Enjoy Great Comedy Classics (Drake Hall)

Explore and enjoy great comedy classics. This is a survey course from Aristophanes (briefly) through Charlie Chaplin, Lucille Ball, Mel Brooks, Sid Caesar, Carol Burnett, duos (Burns & Allen, Nichols & May) and ensembles (classic TV Variety Shows & Vaudeville) to stand-up Borscht Belt greats, Mrs. Maisel, Robin Williams, Chris Rock, Wanda Sykes, and Kathleen Madigan. Although styles and pop culture change, comedic methods are timeless. This class is just for pure fun! Obviously, we cannot cover EVERY one of your favorites, but suggestions are welcome! 

Kate Lyn Reiter is an MFA graduate of the Yale School of Drama. She has appeared on Comedy Central, Fox Network, and numerous New York City Comedy Club stages. She has been awarded an NYC Backstage Bistro Award for Comedy Performance and was nominated for the Manhattan Association of Cabarets' MAC Award. Her acting credits include performing with Robin Williams and John Lithgow in the film, The World According to Garp. 

Her comedy workshops have been presented for over 15 years in conjunction with Centenary Stage Company, Chester Theatre Company, Warren County Cultural & Heritage Foundation, New Jersey Teen Arts, and the Roxbury Alliance for Arts Council. She has also taught Theatre and English at Warren County Community Theatre and Centenary College. 

Laughter, Reiter believes, is a way for all people to reframe even life's most challenging experiences and release themselves from what would otherwise be a ponderous road of suffering. Humor is medicine—both spiritual and physical.  

Notes

• A current OLLI membership is required to register for all courses and lectures.
• If you do not have a current Spring 2023 membership, one will be added to your cart at checkout.
• OLLI membership fees and course tuition are critical to the Institute's sustainability and are non-refundable. 

Testimonials

"Kate was informative, humorous, and light-hearted!  Her course was fun!"