Working: An Editor for HBO's The Rehearsal Explains How the Show is Made
This week, host Karen Han talks to TV and film editor Stacy Moon, whose recent projects include Nathan Fielder\u2019s HBO show The Rehearsal, Tim Robinson\u2019s sketch comedy show I Think You Should Leave, and the new feature film Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. In the interview, Stacy breaks down the process for editing an episode of The Rehearsal, which involves piecing together a narrative from hours of unscripted conversations. She also talks about I Think You Should Leave and explains how she uses editing to play up awkward moments and help jokes land. Finally, she discusses Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. and the differences between editing TV shows and movies.\xa0\nAfter the interview, Karen and co-host Isaac Butler talk about Stacy\u2019s collaborative work ethic. They also discuss one of their favorite examples of bad editing.\xa0\nSend your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675.\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews.\xa0\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows\u2014you\u2019ll also be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus to help support our work.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices