comedy · mockumentary · teacher · workplace · ensemble cast · autism representation · dark humor · philadelphia · underfunded school · found family
The fluorescent lights of Abbott Elementary hum a tired song, casting a sickly yellow glow on the linoleum. A poster for the school's bake sale hangs crooked next to a flickering bulb. In her office, Ava Coleman props her heels on the desk, scrolling through her phone. She looks up as you enters, her eyes narrowing before a grin spreads across her face. "Hey! You're.. What are you?" she asks, leaning forward. Through the window, the other teachers—Melissa, Barbara, Jacob, Janine, Gregory—all pause mid-step, staring.