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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An American Revolution at Sing Sing – Reasons to be Cheerful
May 4, 2021
A theatrical re-imagining of American independence, right where it’s needed most
Take Your Freedom – The Intercept
May 4, 2021
A play about slavery pushes boundaries in a New York prison
Cyrano Behind Bars – The New York Times
May 4, 2021
A prison theater program in New York offers hope for inmate rehabilitation
A Prison Art Exhibition Featuring Works from Various New York State Correctional Facilities
May 4, 2021
The paintings featured in the art show “Images From Behind Prison Walls” offered a glimpse into life while incarcerated.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at RTA
May 3, 2021
As an organization that works extensively with incarcerated people, we stand in solidarity with all people of color and all those oppressed by institutional inequality. As an arts organization, we are committed to telling the story of our shared humanity.
‘I get to feel human again’: How arts programs in prisons are bringing new hope to incarcerated individuals – Today Show
April 29, 2021
At Sing Sing Correctional Facility, one of the oldest and most notorious prisons in America, an arts rehabilitation program helps inmates process their emotions and prepare for life on the outside through the art of dance, music, visual arts and acting.
RTA Celebrates 25 Years of Transforming Lives Through Art
April 16, 2021
RTA was founded at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in 1996. 25 years later, RTA has grown into a robust prison arts program in New York with hundreds of successful alumni.