Arts Capacity Launches Opera With Walker State Prison
Arts Capacity has announced the launch of a new initiative with Walker State Prison, called Cardboard Opera. The production will build on Walker State Prison’s culture of creating inspired sculptures from cardboard by the prisoners. Inmates with all skill levels, experiences and backgrounds, including artists, craftsmen, writers and musicians, will work together with Arts Capacity to produce and perform the Cardboard Opera that will debut in late 2022. Since 2016, Arts Capacity founder and violinist Holly Mulcahy has presented regular interactive recitals at Walker State Prison. “Bringing in a more collaborative element was a natural …