Navigating the SNL Audition and Joining Mid-Season

The chapter details the speaker's nervous audition process, from showcasing characters to the surprise callback and the thrill of discovering they got the show mid-season. It explores their experience of joining a close-knit cast, the structured nature of SNL work, and the challenges of writing and performing under time pressure. Additionally, the emotional farewell of a cast member is highlighted, emphasizing the special goodbye sketch and the poignant reflections on leaving the show.