Monetizing Your Creativity - Pursuing A Career In Film, Television, Writing, Theatre, Music & Design With Your Talents

Ashley Comeau’s advice to you all: “Never fail the John Cleese test!” We’ll let her share with you the story behind the quote. Ashley has cobbled together a career in a variety of creative endeavours. All of which have contributed in some way to her current success. She has worked in writing, performing and producing for the prestigious Second City troupe in Toronto, as well as at Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival. In this interview from the Banff World Media festival, you'll learn how Ashley manages the hard work and intermittent income of the entertainment business. On the one hand, there may be months of six nights and eight shows per week. Then there might be months of working at a desk job or restaurant serving gig to pay the bills and fund your upcoming creative project. All these life experiences can sharpen the mind and body to remain alert to improv opportunities both on stage and off. And Ashley has certainly exercised her own performing and writing skills in both arenas. You might find it i