To mark the release of David Byrne’s new book, SLEEPING BEAUTIES, we’re revisiting our conversation with him from the FoST archives. A legendary musician, storyteller, and lead singer of Talking Heads, Byrne reflects on the creation of his immersive theatrical project, Theater of the Mind, the relationship between art and science, and why some ideas demand entirely new forms. He also discusses the value of creative experimentation, getting outside your comfort zone, and how shared experiences can actually change the way we see ourselves and the world.
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Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.
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New York, NY 10011
Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher
Director, Carolyn Merriman
Assistant Producer, Tsuki Carlson
in collaboration with Charts & Leisure
Founder, Jason Oberholtzer
Producer, Michael Simonelli
Editor, Garrett Crowe
Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli
With special thanks to David Byrne, Madison Brown, Lor Simpson, David Gray, Bonnie Eldon, and Megan Worman.