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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Thank You for Bringing SING SING Into Your Home!
March 17, 2025
What can I do to support RTA? Host A House Party: Hosting a house party is more than just gathering friends—it’s an act of impact. By bringing people together to watch SING SING and discuss the power of the arts in prison, you’ve helped expand this conversation beyond the screen. Thank you for making space […]
A New Chapter at RTA
February 24, 2025
Dear RTA Community, We’re about to embark on a journey together. Last week, I stepped into the role of Executive Director at RTA, and I’m honored to introduce myself to the incredible individuals—our alumni, teaching artists, supporters, and partners—who make this work possible. RTA isn’t just an organization to me; it’s a story I’ve lived. […]
RTA Names Program Alum Jermaine Archer as Executive Director
February 6, 2025
We’re proud to announce the appointment of program alum Jermaine Archer as RTA’s next Executive Director! An alum of RTA’s programs and a longtime leader in our community, Jermaine will bring his brilliant vision and lived experience as he leads RTA into the bright future ahead. While incarcerated at Sing Sing Correctional Facility, Jermaine was […]
The Play at the Heart of SING SING, Live on Stage
February 4, 2025
Monday night marked a special moment for the RTA community when the original cast of Breakin’ the Mummy’s Code performed the show onstage at New York Theater workshop. The play at the heart of the hit film SING SING was originally staged at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in 2005 — and this performance two decades […]
SING SING Now Available to Stream on Demand
January 31, 2025
SING SING is now available for purchase on select streaming platforms! Bring the transformative power of the arts home and experience the incredible true stories of RTA program participants—brought to life with critically acclaimed performances from Colman Domingo, RTA alum Clarence Maclin, and more. Earlier this month, SING SING returned to theaters across the country—and […]
Oscar-nominated SING SING Breaks Ground, Shown in Theaters and Prisons Simultaneously
January 24, 2025
After racking up several award nominations and wins, the critically acclaimed SING SING returned to theaters across the country on January 17th —and is the first film to be in theaters and simultaneously available to nearly a million incarcerated individuals nationwide. Here’s Why It Matters The Team Behind an Innovative Collaboration: This groundbreaking release is […]
SING SING Earns Three Academy Award Nominations
January 23, 2025
SING SING continues to collect acclaim for its beautiful and authentic portrayal of the power of arts in prison programs to transform lives. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on January 23, 2025 that SING SING has been nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role — Colman Domingo […]
SING SING Reopens in Theaters Nationwide on Friday, Jan.17th
January 15, 2025
The critically acclaimed film SING SING returns to theaters nationwide on January 17th — find a screening near you. The film follows the inspiring story of RTA alum John “Divine G” Whitfield (played by Colman Domingo), as he finds purpose by acting in RTA’s Sing Sing Correctional Facility theater group alongside RTA alum Clarence Maclin, […]
SING SING Screens for NY Lawmakers
January 15, 2025
Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) and A24 partnered with the New York State Legislature to host a special screening of the critically acclaimed SING SING on Monday, Jan. 13th. The event featured a discussion with RTA alums Clarence Maclin, Sean “Dino” Johnson, John ‘Divine G” Whitfield, Charles Moore and RTA friend Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velasquez. The […]
RTA and SING SING Shine on CBS Sunday Morning
December 16, 2024
Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) was honored to be featured on CBS Sunday Morning with legendary journalist Ted Koppel. The segment dives into the transformative power of the arts in breaking the cycle of incarceration, with a spotlight on SING SING, the critically acclaimed A24 film inspired by RTA’s work. Through moving interviews and behind-the-scenes […]