{"id":2479215,"date":"2026-06-28T13:04:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T13:04:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2479215"},"modified":"2026-06-28T13:04:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T13:04:38","slug":"quinta-brunson-writes-a-tv-show-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/quinta-brunson-writes-a-tv-show-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Quinta Brunson Writes a TV Show with Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  width=\"580\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_2ijK5KxVdY?autoplay=1&#038;modestbranding=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<br \/>Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, actress, and creator Quinta Brunson visits PS 46 in Harlem, New York City to teach students how television shows are made\u2014from the first spark of an idea to the final script. This episode of Celebrity Substitute celebrates creativity, storytelling, collaboration, and the power of student voices through the art of TV writing.<\/p>\n<p>Quinta begins by introducing students to the building blocks of television writing, helping them develop original TV show concepts and craft compelling loglines. Then, she brings the class into a real writers&#8217; room, where they pitch ideas, debate storylines, and work together to create an original episode from scratch. Guided by Quinta&#8217;s expertise, the students collaborate on characters, jokes, and plot twists before bringing their vision to life.<\/p>\n<p>The lesson culminates with the debut of Ms. Quinta, a brand-new television show written entirely by the students. Through teamwork, imagination, and plenty of laughs, the young writers get a firsthand look at the creative process behind making television.<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe for more celebrity surprises in real classrooms \u2192 YouTube.com\/CelebritySubstitute<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by Julian Shapiro-Barnum (Recess Therapy, Outside Tonight), Celebrity Substitute invites some of the world&#8217;s most recognizable stars to step in as teachers for unsuspecting public school students. The series is executive produced by EGOT winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul via their Ampersand production banner.<\/p>\n<p>\u25b6\ufe0f Watch Next:<br \/>\n\u2192 Kenan Thompson Schools Kids in Improv Comedy: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=n_8GPjlyduA<br \/>\n\u2192 Can Andrew Garfield &#038; Florence Pugh Teach Kids to Act?: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=V4AAY6Bsihc<br \/>\n\u2192 Broadway Icons Lea Michele and Jonathan Groff Tave Over a School Talent Show: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ooXXdrUu5rU&#038;pp=0gcJCT4LAYcqIYzv<\/p>\n<p>Follow us for more behind-the-scenes fun:<br \/>\nInstagram \u2192 @celebritysubstitute<br \/>\nTikTok \u2192 @celebritysubstitute<br \/>\nFacebook \u2192 Celebrity Substitute<\/p>\n<p>Quinta Brunson is an Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, actress, comedian, and creator best known for creating and starring in the hit comedy series Abbott Elementary. A pioneering voice in television comedy, Brunson has earned widespread acclaim for her sharp writing, memorable characters, and commitment to telling stories that celebrate educators, students, and everyday communities. Through her work in television, film, and digital media, she has become one of the most influential storytellers of her generation.<\/p>\n<p>#QuintaBrunson<br \/>\n#AbbottElementary<br \/>\n#TVWriting<br \/>\n#TelevisionWriting<br \/>\n#Screenwriting<br \/>\n#CreativeWriting<br \/>\n#WritersRoom<br \/>\n#Storytelling<br \/>\n#ComedyWriting<br \/>\n#Education<br \/>\n#Harlem<br \/>\n#NYC<br \/>\n#PublicSchools<br \/>\n#CelebritySubstitute<br \/>\n#JulianShapiroBarnum<br \/>\n#BenjPasek<br \/>\n#JustinPaul<br \/>\n#AmpersandProductions<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_2ijK5KxVdY\">Video Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, actress, and creator Quinta Brunson visits PS 46 in Harlem, New York City to teach students how television shows are made\u2014from the first spark of an idea to the final script. 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