THE STAFF OF CSZ PHILADELPHIA
Executive Staff
David Dritsas :: Executive Director
David oversees the day-to-day operations of ComedySportz and keeps this already well-oiled operation going, in addition to seeking out new opportunities for the company. He has been with ComedySportz since 2001 and has visited and played with many of the other great ComedySportz teams across the country. David has also worked with The Second City as a performer, both in a show at Philadelphia Theater Co. (PTC) and as a member of the Norwegian Cruise Line touring company.
Alli Soowal :: Managing Director
Alli joined ComedySportz in 2007 and has been an ambitious “go-getter” member. She handles the day-to-day finances and staffing for ComedySportz. In addition to being an accomplished performer about town, Alli is one of the producers of the successful Philadelphia Improv Festival, an annual event in the Philadelphia area.
Don Montrey :: Director of Marketing and PR
Don has been a veteran player of ComedySportz since 2002 and oversees marketing for CSz, as well manages our Website and social media. Don is an accomplished funny man, notably as a comedic writer for shows such as 1812′s This is the Week that Is and past Barrymore Award Ceremony shows.
Company Staff
Dave Jadico :: Artisitic Director
Dave leads the artistic vision and direction of the company. He joined ComedySportz in 1994 and is a local actor/musician, performing in over 20 shows at 1812 Productions, The Walnut, The Arden, and Mum for which he won a Barrymore Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical in The Fantasticks. He’s studied physical comedy with the greats, Maestro Antonio Fava, Fred Garbo and Bill Irwin. Dave is also a host for Comcast’s ActivityTV.
Robin McGrath :: RoadShow Coordinator
An essential member to the company since 2002, Robin coordinates ComedySportz road shows with grace and efficiency, communicating with clients and negotiating contracts. She also runs our groupsales program. If you are interested in booking ComedySportz for your next event, e-mail her at roadshows@comedysportzphilly.com
Bobbi Block :: Corporate Workshop Director
Bobbi is a founding member of ComedySportz, which started in 1991. She books and designs our corporate workshops-offering to build communication, creativity, teamwork skills and more—for companies large and small. She has over 15 years experience in the team building field and has worked with hundreds of companies. If you are interested in our corporate workshops, contact her at corporate@comedysportzphilly.com
Mary Carpenter :: Education Director
Mary has worked in Philadelphia theater for the last fifteen years as an actress, director, teacher and writer, and has been with our company since 1992. She runs the ComedySportz Education Department, scheduling classes, working with teachers and students, as well as being a teacher herself. If you are interested in classes, Mary can be reached at workshops@comedysportzphilly.com
Kelly Vrooman :: High School League Coordinator
Kelly coordinates the ComedySportz High School League program, which supports improv groups at local schools and helps foster the teamwork learning that ComedySportz can teach. She has been a member of ComedySportz since 2007. In addition to being an accomomplished local actress, Kelly is also a host of the Sunny Side Up Show on the Sprout Network. If you are interested in our high shcool league program, Kelly can be reached at highschool@comedysportzphilly.com
House Staff
Our house staff kindly sells our tickets and acts as the friendly welcoming faces the second you walk in the door. Our house staff includes: Alicia Jan Francisco, Jacob Todd, and Michael Silverstein.
