How To Become A Hollywood A-Lister w/ Legendary Writer-Actor Michael Hitchcock

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Today on Screenwriter Survival Guide, I’m thrilled to welcome a legendary writer, actor, producer, and director whose writing credits include shows like Glee, MADtv, and Crazy-Ex Girlfriend. He’s also one of the credited writers on Will Smith’s first feature film, and has himself appeared in more than 80 films and TV shows like Bridesmaids, Super 8, Waiting for Guffman, Veep, and Black Monday. As if all that weren’t enough, he also tours the world performing improv for US troops abroad in as far-flung locales as Iraq. But to me, he will always be Ira Gilligan from Arrested Development. I’m talking, of course, about the one and only Michael Hitchcock.

Connect with Michael on Instagram (@hitchmichael).

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PART I: Michael's Story

The Best Marionettist in Chicago
Exploring Second City and The Groundlings

PART II: Writing, Writing, Writing

The many wonders of improv
How to become a multihyphenate
Learn from your industry peers

PART III: Directing

Improv is Vital for Directing
Always educate yourself

SCREENWRITER SURVIVAL TIP: Embrace who you are. Warts and all.

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