The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

122 | What Do Professional Actors Look For In Good Scripts? (ft. Allison Tolman)

Jan 26, 2023

50:59

Episode guests

Julia Roberts

Allison Tolman

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Meg's Big Transition mentor died

01:28

Crew theater like a family

01:56

It is Not for Me?

01:34

Sput Palm - It's Math, Is That What Makes It Funny?

03:50

Introduction

2min

Screenwriting Adventures - What's Happening in Your Week?

6min

I Don't Have the Word "Writer"

3min

How Did You Break Into the Acting Scene?

5min

Working in Theater - I Love It and Love It

3min

Is There a Skill Set That You're Glad You Learned?

2min

Is There Something in Sketch Comedy That You Love the Best?

2min

Sput Palm - It's Math, Is That What Makes It Funny?

4min

Is There Anything You Need in a Small Role?

5min

10.

Your Voice Is So Important in a Script

2min

11.

Do You Do Backstory?

3min

12.

Is There Anything That Drives You Crazy That You Just Wish Writers Would Understand?

5min

13.

Is There Any Advice for Actors?

2min

14.

What Pisses You Off About Your Work?

4min

15.

The Screenwriting Life - What's Up With Them?

3min

Allison Tolman's first major television role made waves in the industry, even scoring her a Critics Choice Award for her portrayal of Molly in FX's acclaimed debut season of Fargo. She has worked in Network TV on shows like Brooklyn 99 and Good Girls, Streaming TV, starring in Marc Cherry's Why Women Kill, and Premium Cable Fare, recently guest starring in Starz' Gaslit across Julia Roberts.

Alison, a writer herself, is joining us today to discuss what she looks for when vetting material, how she collaborates with writers during productions, and to share wisdom on her experience in the industry, both on and off set.

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The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

122 | What Do Professional Actors Look For In Good Scripts? (ft. Allison Tolman)

Episode guests

Meg's Big Transition mentor died

Crew theater like a family

It is Not for Me?

Sput Palm - It's Math, Is That What Makes It Funny?

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