Shakespeare Behind Bars, Transforming Lives Through Drama

Leslie Currier, the founding managing director of Marin Shakespeare Company, discusses the transformative power of drama therapy. She shares personal reflections on acting, its role in personal growth, and the emotional challenges of embodying a character. The video highlights the importance of empathy, giving back to society, and the cathartic nature of storytelling, emphasizing how acting can help individuals heal and connect with others.

What is the primary inspiration behind the methodology of the Marin Shakespeare Company's program?

• Art Therapy

• Music Therapy

• Drama Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

What was the inmate's initial reaction to acting again after joining the program?

• He was eager to start acting immediately.

• He thought he would never act again.

• He was indifferent about acting.

• He had prior experience and was confident.

How does acting help the inmate in his daily life within the prison?

• It allows him to escape reality completely.

• It helps him establish a certain demeanor for survival.

• It provides him with financial benefits.

• It makes him forget his past entirely.

What does the inmate hope to achieve by playing his role in the program?

• To help other inmates feel part of the story.

• To become a professional actor after release.

• To entertain the prison staff.

• To gain personal fame and recognition.

What emotional benefit does the inmate gain from acting in the program?

• It isolates him from others.

• It causes him to relive past traumas.

• It makes him more aggressive.

• It helps him heal and gain empathy.