On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, writer and producer,Katie O'Brien from theTubi series “The Z-Suite!” We explore Katie's career journey from Omaha to L.A., through the world of improv and her successful stint with the comedy group “The Katie Dids.” Katie shares her experiences working on “Teachers”, advice and anecdotes about navigating Hollywood, and her approach to storytelling that bridges generational gaps. Additionally, we dive into comedic inspirations from Christopher Guest to reality TV, and how Katie balances the roles of writer and producer and showrunner. This was a fun exploration of the creative process and the essence of multigenerational comedy.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
02:24 Katie's Journey: From Omaha to LA
04:09 The Comedy Path: Improv and The Katie Dids
09:08 Creating Teachers: From Web Series to TV Show
11:22 Life in LA: Jobs, Struggles, and Breakthroughs
26:11 Post-Teachers Career and COVID Impact
30:29 Navigating the Pandemic on Set
31:05 The Need for More Comedy
31:36 Creating the Show
32:53 Generational Dynamics in the Show
36:39 Casting the Characters
40:23 Writing Process and Inspirations
44:34 Gen Z Research and Realism
47:48 The Seven Questions
58:06 Final Thoughts and Advice
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