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Rethinking What We “Know”:
An Unscripted Look at Incarceration
Saturday, January 30
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library
Bexley Library AuditoriumWhat if we challenged what we think we know about incarceration—and listened to the stories behind the statistics?
What if we challenged what we think we know about incarceration—and listened to the stories behind the statistics? Presented by Columbus Unscripted, Rethinking What We “Know” blends powerful video, and spontaneous improvisation to explore how incarceration touches individuals, families, friends, and entire communities.
Rethinking What We "Know" is a mixed-media production that debuted on August 22, 2026, at the Edge Theatre in Chicago as part of the Chicago Dramatic Improv Festival. Presented by Columbus Unscripted, the production combines video, sketch, and improvisation to examine the impact of incarceration on individuals, families, friends, and communities. Drawing on video presentations from individuals currently incarcerated in Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) facilities, as well as topic suggestions from the audience, Columbus Unscripted performers spontaneously create a 20- to 30-minute stage production.
Time permitting, the performance will be followed by a question-and-answer session in which audience members may discuss incarceration with members of the cast, some of whom have been personally affected by the justice system. By its nature, this production may include sensitive topics and scenes that some viewers find intense. Viewer discretion is advised, particularly for audience members under the age of 18.
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Bexley Public Library
Bexley Public Library was founded in 1924 and first housed in Bexley High School, now Montrose Elementary School. The present building opened in 1929 and was designed by architects O.C. Miller and R.R. Reeves who drew upon French and Italian architecture from the 17th century for the design.
The library is located at 2411 East Main Street, at the intersection of East Main Street and Cassady Avenue. Parking is available in our parking lot on Euclaire Avenue and in front of the library on Main Street. Main Street is a No Parking Tow Zone from 4:00-6:00 p.m. weekdays.