BA #326: Mary Holland, Returns

March 18, 2024

 

Actor Mary Holland stops by the bungalow and discusses her improv team Wild Horses, getting writing repetition in during the pandemic, trying not to focus on things out of her control, and more!

 

 

00:00 – Introduction.
01:54 – Mary slates her name.
03:35 – Wild Horses ending their improv run.
07:21 – How does Mary feel about improv currently.
10:47 – Thoughts on UCB selling.
14:57 – Livestreamed comedy shows.
17:35 – Paying improvisers.
19:27 – Navigating work stoppages.
22:28 – Mary’s emphasis on writing.
24:37 – Budgeting time.
25:24 – Does Mary get more work through relationships or auditions.
27:27 – Self tapes.
34:45 – Being repped by CAA.
36:30 – How much Mary auditions and not thinking about it.
45:47 – The not knowing everything that reps are up to.
48:31 – Hobbies and getting away.
52:29 – Who took a chance on Mary?
54:00 – Finding trust in yourself.

 

Mary’s IMDb and Instagram @maryhollandaise.

 

Mary Holland and Mike Elder


Listen to Mary’s first episode of Box Angeles, #037.