Eastern State Penitentiary to host immersive play about U.S. prison system
Philly Voice, July 19, 2022: Eastern State Penitentiary to host immersive play about U.S. prison system
“An immersive play detailing the horrors of solitary confinement is coming to Eastern State Penitentiary on Saturday, Aug. 13, and Sunday, Aug. 14.
“The BOX is a piece of transformative theater inspired by true events, with hopes of bringing awareness to the harsh realities of correctional institutions across the United States.
“Sarah Shourd, who was held in solitary confinement for more than 400 days as a political prisoner in Iran, wrote and directed the play. Once she discovered the prevalence of solitary confinement in the U.S., she collaborated with other survivors to bring the project to life. Multiple cast and crew members were formerly incarcerated as well.
“The play comes to Eastern State Penitentiary, a prison-turned-historic site in Philadelphia, as part of the 10-city nationwide The End of Isolation Tour.”
Additional reading:
The Pulitzer Center, July 6, 2021: End of Isolation Tour
