I have been teaching classes in stand-up comedy and improvisation for over twenty years. I always say to my students, ‘I wish that there was someone like ME around when I first started.’ I have met so many funny people in my life, many of whom would love to try their hand at stand-up comedy but have been either to afraid to do it, or just lack the means as to how to get their thoughts together. I say the world can never have enough comedians!

The old saying that ‘laughter is the best medicine’ is truly not without merit. It’s the best form of therapy that I know, (if not the cheapest!) and I feel blessed to be able to perform and teach the art of comedy.

Many of my students have gone on to become professional comedians and improvisational actors. Some names you might recognize are Stephanie Hodge (“Nurses” “UnHappily Ever After”), Gail Matthius (“Sat. Nite Live”), Trace Beaulieu (“Mystery Science Theater”), & working comedians Joe Keyes, Paul Kellehar, Paul Dillery, Chris Raine (all “Evening at the Improv” )

Scott Novotny

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