August 2026! Patient 13, my dark comedy solo show, goes to Scotland for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. 
🍄 Don’t miss my award-winning show PATIENT 13 — a dark solo comedy about love, cancer, and magic mushrooms . Coming to NYC in September 2025! 🍄
STORYTELLER: Writer • Actor • Coach
Gail's storytelling intuitions are incredible.
- Adam Shaw, Client
Gail Thomas is a born storyteller. More than that, she makes you feel like her best friend in seconds.
- Amanda Callas, Broadway World
About Me
Growing up in Oklahoma, I was a creative, curious kid — with a practical side. So, I became a lawyer for a big NYC law firm, before becoming an actor, comic, writer, and storytelling coach.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your storytelling skills, hire a creative writer or actor, punch up your script, or just trying not to look like a deer in headlights during presentations, I’m here to help. Writing, acting, coaching—I cover all three. Yep, left brain meet right brain.
I’m bi-coastal (Los Angeles and NYC), working with clients from all over the world. When I’m not helping folks with their a-ha moments, I’m looking for my own: hiking, biking, yoga, traveling, painting, museums, listening to smart, funny people, walking the dog… Also sitting on the couch is nice.
What I Do
Story Coaching
Searching for your own unique voice? I help people (and businesses) craft a strong, emotional narrative story arc that really connects with their audience (friend, client, stranger), inspiring and motivating them. Let’s team up to help you discover your one-of-a-kind voice (no singing involved, I promise).
Writing
I’m a versatile, creative, detail-oriented writer who enjoys writing on a wide range of topics. My unique background as a lawyer, actor, standup and storyteller enhances my ability to simplify a complicated subject matter, speak in the brand’s voice and craft a memorable story to engage a particular audience.
Acting
For me, acting is about preparation, listening, embodying a character to bring the larger story to life. Improv comedy was my first love, followed by sketch, theatre, standup, and TV/Film. I’ve worked extensively in commercials and voiceover. I also produced, wrote, directed and starred in My BFF, an award-winning short comedy film.
Storytelling Classes
Gail Thomas is a superb teacher and storyteller! With patience, humor & clear instruction, Gail has helped me to find my voice, identify themes & finally craft powerful stories that are meaningful to me & my audience.
- Allyson Norwood Bush, Art Therapist
Writing
Love Gail! She’s clever, funny, witty all wrapped up into a professional writer’s package. Would work with her time and again!
Voiceover
Gail is a terrific actress who adds a lot to the words. She definitely makes whatever script we’ve handed to her better. She’s super-funny and a true pro in the booth.
Storytelling Coaching
A Masterful Teacher
Gail Thomas is a masterful teacher. She is smart, sensitive, open-minded and inspiring. I learned more in two days with Gail that I have in entire semesters. Highly recommend it. If you want to become a better storyteller, do yourself a favor and put yourself in her able hands. She will give you the tools and the courage you need.
