Grapefruit Lab Offers Name-Your-Price Tickets for 'Liberty By Any Means' Play

The powerful production written and performed by a formerly incarcerated playwright returns for a limited engagement.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:55am

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Grapefruit Lab is bringing back its production of the play "Liberty By Any Means" for a special three-performance run at the Buntport Theater in Denver from March 27-29, 2026. The play, written by formerly incarcerated playwright Michael Clifton, explores themes of hope, resilience, and survival in solitary confinement. In an effort to make the show accessible to all, Grapefruit Lab is offering name-your-price tickets, allowing attendees to pay what they can afford.

Why it matters

This production shines a light on the experiences of those in solitary confinement, an issue that has gained increased attention in recent years due to concerns over its psychological impacts and potential human rights violations. By making the show accessible through name-your-price ticketing, Grapefruit Lab aims to engage a wider audience and foster important dialogues around criminal justice reform.

The details

"Liberty By Any Means" was written by Michael Clifton while he was incarcerated in Colorado. Clifton will perform the one-man show himself during the three-performance run at the Buntport Theater. After each show, Clifton will lead a reflective dialogue with the audience, providing an opportunity for deeper engagement and discussion around the themes of the play.

  • The show will run from Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29, 2026.
  • Performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m.

The players

Michael Clifton

A formerly incarcerated playwright who wrote and will perform the one-man play "Liberty By Any Means".

Grapefruit Lab

A Denver-based theater company that is producing the limited engagement of "Liberty By Any Means".

The EchoBridges Initiative

A collaborative partner with Grapefruit Lab on this production.

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The takeaway

By offering name-your-price tickets and creating a space for meaningful dialogue, Grapefruit Lab's production of "Liberty By Any Means" aims to make an impactful work of theater accessible to a wide audience and foster important conversations around criminal justice reform and the experiences of the incarcerated.