Film
Library
Our productions are artistically strong and socially meaningful, crafted to reflect lived experiences and amplify unheard voices.
Ascendance
Fall 2024 | Reentry Programs
A collaborative theatre piece written and performed by members of the LIFER: Stories from the Inside/Out program at The Francisco Homes.
Born of Chaos
DATE UNAVAILABLE | Reentry Programs
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Beyond the Horizon
FEB 21, 2024 | In-Prison Programming
A short still photo and spoken word collage written and performed by residents of California State Prison-LAC/Lancaster.
The Circle
2020 | Project Re/Frame
TWP Media Presents an excerpt of The Circle, a poetic filmed collage written by residents of Calif State Prison-Lancaster. Performed by returned resident members of TWP's Project Re/Frame.
Further Shores
2020 | Project Re/Frame
TWP Media Presents an excerpt of Further Shores, a theatrical collage written and performed by members of Dads Back! Academy and Project Rebound-Cal State LA as a culminating project of TWP's Project Re/Frame.
Gifts
FEB 2024 | Reentry Programs
An excerpt of the performance of GIFTS, a short original theatre piece written and performed as a staged reading by residents of The Francisco Homes at Jail Guitar Doors.
Life in 5 Movements
MAY 2019 | In-Prison Programming
An excerpt of Life in 5 Movements, an original performance piece created and performed by 19 men from the Progressive Programming Facility at California State Prison-LAC/Lancaster.
Life in 5 Movements
(photo & text video)
MAY 2019 | In-Prison Programming
Behind-the-scenes photos from the filming of Life in 5 Movements, an original performance piece created and performed by 19 men from the Progressive Programming Facility at California State Prison-LAC/Lancaster.
Making the Journey
DEC 30, 2020 | In-Prison Programming
A excerpt of a documentary short about TheatreWorkers Project in collaboration with residnets of California State Prison-LA County's A Yard as they develop and perform The Journey. The excerpt shows the collaboration between the TWP aritsts, the participants, and guest artist poet Jimmy Santiago Baca.
A Man Like Me
2017 | Reentry Programs
An original theatre piece written by Dads Back! Academy participants and performed at Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA by participants and two professional actors.
Moving Forward
(Excerpt)
2019 | Reentry Programs
Moving Forward highlights the work of TheatreWorkers Project teaching artists and explores how art can transform, impact and enrich individuals’ lives.
Moving Forward
(Full version)
2019 | Reentry Programs
Moving Forward is a documentary short that takes a behind the scenes look at the process of creating two performances with participants from Dads Back! Academy, a re-entry program for returned citizens.
It is directed by TheatreWorkers Project Teaching Artist Marlene McCurtis, funded by a Reentry Through the Arts grant from the California Arts Council in partnership with Friends Outside in Los Angeles County.
On The Brink
2018 | Reentry Programs
A short video showing collaboration between TheatreWorkers Project and residents of The Francisco Homes.
The one who came home
2021 | Reentry Programs
A collaborative theatre project written and performed by Cal State LA’s Project Rebound participants.
Phoenix
2020 | Reentry Programs
TWP Media Presents an excerpt of PHOENIX, a staged reading written and performed by members of the LIFER: Life Stories from the Inside/Out program at The Francisco Homes.
Rituals
2020 | Reentry Programs
TWP Media Presents an excerpt of Rituals, a theatrical collage written and performed by members of the LIFER: Life Stories from the Inside/Out program at The Francisco Homes.
Stand!
JUN 20, 2024 | Project Re/Frame
Filmed theatrical performance piece using spoken word and movement. Written by residents of Calif State Prison-LA County's A Yard. Performed by three formerly incarcerated actors.
To.Be.Free
MAR 6, 2020 | Reentry Programs
An original theatre piece written and performed at A Noise Within by Dads Back! Academy participants.
Turning Points
JUL 30, 2024 | Reentry Programs
A staged reading written and performed by members of TWP’s LIFER: Stories from the Inside/Out program. Presented at A Noise Within theater as part of the Noise Now series.
Walls
2024 | In-Prison Programming
A short film collage featuring still photos and writing created by TheatreWorkers Project in collaboration with A Yard residents of California State Prison-Lancaster.