BA #077: DC Pierson
On the seventy-seventh Box Angeles comedian DC Pierson (Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Community) stops by Studio 309. He discusses being a dorky kid, the origins of Derrick Comedy, what it’s like to write a novel (twice), and more!
the BA #077 breakdown —
– DC gets to know Box and Box rants Ikea’s outdoor patio section.
– Drinking and sobriety and rituals.
– Growing up in Phoenix, Arizona and being a “dork”.
– Getting into theatre and attending NYU.
– Joining the Hammerkatz sketch group and Dan Gregor getting the group a regular show at UCB.
– Creating Derrick Comedy, gaining traction and doing odd jobs like babysitting.
– Selling a pilot to Comedy Central and getting representation.
– Teaching, coaching and bartending at UCB and using Derrick’s income to make Mystery Team.
– Taking the film to Sundance and moving to Los Angeles.
– Writing the novel The Boy Who Couldn’t Sleep and Never Had To with help from Eliza Skinner and then Crap Kingdom.
– Finding a community in LA, what’s the goal and career advice.
For more DC, buy both of his novels on Amazon and follow him on Twitter @dcpierson.
Guest Beer — Modern Times, Fortunate Islands
