New Jersey Stage 2016: Issue 1 | Page 27

SHARE BUTTON BEN ROSENFELD Rutgers Alum Releases New Comedy Album by Gary Wien When you are a Jewish son of Russian immigrant parents who divorce when you’re young, you probably are destined to be a comedian. If nothing else, you’re born with a wealth of material. Rutgers alumnus Ben Rosenfeld blends his family’s experience as Russian Jewish immigrants in America with his philosophical beliefs, political NewJerseyStage.com observations, and unique characters. The result is something he calls “smarter comedy for smarter people.” Ben graduated with a double major in Philosophy and Economics, so you can tell he’s an intelligent person. His biography explains that he knows how to make money, he just doesn’t see the point. 2016 - ISSUE 1 Table of Con tents 27