Yes, Also Yes, Also - Jacob Wysocki
Jan 14, 2025
Comedian Jacob Wysocki, known for his work on Dimension 20, shares his comedic journey from discovering improv in high school to joining the acclaimed UCB theater. He discusses his love for filmmaking sparked by an indie project and how it deepens his character work. Jacob also dives into the dynamics of short-form versus long-form improv, his experiences with Dropout, and the importance of collaboration in comedy. Plus, he reveals his unique character-building process and how he approaches performance to keep audiences engaged.
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High School Improv Discovery
- Jacob discovered improv in high school after being urged by friends and a drama teacher to audition for Comedy Sportz.
- He quickly quit band and felt improv clicked with his brain as a controlled way to make people laugh.
First TV Break On Huge
- An ABC Family show called Huge cast Jacob after a casting director saw his improv energy, and they wrote a part for him.
- He dropped out of college to shoot and learned how professional sets operate, which reshaped his expectations.
Falling In Love With Filmmaking
- Jacob then filmed the indie film Terry at age 20 and slept on couches while working with passionate filmmakers.
- That experience made him fall in love with filmmaking and commit to making movies.