VOICED : Polish prisoners take on Shakespeare

Inmates in a Lublin prison have adapted Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' into a prison setting, as part of a project by a community arts center. Initially apprehensive, the inmates worked with professionals to create a unique version of the play, which has been successful in both Lublin and Warsaw. The project has provided inmates with new skills, fostered friendships, and offered hope for life after prison.

What was the primary goal of the theater project for the inmates?

• To entertain the prison staff

• To provide inmates with new skills for life after prison

• To compete in a national theater competition

• To raise funds for the prison

How did the inmates adapt Shakespeare's play?

• By adding new characters

• By setting it in a prison environment

• By changing the language to a different dialect

• By setting it in a modern city

What was the reaction to the inmates' performance in Warsaw?

• It was canceled due to lack of interest

• It was poorly received

• It was met with indifference

• It was a full house with positive reactions

What did the inmates gain from participating in the theater project?

• A reduction in their sentences

• Financial rewards

• New friendships and a sense of solidarity

• A chance to escape prison

What feeling did the inmates experience for the first time through the theater project?

• Boredom

• Anxiety

• Fear

• Solidarity