Box Angeles

BA #311: Carl Tart


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Comedian Carl Tart stops by the bungalow and discusses getting a manager from the CBS Diversity showcase, how improv is important for his mental health, being an introverted extrovert, and more!

Carl's IMDb and Instagram @dammitcarl.

00:00 - Introduction.
01:29 - Carl slates his name.
02:20 - What does Carl say he does. Actor? Writer? Comedian?
05:00 - Wanting to be a comedian despite being shy kid.
06:25 - Consuming as much comedy content as he could.
07:05 - Thinking athletics was the career choice rather than comedy.
10:40 - Moving to LA so Carl's mom could act.
12:20 - The first time Carl did improv in a casting workshop.
15:10 - Attending a year of college to play basketball before moving back to LA to pursue comedy.
17:50 - Doing open mics and then improv.
21:45 - Landing the CBS Diversity showcase and getting a manager from that.
26:00 - Landing a writing gig with MadTV.
28:20 - Having a day job as recent as 2016.
29:15 - A tough year at Boom Chicago in Amsterdam.
31:20 - Does Carl get typed for auditions given his stature.
35:30 - What's been the toughest period without work for Carl.
38:45 - How improv and podcasting is so good for Carl's mental health.
42:40 - Being an introverted, extrovert.
45:40 - Does Carl manage his time at all.
50:50 - Carl hates self tapes.
57:05 - Never booking a commercial.
1:01:15 - How much is a usual amount of auditions for Carl.
1:04:50 - The writer's strike.
1:05:20 - Who took a chance on Carl.

The full video and pics -- boxangeles.com/311

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