Picking up from yesterday –
So, then, as we were, in some ways, coming to our wits’ end, he asked if I could have my dream thing what I’d do. And I said, probably a Michael Schur show. He’s basically the definition of my favorite comedy. His casts have gotten more diverse throughout the years. He has a lot of strong, wonderful women to write for. He has big characters, ripe for musicalization.
I was absolutely in love with Brooklyn Nine-Nine, but could see how it might hard to musicalize. (And yes, I know technically Jake is the main protagonist. So, look at me already eating my words about writing for a straight white dude.)
I thought about Parks and Rec for a loooong time – like since my first foray at BMI. But, realistically, with the way the political landscape and everything changed, it wasn’t gonna hit the same.
And BEN suggested The Good Place.
Apparently, he was telling a friend that if I could do anything, I’d musicalize a Michael Schur show. And the friend suggested The Good Place.
And the rest is history!
I’m really happy with what we chose. Ben tells me he’s happy too. We made it to advanced. A very, very, very happy ending all around!