Act V: Prisoners Performing Arts

What makes this a good field site?

~This is a good field site because everything was actually shot their where the prisoners were. The directors were actually there with real prisoners and was able to observe real prisoners and there actions. They were able to write the play based off of what they seen and not the assumptions because they were actually there. And being there actually gave a true feel of what was going on. And lastly the fact that they were real prisoners observed and interviewed.

What observations does the author make that gives us a better understanding?

~The part where the prisoners had to be stripped before they were able to rehearse and he described how the room was and what it looked like before they were able to enter. . Also from the get go he gives details on the prisoners. He also compares the characters and just observes there acts. This helped me get a better understanding of the subculture.

What interview techniques work to help us understand the subculture?

~All of the personal interviews gave the inmates time to open up and explain there parts in the play and it helped me understand their duty in the play. By this being done it gave us the opportunity to learn and gain insight about what went on and this particular subculture.

What are the norms and values of the subculture?

~The norms are that they work to together as a team. They also all share an interest in acting and performing their parts in spite of the crimes they committed and they don’t let it get in their way.