Short Attention Spa makes people laugh. Mostly they do that through comedy. Performing as a pair since 2018, Lenny Epstein and Gavin North promise audiences a hilarious duo dynamic and well-crafted, smart, alternative comedy. They draw on their experience in improv, sketch, stand up, and theatre performance to deliver genuine laughs and unexpected surprises. In 2022 they launched their giant puppet project to take their comedy to new heights. Affectionately known as Tall Attention Spa, the giant, handmade puppets of Lenny and Gavin are worn by themselves and perform at street festivals, parks, or at indoor venues (with high ceilings!)

Gavin and Lenny have presented their work on stage and screen at The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, Mprov, Big City Improv, Comedy Country Festival, and Puppets Up! International Puppet Festival. They have opened for Kevin Nealon, Scott Thompson and Bruce McCulloch of Kids in the Hall), Martha Chaves, Jon Blair, Flo and Joan, and more!

Short Attention Spa has also enjoyed hosting and animating events like the Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards, and charity fundraisers for the South Shore Joint Initiative, the PEC libraries, and the Greater Than Youth Collective.

Facebook: @shartspa
Instagram @shartspa_duo
Bookings: shartspa [at] gmail [dot] com

facing photo (top) by Michael Lindon
facing photo (lower) by Johnny CY Lam

top photo description: Gavin and Lenny are on a ride at the Picton fair.  They sit in a too-small-for-them glittery purple truck. Gavin is wearing a grey t-shirt and jeans in the front seat. Lenny sits in the back seat in a blazer and jeans. In the front seat with Gavin is a rainbow poop emoji plush toy that he won at the midway.

lower photo description: Gavin and Lenny face each other in good cheer. Gavin is wearing a beanie and Lenny's hair is a bit shaggy.