Porcupine Protagonist
Porcupine Protagonist
Short
· Musical · 12 pages
An elevator pitch parlays into a musical romp focusing on the frustrations of an underrepresented group in Hollywood—porcupines.
Written by
Kari Barlas
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6 Accolades
Accolade Highlights
Coverfly Top 1% in Genre/Format
Semifinalist,
The Script Lab - TSL Free Screenplay Contest 2023
Second Rounder,
Austin Film Festival 2016
1 Writer
Minneapolis, MN
Kari Barlas writes irreverent TV comedies that center women and explore themes of independence and agency. From corporate MBA to stay-at-home mom (to unemployed single mother), Kari draws on her bumpy-but-purposeful life to create memorable characters navigating the nuances of aging while female.