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Enriching the lives of incarcerated individuals through the performing arts.

06/11/2026

You’re invited to a special evening with Prison Performing Arts on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 5:00–6:00 PM! 🥂

Join us at The Chapel to welcome our new Managing Director and enjoy a first look at the creative work taking shape for our fall production at NECC entitled Our Kind of Town.

The evening will include: ✨ Meet and greet with Ash Kherdekar, Managing Director 🎭 An insider look at the artistic process involved in producing Our Kind of Town for NECC 🤝 Time to connect with PPA Teaching Artists and Staff 🍇 Tasty bites and beverages 👥 Great company!

We hope you’ll join us at The Chapel (6238 Alexander Drive, St. Louis, MO 63105) on Thursday, June 25!

⚠️ Because this is an intimate gathering, space is highly limited. While the final deadline to RSVP is Tuesday, June 23, we highly recommend reserving your spot early as we expect to hit capacity before then. https://prisonartsstl.wufoo.com/forms/w19iztyc0nrfo58/

06/10/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, David Nonemaker! 🎉

Today, we are sending the biggest birthday wishes to PPA Alum David Nonemaker! David’s dedication, talent, and presence have been a wonderful part of our community, and we are so grateful for the time and artistry he has shared with us over the years.

Please join us in the comments in wishing David a fantastic day and an amazing year ahead! 🎂✨

06/09/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE! 🎉

Mark your calendars for the 2026 PPA Bash!

Join us on Thursday, September 10, 2026, for an evening of celebration, community, and inspiration as we come together to support the incredible artists and programs of Prison Performing Arts.

✨ Thursday, September 10, 2026
✨ 6:00–8:00 PM
✨ VIP Reception: 5:00–6:00 PM
✨ Andre's at the Palladium, 1400 Park Place, St. Louis, MO 63104

Expect great company, memorable moments, and a look ahead at the stories, programs, and artists shaping the future of PPA.

Formal invitation and ticket details coming soon. We can't wait to celebrate with you! 💖

06/08/2026

🌾 Missed THE HARVESTER? Now's your chance to experience it! 🎭

Last month, artists at MECC brought THE HARVESTER to life in a joyful production inspired by THE WIZARD OF OZ and THE WIZ.

Whether you couldn't attend in person or want to revisit a favorite moment, you can now watch the performance and explore the photo gallery.

🎥 View the video and photo gallery here: https://www.prisonperformingarts.org/the-harvester

Join us in celebrating the creativity, imagination, and hard work of all the incredible artists. 💖

06/07/2026

🎈 Happy Birthday to e.k. doolin! 🎈

Join us in wishing a happy birthday to PPA Artistic Collaborator, e.k. doolin! We are incredibly fortunate to collaborate with such a talented and inspiring artist. Thank you for your vital voice, your artistry, and your dedication to storytelling within our PPA community.

Help us show some birthday love in the comments below! Have a brilliant day! ✍️🎭🎉

06/05/2026

🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Prison Performing Arts has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Arts Midwest!

This funding will support arts education opportunities for system-impacted youth in the St. Louis region, helping us continue our year-round work in juvenile justice settings.

As part of this project, we're excited to partner with St. Louis Shakespeare Festival to bring their touring production of THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA directly to young people participating in our programs. The experience will include teaching artist-led workshops and a Living Study Guide designed to make Shakespeare accessible, engaging, and relevant to today's youth.

Each year, PPA serves approximately 220 young people across four juvenile justice facilities, creating opportunities for creativity, self-expression, skill-building, and connection through the arts.

We are deeply grateful to Arts Midwest for investing in this work and in the voices, stories, and potential of the young people we serve. 💖

[📸 by Phillip Hamer Photography]

06/03/2026

🎭 Congratulations to YoungLiars on WILD NIGHTS, written by PPA Teaching Artist Courtney Bailey and running now through June 13 at Greenfinch Theater & Dive.

We're especially excited to see so many members of the PPA community appearing in this production, including Managing Director Ashwini Kherdekar, Artistic Director Rachel Tibbetts, Co-Board President Cassidy Flynn, and longtime Artistic Collaborator Ellie Schwetye. 💖

If you're looking for a great night of theatre, check it out!

Learn more and get tickets: https://bit.ly/4uKD0ah

06/01/2026

Join us in celebrating the creativity, courage, and artistic voices of young people in our Learning Through the Arts program. The Summer Showcase will feature original work created by participants at St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center, including drumming, creative writing, and more.

📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026
🕜 3:30 pm (3:00 pm check-in)
📍 St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center
🛑 RSVP by Wednesday, August 5, 2026: https://bit.ly/37vLJYt

Experience the power of self-expression and help support PPA’s youth artists as they share their work with an audience of Family Court staff, family members, and PPA supporters. 💖

05/28/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Patty Prewitt! 🏆

We are incredibly proud to celebrate PPA Alum Patty Prewitt! She recently won First Place in the Adult Non-Fiction/Autobiography or Memoir category at the Missouri Professional Communicators 2026 Communications Contest for her book, TRYING TO CATCH LIGHTNING IN A JAR. ⚡️📖

Next up, Patty’s remarkable work will be competing for the national title!

Please join us in congratulating Patty in the comments below. We are so honored to celebrate this well-deserved achievement with you, Patty! 👏🎉

If you haven’t read TRYING TO CATCH LIGHTNING IN A JAR yet, it’s available on Amazon at https://amzn.to/4qVmenq

05/23/2026

✨ Happy Birthday, Bess Moynihan!
Thank you for the creativity, collaboration, and heart you bring to PPA. We celebrate you today! 💛

Address

3333 Washington Avenue Suite 203-B
St. Louis, MO
63103

Telephone

+13144108741

Website

http://www.prisonperformingarts.org/

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