TheCatskills Comedy Festival

Knock knock. Who's there? The team.

The people who make three days of comedy happen in a small Hudson Valley village.

Board members

Robbie Chafitz

Co-Founder / Director of Funny

Award-winning writer, producer and 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. Executive in the aerospace and technology sectors, USMC officer and fighter pilot.

Sarah Austin Jenness

Board Member

Executive producer of The Moth and Peabody Award-winning director. Longstanding host of The Moth Radio Hour and co-author of How to Tell A Story.

Advisory board

Eddie Brill

Writer, actor, producer and stand-up. Warm-up comic and Stand-up Comedy Coordinator for The David Letterman Show.

Idina Menzel

Tony Award-winning actress. Originated roles in Rent and Wicked. The voice of Elsa in Frozen.

Susie Farris

Two-time Emmy-nominated casting director. Elf, Mr. Robot, Jury Duty, Wet Hot American Summer, Leave the World Behind.

Ophira Eisenberg

Comedian, writer and actor. Stand-up headliner and longtime public radio host.

Production team

Producers

  • Stephanie Ibarra
  • Anna Torzullo
  • Tom Potts
  • Charlie Kasov
  • Mark Perry

Tech Team

  • Wesley Harper
  • Liz Connell
  • Eric Delage

Festival Branding — Susan Baldaserini

Donors

Thank you to the sponsors, grantmakers and individuals who keep the festival on its feet.

Headliner

  • Ian Karr
  • Robbie and Magda Chafitz