Ellie Kemper on Play and Imagination | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 17, 2026 · 1m

Ellie Kemper imagines Erin from The Office thriving in a meaningful, group-centered role while Kimmy Schmidt, armed with her street smarts, might be running a business or chasing adrenaline—both characters radiating joy and purpose. Kemper champions imaginative play as essential for kids, especially in our screen-saturated world, which led her to team up with Pirate’s Booty for Captain Bob’s Summer Quest, offering screen-free adventures. She’s also reuniting with Titus Burgess for the animated “The Elephant & Piggie Show,” bringing Mo Willems’ beloved books to life—proving that creativity…