Tolman also urged writers to take out all references to size and body in character descriptions: “And when you’re ready, begin to wrap your mind around removing body descriptors from your scripts altogether, including character descriptions and the names of minor roles.
I’m not saying you shouldn’t use adjectives. But please don’t say ‘Linda- the main character’s cousin, thin and witty’ unless there’s an actual reason Linda needs to be thin.
And please don’t say ‘Fat Lady In Theater’ when you mean ‘Annoying Lady In Theater.'”The actress, whose TV credits include ABC’s “Downward Dog” and Paramount+’s “Why Women Kill,” added, “Oh!
And also, people think it’s okay if they’re using descriptors for small bodies, because they’re considered complimentary. Like, you’re auditioning for ‘Skinny Intern”’ congratulations!
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