Light cutting through prison bars at Rikers Island
AN INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN · 5 DAYS LEFT

Jesus Hopped
the 'A' Train

A brutal, profane, darkly funny prison drama set inside Rikers Island — where two men clash over faith, violence, and the possibility of redemption.

$100K
Funding Goal
5
Days Remaining
July '26
Estimated Premiere
NYC
Mid-Hudson Valley
Act I — The Story

Two men. One cage. A war for the soul.

Angel Cruz is a young man awaiting trial for a crime of passion — a bullet meant to wound a cult leader who took his friend.

Lucius Jenkins is a charismatic serial killer on death row who claims he has found God. His faith is unshakeable. His past, unforgivable.

When their conversations begin, what unfolds is a fierce battle of belief, morality, and truth — fueled by razor-sharp, streetwise dialogue and moral warfare.

"Does salvation come from belief, bloodshed, or suffering — and does forgiveness mean anything when society has decided you're disposable?"

Why It Matters

Independent theater
lives or dies by you.

We're raising $100,000 to mount a visceral, intimate production where audiences feel like they're inside the cages with these inmates. No compromise. No safety net. Only the work.

Theater & Set

Venue rental, scenic construction, the cages themselves.

Light & Sound

Designs that put you inside the cell with Angel and Lucius.

The Artists

Fair pay for the talented cast and crew bringing this to life.

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JL
The Creator

Juan Loney

Producer · Director · Founder

Founder of Thousand Mile Journey Entertainment, based in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Producing Stephen Adly Guirgis's fearless work has been a dream project — the kind of storytelling that stays with you long after the lights go down.

"To bring together passionate artists and create a theatrical experience audiences will never forget."

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