The idea for Welcome to Snugville first came about during a period of time when I used “sleepcasts” on a meditation app to relax my mind every night. In these audio stories, a grounded and soothing narrator would guide me through a peaceful location such as a moonlit library, empty beach, or cozy small town. I started to think about my relationship to this narrator and the power he had over my relaxed mind. These thoughts, mixed with personal experiences during my early 20’s, formed the initial inspiration for Welcome to Snugville. In telling this story, I wanted to investigate what lies beneath the comfort and “safety” of our expected roles. I hope audience members become immersed in the world of a deteriorating Snugville as Corey grapples with the choice to return.