Just Announced: Learn How to Write a Great Sitcom Pilot

Includes a free script download and case study of HBO's BARRY Dear {NAME}, From I LOVE LUCY all the way to MODERN FAMILY and THE GOOD PLACE, there has always been an appetite for new sitcoms, funny stories and beloved characters to come back to week after week (or binge all at once). As a result, if you have great idea for a sitcom and a great pilot script to go with it, networks are always going to be interested. First you have to write that pilot. But you can't build a house without a blueprint. That's why it's so important to understand the sitcom pilot script on a fundamental level. David Shecter is an experienced sitcom writer who has written on shows like IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILAELPHIA and 2 BROKE GIRLS. Since 2 BROKE GIRLS, David has served on the FOX sitcom OUTMATCHED starring Jason Biggs and Maggie Lawson and was named a WGA TV Writer Access Honoree for his script For Worse. David’s continued work in the sitcom TV world has lent him a keen understanding of what makes these shows successful and how to make the most of your sitcom pilot. David will break down how to write a great sitcom pilot that can build your world, show your style, and appeal to both executives and audiences. As an added bonus, David give a deep dive of the pilot script for HBO's Emmy-nominated sitcom BARRY, analyzing why the script works. Everyone who signs up will receive a free download of this script. [New Webinar Announced- Early Bird Sale - Take $10 Off!]( --------------------------------------------------------------- What You'll Learn from Heath: - Understanding The Elusive Pilot - What is a pilot? - The history of pilots. - Reason for a pilot. - What Is the Tone of Your Sitcom? - Where does your show lie on the comedy spectrum? - Keeping your tone consistent - The tightrope balance between comedy and drama - Premise Based Vs. Character Based Sitcoms - Examples of both. - Making your pilot “personal.” - Advantages to both - Jokes vs. Story - Is there such a thing as too many jokes? - When to be funny and when not to. - Structure Of A Sitcom Pilot - Does length matter? - Are commercial breaks still a thing? - Episodic vs. serialized. - Writing Your Sitcom Pilot - How best to open - Establishing your thesis - Using your POV/voice. - The Anatomy Of A Scene - Beginning, middle, end. - Zeroing in on your emotional throughline - How to raise your stakes - Effective Characters - Common pitfalls to avoid falling into when building your characters - How to make your characters feel and sound real - Establishing Your World - Setting up future episodes/the series. - What details or scenes can you save for future episodes? - How to pack everything neatly into your script. - Case Study: BARRY pilot - David will dive into the pilot script for HBO's BARRY and analyze why it works - All attendees will receive a free download of the BARRY pilot script - Q&A with David Early Bird Sale - Get $10 Off Today! [Get the Rundown of How to Make Your Sitcom Pilot Succeed >>]( Can't make it live? Don't worry! We'll record it and you can watch it after for up to 1 year! Copyright © 2021 Stage 32, All rights reserved. You are receiving this message because you are either a member of Stage 32 community, or you have subscribed to receive a newsletter on our landing page. Our mailing address is: Stage 32 2711 N Sepulveda Blvd Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-2725 USA Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from educational updates](. This email was sent from Stage 32 through MailChimp. To [unsubscribe]( or manage your preferences, please use the links above. Help us send you more useful emails by keeping your profile up to date.