Learn directly from the Co-Executive Producer & Screenwriter on an Emmy-nominated show! 

PLUS! Get a downloadable copy of THE BEAR pilot

The FX show THE BEAR has been a huge hit not only with its audience but with critics far and wide. It has received 13 Emmy Nominations and 10 wins alone and has catapulted it's stars into flourishing careers!  It is widely considered by many to be the best show on television right now. As we gear up for the exciting premiere of THE BEAR on June 27, it's important we take a step back to understand where it all started and why it's become such a phenomenon.

To set up an intense, character-driven show for success takes a tremendous amount of thought and planning and all of that has to be done in the pilot script. The pilot sets up your core characters, your world and propels you into plots that interweave a narrative that keeps you wanting to tune in episode after episode. In Stage 32's ongoing commitment to deconstructing the top scripts to help you hone your own writing, we are excited to present to you an exclusive Stage 32 webinar breaking down just how THE BEAR pilot is so brilliant. 

To take you on your journey is the Co-Executive Producer and Screenwriter of the Emmy-nominated Netflix show UMBRELLA ACADEMY Jason Neese. He has worked on a number of hit shows and films, including Kevin Costner's upcoming HORIZON and CRUEL SUMMER on Hulu. Jason is tremendously talented writer who excels and understanding character development and script pacing - and, most importantly, are huge fans of THE BEAR. In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, Jason will break down compelling characters, plot structure, thematic elements and tone of the pilot script of THE BEAR. 

You will not want to miss the deconstruction of the script - you will walk away with unbelievable writing advice you can use to apply to your own pilot scripts! 

PLUS! You will receive:

• A downloadable copy of THE BEAR pilot!

Compelling Characters

• The compelling Conflicted protagonist 
• The effectiveness of the "new person in town" // in over her head 
• What is needed in prestige drama characters = complexity // flaws
• The use of dynamic wallpaper as a character
• The importance of creating relatability for the audience

Pilot Structure

• Innovative TRT
• The use of a tantalizing cold open with promise of future meaning
• How mid-stride the inciting incident will tone the entire series
• The Effectiveness of introducing the  fish-out-of-water protagonist who’s in trouble but with a twist
• Making the audience want more by 5-8 pages in
• What Sydney’s arrival does in this pilot as an information provider
• Building the stakes
• Meet the wallpaper and Greek chorus that are other characters in the back kitchen
• Let’s talk about the second act perfection
• Breaking down Carmy vs. Kitchen
• The key elements that the pilot provided to give the audience something to root for
• The brilliant nimble pacing 
• Why the last image is so critical. The case of spaghetti…

Thematic Storytelling

• Destiny vs. due…
• Carm as our therapist for identity
• The Greek chorus of the kitchen 
• The integration of classic themes at the core 
• Balancing digestible themes that ground a crazy show 

Tone as a Roller Coaster

• The use of crass and caustic comedy relief.
• Utilizing flash shots as an abstraction
• The dance of DP and the writer making music

Q&A with Jamie and Jason 

PLUS! You will receive:

• A downloadable copy of THE BEAR pilot!

Writers of any level who want to learn how a script goes from good to great.

Producers of any level who want to be able to recognize when a script is truly special.

Filmmakers of any level who want to better understand how to bring the magic of a great script to the screen as a great production.

Actors of any level who want to study and receive insight into how a great show is made, starting with the script.