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LEGENDS FROM THE BELLY

OF THE WHALE

​Thursday, November 21, 2024

Missouri State Division of Probation & Parole

District 17

 

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recording of radio play

highlights from the graduation

arts & Healing

Launched in 2021, PPAs Arts & Healing program has served individuals completing their sentences at the Transition Center of St. Louis, a community reentry facility in North St. Louis City operated by the Missouri Department of Corrections. Program components include theatre, visual arts, and writing workshops, a culminating performance, and the opportunity to engage in the Alumni Company upon release. In 2022, we expanded the program to Missouri Eastern Correctional Center (MECC), and in 2024 expanded Arts & Healing in Probation & Parole - District 17.

testimonial

"I wish to thank the instructors (all of them) for donating their time and effort to help parolees to better themselves in a positive manner."

                                                                    - Kirk, Arts & Healing Participant       

teaching artists

Courtney Bailey                                    Maria Ojascastro                               Rachel Tibbetts

Writing                                                 Visual Art                                          Theatre

An honest, funny, and deeply moving journey inspired by real-life events.

PHOTO GALLERY

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