Publisher's Synopsis
Theater can change lives-especially behind bars.
In Curtains in Cellblock C, Melody Chase reveals the untold stories of incarcerated men who discovered purpose, self-worth, and community through the transformative power of theater. From Shakespearean tragedies performed in maximum security to original inmate-written plays echoing with redemption and resilience, this powerful narrative explores how creativity can break chains even in the most confined spaces.
Drawing from real-life programs, firsthand accounts, and a rich blend of psychology, sociology, and dramatic arts, this book is both an inspiring chronicle and a practical guide for those who believe in second chances. Whether you're a theater lover, criminal justice reform advocate, or educator, you'll come away with a renewed belief in the rehabilitative power of the arts.
This is more than a story about performance-it's about becoming the author of your own future.
