Created by Tony Award–nominated theater maker, activist and author Bryonn Bain, LYRICS FROM LOCKDOWN brings to life the humor, heartbreak and resilience of those impacted by mass incarceration, through hip-hop theater, spoken word poetry, comedy, calypso, classical, blues, breathtaking visuals and music. The performance will be live streamed to prisons and correctional facilities.

For more information, visity: www.LyricsFromLockdown.com

Synopsis

Witness the hijinks of a dysfunctional Caribbean immigrant family in Brooklyn, and the genius and gallows humor of folks who face the imprisonment of their loved ones. LYRICS FROM LOCKDOWN is a one-man show bringing 40 characters to life, telling two unbelievable true stories using hip-hop theater, spoken word, blues, calypso, comedy, and a video DJ.

Talkback

A talkback featuring Bryonn Bain, lead producer Claudia Peña, and people experiencing incarceration attending the livestream!

Rave reviews!

Legendary organizing icon Dolores Huerta says “Everyone in America should see this show!”

The New York Times hailed it as “truly polished, meaningful and entertaining.”

Hip hop founder DJ Kool Herc said “A legend in the making!”

Anna Deavere Smith describes this tour de force as “…every moment on stage is a thing of beauty.