Merlin Awarded $1,250 Grant from PLATO for “Building Community through Laughter” Project
for public philosophy “BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH LAUGHTER” project
An interactive public philosophy program with philosopher and comedian, Rodney Norman, that explores the relationship between comedy, community, and the good life.
We are so excited about this project and to have the support of The Philosophy Learning & Teaching Organization. Thank you so much, PLATO, for awarding us a grant!
— Marisa Diaz-Waian, Founder & Director of merlin CCC
About OUR “BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH LAUGHTER: Comedy & the Good Life” PROJECT
Our “Building Community through Laughter” program that explores the relationship between comedy, community, and the good life. Featuring a live comedy performance & post-performance talk-back with professional comedian and philosopher Rodney Norman, audience members will be invited to consider themes like identity, perception, courage, love, friendship, justice, happiness, and community. The event will be held in the Ming Opera House (Shriner’s Temple).
About PLATO
PLATO’s mission is to nurture young people’s curiosity, critical thinking, and desire to explore big questions, through philosophy and ethics programs for students, educators, and families. Their innovative work serves thousands of students, teachers, and community members nationally and internationally, fostering analytic reasoning skills, self-confidence, and understanding of diverse viewpoints. PLATO was awarded a national award for excellence and innovation.
