I know the benefits of having a really great improv show are amazing because it was this one rare and fleeting thing that was incredible, but the risk just didn't appeal to me. I liked the control of sitting down and writing things. Allison Tolman amazeappealbenefit share on social
I did a lot of commercial and theater work when I got out of school and was living in Dallas, and I moved to Chicago to go through the Second City Conservatory Program. Allison Tolman chicagocitycommercial Change image and share on social
Our TV and movie cops are usually in heels and pencil skirts. Allison Tolman copheelmovie Change image and share on social
Most of the time you spend filming a show is time you spend without the cameras on, when you're not acting. Allison Tolman actcamerafilm Change image and share on social
I'm from Texas, and Texas has a reputation that far precedes actual Texas, and it is irritating sometimes. Allison Tolman actualirritateprecede Change image and share on social
When you go in to do a screen test, you negotiate your contract and sign all your paperwork before you even get on a plane. Allison Tolman contractnegotiatepaperwork Change image and share on social
For me and accent work, I think once you've figured out where that energy is, where the sound is in your throat or your mouth, it's a whole lot easier to do. Allison Tolman accenteasyenergy Change image and share on social
My mother has stories of leaving me in the bath as small kid, like a 3-year-old, and there being mirrors on the side, and her going to get a towel and coming back in, and me making faces at myself, like, 'Now I'm happy. Now I'm sad.' Allison Tolman backbathcome share on social
I don't think you realize how often on television people are not like anyone we know or have known. Allison Tolman peoplerealizetelevision Change image and share on social
