REENTRY THEATRE
Two actors look at each other and smile during a scene of Delia Divided.
Leroy Barrett, who played Deon in Streets Like This, sits on a stoop during the performance
REENTRY THEATRE PROGRAM
The ReEntry Theatre Program creates original theatre that highlights and investigates the complexity of real human stories. It is a supportive, creative community for people who have experienced incarceration or court involvement, and aims to raise awareness about and shift the narrative around the realities of the criminal justice system and the people involved. This program is led by a Leadership Council of formerly incarcerated individuals who recruit, mentor, and participate alongside new participants.
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GET INVOLVED
The ReEntry Theatre Program is an ongoing weekly program. Participation is free and everyone who has experienced incarceration in jails, prisons, or drug rehabilitation programs, or been involved in the court or police systems is welcome to attend. Participants work with theatre professionals from Civic Ensemble to grow theatre skills, develop scenes and plays based on the ideas each individual brings, and build community.
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If you are interested in getting involved with the ReEntry Theatre Program, please contact Gabriella at gabriella@civicensemble.org or 607-622-0303.
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REENTRY THEATRE COUNCIL
The ReEntry Theatre Council is the leadership body of the program. Comprised of dedicated members of the ReEntry Theatre Program, the Council steers the direction of the programming.
ReEntry Theatre participants have put together this guide to local ReEntry resources. If there is something that you'd like to add to this list, suggestions can be sent to info@civicensemble.org
Recent productions include:
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Fallen Branches Plant Roots by the ReEntry Theatre Program was produced in 2024.
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Delia Divided by Judy Tate was produced in 2022.
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Steppin' Into My Shoes, a play for the radio developed in collaboration with College Initiative Upstate was created and broadcast in 2021.
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Streets Like This by A.C. Sidle and Thom Dunn was produced in 2018 and 2020
Civic Ensemble's ReEntry Theatre Program is a proud member of the Humanities New York Post-Incarceration Humanities Partnership cohort.
Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed on this website do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.