RT Book
T1 Staging prison theatre in Canada: setting the spotlight on William Head on Stage
A1 Ridha, Thana
A1 Frigon, Sylvie 1963-
A2 Frigon, Sylvie 1963-
LA English
PP Ottawa, Ontario
PB University of Ottawa Press
YR 2025
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1925262529
AB "For over forty years, William Head on Stage (WHoS) has operated as an inmate-run prison theatre, making it one of Canada's longest-standing prison arts initiatives. Staging Prison Theatre in Canada: Setting the Spotlight on William Head on Stage delves into the story of WHoS through the voices of the men involved, offering a unique criminological perspective that situates their experiences within the prison context. The analysis explores how WHoS creates an alternative space within the social and emotional realities of incarceration. By unlocking participants' capacities, skills, and confidence, the initiative fosters a sense of agency and community both inside the prison and beyond. WHoS becomes a space for transformation, offering men opportunities to re-imagine themselves and build meaningful connections. This work underscores the broader significance of arts-based initiatives like WHoS, not only within prisons but also in the fields of criminology, theatre, and community engagement. It offers valuable insights for correctional administrators, criminologists, theatre practitioners, scholars, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of art and rehabilitation."--
AB Cover -- Halftitle Page -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1: The Opening Script -- 1.1. Narrating the WHoS Story -- 1.2. Narrating the Experiences with WHoS -- 1.3. Positionality -- 1.4. Organization of the Book -- Chapter 2: Setting the Stage -- 2.1. Approaches to Prison Theatre -- 2.2. Grounding our Work -- Chapter 3: Freedom from Within -- 3.1. Escaping the Venue -- 3.2. Breaking the Scene -- Chapter 4: The Ensemble -- 4.1. Connecting Inside -- 4.2. Community Connection -- 4.3. Connecting Outside -- Chapter 5: Character Development -- 5.1. Overcoming Challenges -- 5.2. Unlocking Capacities -- Chapter 6: Revising the Script -- 6.1. Changing the Monologue -- 6.2. Performing Agency -- Chapter 7: Curtain Call -- Appendix A: Literature -- Appendix B: WHoS Productions and Projects -- Appendix C: Methodological Considerations -- References -- Backcover
NO Includes bibliographical references and index
CN HV8861
SN 9780776644929
SN 9780776644936
K1 William Head on Stage (Theater company) : History
K1 Prison theater : Canada : History
K1 Prisoners : Services for : Canada : History
K1 Theatrical companies : Canada : History
K1 Théâtre dans les prisons - Canada - Histoire
K1 Prisonniers - Services - Canada - Histoire
K1 Troupes de théâtre - Canada - Histoire
K1 Social Science / Criminology