Returned Writers Circle

Our Returned Writers Circle provides a community of support for individuals returning home after incarceration.

The group welcomes individuals who have been involved in the justice system, were a part of Playwrights Project’s Arts in Corrections programs, who are justice impacted (e.g. family members or loved ones) and allies (e.g. other service providers working in the justice system). The group provides a network of support, offering opportunities for artmaking and attending arts events.

The program began as a warm welcome back to the community, for Arts in Corrections alumni and opportunities to continue writing, connecting and flourishing! The group meets for writing sessions, sharing of resources, theatre field trips, and presentations of works to the public.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

• Jewels Playwriting Circles meet every other week for 90-minute sessions
• Scripts written by paricipants are performed as staged readings for the public
• Theatre outtings include tickets to Playwrights Project’s productions and partner theatres
• Members are invited to serve as panelists for post-performance discussions and paid speaking engagements

OPTIONS

• Participants may join the the Jewels Writing Circle in-person or via Zoom
• Guest presenters visit based on inquiries from the group
• Specific themes or projects may be incorporated into the writing sessions

VIEW OUR VIDEOS

Visit Playwrights Project’s YouTube channel to see videos of our Returned Writers Circle

VIEW OUR PHOTOS

• 2025 Beyond Prison Walls performances at SDSU
• 2024 Beyond Prison Walls performances at UCI
• 2024 Beyond Prison Walls performances at SDSU