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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