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Immersive fable ‘The Figs' now running at Rorschach Theatre

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The SceneFebruary 25, 2025 7:37 pm

Immersive fable ‘The Figs' now running at Rorschach Theatre

“The Figs” is an immersive fable that deconstructs traditional storytelling. News4’s Tommy McFly sat down with the play’s creator Doug Robinson and the theater’s co-Artistic Director Randy Baker to learn more.

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Immersive fable ‘The Figs' now running at Rorschach Theatre

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