Building Community through Laughter: A Public Philosophy Project
June 7, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
About the Program
Featuring a live performance and post-show talk-back with professional comedian & philosopher Rodney Norman, our “Building Community through Laughter” program explores comedy and the good life.
In addition to doing the good work of helping people think & laugh, Rodney is also a motivational speaker, actor, writer, photographer, and all-around hilarious human & bringer of joy and good vibes.
Laughter without a tinge of philosophy is but a sneeze of humor. Genuine humor is replete with wisdom.
mark twain, quoted in mark twain and i
What to Anticipate
Known for his hilariously unassuming and often dead-pan style of humor, Rodney’s humor blends clean, family-friendly comedy with deep thoughts, and is rife with philosophical wisdom.
In both the performance and conversation, and through Rodney’s delightfully disarming vulnerability and storytelling ability, audience members will be invited to consider themes like love, courage, freedom, justice, community, and more through the lens of comedy.
In the process, we’ll learn about some of the philosophical inspirations behind Rodney’s work, creative process & style, the source of his joy, and his view on the relationship between comedy and the good life, and why the arts & humanities matter.
Free
