“I had the pleasure of being taught sketch by Coleman and then also teaching improv with Coleman on several occasions. Coleman has a rare gift of being extremely knowledgeable as a teacher while always being prepared to continue to learn and grow. He is inclusive and courteous, and seeks to make even the most inexperienced comedians feel welcome and safe to explore and discover. I would highly recommend taking sketch or improv courses with Coleman.”

— Kathryn D.

“As the Owner and Operator of Spitfire Comedy House, I can say without hesitation that Coleman is the real deal. He is empathetic, funny, thoughtful, and deeply passionate about this work. Any classroom he runs feels safe and focused. That has also been true when he is coaching, directing, or on stage performing. I also just really love the guy. He's a genuinely good person through and through.

Coleman taught our Intro to Sketch Writing class for years and the results speak for themselves. Many of our best sketch writers came straight out of his class. His curriculum is dialed. Clear structure. Useful language. Immediately applicable. I would not change a thing about it. He also taught our Sunday Drop-In improv classes for brand new folks, performed on our top tier short form team, and showed up consistently strong in auditions and other specialty shows over five plus years with us.

He is also rock solid on the professional side. He shows up on time. He works hard. He overcommunicates when he wants to make a change or try a new idea. He is dependable and he cares about the community. If he had an idea that could make the theater better, he brought it to me with a clear thought process and respect for everyone involved.

Our community of nearly 100 comedians loves Coleman. People trust him. They listen to him. They would show up for him at any time. If you ask around Spitfire, you'll hear the same things over and over. Kind. Hilarious on stage. Thoughtful as an instructor. Dependable as a teammate and friend. It was tough to see him go but I know for sure any theater that brings him in to teach or perform will be better because he is there.”

— Zach M.

“Coleman is a wonderful teacher, I’ve taken a few drop in classes taught by him and I’ve always loved his easy-to-follow instructions and his emphasis on having fun. I’ve always left one of his classes feeling like I learned something while thoroughly enjoying everything I’ve been doing. Thank you Coleman!!”

— Jojo N.

“I took Coleman’s Intro to Sketch Writing class last year, and it has been truly one of the most impactful writing classes I’ve ever had. I’d always been interested in sketch writing, but this class gave me the tools and confidence to actually do it. Coleman is kindhearted, approachable, and has a great sense of humor that makes the class both fun and engaging. Each session offered something new I could apply right away. We explored a wide variety of sketch comedy styles, and really focused on the fundamentals of writing a solid sketch. Even after the class ended, Coleman continued to offer thoughtful feedback on my sketches I was hoping to improve, which I really appreciated. Whether you’ve never written a sketch before or already have some experience, you’ll learn plenty from Coleman.”

— Evan P.

“When I first started improv over two years ago, Coleman was one of the very first faces I saw and learned from — and one of the biggest reasons I fell in love with it and kept going. He’s one of the most supportive teachers I’ve had, breaking things down in a way that feels clear and tactical while always helping you find the fun in it. I’ve loved learning from him in both improv and sketch writing classes, and I’ve been lucky to have him as a director in two sketch show runs over the years. Every experience with Coleman has made me a stronger and more confident performer.”

— Caitlin A.