Athens Cultural Center / The Catskill Comedy Festival Athens Cultural Center / The Catskill Comedy Festival This project saw the launch of an annual multi-day festival in Catskill, NY, showcasing a variety of comedic genres appealing to all audiences. This project included workshops for attendees to train with professionals in the comedic arts with the opportunity to apply those skills in front of live audiences as well as for local youth to participate in free comedy workshops, teaching them how humor can boost self-confidence, diffuse conflict, and inspire creativity. PROJECT “The Catskills Comedy Festival” COUNTY Greene Year 2024