Jason Calkins

A founding PPTG member, no longer residing in Auburn, Jason was one of the youngest members of PPTG. He transferred to Sing Sing to be closer to family and to pursue his BA degree, a goal he achieved in 2015. He left Auburn in the fall of 2010 and never got to perform with PPTG. Jason now has three college degrees, the most recent being a Master of Professional Studies NYTS. He is a member of Rehabilitation through the Arts (RTA) and has performed in four plays with the group. He is also a member of the Puppy Program, along with David Bendezu. Jason appeared before the parole board in April of 2019 and was granted release. He will be paroled in August of 2019. During his brief time with the group, PPTG allowed Jason to understand what he wanted to do with his life. PPTG allowed him to understand that he could become a better person. The original comradery the group had, allowed Jason to “Know and grow” into the man he is today. Check out Jason's TEDx talk: A Tear from the Phoenix.