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On a cold February night in 1992, Garrett Buhl Robinson jumped on a coal train and embarked on a journey across North America. Over the span of a year, he hitchhiked the highways, rode the rails on freight trains and hiked 800 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail.

Eventually, Garrett settled in Portland, Oregon where he completed his first novel in 2000. Upon finishing the novel and unsuccessfully marketing the book, he left for Alaska to work at a salmon cannery to pay the debts he had accumulated with various book clubs. His cherished volumes of Proust's In Search of Lost Time put him over the edge financially, but he never hesitates to endure hardship for the sake of beauty.

After two summers in Alaska, Garrett moved to San Francisco where he composed two collections of poetry. One of these collections is illustrated with his own abstract vignettes. He also completed his second novel, Zoë.

In 2011, Garrett moved to New York City to further his literary career. While supporting himself at various jobs, Garrett composed his third novel, Nunatak, based on his experiences working in Alaska, and a book length poem, Martha, celebrating his love for performance dance.

In 2012, he began marketing his books directly to the public. In Midtown Manhattan, along 5th Avenue, he is frequently found reciting his poetry and singing from his musical.

After publishing two more collections of poetry, flowing stone and Broken Open, Garrett made his Off-Broadway debut performing his musical, Letters to Zoey, at Theatre Row in New York City. The musical is his adaptation of his second novel, Zoë.

Since the world Premiere, Garrett has continued to perform Letters to Zoey in New York City and Boston.

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LETTERS TO ZOEY Returning to MITF


BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Letters to Zoey, a play with music, written and performed by Garrett Buhl Robinson, uses lyrical letters and foot stomping songs, as Garrett Buhl Robinson portrays a young man on a desperate search for liberation and love. This one-man musical was a highlight in last season's MITF and returns for another engagement. Mr. Robinson has been the subject of numerous articles, interviews and an indie video-documentary. After moving to New York City from San Francisco in 2011, he has been marketing his novels and poetry in the streets of Manhattan. Practically every day, in all types of weather, he can be found singing in the streets. After adapting his second novel for the stage in 2014, he has performed the show for audiences in the city parks, at homes and in art galleries. In 2015, he made his Off-Broadway debut performing the musical at Theatre Row. Now the producers are knocking at his door. The public loves his play with music - Letters to Zoey!

17th Annual Midtown International Theatre Festival Kicks Off Today


The 17th Annual MIDTOWN INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, runs today, July 16, through August 7, 2016 at The WORKSHOP'S MAIN STAGE & JEWEL BOX, 312 W 36TH STREET.

LETTERS TO ZOEY Returning to MITF


BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Letters to Zoey, a play with music, written and performed by Garrett Buhl Robinson, uses lyrical letters and foot stomping songs, as Garrett Buhl Robinson portrays a young man on a desperate search for liberation and love. This one-man musical was a highlight in last season's MITF and returns for another engagement. Mr. Robinson has been the subject of numerous articles, interviews and an indie video-documentary. After moving to New York City from San Francisco in 2011, he has been marketing his novels and poetry in the streets of Manhattan. Practically every day, in all types of weather, he can be found singing in the streets. After adapting his second novel for the stage in 2014, he has performed the show for audiences in the city parks, at homes and in art galleries. In 2015, he made his Off-Broadway debut performing the musical at Theatre Row. Now the producers are knocking at his door. The public loves his play with music - Letters to Zoey!

Lineup Announced for 17th Annual Midtown International Theatre Festival


The 17th Annual MIDTOWN INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, running July 16 - August 7, 2016 at The WORKSHOP'S MAIN STAGE & JEWEL BOX, 312 W 36TH STREET.

DUTF Sets 2016 Season


Downtown Urban Theater Festival (DUTF) announced its 14th Annual Season today which will feature 19 productions from March 8 to April 2, 2016. The season includes 17 new theatrical works to be presented at Here's Dorothy B. Williams Theatre and two solo works, Joe Gulla's The Bronx Queen and Ella Turenne's Love, Locs & Liberation, at Joe's Pub at The Public. The festival kicks off with a special performance by Corey Glover, acclaimed actor and two-time Grammy award-winning lead singer of the band Living Colour, on March 4 at Joe's Pub.

2016 Downtown Urban Theater Festival Finalists Announced


?Downtown Urban Theater Festival (DUTF) has announced the finalists for its 14th Annual Season to run at HERE and Joe's Pub at The Public Theater in spring 2016. Reg E. Gaines, two-time Tony nominee, returns as DUTF's Artistic Director.

LETTERS TO ZOEY Set for United Solo Theatre Festival


Poet, novelist and street performer Garrett Buhl Robinson has been the subject of numerous articles and an indie video-documentary.  Now he will make his Off-Broadway debut performing his solo play with music - Letters to Zoey.  

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