WHORL INSIDE a LOOP at 2ST Packs a Whirlwind of Emotions

The dark comedy/drama WHORL INSIDE a LOOP is a hurly-burly, ingenious staging taking place inside a prison and backstage at an off-bwy theater. The seamless set switches sets have actors in multiple roles.  It's easy to be caught off guard by the energetic & congenial cast lead by Sherie Rene Scott (EVERYDAY RAPTURE)the "volunteer" teaching drama at an upstate prison to a group of inmates.  Scott also co-wrote the play.  The 6 inmates (all playing dual roles) are convincing & stirring as convicted murderers.  The prisoners are affable for the opportunity to alight their "alive but dead" existence by participating in the 12 week drama program.  The inmates are asked to prepare a monologue for class.  These men all bear their souls with heart wrenching candor.  We can't help but be moved by their circumstances told in their elogquent prose.  "I am not the worst thing I have ever done." The play's title WHORL INSIDE... refers to the markings on one's fingerprint.  The Volunteer (Scott) is told by another prison volunteer, a dance instructor, she possess this rare marking indicating a person who has both admirable & heinous characteristics.  The instructor/oracle's reading correctly identified her persona.  The dazzling exchanges between the inmates & The Volunteer assault the audience with their fortitude.   The audience is witness to the fraudulent exploitation of the prisoners by The Volunteer.  The cast are all 1st rate.  I want to pick Chris Myers from the line-up for his exceptionally moving performance as Jeffrey.  I did enjoy this 1 hr 40 min 1 act play.  However, I find myself feeling quilty for liking this play that has captured my considerable contemplation.