monsoonmartin

My friends,

After 1,300 travel miles, four states, and two prisons, I am safely back in Pennsylvania.  I'm still gathering my thoughts about this incredible experience and will post them soon in Part Three of this series.

Thank you to Curt Tofteland, who was so gracious in inviting me to visit, so generous in sharing his program with me, and so kind in shepherding me around the greater Louisville area.

Thank you to Larry Chandler, warden of the Kentucky State Reformatory, who led us on a thorough and eye-opening tour of his facility.

Thank you to the staff members of both the Kentucky State Reformatory and Luther Luckett Correctional Complex, who made my visit a smooth and informative one.

And finally, thank you to the troupe members of Shakespeare Behind Bars, past and present, who welcomed me into their fold for a couple of days and allowed me to observe their little family.

It was an unforgettable experience that will inform and inspire me, and that I will always cherish.

Monsoon