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Board Members

Robbie Chafitz
CO-FOUNDER/ DIRECTOR OF FUNNY

Award-Winning Writer/producer/director also known as a “Wrodector”™. His work has appeared on Disney+, Showtime, the Sundance Film Festival, Comedy Central, and PBS.

Stephan Bradicich
CO-FOUNDER/ DIRECTOR OF UN-FUNNY

Former Mayor of neighboring Athens, NY, corporate experience as an Executive in the Aerospace and Technology sectors, and a USMC officer and fighter pilot.

Sarah Austin Jenness
BOARD MEMBER

Executive producer of The Moth. Peabody Award-winning director. One of the longstanding hosts of The Moth Radio Hour, oversees The Moth podcast. Co-author of the bestselling book, How to Tell A Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth. Launched The Moth's Global Community Program.

Advisory Board

Eddie Brill
ADVISORY BOARD

Writer, actor, producer, stand-up comedian. Warm-up comic/ Stand-up Comedy Coordinator for The David Letterman Show. Architect and former creative director of the Great American Comedy Festival.

Idina Menzel
ADVISORY BOARD

Tony Award winning actress. Originated roles in Rent and Wicked. The voice of Elsa in Frozen featuring the song “Let it Go.” Co-founder of A BroaderWay, an artist-led organization guiding our future leaders through the arts.

Susie Farris
ADVISORY BOARD

Two time Emmy nominated casting director. Credits include: (Elf, Mr. Robot, Jury Duty, Wet Hot American Summer, Leave the World Behind, Kissing Jessica Stein, Hot Tub Time machine).

Ophira Eisenberg
ADVISORY BOARD

Comedian, writer, and actor. Standup headliner and mainstay in NY at The Comedy Cellar, Gotham, Late Late Show, Comedy Central, HBO, and 3 comedy specials. NPR host for “Ask Me Another”, regular host and teller with The Moth. Author of the memoir “Screw Everyone: Sleeping My Way to Monogamy”. 

Festival Team Members

  • Mark Perry - Co-producer

  • Christopher Polack

  • Dara Schraft

  • Liam Singer

  • Peter Daniel Straus

  • Lauren Tanchum

  • Christina Thyseen

  • Kristina Tortoriello

  • Anna Torzullo

  • Beth Zysberg - Box Office

  • Susan Baldaserini - Brand Designer

  • Martha Bradicich

  • Magdalena Muszynska Chafitz

  • Patrick Domery

  • Andrew Ellis - Web Consultant

  • James Hannahs

  • Wesley Harper

  • Stephanie Ibarra

  • Bob Luke

  • Amanda Malmstrom

Donors

  • Maverick and Shade Orr

  • Steve & Arleen Chafitz

  • CREATE

Comedy Legends • $5000+

  • Ian Karr

  • Mark Perry

  • Riverstone Resources

  • Catskill Fortnightly Club

  • Catskill Community Center

  • Robbie and Magda Chafitz

Headliners • $1000+

  • Catskill Walmart

  • Peckham idustries

Opening Act • $500+

Sidekick • $250+

  • Robert and Penny Wildman

  • Micah Schraft

Class Clown • $100+

  • The Bank of Greene County

  • Katie Hustead & Joe Weston

Heckler • $50+

  • Carol Schraft