This Is ůůֱ²¥: David Miner '91 and Jared Greenbaum '11

Although 20 years separate their ůůֱ²¥ experiences, David Miner ’91 and Jared Greenbaum ’11 have an interesting connection. In his freshman year at ůůֱ²¥, Miner crafted ůůֱ²¥ Comedy Night, bringing comedy groups to campus. As he explored his passion for comedy, he produced and founded the National College Comedy Festival (ComFest), which has become a tradition at ůůֱ²¥.

22 years later, in his senior year, Greenbaum served as co-producer for ComFest. Although the event has grown, Greenbaum said the essence of ComFest has remained since its founding. ComFest is a major entertainment event each year for ůůֱ²¥ students, featuring evening performances from college improv and sketch groups across the country, along with professional comedy performances.

Aside from serving as producers for ComFest while at ůůֱ²¥, Miner and Greenbaum connected at 3 Arts Entertainment in Beverly Hills, Calif., which has a history of recruting ůůֱ²¥ alumni. Miner and Greenbaum have discussed their ůůֱ²¥ experience along with their unique paths after graduation.

While at ůůֱ²¥, Miner majored in theater. Aside from exploring his love of comedy and producing, he was a member of the Bandersnatchers, organizing a reunion performance while visiting campus for his 25th reunion. He currently works as a manager/producer at 3 Arts Entertainment.

Greenbaum is currently pursuing an MBA at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. He was a self-determined arts administration major and helped create the arts administration minor. While at ůůֱ²¥, he served as an Orientation advisor, resident assistant, head admissions ambassador and general manager in the Theater Department.