DEEPAK SETHI - Family Guy, Monsters @ Work
“Michael came on board my pilot and added immediate clarity in my voice. He’s a fantastic director and guides you. He is the complete package.”
David Cook, Musical Director - Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson. N*SYNC
“… he stepped in last minute to technically design a concert that moved the audience by marrying the look to the sound. What resulted was a performance that led artist, Shayna Steele to a record deal, and gigs around the world.“
Julia Stewart- Fortune Magazine’s Top 50 Most Powerful Women
“I just wanted to say thank you. I have worked with 100 teams in my career—you were one of the best! Your professionalism was only outdone by your respectful and caring interactions.”
STEVE WYNN
“Each of the three, theatrical productions Michael directed were super. He’s the whole package and one-stop-shop.”
MITCH BUTLER, National Journalist
“I have realized the importance of Michael’s skills. Understanding an audience is key, as is communicating with them and entertaining them. He also has the skill of explaining skills.”
PETE HAMMOND, Critic
“…fascinating insights, fast-paced and slickly produced.”
JOAN RIVERS, Icon
“You are fantastic and a joy to work with! Stay behind the scenes. You’re too funny and I don’t need the competition.”
JERI SAGER, Broadway Actress
“Michael’s process for preparing quickly for a scene is dead on. My videotaped, television scene had arc, movement and a depth I had never achieved so quickly.”
BEN STILLER, Actor, Producer
“Thank you for making it all so easy. You made me glad to be a part of the show.”
ROB FISHER, Head of Events – North America
“Michael is easily one of the most creative, focused, and pragmatic producers I’ve ever worked with, shining most uniquely in the ease with which he sets expectations across all members of an event production team. From the most junior team member to the end client themselves.
The ease with which he establishes this dynamic is his secret sauce. Michael stands at the top of my list of favorites, and am always excited to collaborate with him!”
TONY COLON, VP of Unscripted
“In an age where people must wear multiple hats to compete for employment, he has an encyclopedia of information providing a fluid, unique, diverse sensibility.”
BOBBI TAYLOR, Ent. Coord.
“…. high regard for technical precision, production values and immense knowledge in the entertainment and hospitality industry. He is able to work with any type of person and personality; crew to top headliner, with finesse and grace.”
Jovan C. Bowles, Dir. of Development
“Our anniversary show was by far our BEST and it was hugely in part to your oh-so-calm-under-pressure show running. You’re a master.”
Bobby Cassell, Actor - Spring Awakenings
“Michael Paul is one of the most incredible acting coaches I have worked with. His style is fantastic. I booked Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame due to his explanation of placement and technique that will not only help a seasoned actor, but also a newbie just starting.”
James Clark, Australian Symphony Cellist
“Over the course of our rehearsals, Michael was able challenge my weaknesses and instill true freedom in my performance: His approach to directing is truly holistic – PLUS his knowledge of fully packaging the show, including promo; A consummate professional and hilarious to work with: our time together was steeped in fun and laughter. ”
JAI RODRIGUEZ, Actor
“Michael was able to help me clarify story points and step out of myself in a way that made my show more successful than I ever could have imagined, taking my live shows to their next level.“
Branden James. Singer - AGT, Carnegie Hall
“Working with Michael was a complete breakthrough for me. Coming from operatic training, no one had ever coached me about how to take a singing performance and make it personal. For twenty years, I’d been performing at audiences without authenticity.”
As a director, I don’t know anyone who knows the craft better, the ins and outs of a theatre- lights, technical, stage. Michael generously takes you through the entire process of creating a show and leaves nothing a mystery. He is a caring and nurturing expert and I now feel I have a product that I can take anywhere in the world and it’ll translate- because it’s real!”
JOSH & TAMI LESSER, E.P.s - Vision Matrix for MILKEN
You were amazing. I don’t know how we found you. Not many people can handle that kind of show.”
CHRISTIAN LEBANO, Manager of Partnerships
“Thank you. I say that in its most full and humble way. No one will ever know how much work you put into helping us make this come together.”
Peter McCain, The International Ballroom
“He is one of our most sought-after producers and show directors and an amazing talent in his own right. You could not be in more capable hands.”
Charles Bach, Magician - FOOL US!
“In one day, he brought in fresh ideas and very useable material that others couldn’t accomplish. Insightful notes on characters, pacing, structure, and other theatrical elements, knowing what the strengths were and how to play them, never straying from the original vision of the show and keeping all the comedic material in context.
Communication is always done with professionalism and respect. Collaboration with Michael is smooth and notes are presented with direct, honest comments. He knows the craft of building shows with the ability to make a marketable product and how to sell that product.
I know of no one else that can bring so much to the table as Michael Paul.”