Creator/Shift

Welcome to another engaging episode of the Creator/Shift podcast! In this edition, Erika Christie, sits down with the incredibly versatile Cody Sanders, a dynamic personality who juggles the roles of improviser, actor, screenwriter, director, and solo sketch artist. In this enlightening conversation, Cody shares his journey from childhood dreams to the stages of Atlanta and New York, his therapeutic experiences with improv, and the creative challenges he embraces in screenwriting and performing. Whether you’re an aspiring performer, a creative professional, or just a fan of insightful stories, this episode offers a captivating look at the intersection of creativity, performance, and personal growth. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more inspiring content from Creator/Shift!Some Questions I ask:What creative roles do you do?How did you get into improv? And how has it changed your life?What types of writing do you do?How do you deal with the SHIFT in writing for different mediums?Do you have any PROCESS for testing jokes?What is comedy?What is the biggest creative risk you’ve ever taken?How has your production work made you a better performer?What is the importance of the indie comedy scene in Atlanta?What is the next SKILL you want to learn?Do you approach projects differently if you’ve written them?In this episode you will learn:• Learn how Cody uses his improv skills to enhance his screenwriting and sketch writing, treating scripts like live performances to fuel his creative process.• Dive deep into Cody’s journey, from his roots in youth theater to professional stages in New York and Atlanta, revealing how improvisational theater has shaped his artistic and personal life.• The sense of community and magic found in improv• Transition from performing to screenwriting• Cody’s perspective on what makes something funny• The different hats worn in production and performing• Uncover the crucial role of chemistry and trust in collaborative creative efforts, which Cody describes as fundamental to generating ""genuine magic"" on stage.• Cody discusses the importance of indie and alternative comedy scenes in nurturing talents and creating vibrant, supportive communities for artists.• Accessibility of the indie scene to talents outside mainstream venuesSubscribe to Creator/Shift Podcast on any major podcast player today!🔗 Follow Cody on Instagram and TikTok: @CocojamzErika will be interviewing all types of amazing art-folk and delving into the best ways that artists up skill themselves- meaning, what they do to better themselves and their artwork. To support our growing community, follow us on Patreon at IMAGINE ALLEY X https://www.patreon.com/imaginealleyxPatreon will have exclusive interviews, workshops, Q&A sessions, and resources not found anywhere else.Follow Imagine Alley at —YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ImagineAlleyXInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/imaginealleyx/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imaginealleyxWebsite: https://www.imaginealleydigital.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes

Welcome to another engaging episode of the Creator/Shift podcast! In this edition, Erika Christie, sits down with the incredibly versatile Cody Sanders, a dynamic personality who juggles the roles of improviser, actor, screenwriter, director, and solo sketch artist. In this enlightening conversation, Cody shares his journey from childhood dreams to the stages of Atlanta and New York, his therapeutic experiences with improv, and the creative challenges he embraces in screenwriting and performing. Whether you’re an aspiring performer, a creative professional, or just a fan of insightful stories, this episode offers a captivating look at the intersection of creativity, performance, and personal growth. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more inspiring content from Creator/Shift!


Some Questions I ask:

  • What creative roles do you do?
  • How did you get into improv? And how has it changed your life?
  • What types of writing do you do?
  • How do you deal with the SHIFT in writing for different mediums?
  • Do you have any PROCESS for testing jokes?
  • What is comedy?
  • What is the biggest creative risk you’ve ever taken?
  • How has your production work made you a better performer?
  • What is the importance of the indie comedy scene in Atlanta?
  • What is the next SKILL you want to learn?
  • Do you approach projects differently if you’ve written them?


In this episode you will learn:

• Learn how Cody uses his improv skills to enhance his screenwriting and sketch writing, treating scripts like live performances to fuel his creative process.

• Dive deep into Cody’s journey, from his roots in youth theater to professional stages in New York and Atlanta, revealing how improvisational theater has shaped his artistic and personal life.

• The sense of community and magic found in improv

• Transition from performing to screenwriting

• Cody’s perspective on what makes something funny

• The different hats worn in production and performing

• Uncover the crucial role of chemistry and trust in collaborative creative efforts, which Cody describes as fundamental to generating ""genuine magic"" on stage.

• Cody discusses the importance of indie and alternative comedy scenes in nurturing talents and creating vibrant, supportive communities for artists.

• Accessibility of the indie scene to talents outside mainstream venues


Subscribe to Creator/Shift Podcast on any major podcast player today!


🔗 Follow Cody on Instagram and TikTok: @Cocojamz


Erika will be interviewing all types of amazing art-folk and delving into the best ways that artists up skill themselves- meaning, what they do to better themselves and their artwork.


To support our growing community, follow us on Patreon at IMAGINE ALLEY X https://www.patreon.com/imaginealleyx

Patreon will have exclusive interviews, workshops, Q&A sessions, and resources not found anywhere else.


Follow Imagine Alley at —

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ImagineAlleyX

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imaginealleyx/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imaginealleyx

Website: https://www.imaginealleydigital.com

Get bonus content on Patreon

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is Creator/Shift?

What is the magic behind creative collaboration? How does a filmmaker work with a musician? A graphic designer speak to a voice over artist? A photographer collaborate with a writer? Or a choreographer work with an illustrator?
As creatives we have unique production requirements and a specific language for each of our disciplines, but our skills are much more closely connected than what we may realize. 
Our focus here is on learning new tools, skills, and procedures to tell a better story. Learn how to get your ideas across clearly and succinctly, and how to categorize and utilize different types of resources.
Learn to shift from writing screenplays to writing scrips for audio drams or comic books. Use your filmmaking skills to write a novel, storyboard a design project, or transfer into gaming. Propel your musician skills into the film or theater industry, or collaborate with street artists and dancers. A lot of these artistic mediums I have quite a bit of experience in - video photography writing podcasts multicam setups - and some of them I’ll be learning right along with you as we bring in an expert. You may find your one true passion, you will CERTAINLY gain a better understanding of how different art disciplines work together. Up-skill yourself, learn tips and tricks, and find out exactly what you need to know to work with creatives outside of your medium to have the best collaboration possible! 
This is … Creator/Shift.