James W. Perry was born and raised in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. He joined the military when he was 19 years old and has been traveling the world ever since. After retiring honorably from the United States Army in 2020, he began passionately pursuing an education in theatre arts—first earning an AA from Las Positas College, and then a BA in Theatre Arts from San Jose State University in 2024. He has since performed in a number of film and theatre productions throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. He began playwriting in 2022, and his plays have been performed at theatres across the United States. James is a disabled veteran and a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. He believes deeply in the power of theatre to reflect, question, and reshape the world, and advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion both on stage and off. More of his work can be found online at The New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/72682/james-perry