Speakers, Presentations & Workshops


MTW specializes in addressing interested audiences in the following ways:

  1. Providing speakers that will lead an informative talk about the company's work, methods and outcomes.
  2. Delivering presentations of MTW performances; and
  3. Hosting innovative workshops.

Speeches
Artistic Director Meade Palidofsky-as well as Executive Director Nancy McCarty and Program Manager Alyssa Sorresso-give informative, subject-specific speeches on MTW's methodology, philosophy and consequent success in the field of performing-arts in prisons.

Presentations
MTW performers stage thought-provoking and informative entertainment that lasts anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour. The topics and themes of these performances vary, and facilitate relevant audience discussion and role-play.

Workshops
MTW's workshops are tailored to the specific needs of their participants. Both children and grown-ups will find that there is much to learn through these innovative, highly-structured group sessions. These workshops can be held anywhere. Workshops can be tailored to fit the needs of the host. Common topics are: creating and sharing personal stories, staff-training, and youth-development program management.