COMING THIS SPRING

As spring blossoms and the world stirs from its slumber, I couldn't be more excited to share with you the upcoming release of "Sleeping Beauty!"

Throughout time, fairy tales have often glorified the enchantment of sleep and the mysteries of dreams. Whether it be Sleeping Beauty or Snow White, the concept of a “Sleeping Beauty” has been a staple in storytelling for centuries.

The tale of Sleeping Beauty first emerged in 1632 within Giambattista Basile’s literary fairy tale, "Sun, Moon, and Talia,” and details the story of a young woman named Talia, who falls into an eternal sleep. Unlike the popular, revised version of this story, it is not “true love’s kiss” that awakens Talia, but a violation at the hands of a man Talia never knew. The story ends with a poignant proverb:

"Those whom fortune favors find good luck even in their sleep."

In a modern setting, Basile’s story would likely be recognized as a nightmare rather than a sweet waking dream, and I cannot imagine a person today who’d consider it “good luck” to become a “Sleeping Beauty.”

My retelling of Sleeping Beauty envisions this age old classic how I see it, and it explores themes of vulnerability, betrayal, and strength awakened. Sleep is the most vulnerable part of our day, it is a time for our bodies to rest, find peace, and regenerate for the day to come. We all deserve to have that peace respected. I hope you'll join me this spring in rewriting our narratives and taking back what it means to be a "Sleeping Beauty."