Alia Shawkat of âSearch Partyâ wants to be heard on set
Alia Shawkat
How high up the ladder does a woman need to climb before she feels her voice is heard? The unfortunate answer  is that getting to the top doesnât bring any guarantees  actor and start of  "Search Party" Alia Shawkat  told me on "Salon Talks."
âIâll be on a set with a male actor  weâre both in the same role  same position of power on set. And Iâll suggest an idea and itâs talked over  and then heâll say it and everyone listens  " Shawkat  said.
Itâs an experience that too many women are familiar with  no matter where they work.  Shawkat  is an accomplished actress with roles in cult favorites ("Arrested Development " "Transparent " "Broad City")  who stars in the TBS comedic murder mystery âSearch Partyâ and is the executive producer of the upcoming film  âDuck Butter."
âThereâs a hunger to gain power on set as women  and literally my voice is not always heard. And thatâs the most frustrating part  repeating  myself  "  she  said.
While the current societal focus is on allegations of sexual harassment and assault that have been brought to light  as well as holding men in positions of power accountable for their actions   Shawkat  believes those steps are just the beginning to addressing gender dynamics in Hollywood. To hear more of  her  personal experiences feeling silenced  watch the video above.
How high up the ladder does a woman need to climb before she feels her voice is heard? The unfortunate answer  is that getting to the top doesnât bring any guarantees  actor and start of  [TGT] told me on "Salon Talks."
âIâll be on a set with a male actor  weâre both in the same role  same position of power on set. And Iâll suggest an idea and itâs talked over  and then heâll say it and everyone listens  "  [TGT] said.
Itâs an experience that too many women are familiar with  no matter where they work.   [TGT] is an accomplished actress with roles in cult favorites ("Arrested Development " "Transparent " "Broad City")  who stars in the TBS comedic murder mystery âSearch Partyâ and is the executive producer of the upcoming film  âDuck Butter."
âThereâs a hunger to gain power on set as women  and literally my voice is not always heard. And thatâs the most frustrating part  repeating  myself  "  she  said.
While the current societal focus is on allegations of sexual harassment and assault that have been brought to light  as well as holding men in positions of power accountable for their actions    [TGT] believes those steps are just the beginning to addressing gender dynamics in Hollywood. To hear more of   [TGT]   personal experiences feeling silenced  watch the video above.