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Television. theater. Alma mater. University of Chicago. Years active. 1990–present. Genres. Improvisational comedy. Abby McEnany (born 1968) is an American writer, comedian, and actress known for the television series Work in Progress.
Sep 27, 2021 · Comedian and writer Abby McEnany turned one of the most pivotal moments in her life into a TV show. In Work in Progress , her semi-autobiographical Showtime show, Abby McEnany plays a fictionalized version of herself in the middle of a crisis.
- Elena Nicolaou
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Dec 4, 2019 · Abby McEnany says she feels “lucky.”. After years spent working in the Chicago improv scene, she’s about to take a massive career leap, starring in her own Showtime series Work in Progress, executive produced by Lilly Wachowski of The Matrix and Sense8 fame and co-created by director Tim Mason.
Jan 26, 2020 · Abby McEnany is the creator and star of Showtime's dark comedy 'Work in Progress', which features a fat, queer dyke and a trans man. She talks to IndieWire about her personal journey, her vision for the show, and her proudest accomplishment.
- Jude Dry
Dec 13, 2019 · Showtime. In the new Showtime comedy series Work in Progress, Abby McEnany joins a long tradition of comedians playing a version of themselves on TV. She's playing a "45-year-old...
- Ari Shapiro
Apr 13, 2022 · Abby McEnany, AB'92, stars as a self-deprecating and flawed queer woman in her Showtime series Work in Progress. The show covers topics such as mental health, racism, and love with humor and honesty, drawing from McEnany's own experiences.
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Aug 25, 2021 · Work In Progress star and co-creator Abby McEnany shares her experience and insights on the second season of the show, which explores her personal and professional life. She also discusses how the comedy handles the Covid-19 pandemic, the murder of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement.
