A24’s Sing Sing Hits Film Festivals Across the Nation
April 18, 2024
Can’t wait to see A24’s feature film Sing Sing before nationwide release this July!? Good news—it’s hitting major film festivals across the nation over the next few weeks, providing a sneak-peak of RTA’s real-life theater program’s impact on the silver-screen. From the gripping performances to the real-life stories of RTA alums, Sing Sing invites audiences […]
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NOVUS Renewal: The Transformative Work of RTA at Trinity Church Wall St
March 6, 2024
On Wed, March 6, 2024, at St. Paul’s Chapel of Trinity Church Wall St, RTA celebrated the creativity and stories of RTA alumni through performances and conversations. Performers included Kenyatta Emmanuel, Darrian Bennett, Clarence Maclin, Alfred Roberts, and Sherika Stewart, moderated by Charles Moore. Fusing music, spoken word, visual arts, and panel discussion with RTA […]
Gearing up for Sing Sing’s U.S. Premiere at SXSW
March 5, 2024
It’s a big weekend for RTA — Sing Sing, the new feature film about our theatre program, will have its U.S. premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, TX. There will be two screenings, a panel discussion with Oscar nominees Colman Domingo and Paul Raci, along with RTA alums, and many other […]
Homecoming 2024
February 17, 2024
RTA’s 2024 Annual Homecoming was another joyous reunion that brought together the incredible RTA community of alumni, families, staff, Board, and teaching artists. Seeing our members thriving, reconnecting, and embracing their fresh start was nothing short of inspiring. RTA 2023-24 alumni gather to be recognized at the annual homecoming. Teaching Artist Lori & her Knitting […]
Poetry from Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in view at Katonah Museum of Art
February 13, 2024
The participants at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility worked on poetry with RTA’s teaching artist & KMA Writer-in-Residence Pam Hart in response to a previous show at the Katonah Museum of Art about the history and heritage of Syria’s textiles.
RTA Presents 𝑺𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓 at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility For Women
July 10, 2023
See how RTA participants at the Bedford Hills correctional facility for women express themselves through art in the Spring Spectacular production.
Highlights from RTA’s Annual Gala: October 12, 2023
June 12, 2023
Thank you to all who celebrated with us at RTA’s 2023 Gala: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘢𝘥 𝘈𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥 on October 12, 20023! RTA is dedicated to helping incarcerated individuals transform how they see themselves and respond to others through hands-on engagement with the arts. It is our supporters’ generosity that allows us to conduct this life-changing work, and […]
Fork in the Road art exhibition by RTA participants
March 22, 2023
Fork in the Road art exhibition was curated after the vision of participants in RTA’s visual arts program in different correctional facilities.
RTA Presents The “Twelve Angry Men” Play at Sing Sing
March 21, 2023
Discover how RTA participants at Sing Sing Correctional Facility perform the Twelve Angry Men play, a classic drama that challenges prejudice and justice.
2023 Annual Homecoming
March 9, 2023
RTA’s most joyous event of the year was back in person for the first time since 2020. See the photos and summary of the event that celebrated RTA alumni.
Highlights from RTA’s 25th Anniversary Gala
May 3, 2022
RTA celebrated its 25th anniversary gala, featuring inspiring performances and testimonials by RTA alumni and participants.