“Hello humanity! Welcome back! I know first hand for certain we definitely left an overwhelmingly positive impression on both the staff and inmate population. It’s been over a week now and I’m still hearing compliments and congratulations. And the impression on my daughter’s face is forever etched in my heart, my mind and my soul. The whole nine month process was worth that smile from my daughter and my wife.” (inmate actor)
THE PROCESS
For nine months, 15-20 prison inmates read, study, and rehearse a Shakespeare play.
Professional educators and theatre artists work with the inmates on everything from improvisation to textual analysis, stage combat and interpersonal conflict resolution.
The purpose of the project is to provide prisoners with opportunities for developing greater literacy, confidence, competence, empathy, and a sense of belonging/accountability.
The process culminates with three performances: two for other prisoners, and one for the community (family members of the incarcerated and other interested members of the public).
Professional educators and theatre artists work with the inmates on everything from improvisation to textual analysis, stage combat and interpersonal conflict resolution.
The purpose of the project is to provide prisoners with opportunities for developing greater literacy, confidence, competence, empathy, and a sense of belonging/accountability.
The process culminates with three performances: two for other prisoners, and one for the community (family members of the incarcerated and other interested members of the public).
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To learn more about our process, and our production history.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING THIS WORK:
Please contact founder/director Jonathan Shailor at jonathan.shailor@gmail.com
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