MARY HOLLAND on #NotTooDeep // Grace Helbig

TL;DR
Mary Holland discusses her comedy background, involvement in the holiday film Happiest Season, and her improv group Wild Horses.
Transcript
hello and welcome to another episode of not too deep i'm your host grace helbig a very exciting very festive holiday fueled episode awaits you with mary holland oh she is just so lovely if you don't know her get ready to meet someone that is hilarious sweet charming all of it she's jane in the happiest season uh now on hulu the kristen stewart holi... Read More
Key Insights
- 🤲 Mary Holland's comedy career started in Los Angeles after college, where she got involved with improv and sketch comedy.
- 🤩 Holland co-wrote and starred in the holiday film Happiest Season, which tells a heartfelt LGBTQ+ story.
- 🛀 She is a member of the improv group Wild Horses, which adapted to virtual shows during the pandemic.
- 💖 Happiest Season has received positive feedback, sparking important conversations about LGBTQ+ representation in holiday films.
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Questions & Answers
Q: How did Mary Holland get into comedy and improv?
After college, Holland moved to Los Angeles and got involved with improv and sketch comedy through the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) theater.
Q: What was the inspiration behind the film Happiest Season?
The co-writer of Happiest Season, Clea DuVall, had the idea for the film and approached Holland to co-write it. They wanted to tell a story that represented LGBTQ+ experiences in the holiday genre.
Q: How did Mary Holland and her improv group, Wild Horses, adapt to virtual shows during the pandemic?
Wild Horses initially stopped performing due to the pandemic but eventually started doing virtual shows through the theater Dynasty Typewriter. They found creative ways to incorporate the virtual format into their performances.
Q: How has the feedback been for Happiest Season?
The response to Happiest Season has been overwhelmingly positive, with many people expressing how the film has impacted them and started conversations about LGBTQ+ experiences during the holiday season.
Summary & Key Takeaways
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Mary Holland talks about her move to Los Angeles and getting involved with improv and sketch comedy after college.
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She discusses her role in the holiday film Happiest Season, which she co-wrote, and the positive reception it has received.
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Holland shares her experiences with her improv group Wild Horses and their transition to virtual shows during the pandemic.
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