The Abbott Elementary star talks season 2 of the hit ABC series and teases an upcoming 'Ava-centric' episode.
, the acclaimed ABC sitcom about a group of effervescent educators at an underfunded Philadelphia public school.
Like many of the characters, Ava has a habit of playing to the cameras from time-to-time. What do you think is the key to mastering the art of looking straight at the camera in a mockumentary, and how would you say that is indicative of Ava’s character? The fact you have been able to discuss such timely issues in a way that feels very subtle and true-to-life is a testament to the work of Quinta and the writers’ room, but why do you think comedy is such a great vehicle to discuss current issues, such as the underfunding of public education?
I’m the oldest of nine, so I know I need to be heard over all the ruckus, and I think I’m less of a clown and more of a nerd. I’ve always been like a booksmart person, I’m very into language and reading, and that really lends itself to comedy, because you have to know how to communicate. So that’s really what I’m most into as far as comedy—one, making people laugh and then, sneaking ideas into that laughter.
You kind of learn as you go, and personally, it took me until maybe the third or fourth episode before I knew what a mark was. I didn’t know I was not standing on my mark, and it’s not even [like] anyone told me. I was just looking at the ground one day, and I was like, “Wait a minute…” [] “Are we supposed to be standing on [our marks]?!” And I think it was Sheryl who was like, “Yeah…” And I looked and everyone was standing on their color, and I was like, “Wait...
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