Russell T. Davies (Tip Toe; Doctor Who; Queer As Folk) discusses building a story out of anger, his relationship with actors, his response to stupid notes, discovering writing, his unique process, empty staircases, and more.
The Thrilling Adventure Hour is live this weekend! Saturday 10/10 At the Dynasty Typewriter Theater in LA and streaming everywhere. Two shows, 7pm PT and 9:30pm PT, two new scripts, and all of your favorite cast including Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Autumn Reeser, and more, along with guests Sam Richardson (Detroiters), James Callis (Battlestar Galactica; Slow Horses), and some surprises!
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Dead Pilots Society makes its first appearance in New York at the Brooklyn Bell House on Sunday 10/25 7pm!
Live reads of comedy pilots that were never produced.
Scripts by Chris Kelly (co-creator, The Other Two) and Allison Silverman (Schmiggadoon) and starring Amber Ruffin (Late Night with Seth Meyers), Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother), Robin Lord Taylor (Gotham; You), Josh Segarra (The Other Two; Abbott Elementary), Lucy Freyer (Adults), Chloe Troast (SNL), Jimmy Fowlie (SNL), Gideon Glick (Mrs. Maisel), Max Jenkins (Dead Boy Detectives), and more!
THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION.
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