White Dog Cafe - Storytelling - Be the Man: Men Behind Bars

Paula Sepinuck, artistic director of TOVA, will screen her new video, Be the Man, based on the real life stories of 6 male inmates from the State Correctional Institution in Chester. Working in a Theater of Witness workshop in the prison, the men use spoken word and music to present their deeply personal stories of what led them to crime, abuse, parenting and forgiveness. This inspiring and moving video illuminates the spirit of healing and growth. Sepinuck will be joined by someone from the criminal justice system. TOVA creates artistic projects that speak for social change.

Storytelling night provides the opportunity to hear the life stories of a variety of peoples and gives voice to underrepresented groups such as ex-offenders, senior citizens, gays, youth, immigrants and homeless people. They also provide a forum to exchange perspectives at a personal level on experiences such as war, civil rights marches, parenting issues, and illness.

Optional à la carte dinner at 6pm is followed by storytelling at 7:30pm. Reservations recommended (215) 386-9224. Open seating at bar for drinks, snacks or desserts. Singles welcome at group tables.