VOA慢速英语:Prisoners Find Humanity in Theater Arts

gymnasium – a large room or a building used for sports activities or exercise

compassion – n. feeling of wanting to help and be kind to someone

allow – v. to permit something

inmate – n. a prisoner

stomp – v. to put your foot or feet down forcefully and noisily

reinvigorate – v. to give life and energy to someone

curtain call – n. at the end of a show, when performers come forward to accept the cheers of the audience