Homeless and drug-addicted, Angela Crafton had lost her way by the time the system caught up with her.   But, ironically, it was her loss of freedom–a one-year prison sentence–that saved her live and gave it new direction.  Now approaching her ten-year anniversary of regaining her freedom, Crafton shares her personal story of artistic self-discovery and the effect she’s had–through the Mural Arts Program of Philadelphia–on the lives of other incarcerated women.

Also on the program March 11th:

• Bricolage artist and writer Jose Cedillos
• Collaborative autobiographical poets Dr. Niama Williams and Rev. Joseph William Massey
• The documentary team behind Space Times Square: Barry Vacker, Olivia Antsis and Brett Sroka.

First Person Salon
March. 11th, 2009 7:30-9:30 (Doors at 7pm)
Location: Laurie Beechman Cabaret at The University of the Arts
(Philadelphia Arts Bank, 601 S. Broad St., Philadelphia)
Admission: $8  We’re about half sold-out, so buy your tickets in advance!

The First Person Salons are presented in collaboration with The University of the Arts School of Theater Arts with assistance from our artistic partners:

City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program
Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe
Philadelphia Independent Film and Video Association
Philadelphia Dance Projects
InLiquid
The University of the Arts School of Theater Arts
Scribe Video Center
Dance/USA