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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).
Pat Buckles
ADVISORY BOARD
Talent Manager and Comedy Producer. Set-up showcases for The Late Show w/David Letterman, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, Showtime, HBO, and a variety of producers, directors and casting agents.
Festival Team Members
Mark Perry - Co-producer
Christopher Polack
Adam Schartoff
Dara Schraft
Liam Singer
Derek Smith
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
Samantha Jones
Bob Luke
Amanda Malmstrom
Michael Meyers
Donors
Maverick and Shade Orr
Steve & Arleen Chafitz
Idina Menzel
Comedy Legends • $5000+
Aunt Ellyn (who wants to remain anonymous)
Marvin & Sansa Hougland
Mark Perry
Heather Zuckerman
Riverstone Resources
Headliners • $1000+
Sarah Austin Jenness
Bill Reedy
Michael & Keri Roberts
Micah Schraft
Opening Act • $500+
Caryn Unger
The Bank of Greene County
Carol Schraft
Sidekick • $250+
James Ewing
Al Kabus
Louise Kelley
Tanya Van Sant
Class Clown • $100+
Heckler • $50+
Josselyne Herman-Saccio
Ronni Thomas
Adam Schraft