I’ve been thinking a lot about monsters, myths, mazes, and the stories we’re living inside…and how shedding light on the right story at the right time can transform culture. open.substack.com/pub/vgarrett...
Jim Fielding invited me on his podcast to discuss how experiential storytelling is transforming entertainment, retail, and live culture. We cover a host of topics around collective experiences, including Broadway shows and Beyoncé concerts. Take a listen! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
@deniselovehewett invited me on her podcast TOO MUCH to define “immersive” storytelling and discuss how tactile design and embodied experience are shaping the way we connect, create, and live. Take a listen! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
I published a new essay: The World Needs New Formats for New Stories. It grew out of a talk with emerging producers and makes a case for why immersive work matters now, and how new containers make new stories possible. Curious what formats you see emerging next.
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When proof started competing with presence, live experience changed. I wrote about what 2016 set in motion, and the framework I use now: what’s for the room vs. what’s for the phone. open.substack.com/pub/vgarrett...
“Spell of the Sensuous” is one of the top five most influential books on my practice. Glad it made your list!
Thanks Sara Wilson of Community Catalysts for the lovely interview and asking my thoughts on the importance of play, the evolution of IRL experiences, and how to unite communities.
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The assignment: “Tim Burton inspired costumes are highly encouraged” 💀🎅✔️
Thank you to NU’s Master’s in Leadership for Creative Enterprises for having me back at my alma mater to share stories about my career in immersive and experiential entertainment, paving one’s own path, and approaching creativity from a place of service.
💜😻 #northwestern #immersive #experiential
Thank you Oddities Flea Market for keeping curiosity cute 🙏💀🐇🤡👹📚
The Cortège puppet face
I came. I saw. I Cortège’d. #thecortege #cortege #immersive #experiential #ritual
The hardest part
Five experiences from a trip to Paso Robles for a wedding that are lingering on my memory…
Back in LA and a handful of NY experiences are still lingering in my memory…
This summer I started my Substack “adVANCEd experiences” to share the knowledge I’ve gleaned from doing what I love—creating experiences. I’m pulling back the curtain on the craft of making them. My latest post is up now. ➡️✏️🌀🙏
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I recently tapped back into my childhood obsession w/ drawing mazes - deep at my creative core - and there’s no turning back…
In honor of Pride Month, I wanted to share about my experience of pride and pass along knowledge I've gleaned from the LGBTQIA+ community and my time on Fire Island about crafting inspiring experiences that foster joy, transformation, and connection. Happy Pride! open.substack.com/pub/vgarrett...
Thought it would be helpful to kick off my Substack "adVANCEd Experience" by re-intro'ing myself and sharing a bit of my background - the story up to now...
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It’s time to pass along the knowledge I’ve gleaned from a lifetime creating immersive experiences, events, art, entertainments, and acts of collectove joy. Please subscribe to my Substack “adVANCEd Experience” for insights and foresights into this work that I love open.substack.com/pub/vgarrett...
Congratulations #sleepnomore on the incredible game-changing run. Thank you to all at #themckittrick for having me be a part of the journey, launching this fever dream of a show 14 years ago - thank you for all of the memories, stories, and friendships.
The power of #community x #collectivejoy 🪩🎶💕
🙏 #honeydijon
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