Inside Out: Men Behind Bars
by Created by the incarcerated men of FCI Tucson

The Invisible Theatre
Dates: March 26, 2026 – March 29, 2026
Venue: The Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719
Run time: 90 minutes

Synopsis
A documentary-theatre work built from the original writings and voices of incarcerated men at FCI Tucson.

Cast
• Performer: Jonathan Heras
• Performer: Lucas Gonzales
• Performer: Richard "Chomps" Thompson
• Performer: Steve Waite

Creative team
• Adaptor & Director: Betsy Kruse Craig
• Anthropological Research: Dr. Linda Green

Production
• Producer: Betsy Kruse Craig
• Co-Producer: Linda Green

Advisories
Mature themes; references to incarceration and violence.

Praise
"The most impactful and important theatrical piece I have seen in Tucson… a masterpiece." — BroadwayWorld, Zach Wetzel
"The point of the piece was to bring out the humanity of the individuals." — Tucson Spotlight, Isabel Vidrio

About The Invisible Theatre
The Invisible Theatre, founded in 1971, is an intimate professional theatre in the heart of Tucson, Arizona. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, IT is committed to building empathy through artistic excellence — producing plays and theatrical events that invite community connection, ignite dialogue, and bring visibility to the stories that unite us all. Across nearly five decades under Managing Artistic Director Susan Claassen, IT staged more than 600 productions — over 200 of them world premieres — and created opportunities for more than 1,500 theatre artists.

Press contact
The Invisible Theatre · 1400 N. First Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719 · Box Office (520) 882-9721 · info@invisibletheatre.com
