Actor On Parole

Actor on Parole is a hilarious and deeply human true story about Ari Brisbon’s two years inside a minimum-security prison. With sharp wit and raw honesty, Ari traces the moments from his childhood and youth that led to the crime, the nerve-racking wait for his court date, and the unforgettable cast of characters he met behind bars. Through laugh-out-loud absurdity and moments of real tenderness, Ari exposes the cracks in the prison system while revealing the humanity trapped within it. One minute you’re laughing at the surreal situations of prison life; the next, you’re unexpectedly moved by the people who inhabit his story. Actor on Parole is equal parts comedy and compassion—a vivid reminder that even in the most broken systems, human stories still shine. Ari Brisbon - Is from Providence, RI and graduated from the Hope High Arts Magnet. He began attending Everett's conservatory at fourteen. In 2007 he became a member of Everett's comedy improv troupe Friday Night Live and received a $6500 scholarship to attend Brown University's Theatre Bridge program where he trained under Mark Cohen and learned Misner, Stanislavsky and other methods of acting. Ari toured nationally with the Everett company in multiple shows. In 2021 Ari started his career in film and has been part of features, tv films and shorts and continues to push forward in that direction. At the same time he continues to teach improvised theatre to the students at Everett giving back what was given to him.