THE BLZ
Written by Nyah Brizard, Julia Vallen, Jack Eisenhuth, Peter Stuart, and Ella Salm | Directed by Nyah Brizard
Edited by Eva Fenasci and JJ Rodriguez
Produced by Nyah Brizard, Julia Vallen and Keagan Hynes
Poster Art by Keagan Hynes
THE BLZ is a satirical, mockumentary series focusing on a college news station, the BLZ. The series follows Julia (Julia Vallen) a producer of the BLZ, and her attempts to keep the station running smoothy. Despite her best efforts, her fellow students, Scott (Dan O'Leary), Chuck (Peter Stuart), Molly (Ella Salm), keep finding ways to make her job difficult. The cast is rounded out with Ashley Foster, PJ McMahon, Genevieve Crawford, Emily Wegrzynowicz, and Claire Peters-Seymour, with a variety of other actors playing featured and guest roles. The show's first season was filmed in 2022, and began airing. THE BLZ is currently working on their second season.
Maggie played the Lead Mime (Maggie Isabella Moltin-Elsberry) in
Episode 4: "Mime and Punishment." The episode was directed by Nyah Brizard, produced by Julia Vallen and Keagan Hynes, and written by Jack Eisenhuth, Ella Salm, and Peter Stuart.
It aired on April 23rd, 2023.
The process of working on THE BLZ was overwhelmingly enjoyable from start to finish. This role was completely improvised, allowing an amazing amount of creative and comedic freedom during the filming process. This role marked Maggie's first on-screen performance, as well as the first time she performed in a role that required theatrical makeup. All costumes and makeup were designed by Audrey Quist.
Before Makeup
During Makeup
Finished Product
Makeup on Camera