Did you know that we're kinda theater kids? And also huge literature nerds? And that Taylor Swift is both of those things, too?
This week we look at the theatricality of Swift's tour shows, specifically with the set and costume design of the Eras Tour, and how those elements help tell the story. Then we dive into the literary sensibilities of the albums Folklore and Evermore, viewing these works as collections of short stories about, in Swift's own words, a "mythological American town."
We also acknowledge the deeply upsetting news of Swift's publicized connection with a certain problematic person, leaving space for how we as fans and consumers of her art can feel about that news and the real harm done to specific communities. We will discuss this further next week.
Further Reading:
The article we reference at the top of the show
Architectural Digest breakdown of Eras Tour set design
Swift's interview with Apple Music about writing Folklore
Quote about Swift watching Sense and Sensibility while writing Evermore
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