2024
John "Divine G" Whitfield, a long-term inmate and leader of the RTA theater program, invites new inmate Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin to join the group. Divine Eye struggles with rehearsals, leading to a tense confrontation with Divine G about their lives and the purpose of the theater program. Divine G mentors Divine Eye for his parole hearing, but Divine G's own clemency is denied, causing him to break down during rehearsal. After Divine Eye is granted parole, Divine G is eventually released from prison, and Divine Eye picks him up, signifying their shared transformation.
Save the Cat beat sheet
A seasoned inmate-actor, Divine G, leads a prison theater troupe, mentoring a reluctant newcomer, Divine Eye.
Open full beat sheetJohn "Divine G" Whitfield is listed as Protagonist, Writer, Actor. A long-term inmate at Sing Sing, writer, and leader of the RTA program. In the parsed data, John "Divine G" Whitfield is connected to 56 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
56 scenes / 17 dialogue linesClarence "Divine Eye" Maclin is listed as Supporting, Actor. A broad-shouldered, muscular inmate who joins the RTA program. In the parsed data, Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin is connected to 35 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 37.
35 scenes / 5 dialogue linesBrent is listed as Director. The civilian volunteer director of the RTA theater program. In the parsed data, Brent is connected to 22 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 29.
22 scenes / 1 dialogue linesMike Mike is listed as Supporting, Steering Committee Member. A close friend and fellow inmate of Divine G. In the parsed data, Mike Mike is connected to 15 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 31.
15 scenes / 1 dialogue linesDap is listed as Supporting, Steering Committee Member. A member of the RTA Steering Committee. In the parsed data, Dap is connected to 7 scenes, first appearing around scene 7.
7 scenes / 0 dialogue linesBig E is listed as Supporting. A member of the RTA theater group. In the parsed data, Big E is connected to 6 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 29.
6 scenes / 1 dialogue linesJJ is listed as Supporting, Steering Committee Member. A member of the RTA Steering Committee. In the parsed data, JJ is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 7.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesDino is listed as Supporting. A member of the RTA theater group. In the parsed data, Dino is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 12.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMosi is listed as Supporting. A member of the RTA theater group. In the parsed data, Mosi is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 29.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesClay is listed as Minor. A young, new prisoner who interacts with Divine Eye. In the parsed data, Clay is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 9.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesCharlie is listed as Supporting. A former inmate and RTA member who returns to visit. In the parsed data, Charlie is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 59.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesA man performs a monologue from A Midsummer Night's Dream on stage to a standing ovation.
John "Divine G" WhitfieldThe cast changes into jumpsuits and is counted by corrections officers.
John "Divine G" WhitfieldEstablishing shots of the prison facility.
Divine G works on his writing in his cell.
John "Divine G" WhitfieldDivine G signs a book for a fan who recognizes him from his performance.
John "Divine G" WhitfieldDivine G feeds geese in the yard before a siren forces everyone to the ground.
John "Divine G" WhitfieldThe Steering Committee discusses the previous production and reviews the waitlist, considering Divine Eye.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Mike Mike, Dap, JJDivine G and Mike Mike spot Divine Eye in the yard.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Mike MikeDivine G and Mike Mike watch Divine Eye interact with a young prisoner.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, Mike Mike, ClayDivine G and Mike Mike approach Divine Eye to invite him to the RTA program.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, Mike MikeBrent leads the new group in a warm-up exercise.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, BrentThe group discusses what play to perform next; Divine Eye suggests a comedy.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, Brent, Mike Mike, Dap, DinoDivine G and Mike Mike discuss the play choice through the cell walls.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Mike MikeBrent introduces the script for 'Breakin' The Mummy's Code'.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Brent, Mike MikeThe Steering Committee holds auditions.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, BrentAudition montage.
John "Divine G" WhitfieldDivine G finishes his audition.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, BrentDivine G and Divine Eye speak outside the audition room.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" MaclinDivine G and Mike Mike rehearse a scene.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Mike MikeThe company gathers to receive their roles.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, BrentThe group begins rehearsals.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, Brent, Dap, MosiDivine G and Mike Mike rehearse.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Brent, Mike MikeDivine Eye struggles through his rehearsal.
Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, BrentThe Steering Committee discusses the challenges of the production.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Mike Mike, Dap, JJ, DinoThe group does physical acting exercises.
Clarence "Divine Eye" MaclinDivine G confronts Divine Eye about his attitude.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" MaclinDivine G and Divine Eye have a tense conversation in the Steeple.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" MaclinDivine G observes Divine Eye conducting illicit exchanges in the mess hall.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" MaclinThe theater group holds roll call and notes the absence of Divine Eye and Carlos.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, Brent, Big E, MosiA CO conducts a random contraband search of Divine G's cell.
John "Divine G" WhitfieldBrent leads a visualization exercise; Divine Eye joins late.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, Brent, Mike MikeThe group struggles with blocking and Dino shares a traumatic story.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, Brent, DinoDivine G waits in a long line in a hallway.
John "Divine G" WhitfieldDivine G and Divine Eye discuss life, family, and the theater process.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, BrentDivine G teaches Divine Eye his method for memorizing lines and organizing goals.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" MaclinThe group practices 'dying' in a creative exercise.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, BrentDivine G coaches Divine Eye on how to command the stage.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, BrentThe cast discusses props and character motivations.
Brent, Dap, JJ, Big E, Mike MikeThe group performs a fight scene for the Superintendent.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Brent, Mike MikeDivine Eye expresses doubts about the theater's impact on his life.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" MaclinThe cast performs a dance for their curtain call.
Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, BrentThe cast rehearses with set pieces.
Divine Eye performs his soliloquy.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, Brent, Mike MikeDivine G tries to help Divine Eye prepare for his parole hearing.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" MaclinDivine G and Mike Mike talk across their cells.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Mike MikeDivine G hears Mike Mike's cell being cleared out.
John "Divine G" WhitfieldThe group mourns the loss of Mike Mike.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Big EDivine G and Divine Eye discuss the loss of Mike Mike.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" MaclinDivine G has an emotional phone call with his mother while waiting in line.
John "Divine G" WhitfieldDivine G attends a clemency hearing with three commissioners.
John "Divine G" WhitfieldDivine G receives a thick letter from the Parole Board.
John "Divine G" WhitfieldDivine G and Divine Eye share a moment after Divine Eye receives parole.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" MaclinThe group celebrates Divine Eye's parole with a cupcake.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" MaclinThe cast tries on costumes for the upcoming play.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, Big EDivine G has a breakdown during rehearsal.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, BrentThe cast discusses Divine G's behavior.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, Brent, Dap, JJ, DinoClay gives money to Divine Eye.
Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, ClayDivine Eye rehearses his lines.
Clarence "Divine Eye" MaclinCharlie visits the group.
Charlie, BrentDivine G and Divine Eye talk about their pasts.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" MaclinThe cast welcomes Divine G back.
John "Divine G" WhitfieldDivine G visits Divine Eye before his release.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" MaclinThe Steering Committee discusses future plays.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Dap, JJ, Big EDivine G is released from prison.
John "Divine G" WhitfieldDivine Eye picks up Divine G.
John "Divine G" Whitfield, Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin...No, that's not what I'm saying but-- But you need to tell them that they can't talk to you like-- I hear you, Mama, but-- Well why are we even talking about then? If you don't want to do anything about it, then you're just wasting your time by-- I'm sorry, I just... No, I'm not nervous, I just want to have it done already. Maybe I'm a little nervous. Yes ma'am. I know. I'm just-- I'm just ready to see you, Mama. I'm ready to come home.
We the willing, led by the unknowing, have been doing the impossible for the ungrateful for so long, with so little, that now we are qualified to do anything with nothing. I love yall man. Every one of you. Now come up here and get some of this. Everyone gets a taste, even if its just a little one.
If I gotta be stuck somewhere. This is where I'd be here. Right here with yall. This spot. This is perfect.
Carlos is on A Block. They've been on keeplock all day.
What about Divine Eye? Is he on A Block?
Nope. He's B Block. No idea where he is.
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