|
|
Subject:
How Do I Become A Writer For Saturday Night Live?
Category: Arts and Entertainment > Television Asked by: bentbrains-ga List Price: $21.00 |
Posted:
16 Nov 2005 18:40 PST
Expires: 16 Dec 2005 18:40 PST Question ID: 594009 |
Hello, I wanna become a writer for SNL. What kind of writing sample do I need to prepare? Who do I send it to? I heard that Lorne Michaels will take unknown talent. If that is true, that is good. I am unknown but I truly feel I can do it cuz I got the talent. Help me out. Thanks. |
|
There is no answer at this time. |
|
Subject:
Re: How Do I Become A Writer For Saturday Night Live?
From: chicagobrain-ga on 18 Nov 2005 08:31 PST |
There are probably many ways to get to SNL - this is just one suggestion: Many of the performers and writers have one thing in common - improv. So much so that the majority of writers and performers of SNL have attended improv schools like Second City: http://www.secondcity.com/ The skits from SNL typically come from current events or characters that the performers have in their repetroire and have performed prior to coming to SNL. The current events stuff is written at a breakneck pace. Which means you have to be able to be funny on the spot. Which ain't easy. So, how can you become a writer for SNL? My advice - take the improv route. The improv community is full of stand-ups, actors and writers who are honing their craft. The good writers and performers get noticed and get offers. Unlike other TV shows, SNL goes through tons of ideas a week. Many are disgarded. Some are reworked. Few are chosen. Having a few funny skits as samples may show you can write but doesn't show you can perform under pressure. SNL is a pressure cooker. Try contacting Second City and ask them how their former students have been able to get a gig on SNL. They'll have a winning formula. Hope this helps. |
If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by emailing us at answers-support@google.com with the question ID listed above. Thank you. |
Search Google Answers for |
Google Home - Answers FAQ - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy |