This Is °®ÎÛ´«Ã½: David Miner '91 and Jared Greenbaum '11
Although 20 years separate their °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ experiences, David Miner ’91 and Jared Greenbaum ’11 have an interesting connection. In his freshman year at °®ÎÛ´«Ã½, Miner crafted °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Comedy Night, bringing comedy groups to campus. As he explored his passion for comedy, he produced and founded the (ComFest), which has become a tradition at °®ÎÛ´«Ã½.
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 °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ 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 °®ÎÛ´«Ã½, Miner and Greenbaum connected at 3 Arts Entertainment in Beverly Hills, Calif., which has a history of recruting °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ alumni. Miner and Greenbaum have discussed their °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ experience along with their unique paths after graduation.
While at °®ÎÛ´«Ã½, 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 °®ÎÛ´«Ã½, he served as an Orientation advisor, resident assistant, head admissions ambassador and general manager in the Theater Department.
