Similar Programs
Theater Work Project is inspired by and incorporates some of the methodologies of long-established theater programs for people who are incarcerated. The steady reduction in recidivism rates and disciplinary infractions show the positive results of adding theater to an institution's programming.
Research shows that participation in these programs results in about a 3-5% recidivism rate as opposed to the national average of 60%.
The Actors’ Gang Prison Project is a California-based theater program that brings ensemble workshops into prisons, juvenile facilities, and reentry communities. Through expressive performance techniques, the program helps participants build emotional awareness, strengthen communication, and foster personal growth, promoting rehabilitation and positive change within the justice system.
Here's information about their impact and alumni.
Research article: Project Slam: Rehabilitation through Theatre at Sing Sing Correctional Facility
