BA #103: Johnny Meeks
On the one-hundred and third Box Angeles actor / improviser Johnny Meeks (Modern Family, Comedy Bang! Bang!) stops by Studio 309. He discusses growing up in a religious / social activist family, attending Ohio Wesleyan University, getting involved early at UCB LA, and more!
the BA #103 breakdown
– Box rants see-through balconies.
– Drinking and rituals.
– Growing up in religious St. Louis family and being a shy kid who drew.
– Getting into theatre in high school and doing Theatresports improv.
– Writing / performing a preachy play and attending Ohio Wesleyan University.
– Starting an improv troupe in college and moving to DC after graduation to act.
– Touring with National Players and heading to Los Angeles with the wife.
– Making the movie Alleyball with friends and getting involved early at UCB.
– Getting a theatrical agent and landing gigs through contacts / connections.
For more Johnny, catch him in ‘Key and Peele‘ and follow him on Twitter @johnnyraymeeks.
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