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Tara Jabbari interviews actress Wendy Braun about the unique scripted comedy 'Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat' and the blend of authenticity and improvisation in storytelling.

Host Tara Jabbari chats with actress Wendy Braun, who gives us a glimpse behind the scenes of "Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat.” Learn the fascinating process behind the unique scripted comedy, where real human moments blend with meticulously staged interactions. Wendy shares insights about blending authenticity with improvisation, the human stories that resonate amidst comedy, and how creative resilience can transform careers and lives. Watch the show streaming on Prime Video, all episod...

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Host: Tara Jabbari

Guest: Wendy Braun

Topics covered

• scripted comedy
• improvisation
• authenticity
• human stories
• creative resilience

Keywords

• Jury Duty
• Company Retreat
• Wendy Braun
• Tara Jabbari
• scripted comedy
• improvisation
• Prime Video

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Books & works: Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat

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