Cast Chat - Archive (2011.5.20)

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Cast Chat Archive

I know not all of you could make it to the cast chat. I took the liberty of archiving it for all to see. There was a fair amount of cleaning up the order, cleaning up the question typos, and making it readable (almost 4 hours worth of work). I wish you all could have made it, but without further ado, the Cast Chat and roles.

Edit: as a note to anyone reading this much later, this cast chat happened the Friday before the release of Chapter 22

Kc: Kc Wayland
Sgt Cross: Jim Gleason / Michael
Claire: Claire Dodin / Riley
Jenna: Jenna McCombie / Scratch
hotlawyerbabe: Tammy Klein / Kelly
keever323: Kevin Flood / Kalani
Z Sniper: Otto Stürcke / Victor
DoctorT: Shirley Jordan / Tanya
realguyla: David Pevsner / Tardust
RTatum: Richard Tatum / Pippin

And a big thanks to itsallgoodie for being the host for the night. He filtered the questions and posted them. I also did a lot of very quick work on the backend to make the event much smoother.

Kc: Yup, goodie you have the floor
itsallgoodie: Alright, let's open it up to questions then!
SgtCross: Hit it.
Z Sniper: WAHSAPPENING?!

What is the most stressful part of being on the show?

Z Sniper: I would say the most stressful part of the show is having to work with Señor Gleason!
Kc: What is the most stressful part: Dealing with some of the deadlines.
SgtCross: For me, it's the same as the fans...waiting for Monday's latest episode!
hotlawyerbabe: the drive to orange county, but worth every minute on the freeway.
Kc: That's a good point @hotlawyerbabe
hotlawyerbabe:

What is your favorite scene to have recorded?

SgtCross: I had fun recording the water scenes, even though the water was freezing. But my fave is smacking the dude with the shovel twice!
Z Sniper: SO FAR it's a toss up between Fernando's demise or the exit of the colony!
DoctorT: I love all my scenes, but my favorite was when I met up with Saul
realguyla: Trying to rape Lizzy and her vomiting
realguyla: yeah...it was pretty intense
hotlawyerbabe: every scene that i am in.
Kc: I love the improv scenes that tend to go in crazy directions.
hotlawyerbabe: improv is fun....i liked improving with victor.
Z Sniper: AWWW! Thanks Tammy!
hotlawyerbabe: i may have to improv a yippeekiyaymotherf%$*#$. that will be my favorite line.
Z Sniper: Did anyone catch the "PINCHE FATASS" line a couple episodes ago!? Sorry, just patting myself! HEE!
hotlawyerbabe: yes...i caught the pinche fatass line..Kc let you get away with that....

Has there ever been any tension between the actors or producers while recording the show?

SgtCross: No. It's kind of sickening how well we all get along.
hotlawyerbabe: if there was any tension i missed it hovering by the snack table
Z Sniper: HA! I love me some hotlawyerbabe!
hotlawyerbabe: ROFLMAO!
RTatum: AS a new character, I was really amazed at how happy everyone was to be there. Fun fun group.
DoctorT: We're one big happy family alright!
Kc: Any tension between the actors and producers? No. We all get along. Really well
realguyla: It feels like we're recording an oldtime radio show...all in a circle, big ol' mics in front of our faces..it's really cool

@SgtCross Did you use a real shovel to get in the mood for the role?

hotlawyerbabe: mr. gleason is a method actor....
SgtCross: No, but I did swing an imaginary one, grip and all. Felt good.
SgtCross: Often in the recording process, though, we do use props to get a realistic sound to our lines.

What are your zombie plans?

Kc: Ah, Zombie plans
SgtCross: You've been listening to them for two years now.
hotlawyerbabe: zombie plans.....big concrete bunker....well-stocked with food, water, ammo, guns, rooftop garden LOL
Kc: Zombie plan: Water, Water water.... Get me lots of water, and buy things at a premium.
hotlawyerbabe: some peeps still hate me. and others may again. who knows. we do not know what is in the mind of Kc.
realguyla: sounds like getting ready for tomorrow's "Rapture"
Kc: I'm a closed book
Z Sniper: ZOMBIE PLAN: I'm going to COSTCO to beat the sense out of the people who thought it was a good idea to shack up in COSTCO!
hotlawyerbabe: i hate the lines at costco
RTatum: my zombie plan is to go to my friend Steph's house -- she's all outfitted for Z-Day.
hotlawyerbabe: i can settle for number two for now.

@SgtCross Which of the characters do you find most annoying to you or your character?

SgtCross: Hmm....right now the most annoying for me and Cross is probably Pippin.

What is your biggest unanswered question in We're Alive?

RTatum: oh, mine is What the Hell caused these zombies to appear nd why are they not human-like anymore. WHy are there categories??
SgtCross: For me, who is the Rat. I have my theory that will remain secret.
realguyla: How much longer until I'm zombie food...
DoctorT: Hmmmmmm.......
Kc: Who or what is a Skittles?
Z Sniper: The BIGGEST unanswered question,..."WHO THE HELL IS VICTOR?!"
hotlawyerbabe: my biggest question is obviously about me......it's always about me.......


Jenna: Scratch is a go
Jenna: Sorry..work kept me late
Kc: I'm at work.... shhhhhh
Jenna: Thanks Kc! This is exciting!
SgtCross: Yo, Scratchy.
hotlawyerbabe: itchy and scratchy
Jenna: Hello Cross! I missed your face!
hotlawyerbabe: with the shovel?

When do the bobble heads and lunch boxes come out?

hotlawyerbabe: klly wants a bobblehead
hotlawyerbabe: but how can she have a bobblehead when she can't even spell her own name?
SgtCross: I want my bobble head and lunchbox! And whatever royalties accompany them!!!
Kc: Bobble heads... January 2015...
Kc: Lunchbox. 2016
keever323: we're making the lunchboxes now. one at a time. like a little cottage industry

Was there ever any hesitation accepting a role on We're Alive since it was essentially pro bono?

hotlawyerbabe: no. i would have done it for free but don't tell Kc or shane.
RTatum: None for me. I LOVE radio drama. You hardly find any anymore --certainly none as good as this show. I was thrilled to be involved.
RTatum: Yeah -- I met Shane first. Great guy -- totally hit it off. Figured whatever this guy is into must be legit.
Claire: no hesitation for me, I LOVED the script and had a great feeling after meeting Kc and Shane
keever323: not a second of hesitation. like that line form Galaxy Quest, "It's a job."
realguyla: No hesitation, because when do we ever get to do something like this...especially something that has such a devoted following
realguyla: It's true....Kc and Shane are totally on the ball...they really really know what they're doing, and that makes the work a pleasure
Kc: Yes, I was very hesitant...
SgtCross: I had no hesitation. The recording sessions are fun and although the drive is a bit of a drag, it's not every day.
Z Sniper: I was on it like WHITE ON RICE!
DoctorT: Not for me. It was a no brainer.
Kc: I promise to pay you all as soon as I can-------

Has the show opened up any other opportunities for you?

hotlawyerbabe: yes.
SgtCross: Other acting opportunities...not yet!
hotlawyerbabe: actually, it gave me more confidence in my skilss and because of that, i've booked other work
Claire: I got cast in a couple of other radio play by someone who listens to We're Alive :-)
Z Sniper: Opportunities,....possibly not just yet but it's a great workout and feels great!
SgtCross: I won't be surprised when it does!
hotlawyerbabe: i've made biz connections to other people who found out that i was on we're alive.
DoctorT: Not yet!!

Are there any blooper reels? And if so, will they be released?

Kc: Blooper reels? Yeah, we give them to Britt for WND
Kc: We have all our recordings from Day 1 still.
Kc: I'm sure if someone has the time one day they can dig through them
SgtCross: I LOVED hearing the bloopers on WND.
j0be: I think it was episode 13
Z Sniper: We have like 30 hours of Michael Cross bloopers, WHAT A DIVA!
SgtCross: Yer treadin' on thin ice, Vic.
Kc: And that's just been since Victor's been there
Z Sniper: DON'T CALL ME VIC!
SgtCross: You'll get yers, Bromma-Lama.

@Jenna What is it like to play a character most fans love to hate?

Jenna: I love being loved out of hate
Jenna: haha! good question! I do leave with half my horse voice almost after ever session...But I couldn't see myself playing any other...I really enjoy Scratch a lot
hotlawyerbabe: jenna and scott probably both leave hoarse at the end of the day.
Jenna: I drink tea with honey and water until my voice comes back
keever323: apples are good, too, for scratchy throats
Jenna: yeah! it does...I eat that 3 times a week or so
hotlawyerbabe: jack and honey for sore throats...
Jenna: haha sounds amazing but not on recording day
DoctorT: Jack and honey for most things!

@Jenna Is Scratch reflection of you in real life, or is she a polar opposite?

Jenna: She is part of me...My darker half By nature, the complete opposite but given the situation, I could do what she does
Jenna: I love being hated...I never felt so flattered to be disliked so much
hotlawyerbabe: me too. me too.
hotlawyerbabe: it amuses me that people hate my character...it means i am doing something right. and playing this kind of character is way more interesting than being a goody two-shoes.

@Claire What do you think of the speculation to Riley's sexuality? What do you think of the people who think that Riley and Angel should be together?

Claire: Ah, ah! I love reading the gossip about my sexuality!
Kc: Riley and Angel together... hmmm
Z Sniper: I think Angel and Riley should get it on EAST L.A. STYLE!
keever323: Is Angel here?
Z Sniper: Angel is huddled in a corner sucking his thumb!

@Kc Are there plans for a spin-off? Maybe a Southern dixie state, or New York?

Kc: Spin-offs? Yes. I have several ideas.
Kc: Some of those ideas have plants in the regular series now
SgtCross: Yes, I plan on stealing Kc's idea and doing 7 regional spinoffs.
RTatum: I have to know, which 7 regions?
Jenna: haha Kc will be alll over you!
keever323: Native NYCer here
realguyla: ex NYer here too
RTatum: New Yorkers would totally team up and kick ass!
keever323: capital of our planet
Z Sniper: VICTOR is spinning off to his own "GOOD TIMES" kinda show.

If there will be spin-offs, will there be cross-overs as well?

Kc: Not sure about cross overs, but possibly.
SgtCross: Yes, there will be cross overs. Make it so, Number One.

@Kc how about a show that comes from the zombies POV?

Kc: Are you sure WA isn't from the Zombie perspective? Nuff said
Jenna: haha almost after ever session
keever323: Maybe the zombie perspective could work on the food network?
RTatum: what would the zombie's point of view BE? Hungry. Eating...
DoctorT: Ewwww....
hotlawyerbabe: LOL
Z Sniper: zombies loooooove tacos, which is why they're in L.A.!

If a zombie apocalypse would happen now, who out of the entire cast and crew would survive the longest?

Jenna: Scatch would make it
DoctorT: The writer.
SgtCross: Kc.
hotlawyerbabe: Kc would survive the longest. he's planned everything.
Claire: I would! Obviously! ;-)
Kc: I'm with Claire. She would.
Z Sniper: If there's strength in numbers, Victor's family survives over the zombies!
keever323: I'm good with Kalani as last man standing

@Kc Any plans to take We're Alive onto another medium? Animated perhaps?

Kc: Possibly.
Kc: But that gets complicated
Kc: Animated opens doors to very high budgets
SgtCross: Wouldn't live action be higher budgets?
Kc: and I like to tell a story I can finish
Kc: Yes, but I wouldn't want something like Firefly. Great story, no ending
hotlawyerbabe: but firefly was/is good!
RTatum: I thought Serenity wrapped it up prety nicely
Kc: It wouldn't be fair to anyone if you take them on a journey just to kick them out of the car before you get to your destination

What theories do you have on the tattooed zombie?

Kc: Who?
hotlawyerbabe: no theories...just plan to stay away from him as long as possible.
SgtCross: For some reason it seems that some z's have more intelligence than others. This appears to be the smartest and the leader. That's all I've got.
RTatum: I was thinking that the Tatooed Zombie was like a Queen Bee to the hive o' zombies
hotlawyerbabe: do we know if the zombies reproduce other than by making more by snacking on hapless humans?