Michael McCarthy
Apr 06, 2017•18 min•Ep. 2
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Episode description
Michael McCarthy is a former staff writer for SNL, Sesame Street, Whose Line Is It Anyway, and Mike and Molly. Chase and Michael talk about his time at SNL, his work on Sesame Street, his love for teaching, and the work he is most proud of as a writer.
Show Notes
Michael’s passion for teaching, Second City, and Del Close – 1:19
Michael’s professional/personal inspirations – 5:45
Michael on Sesame Street – 7:48
Does Michael find more joy in writing or teaching? – 11:16
Michael’s Most Proud Work – 14:08
BOOKS
Improvisation for the Theatre – Viola Spolin
https://www.amazon.com/Improvisation-Theater-Directing-Techniques-Performance/dp/081014008X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491452106&sr=8-1&keywords=improvisation+for+the+theatre
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