Comparing Theater with other forms of Media



Comparing Theater with other forms of Media

Theater behind bars has consistently survived in harsh prison environments as well as in more lenient milieus. Prisoners and practitioners report that drama programs involving workshops, classes, or productions enable them to transcend their prison routines and move toward greater empathy. They also help them gain access to literature and to a world outside their confinement while feeling part of a community. Drama helps many to create personal space in an impersonal place; work toward personal, social, or institutional change; and prepare for release and reintegration. However, as ...