:: steve north

Steve North, The Comedy Coach is the best known coach for comedians in the country and has coached hundreds of comedians in standup comedy, comedic acting and writing & performing One Person Shows. He is a Managing Director of Brook Forest Entertainment, LLC.

The "husband" side of the writing, producing, managing, and performing husband-and-wife team of Barb and Steve North, the pair began their career touring comedy and folk clubs and appeared on over 30 network and syndicated television shows in the late 70's and early 80's- before moving behind the camera. Writing and producing, the North's were Head Writers of the late 80's rendition of The Gong Show and wrote or produced for many others including Candid Camera, Make Me Laugh, Bachelor Party and Switcheroo. Additionally, they worked in development, created shows, and sold formats of shows they created in the expanding International market of the early 90's.

In 1992, the pair also created the successful home base for standup comedians at the L.A. Connection in Los Angeles, which, now in it's twelfth year, continues to offer private coaching, workshops and Industry Showcases for beginning and experienced comedians to have support, feedback and a safe place to grow. Website is www.funnycoach.com.