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 […]
Learn More
Celebrating Father’s Day: How Rehabilitation Through the Arts Helps End the Generational Cycle of Incarceration
June 14, 2024
As we celebrate Father’s Day, we are reminded of the vital role not just fathers, but all caregivers, play in shaping the lives of their children. However, for many families, the reality of incarceration disrupts these bonds, creating cycles of emotional and social challenges that span generations. On this special day, it’s essential to recognize […]
What to Know About Rehabilitation Through the Arts, the Nonprofit that Inspired A24’s Feature Film SING SING Starring Colman Domingo
June 4, 2024
Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) has transformed thousands of lives by helping people in prison develop critical life skills through the arts. It is also the inspiration behind A24’s upcoming feature film, SING SING, starring Colman Domingo and a majority RTA alumni cast. Based on RTA’s theater program, the film offers a powerful exploration of […]
WNYC and Gothamist Cover Thoughts of a Colored Man at Green Haven
June 1, 2024
One of the most memorable and transformative experiences unfolded at Green Haven Correction Facility, where RTA participants performed “Thoughts of a Colored Man.” Reflecting on this powerful experience, one performer shared, “This was one of the best moments of my life. My wife, my daughter, my mom — they never seen this side of me.” […]
Nothing Short of Remarkable: RTA Members Perform “Thoughts of a Colored Man” at Green Haven
May 23, 2024
The reception to RTA’s performance of the Broadway play, “Thoughts of a Colored Man” in Green Haven Correctional Facility by acclaimed writer Keenan Scott II was nothing short of remarkable. The RTA cast and crew exceeded expectations, breathing life and unique meaning into Scott’s writing with an electrifying performance. Watch: Playwright and Director Keenan Scott […]
RTA’s “Thoughts of A Colored Man” Cast & Crew Share Insights on Keenan Scott’s Play and the Power of the Arts
May 15, 2024
From May 15-17, 2024, at Green Haven Correctional Facility, Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) members are bringing to life the acclaimed production, “Thoughts of a Colored Man.” Written by Keenan Scott II, this play has garnered widespread acclaim for its poignant portrayal of identity, race, and masculinity in contemporary society. The play’s main characters represent […]
FAQs About A24’s Sing Sing Coming to Theaters this Summer!
May 2, 2024
Excitement is brewing as A24’s Sing Sing, the highly anticipated feature film based RTA’s theater program starring Oscar nominees Colman Domingo and Paul Raci, gears up for its national release this summer. As buzz continues to grow, fans are eager to learn more about this groundbreaking film, especially its ties to Rehabilitation Through the Arts […]
When the Smoke Cleared with the Sing Sing Prison Museum
April 19, 2024
On Thursday, April 18th, Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA), joined When the Smoke Cleared: Attica Prison Poems & Journal Conversations, organized by the Sing Sing Prison Museum at the Ossining Public Library. In celebration of National Poetry Month, the evening featured a compelling conversation between Dr. Celes Tisdale and Mark Nowak about the influential role […]
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 […]
Sing Sing is not just a movie, it’s a movement.
March 14, 2024
Highlights from the SXSW US Premiere of Sing Sing. Sing Sing, the new feature film about RTA’s theater program starring Oscar nominees Colman Domingo and Paul Raci, had its U.S. premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, TX on March 8, 2024. The RTA team joined the cast and crew to celebrate […]
Watch the New Sing Sing Trailer!
March 6, 2024
Ahead of the U.S. premiere of Sing Sing at the South by Southwest Film Festival, we’re thrilled to share the moving new trailer for the A24 film, which will hit movie theaters July 2024. Sing Sing is a new feature film set for theatrical release later this year, starring Oscar nominees Colman Domingo and […]