How To Build a Memorable Character for a Sketch (From a Second City Trained Writer)

In a three-minute sketch, you don’t have time to be subtle. But being "big" isn't the same thing as being "loud." A powerful character isn’t necessarily the person screaming in the scene. They are the person with the clearest POV. At Second City, we were taught that the "Who" is always more important than the "What." You aren't just writing a plumber. You’re writing a plumber who believes he’s a philosopher-king of the U-bend. If you want a character who can carry a scene without breaking a sweat, you need to follow a specific blueprint. Connect with me: https://www.jimhansenmedia.com/