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Writer's True Story Stuns Actors
- David Kekner repeatedly questioned David Ebert because Ebert's story about finding many half-siblings was true.
- The cast kept returning to the real-life origin, showing how truth fuels curiosity in rehearsals.
Show Shifted From Improv To Writing
- The Truth evolved from an improviser cast to a clearer writers-driven tone.
- Early episodes were more chaotic because contributors were improvisers, not writers.
A Produced Episode Got Killed Late
- Mary described producing a finished Wenona episode that ultimately didn't work despite funny scenes.
- They recorded actors and sound-designed it before deciding the story lacked sufficient "glue."