Batt Out of Heaven: A Conversation with Bryan Batt Moderated by: Michael Lewis

In Batt Out of Heaven, Bryan Batt reflects on a life in performance, storytelling, and self-discovery, offering insight into the art, humor, and vulnerability that have shaped his career on stage and screen. Through candid recollections and personal anecdotes, Batt examines how creativity, resilience, and authenticity intersect in both professional and personal life. Joined by acclaimed author and journalist Michael Lewis, the conversation explores the challenges and joys of a life devoted to craft, the risks inherent in reinvention, and the ways personal narrative can illuminate universal truths. Together, they reflect on identity, artistry, and the power of storytelling to entertain, inspire, and connect. The New Orleans Book Festival brings the world’s leading authors to Tulane University for a multi-day celebration of their works. The Festival features both fiction and non-fiction and convenes readings, panel discussions, symposia and keynote speeches. It provides an opportunity for outlets, authors and readers to interact with each other in one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse cities in the world.