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Ritual4Return

Newark, NJ

Member overview

Ritual4Return, Inc. creates theatrical homecoming rites of passage for individuals making the journey back into the community after incarceration. Operating from within the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, R4R engages returning citizens in a 12-week theatrical devising process in which they work individually and collectively to tell their stories and prepare to reintroduce themselves to their family, loved ones, and neighbors. The project culminates in a one-time-only public workshop, homecoming ritual, and community celebration.

R4R creates creative, healing, transformative spaces that includes everyone impacted by the effects of mass incarceration.

Venue details

  • Ritual4Return - The Chase Room

    Venue Address:
    New Jersey Performing Arts Center
    1 Center St.
    Newark, NJ, 07102

    • Accessible Restrooms

      Accessible restrooms for the Chase Room, where R4R performs, are adjacent to the room. A gender inclusive restroom is located on the second tier, house right side of the Prudential Hall Betty Wold Johnson Stage.

    • Number of Wheelchair-Only Seating Locations

      Our seating within the Chase Room of NJPAC, where R4R performs, is flexible and we can accommodate seating for as many wheelchairs as needed.

    • Elevator Access

      Yes

    • Accessible Parking

      Patrons can park in the Military Park Garage across the street from the NJPAC. There are accessible parking spaces adjacent to the elevator on all three levels of the garage.

    • Audience Accessibility Services

      Braille signage is available throughout NJPAC, including elevators, restrooms, salons, seating boxes and emergency stairwell exits. We’re happy to welcome your registered service animal. Assisted listening devices available le upon request. We offer Sennheiser infrared devices. We’ll ask for a driver’s license or credit card as a deposit.

Ticket Offerings

All tickets are pay-what-you-can, with a suggested donation of $20. As R4R’s subject matter revolves around traumas associated with mass incarceration, our productions are intended for mature audiences only.

Upcoming performances

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