F.A.Q.
How did you guys meet?
We were all members of a sketch group at NYU called Hammerkatz.
Where do you film?
New York City and New Hampshire.
What’s the song in the _____ sketch?
Girls are Not to be Trusted - “Karma Police” by Radiohead
B-Boy Stance - “Rockin it” by The Fearless Four
Bro Rape - “Ants Marching” by Dave Matthews Band
Mad Hatter - “Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonder
Diet Coke with Lime - “Callin’ Out” by Lyrics Born
Movie Executive Dad - “(Through The Window)” by Madlib
Pennyweather Lemonade - “Twighlight on Prince George’s Avenue” by John Fahey
All other songs are originally composed by Donald Glover or bought on www.premiumbeat.com
Where did you guys study?
We studied filmmaking and dramatic writing at Tisch School of the Arts at NYU and we studied sketch/improv comedy at The Upright Citizen Brigade Theatre in New York City. Meggie went to Fordham Lincoln Center.
What do you guys shoot on?
We shoot on Sony HDV.
Where’d the name “DERRICK” come from?
All of our names start with D and we thought it be funny to add another D name. Forgive us. We were young.
Do you guys perform live?
We do live sketch and improv shows at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, as well as other comedy venues around New York.
How do I get DERRICK comedy to perform at my town/college?
Email us at derrickcomedy@gmail.com.
Are your sketches improvised?
No. All of our sketches are thoroughly scripted before shooting them. We may improvise some lines on set, but all sketches were written down at some point.
