Jewish and Muslim students are coming together for a night of comedy.
The Jewish Student Union and the Muslim Student Union of Phillips Academy are bringing a special performance of the "Laugh in Peace" Tour to campus. Rabbi Bob Alper, creator of the tour, will team up with Mohammed "Mo" Amer.
Rabbi Alper s self-described as "The world's only practicing clergyman doing stand-up comedy...intentionally."
Alper performs across North America, London, and at The Hollywood Improv. He is heard daily on Sirius/XM Radio, and seen on Showtime, The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN and Extra. Recently the tour was profiled in a CBS News feature.
Amer was born in Kuwait to Palestinian parents, and fled his birth country at the age of 9 during the Gulf War. His family settled in Houston where, according to a release, "as a teen, he developed his comedy craft after observing that Muslim moms, dads, and uncles are funny too." Mo has performed in 16 countries, including USO shows for our troops in Iraq.
The performance is free and open to the public. It will be held in the Tang Theatre at George Washington Hall, Chapel Avenue, at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27.
For further information contact Gail Ralston at gralston@andover.edu or 978-749-4130.
