In this chapter, the hosts discuss the challenges of the current time and how it can be an opportunity for people to create new and beautiful work. They emphasize the importance of recognizing both limitations and potential, and the role of creators in providing a positive escape for people. They express excitement to meet in person and thank PBS American Portrait for their support.
Screen and stage polymath Neil Patrick Harris discusses the power of immersive theater, the struggles of parenting during a pandemic, and how learning trapeze taught him to stay calm under pressure.
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The FoST podcast is a production of Future of StoryTelling and Charts & Leisure. This episode is brought to you by PBS American Portrait.
Produced by Carolyn Merriman, Luke Gernert, Anna Hall, Jason Oberholtzer, and Mike Rugnetta, with support from Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, and Megan Worman.
Edited by Garrett Crowe. Mix and music by Michael Simonelli.
Hosted by Charlie Melcher.