Sunday, July 29, 2007

There's No Place Like...Prison?

Former Philippines First Lady Imelda Marcos was personally responsible for capturing 4,000+ pairs of shoes; it appears that, like Dorothy, the legacy of Imelda's outlandish footwear has Transformative Powers. How else to explain Prison!: The Musical, complete with 1.9 million YouTube following?

Yes, that's right: the prisons are turning everyday into a musical for the murderers, rapists, thieves and their ilk. And that's a Good Thing. Everyday free exercise time is now poured into three hours of intense dance rehearsal, featuring songs from Sister Act, Michael Jackson, and others. Prison officials report a marked decline in violent behavior and greater success by former inmates once released back into society. Who says The Arts aren't important for the health of Society?

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