From Iowa to Hollywood: Comedy Writing, Performing and Promotion
A Panel Discussion with Carrie Seim and the Deviants
Tuesday, 10 Apr 2007 at 4:00 pm – Great Hall, Memorial Union
Carrie Seim will discuss her path from "Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival" on the stage of the Maintenance Shop at Iowa State to Hollywood and her comedy career. Her fellow sketch comedians and Deviants will offer helpful suggestions and fill in embarrassing details she may leave out. The other Deviants are Brian Clark (That Gay Ghost), Drew Droege (Reno 911 and Campus Ladies), Tanya McClure (Pussytag), Nicol Paone (Punk'd and The Big Gay Sketch Show), and Michael Serrato (The Big Gay Sketch Show).Cosponsored By:
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
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