Madea Goes to Jail is an 2005 American stage play that was written, produced, and directed by Tyler Perry in 2005. It stars Tyler Perry as Mabel "Madea" Simmons, Cassi Davis as Ella, Cheryl Pepsii Riley as Wanda, and Judy Peterson as Katie. The live performance that was released on DVD was taped in Atlanta at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in October 2005.