Course Description

Instructor: Abe Vorensky

Through the ages, what are the many things that have made us laugh? This course highlights the subject of Comedy dating back to ancient Greece and the Hebrew Bible. Topics will include theories on what makes us laugh, vaudeville, film, radio and television, along with a class detailing Stand-up comedians who learned craft entertaining in nightclubs and hotels.

Bio: Abe Vorensky possesses a lifelong love and depth of knowledge comedy specifically its diverse history. This love began when Abe worked as an MC in a Catskill Mountain hotel where he sang, told jokes and introduced other entertainers. Through the years, Abe has remained an enthusiastic humor and comedy historian focusing on how comedy has played a role in our personal, social and political thought.