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Performances spark emotions and raise awareness

December 12, 2019 by Joe Garcia

The Oct. 23 performance of Marin Shakespeare at the San Quentin chapel featured another series of original parallel plays—inspired this time by The … [Read more...]

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The surprise of original theater

December 12, 2019 by Joe Garcia

The flyers and playbills clearly advertised a collection of “parallel plays,” yet hardly anyone who attended Marin Shakespeare San Quentin’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Marin Shakespeare, San Quentin’s October showcases

Hamilton meets Marin Shakespeare at San Quentin

December 12, 2019 by Joe Garcia

Renowned acting company finds emotional connection with incarcerated actors Cast and crew members from the Broadway San Francisco production of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Recently Posted Tagged With: Hamilton, Marin Shakespeare, Shakespeare at San Quentin

KidCAT facilitator Bev Shelby returns home to Texas

December 12, 2019 by Joe Garcia

Leaving a legacy of commitment and connection - she will be missed by many Bev Shelby walked out of San Quentin State Prison on Oct. 24 with a … [Read more...]

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California law paves the way for ex-felons to serve on juries

December 11, 2019 by Joe Garcia

The California jury system came a major step closer to fairly representing their communities and the criminal defendants they deliberate over thanks … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Recently Posted Tagged With: California law, ex-felons to serve on juries

Annual KidCAT banquet celebrates service to others

November 20, 2019 by Joe Garcia

This year’s KidCAT banquet celebrated the magic and power that comes through dedicating one’s self to being of service to others. Outside … [Read more...]

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Air Force vet commits to working with youth organizations

November 18, 2019 by Joe Garcia

Will VanBrackle served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Now he serves the Bay Area youth community by helping the kids of incarcerated parents … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Recently Posted, YOUTH OFFENDERS Tagged With: Air Force vet, Kid CAT Childhood development program, Will VanBrackle

Filmmaking team premierès College Behind Bars at SQ

November 14, 2019 by Joe Garcia

Acclaimed filmmakers Sarah Botstein and Lynn Novick brought their latest effort, College Behind Bars, to San Quentin for a premierè screening … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Recently Posted Tagged With: College Behind Bars at SQ

Former presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke visits SQ

November 14, 2019 by Joe Garcia

Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke, who has since dropped out of the race, came to San Quentin Sept. 18 to witness firsthand the power of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Beto O’Rourke

SQ veterans lose innovative facilitator Rebecca Haskell

October 23, 2019 by Joe Garcia

Rebecca Haskell, an outside facilitator working with Veterans Healing Veterans (VHV), has impacted San Quentin’s incarcerated veteran community like … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Joe Garcia, Rebecca Haskell, Rehabilitation Corner, SQ veterans

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