James Robertson, Playwright, Asheville Fringe Festival

03/13/25 • 25 min

Asheville Theater Alliance (ATA) "Behind the Curtains" Weekly Podcast

New playwright James Robertson is sending a show to the Asheville Fringe Festival. He gives us all the details about his show - "Planet Girth" - as well as how he loops into the play his commitment to the environment and climate. Also hear about his unique entree into the playwrighting arena and what very surprising materials he uses in his artwork. And for first-time patrons of the Fringe Festival, he offers some insightful advice and guidance.

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