Poetic Justice Project presents CROSSING THE LINE
Theater
Trinity Episcopal Church
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Date & Time
Sat, Jun 15 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Address (map)
1500 State Street
Venue
Trinity Episcopal Church
POETIC JUSTICE PROJECT’S CROSSING THE LINE IN SANTA BARBARA
Poetic Justice Project will present its multimedia Crossing the Line on Sunday, June 15 at 7 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St., Santa Barbara.
The play tells the story of long-time peace activist and Santa Maria resident Dennis Apel, who was imprisoned after crossing a green line on Highway 1 at the entrance to Vandenberg Air Force Base. He plays himself in the play, joined by a cast of formerly incarcerated actors.
Crossing the Line was created by Deborah Tobola, based on journal entries written by Dennis Apel during his four-month incarceration at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles, and later published by the Santa Barbara Independent. The play is directed by Robyn Taylor. The performance will be followed by an audience talkback. Tickets are $15 and available at the door or at Brown Paper Tickets, 1-800-838-3006.
Poetic Justice Project (PJP) is the first theatre company in the state created for formerly incarcerated people. More than 100 actors have appeared in 18 PJP productions, which examine crime, punishment and redemption. Based in Santa Maria, the project was founded by Artistic Director Deborah Tobola in 2009. PJP is supported by funding from the Fund for Santa Barbara.
Poetic Justice Project is a program of the award-winning William James Association, which provides arts instruction to prisoners, people on parole and probation, and youth at risk of incarceration. For more information, visit poeticjusticeproject.org or find Poetic Justice Project on Facebook.