Summary

Mya is an NYC writer whose work is funny, strange, and charming. Experience includes TV, playwriting, sketch comedy, screenwriting, webisodes, animation, research, short stories, blogging, news coverage, kid/teen content, and food writing. myakagan.com

Credits

11/07 – 12/13

Head Writer www.whyzz.com

Internet — Digital — Whyzz Publications Details
11/07 – 12/13

Wrote and researched over 850 pieces for 50+ content categories for startup website, developing tone and style for the entire site and constructing content areas from the ground up. Oversaw and edited dozens of freelance writers and contributors. Maintained content databeses as well as social media and promotional schedules.

2/13 – 6/13

Instructor Take Two Film Academy

Film (Feature-length) — Take Two Film Academy Details
2/13 – 6/13

Taught story & character development, performance/improv, camera skills, and editing basics for film.

1/13 – 2/13

Writer Certified

Live/Special Event — Fresh Produce'd/The Glass Eye Details
1/13 – 2/13

Writer of live show produced in NYC.

1/12 – 5/12

Consultant (Story Consultant) Jon Tomlinson Film Project

Film (Feature-length) Details
1/12 – 5/12

Provided consultation on finding narrative and humor within documentary and interview footage for short film.

10/11 – 11/11

Writer (Writer & Producer) Play Chunks!

Live/Special Event — Ars Nova Theater Details
10/11 – 11/11

Writer and producer of live comedy/variety show at Ars Nova in NYC as part of 2011 ANT Fest (All New Talent Festival).

6/11 – 8/11

Writer (Webisode Writer) My Moodies

Internet — Digital — Big Cat Entertainment Details
6/11 – 8/11

Chosen for the New Female Writer’s Initiative to write a comedic animated episode of My Moodies.

4/10 – 5/10

Writer Puppet Love

Live/Special Event — American Globe Details
4/10 – 5/10

Writer of live comedy show produced in NYC.

8/07 – 11/07

Writer (Writer & Editor) Doggity's Diner

PBS — TV Details
8/07 – 11/07

Wrote and edited episode premises, character descriptions, and pitches for children's animated cooking program later picked up by PBS/Sprout.

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Education

Class of '06

NYU Tisch School of the Arts - Department of Dramatic Writing

Bachelor of Fine Arts