An evening of storytelling unfolds at the Palace Theater on February 4, 2024, featuring performances by former inmates of Garner Correctional Institution. Guided by Chris Belden and Mark Aldrich, the presentation revolves around the collection *Closer to Freedom: Prose & Poetry from Maximum Security*, showcasing powerful narratives and the significance of written expression. The event will include a performance of the short play The Confrontation, written by Pat Walsh and Isschar Howard, featuring actors Floyd Lawrence and Jamar Boyd.
Cast and Creative team for The Confrontation at Palace Theater
Cast
Floyd Lawrence
Ensemble
Jamar Boyd
Ensemble
Creative Team
Chris Belden
Author
Mark Aldrich
Librarian
Mark Aldrich
Producer
Mark Aldrich
Co-Director
Pat Walsh
Author
Isschar Howard
Author
Dwayne Griffin
Author
Floyd Lawrence
Theater Practitioner
Jamar Boyd
Theater Practitioner
Mary Ellen Rourke
Supporter
Tim Rourke
Supporter
Andrea Nyquist
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