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WyldCats Table Read – Paper Team Live (PT162)

Alex and Nick host alongside Scriptd a live table read of JB June’s WyldCats, the pilot script from one of their listeners. A great cast of talented actors joins us to bring to life this animated episode, followed by a live Q&A and a feedback session with the writer.

WyldCats is a satirical animation in a world where a retired ThunderCats-like team of feline warriors reunite in an attempt to battle evil in a modern, technological society.

PT162 Wyldcats Table Read

Content

WyldCats live table read (00:00:39)
Live Q&A (00:52:06)
Table read post-mortem and WyldCats feedback session (00:57:12)

Links

WyldCats pilot script on Scriptd
JB June on Twitter
Paper Tease episode with WyldCats’ teaser

About Scriptd

Scriptd is a new storytelling platform that connects talented writers with fans and the industry to help find, promote and actualize film and TV’s next big scripts.
You can join them at https://www.scriptd.com

About the Cast

Justin Michael Terry (@JustinTheWalls) – Justin Michael Terry is an award winning writer and improviser based out of Los Angeles. He has developed projects for CRYPT.TV, MGM and NEWFORM Digital. With his writing partner, Ryan Marsico, he has developed for MGM and Orion Pictures as well as toured locally and internationally, teaching and performing with their duo improv group, redDoor.

Jona Xiao (@JonaXiao) – Jona Xiao has been in over 25+ TV shows and films, including Gifted with Chris Evans and Keeping up with the Joneses with Gal Gadot. In addition, she has voiced lead roles in projects with Disney and Netflix. Fun fact: she is also a flag football quarterback and travels the world on the WFFN USA team.

Ryan Marsico (@RyanMarsico) – After graduating FSC with a BA in Acting, Ryan quickly moved to LA to continue his studies. He makes his living teaching, performing, and writing; often with his improv/writing partner in their critically acclaimed duo “redDoor” or he can be seen performing in ‘The Resistance’ at UCB. His genuine love for comedy, storytelling, and life can be felt not just in his projects, but in everything he does. He currently resides in Los Angeles, CA with his loving wife Carol and their two dogs Prock and Shelpert.

Amanda Noriko Newman (@AmandaNoriko) – Amanda Noriko Newman is a Japanese-American actress, writer, director, and fight choreographer. She is an active performer with The Murder Mystery Company and can currently be seen as Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet with The Porters of Hellsgate.

Andrew Krug (@OctopusTotem) – Andrew Krug works in voice, stage, and screen. He can be heard on the D&D podcast Encounter Party, Olympus Burger, and the upcoming audio drama Terminal.

Ben Prenderghast (@BenjiPea) – Ben Prendergast is an award-winning actor, voice artist, and mocap performer based in Los Angeles. In 2016 he was awarded a Green-Room Award for Best Actor. Film & TV credits include Preacher (AMC), Predestination (with Ethan Hawke), Frontier (NBC), Offspring and Miss Fishers Murder Mysteries. Theatre credits include The Distance for Melbourne Theatre Company, The Flick (Annie Baker – Pulitzer Prize) for Queensland Theatre Company, and numerous productions for the prestigious Red Stitch Actors Theatre, where he is an ensemble member.

Stephanie Einstein (@Steph_Einstein) – Based in Los Angeles, Actress and VO artist Stephanie Einstein works on stage, screen, and behind the mic. Recent TV credits include roles on ABC’s black•ish and Lifetime’s My Crazy Ex. Recent stage credits include Madge in Picnic, Catherine in Proof, and Hermia in Midsummer Night’s Dream. She is a proud Company Member of The Road Theatre in North Hollywood, has narrated over 80 book titles on Audible, and voices international promos and commercials.

WyldCats Yellow Red Reading

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Positive Mindset and Resilience in the Writers’ Room ft. Rochée Jeffrey (SMILF/90210) & April Shih (You’re the Worst/Undone) (PT161)

Alex and Nick are joined by Rochée Jeffrey (writer on SMILF and 90210) and April Shih (writer on You’re the Worst, Undone and Mrs. America), to discuss the importance of self-care, growth mindset, knowing when to say no, and handling conflict in the writers’ room.

Why is it important to set intentions and goals for yourself? How do you manage impostor syndrome? What are growth and positive mindsets? How do you find community and support? How do you handle conflicts in a writers’ room? When is it appropriate to quit a writing job? How do you deal with a hostile environment?

PT161 Rochee Jeffrey April Shih

Content

Positive mindset, self-care, and growth (00:01:16)
Resilience in the writers’ room and handling conflicts (00:41:36)
Final advice, resources and next week on (00:58:07)

Links

Rochée Jeffrey on Instagram
April Shih on Twitter
The TV Writer’s Mindset: Dealing With Procrastination, Blank Page, and the Muse (PT17)

Resource

Ananda app
Freedom app

This episode brought to you by Roadmap Writers
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If you enjoy Paper Team, please consider supporting us on Patreon at paperteam.co/patreon! :)

Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode.

You can find Paper Team on Twitter:
Alex@TVCalling
Nick@_njwatson
For any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: [email protected]

Script Readiness, Contests, and Career Detours – Paper Scraps Monthly (PT160)

Alex and Nick answer your TV writing questions about contests, script readiness, and career detours.

Plus, we look at some of the latest TV writing news about the WGA negotiating committee, speed-binging, and moving up the ladder.

Content

Post-Austin and Shout-outs (01:04)
Audience Questions: TV writing contests, script readiness, Los Angeles, and career detours (03:52)
TV Writing News: WGA negotiating committee, speed-binging, moving up, and Game of Thrones news (27:35)

Links

“Breaking Into TV” AFF Twitter thread
“Structuring a Series” AFF Twitter thread
Feedback and Notes: Building Your Reading Onion (PT08)
Moving to Los Angeles (and Things We Wish We Knew) (PT01)
WGA announces 2020 MBA Negotiating Committee
“Netflix tests speed-binge feature” – Entertainment Weekly
“Game of Thrones Naomi Watts pilot not going forward” – Deadline
“Game of Thrones House of the Dragon gets straight to series order” – Deadline
Monica Beletsky’s Twitter threads on questions regarding moving up
“Jennifer Aniston says Friends cast is working on something” – Entertainment Weekly

This episode brought to you by Roadmap Writers
Use the code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF your Roadmap Writers Program

If you enjoy Paper Team, please consider supporting us on Patreon at paperteam.co/patreon! :)

Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode.

You can find Paper Team on Twitter:
Alex@TVCalling
Nick@_njwatson
For any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: [email protected]