Professor and alum team up to lead theater classes at Folsom prison
A new Sacramento State project is bringing theater to Folsom State Prison, helping incarcerated individuals find their voices and share their stories through artistic expression.
Professor of Theatre and Dance Erin Kaplan and recent Sac State alumna Scarlett Pascual facilitate theater workshops at the prison, providing participants a platform for self-expression and personal growth. The goal is to write, produce and perform an original play in June.
“When you give people an opportunity to have their voices and stories heard, it makes them feel valued," Kaplan said. "It makes them want to do things that are valuable.”
