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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