Board Members

DAVID MARX

David has a background in education and corporate learning and development and is currently Manager of Instruction for General Assembly. He's been a member of the AND community since 2008, where in addition to being on the Board, he also regularly teaches improv classes and performs.

RAPHAEL BADAGLIACCA

Raphael is the author of two books and fifteen produced plays. He has written and performed nearly a hundred monologues.  He writes in many other genres: poetry, short stories, essays, book, movie, and theater reviews. He wrote English subtitles from Italian & Sicilian for the film, “Many Beautiful Things” (“Tanti Beddi Cosi”). His extensive business writings can be found at www.thewritingfactory.net. This is his author page (https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B0053HM2R4). Reach him at raphael@thewritingfactory.net. 

JANICE L. GOLDBERG

Janice served as Artistic Co-Director of AND for 14 years (2005-2019).  She is a freelance director, playwright, actor coach and workshop leader.  She is also a member of the Dramatists Guild Faculty and SDC.

JOHN LAMPE

John is thrilled to take on the role of Artistic Director. Originally from St. Louis and with credits around the country in film, theatre, and television, he makes his home now in New York City. An actor, director, and musician, John is always on the lookout for new projects and new collaborators to bring into the fold at AND. To keep in touch for AND related projects, independent work, and everything else, check out www.johnlampe.com."

MELODY MOKHTARIAN

Melody is a recovering lawyer from Chicago who has been on the AND board since 2016.  She prefers doing stand-up comedy and comedic sketches to going to actual therapy. 

KRISTINE NIVEN

Kristine is the founding (1983) Artistic Director of AND who also served as Artistic Co-Director for 14 years (2005-2019).  She is an actor/improvisor, director, playwright and workshop leader.  A member of Actor’s Equity and the Dramatists Guild.

JEFFREY SWEET

Jeffrey has worked on AND projects for three decades as writer, teacher, performer and instigator. His plays have appeared on stages around the world, and he’s written some useful books, too.