Writer, Producer, Director Alan Yang

[REPRISE] From science major to punk rock band member to comedy writer, he is now the co-creator of multiple popular television shows, a producer, screenwriter, and film director. Alan Yang joins the show to talk about his creative journey to Parks and Recreation (an experience he cherishes for the incredible education it gave him) and beyond. He also dives deep on his developing a character-based approach to comedy, directing his film Tigertail, and some of his creative influences. Plus: the reason he thanked white guys in an awards speech.

This conversation took place in 2020. Questions? Comments? Criticism? Hit us up on social media at @theblcklst.

To learn more about The Black List, visit www.blcklst.com. 

Mentions:

+Tigertail: https://www.netflix.com/title/80202958

+Little America: https://deadline.com/2018/06/apple-little-america-immigrant-anthology-series-the-big-sick-writers-lee-eisenberg-alan-yang-1202413632/

+Master of None: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/master_of_none/s01

+Parks and Recreation: https://www.nbc.com/parks-and-recreation