Watch: Inside the Writers Zoom with A Black Lady Sketch Show
On June 30, we went inside the writers room of the HBO variety series A Black Lady Sketch Show . Moderated by the show’s creator, showrunner, and star Robin Thede, learn about the writers’ comedic influences, how their room works, and their process for crafting and developing Season 1’s subversively hilarious sketches.
Panelists:
Robin Thede - Creator, Executive Producer, Writer, and Star
Lauren Ashley Smith - Head writer and Co-Executive Producer
Ashley Nicole Black - Writer and Star
Akilah Green - Writer
Holly Walker - Writer
Rae Sanni - Writer
Amber Ruffin - Writer
Brittani Nichols - Writer
Watch above or listen to the audio-only version below!
You can also view the sketches referenced above at the following links:
Clip #1: Exit Row - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHOfps7N_oA
Clip #2: Hertep Homecoming - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNfoPKiUztE
Clip #3: Gang Orientation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNx30-9dY1U
Chip #4: Courtroom Kiki - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSElx7C1vLY