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“Steve North is simply and totally the best coach in the business and I should know, I've tried them all. He understands comedy like no one I have ever met. His theory about the comedic character and the "blind spot" is the key to success in comedy. I am so thankful that I found him. I attribute the growing success I am having in comedy to what he has taught me. I recommend him very highly: five star rating!” Henrietta
“Steve North has the best eye for comedy in the business.” Carole Montgomery
“Steve’s extensive experience on stage makes him stand out from other coaches who haven’t been in the trenches… And when it comes to helping you put together a television or showcase set, I call him ‘Dr. Set.’ He operates with precision and can turn an ordinary set into an extra-ordinary one.” Eric Schwartz, aka Smooth-e.
“To me, Steve's a comedy professor, ivy league!” Felix McNulty
“Steve North has helped me discover who my character is as a performer and how that character responds to the world around him. Steve has helped and is helping me learn to deal with the complexities of interacting with an audience. Writing my material with Steve is a delight. He has a great comic mind.” Marty Ross
“There is definitely a science behind successful comedy, and Steve North coaches comedians on this art by defining and perfecting their comedic character, as well as revising and reorganizing their material for maximum effectiveness” Gordon Limtiaco
“Steve understands comedic character which develops a strong POV. He is consistently great in his coaching and I always look forward to going to his class every week.” Chantel Rae
"With his decades of experience and comedy expertise, Steve has the uncanny ability to see things about your comedic character that you haven't seen yet or have been under utilizing, and Steve's skill at helping you develop and focus what is already there will save you, quite literally, years of time." Dave Seivers
I've had an act and material for years, Steve not only to helped me make sense of it all. Thanks to his classes, I've moved beyond being just another funny face in the crowd." Gary Rolin
"Steve's Coaching is some of the most brillant comedy advice you will ever receive. Every artform requires skill, and Steve will teach you the skills you need to be a successful comedian." Love Machine
Since I started doing private coaching with Steve, I moved to about 2 different levels in less than a year. I'm now getting great road gigs and have gained more confidence on the stage. His character approach is key to being a successful stand-up comic because once the audience "gets you" you can do no wrong and they will laugh at almost anything." Grace Frago
“Steve's great sense of humor and experience in comedy helps students find their comedic characters' voice” BC
“First phone call I make when I have to put together a set for a showcase or TV spot. Steve’s is the “Mister Myagi” of Comedy. YOU get funnier and Steve gets his cars waxed!” James P Connolly
“Steve North is the Mister Good Wrench of comedy. He can craft a joke out of just about anything. If there's a hint of a laugh, Steve will expose it.” Jonathan Thymius

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Quotes from my Students!

"Steve North is simply and totally the best coach in the business and I should know, I've tried them all.  He understands comedy like no one I have ever met.  His theory about the comed...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:24:00 GMT

Notes on 2-4 minute auditions for TV Shows/Contests/Festivals

Having had years of experience as a producer, and through a combo of eye-witness accounts and having our own comedy people auditioning for these types of reality/"who's the funniest"/contests/TV shows...
Posted by on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:12:00 GMT