Gail Thomas

About Gail Thomas

Crafting a strong narrative is foundational for organizations, teams, individuals. Story defines and reveals values, services, strengths/weaknesses. This process enables strategy, empowerment, alignment. Learning to \"show, not tell,\" can change your approach to communication forever. I\'ve worked with stories from every angle: performer, writer, director, lawyer and business coach. From this versatile perspective, I help leaders, advocates, artists, and innovators uncover, explore, and tell their stories. Together, we dig deeper to find that the universal emotional truth that moves, serves, and empowers a customer, audience or employee. Client testimonials include: “Gail helps her students help themselves. Her storytelling intuitions are incredible,” and \"This class was fun, educational, and entertaining.The storytelling tools given to us were helpful and her feedback was spot-on, up-beat and positive\" and \"Gail Thomas is an instinctive and practiced story genius. She can help coax a brilliant story out of anyone,” and “I can’t thank you enough. My husband tells me that I’m no longer boring.”My customized writing and coaching process is collaborative and adaptable — it may include content strategy, marketing, interviews, editing, ghostwriting, and UX design. As a writer, I\'ve worked in multiple platforms: from short form (like banners, headlines, user messages) to long form (like content marketing, blogs, journalism). This can be on the page or stage (live presentations, scripts and video). With an eye on strategy, I\'ll help you define your voice, craft a memorable narrative, simplify complex subject matter, and engage your audience. My performance experience (standup comic, improvisor, storyteller and actor) taught me to anticipate audience reaction. Working as an attorney sharpened my analytical and editing skills. Both sides of my brain are fully loaded.

Experience

1. Actor Comic

   Innovative Artists

   Jun 1993 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Professional actor, storyteller, comic, improviser - Writer/Performer of Patient 13, a critically-acclaimed dark comedy solo show, produced in August 2024 at Rogue Machine Theater-Animation voiceover gigs include John Cameron Mitchell\'s Anthem Homuculus, Beavis and Butthead (TV show, plus movie, Beavis and Butthead Do America), The Simpsons, Angelo Rules, The Busy World of Richard Scarry- Commercial clients include AMEX, Mastercard, Neulasta, Rite Aid, Kodak, Federal Express, Yahoo.com, Jeopardy, Lorenzo Pizza, Weight Watchers, Lipitor, Thai Kitchen, Disney and Cingular Wireless- Film ADR/Looping work includes Michael Clayton, Chicago, Cats and Dogs, The Elf and over 40 major motion pictures- TV work includes Law and Order SVU, episode 200- Independent Film projects with Malcolm Lee, Brent Wagner and other cool directors- Teacher of Storytelling, Improvisation and voiceover- Comedic and Hosting work includes standup comedy, sketch and improvisation. Currently performing in storytelling shows and podcasts based in NYC and LA such as The Moth, RISK, the Liar Show, the Story Collider and Sideshow Goshko.

Education

• The University of Tulsa

  Bachelor’s Degree, Economics

• The University of Tulsa College of Law

  JD, Law

Skills

• Publicity
• Documentaries
• Drama
• New Media
• Voice Over
• Web Content Writing
• Digital Media
• Storytelling
• Content Strategy
• Fundraising
• Feature Films
• Writing
• Commercials
• Energy Law
• Film Production
• Social Media
• Copy Editing
• Marketing
• Broadcast
• Film
• Video Production
• Post Production
• Public Speaking
• Comedy
• Non-Profits
• Casting
• Entertainment
• Creative Writing
• Television
• Producing
• Live Events
• Animation
• Reality
• Video
• Music
• Advertising
• Media Production
• Charities
• Video Editing
• Speech Writing