project

Moderator: Danielle Levsky, Post-Soviet Writer, Clown, Educator, Producer, AJT Board

AJT Member Tickets: $15 for session ($99 for entire conference)
Non-Member Tickets: $25 for session ($99 for entire conference)

How: Register here for this single event or the entire conference

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Description: Meet the various generations of Jewish comedy actors, playwrights, and changemakers who are invigorating the way Jewish comedy is expressed. How does the history of Jews in comedy shape their work? What kind of innovations are they introducing to the concept of “Jewish comedy”? Is there even still such a thing? How are they addressing current issues inside and outside the Jewish community through humor? Come laugh, learn and laugh some more. EVENT 4B

(Note: This program overlaps with 4A but is off-set by 30 minutes)

This event will be recorded and made available to conference attendees for 30 days via a private link.

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