More Than a Musical: Meet the Cast of RTA’s Sister Act
March 25, 2026
Inside Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, participants in Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) are preparing to bring Sister Act: The Musical to life on April 9, 2026. Beyond the choreography and comedy, this production is something much deeper: a space where individuals are discovering their voices, building community, and developing skills that extend far beyond the […]
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NY Prison Arts and Reentry Programs Persist Throughout Pandemic – City Limits
August 4, 2021
“Art is not frivolous,” said Joe Giardina, program director at Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA)
An Evening at Camp Runamuk: Showcasing RTA’s Film ‘Unlocked’
August 3, 2021
RTA hosted a reception at Camp Runamuk in New York to present the film ‘Unlocked’.
A Brief But Spectacular take on rehabilitation through art – PBS News Hour
July 15, 2021
John Zoccoli is a visual artist who spent 25 years in prison until his release in June, 2020. During his incarceration, he became involved in a program called Rehabilitation Through The Arts (RTA) — which he says transformed his life.
June News: RTA Begins Return to In Person Programming
June 23, 2021
RTA was one of the first programs the Department of Corrections allowed to return to facilities
Shakespeare in Prisons? – Interrogating Justice
June 23, 2021
Shakespeare in Prisons? How RTA Dramatically Lowers Recidivism Rates
Unlocked: The Power of Arts in Prison
June 2, 2021
Unlocked captures the unsparingly honest stories of formerly incarcerated men and women who participated in RTA’s prison arts program. The film offers a different model for criminal justice, emphasizing life skills that lead to success after prison. Accompanying Unlocked are ten additional videos that introduce us to more RTA alumni stories. Hear more: Albert Anitria […]
Lulu, I Hear You…Messages from the Inside During Covid-19
May 4, 2021
Virtual performance piece and live talkback with RTA alumni
Maximum-Security Prison Inmates Reveal What Theater Program Taught Them About Redemption – Inside Editon
May 4, 2021
In addition to singing and acting, inmates at Green Haven Correctional Facility say their theater program helps them learn crucial life skills.
The Power of a Theater Performance in Prison – Rolling Stone
May 4, 2021
How an acting program in Sing Sing Correctional Facility is helping inmates confront their darkest emotions and prepare for life on the outside