Creating Night Vale: Inspiration and Origins

In this chapter, they talk about the connection between the theater company, the New York futurist, and the creation of Night Vale. They discuss how one of the writers, Joseph Fink, who is a member of the New York futurist, was inspired by a show called Too Much Light and how that led to his involvement in Night Vale. They also explain the principle of the New York futurist, which is to embrace the given circumstances and be authentic in their performances. They then discuss the origins of Night Vale, including Joseph's frustration with traditional publishing and his love for podcasts. Finally, they talk about how the main character in Night Vale is named Cecil, coincidentally the same name as one of the speakers, and the process of creating the show.