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  • “This is a great place to help your kid build their development of who they are growing up to be." - Naseem, age 15.

    Our current Teen Ensemble has been working since September 2023, and they are ready to share their latest piece of devised theater, MORE THAN WORDS, this Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, in our Five Angels Theater in NYC. In this episode, some of the Ensemble members reflect on the creation of the show, and on their time at the Project. Free tickets are available at www.52project.org and the show can be seen on our YouTube channel.

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    Project Members: Aengus, Amirah, Kassandra, Kaytie, Maria, Melanie, Naseem, Sarah, & Xavier.

    The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson).

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    A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with children (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Project brings kids together with adult artists to create original work for the theater. The PROJcast offers a behind-the-scenes view of the work of the Project as the kids create and explore theater as well as other art forms, such as song, dance, poetry, film and more. Long term-mentoring relationships form the basis of much of the Project’s work, and these episodes will feature reporting, stories, performances and interviews with kids and adults.

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    Connect with us!

    Website: 52project.org

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast

    Instagram: @52ndstreetproject

    You can support our work by going to 52project.org/donate.

  • “To meet new kids and just write a play, which is like a totally, just awesome experience to have." - Milo, age 11.

    Our current production A BREATH OF FRESH AIR, The Breezy Plays, is fresher than springtime. Listen to the young members discuss their inspiration for the new show. Then get your free tickets for the performances this Friday to Sunday, April 5, 6, & 7. If you can’t be with us in person in NYC you can catch the live stream on our YouTube Channel.

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    Project Members: Atif, Eliza, Grace, Isaac, Lola, Makiyah, Milo & Selena.

    The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson).

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    A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with children (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Project brings kids together with adult artists to create original work for the theater. The PROJcast offers a behind-the-scenes view of the work of the Project as the kids create and explore theater as well as other art forms, such as song, dance, poetry, film and more. Long term-mentoring relationships form the basis of much of the Project’s work, and these episodes will feature reporting, stories, performances and interviews with kids and adults.

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    Connect with us!

    Website: 52project.org

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast

    Twitter: @52ndstreetproject

    Instagram: @52ndstreetproject

    You can support our work by going to 52project.org/donate.

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  • “I just look forward to coming here everyday. Or even the days I can’t, it’s nice just to think about here." - Xavier, age 13.

    Our current production SKELETON IN THE CLOSET, The Secretive Plays, is all about what’s below the surface. So venture Behind the Pencil with these Playback creators and performers. Then get your free tickets for the performances this Friday to Sunday, February 9, 10, & 11. If you can’t be with us in person in NYC you can catch the live stream on our YouTube Channel.
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    Project Members: Ayah, Edgar, Elisa, Faith, Hannah, Logan, Loyal, & Xavier.

    The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson).
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    A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with children (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Project brings kids together with adult artists to create original work for the theater. The PROJcast offers a behind-the-scenes view of the work of the Project as the kids create and explore theater as well as other art forms, such as song, dance, poetry, film and more. Long term-mentoring relationships form the basis of much of the Project’s work, and these episodes will feature reporting, stories, performances and interviews with kids and adults.
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    Connect with us!

    Website: 52project.org
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast
    Twitter: @52ndstreetproject
    Instagram: @52ndstreetproject

    You can support our work by going to 52project.org/donate.

  • “One thing is, don’t be rude to others, because in The 52nd Street Project, we don’t want to be rude." - Angela, age 11.

    New Behind the Pencil interviews with the Project members who have created our latest sold-out production FOOD FOR THOUGHT, The Scrumptious Plays, this Friday to Sunday, December 8, 9, 10. If you can’t be with us in person in NYC you can catch the live stream on our YouTube Channel.

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    Project Members: Aidan, Angela, Cataleya, Julian, Mamadou, Naresa, Shaddai, & Walter.

    The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson).

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    A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with children (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Project brings kids together with adult artists to create original work for the theater. The PROJcast offers a behind-the-scenes view of the work of the Project as the kids create and explore theater as well as other art forms, such as song, dance, poetry, film and more. Long term-mentoring relationships form the basis of much of the Project’s work, and these episodes will feature reporting, stories, performances and interviews with kids and adults.

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    Connect with us!

    Website: 52project.org

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast

    Instagram: @52ndstreetproject

    You can support our work by going to 52project.org/donate.

  • “I want them to get that feeling, that excited, groovy feeling." - Josiah, age 9.

    We have a new version of Behind the Pencil that we’re calling Behind the Keyboard. Five Project members have created a bunch of new songs for our Songmaking Concert, TUNE IN, this Friday, October 27, 7:30pm in our Five Angels Theater Free tickets to the show are available at https://52ndstproject.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket - If you can’t be with us in person in NYC you can catch the live stream on our YouTube Channel.

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    Project Members: Angel, Anthony, Bella, Jaelannie, & Josiah.

    The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson).

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    A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with children (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Project brings kids together with adult artists to create original work for the theater. The PROJcast offers a behind-the-scenes view of the work of the Project as the kids create and explore theater as well as other art forms, such as song, dance, poetry, film and more. Long term-mentoring relationships form the basis of much of the Project’s work, and these episodes will feature reporting, stories, performances and interviews with kids and adults.

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    Connect with us!

    Website: 52project.org

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast

    Twitter: @52ndstreetproject

    Instagram: @52ndstreetproject

    You can support our work by going to 52project.org/donate.

  • “We were just strangers - now we’re bestest of friends" - Logan, age 11.

    Our final Smart Partner conversation from the 2022-2023 school year. This time we’re featuring Logan and his SP John Manolis. Logan is a cast member of our current production ON THE MOVE, Plays That Will Transport You. Free tickets to the show are available at https://52ndstproject.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket

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    Project Member: Logan

    The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson).

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    A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with children (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Project brings kids together with adult artists to create original work for the theater. The PROJcast offers a behind-the-scenes view of the work of the Project as the kids create and explore theater as well as other art forms, such as song, dance, poetry, film and more. Long term-mentoring relationships form the basis of much of the Project’s work, and these episodes will feature reporting, stories, performances and interviews with kids and adults.

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    Connect with us!

    Website: 52project.org

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast

    Twitter: @52ndstreetproject

    Instagram: @52ndstreetproject

    You can support our work by going to 52project.org/donate.

  • “Even the most difficult, challenging one was still something I loved" - Xavier, age 16.

    Our Teen Ensemble is getting ready to share the full-length show that they’ve devised, EYE OF THE STORM, the Friday & Saturday, June 2 & 3, as the culmination of their time with the Project. Here three of the cast members share their memories and inspirations from being Project members. Free tickets to the show are available at https://52ndstproject.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket

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    Project Members: Amirah, Christian, & Xavier.

    The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson).

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    A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with children (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Project brings kids together with adult artists to create original work for the theater. The PROJcast offers a behind-the-scenes view of the work of the Project as the kids create and explore theater as well as other art forms, such as song, dance, poetry, film and more. Long term-mentoring relationships form the basis of much of the Project’s work, and these episodes will feature reporting, stories, performances and interviews with kids and adults.

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    Connect with us!

    Website: 52project.org

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast

    Twitter: @52ndstreetproject

    Instagram: @52ndstreetproject

    You can support our work by going to 52project.org/donate.

  • "It’s so strange how my perception and understanding of time as a concept has changed" - Sarah, age 15.

    In a follow-up to the previous episode of the PROJcast, Smart Partners & Amazing Racers Sarah & Lynne reflect on their years-long partnership, their feelings about the Project, and perhaps most importantly, who’s going to win the race this year.

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    Project Member: Sarah with her Smart Partner Lynne Marie Rosenberg.

    The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson).

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    A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with children (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Project brings kids together with adult artists to create original work for the theater. The PROJcast offers a behind-the-scenes view of the work of the Project as the kids create and explore theater as well as other art forms, such as song, dance, poetry, film and more. Long term-mentoring relationships form the basis of much of the Project’s work, and these episodes will feature reporting, stories, performances and interviews with kids and adults.

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    Connect with us!

    Website: 52project.org

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast

    Twitter: @52ndstreetproject

    Instagram: @52ndstreetproject

    You can support our work by going to 52project.org/donate.

  • "I think I might have to go to the newspaper companies about this story" - Katty, age 10.

    The Smart Partner Amazing Race is on, and our first pair to record a conversation for the podcast are Katty & Adaire. Listen to their recounting of adventures in plumbing, arcades, ice cream and the subway.

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    Project Member: Katty with her Smart Partner Adaire Kamen (Instagram: @AdaireKamen, Twitter: @TruthAdaire).

    The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson).

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    A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with children (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Project brings kids together with adult artists to create original work for the theater. The PROJcast offers a behind-the-scenes view of the work of the Project as the kids create and explore theater as well as other art forms, such as song, dance, poetry, film and more. Long term-mentoring relationships form the basis of much of the Project’s work, and these episodes will feature reporting, stories, performances and interviews with kids and adults.

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    Connect with us! Website: 52project.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast Twitter: @52ndstreetproject Instagram: @52ndstreetproject You can support our work by going to 52project.org/donate.

  • "It’s pretty cool to make your imagination just blop out." - Josiah, age 9.

    Our latest Playmaking production A WHALE OF A TALE, Plays That Make A Splash, is here. In this episode you can listen to the Playmakers who created the show. The production will have a hybrid presentation, live and in-person, as well as streaming on our YouTube channel, on Friday, March 31 @ 7:30 PM, Saturday, April 1 @ 3 PM, & Sunday, April 2 @ 3 PM Visit https://52project.secure.force.com/ticket for your reservation.

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    Project Members: Diana, Jaelanni, Jason, Josiah, Kat, & Zion

    The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson).

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    A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with children (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Project brings kids together with adult artists to create original work for the theater. The PROJcast offers a behind-the-scenes view of the work of the Project as the kids create and explore theater as well as other art forms, such as song, dance, poetry, film and more. Long term-mentoring relationships form the basis of much of the Project’s work, and these episodes will feature reporting, stories, performances and interviews with kids and adults.

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    Connect with us!

    Website: 52project.org

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast

    Twitter: @52ndstreetproject

    Instagram: @52ndstreetproject

    You can support our work by going to 52project.org/donate.

  • "Every time you see them, or you see anyone here, it’s just like, happy-mode is just on." - Samaria, age 9.

    Our latest Playmaking production OFF THE WALL, The Zany Plays, is here. In this episode you can listen to the Playmakers who created the show. The production will have a hybrid presentation, live and in-person, as well as streaming, on Friday, December 9 @ 7:30 PM and Saturday, December 10 @ 3 & 7:30 PM. Visit https://52project.secure.force.com/ticket for your reservation.

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    Project Members: Angel, Bella, Chloe, Emily, Jose, Khloe, Mateo, & Samaria

    The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson).

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    A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with children (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Project brings kids together with adult artists to create original work for the theater. The PROJcast offers a behind-the-scenes view of the work of the Project as the kids create and explore theater as well as other art forms, such as song, dance, poetry, film and more. Long term-mentoring relationships form the basis of much of the Project’s work, and these episodes will feature reporting, stories, performances and interviews with kids and adults.

    The 52nd Street Project is supported by The Altman Foundation, & The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation.

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    Connect with us!

    Website: 52project.org

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast

    Twitter: @52ndstreetproject

    Instagram: @52ndstreetproject

    You can support our work by going to 52project.org/donate.

  • "I just want to stop by and say a happy, ‘Hi!’." - Logan, age 9.

    Our latest Playmaking production PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS, The Priceless Plays, is here. In this episode you can listen to the Playmakers who created the show. The production will have a hybrid presentation, live and in-person, as well as streaming, on Friday, April 1 @ 7:30 PM and Saturday, April 2 @ 3 & 7:30 PM. Visit https://52project.secure.force.com/ticket for your reservation.

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    Project Members: Alyssa, Anthony, Christiana, Isabella, Logan, Oliver, & Ramsis.

    The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson).

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    A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with children (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Project brings kids together with adult artists to create original work for the theater. The PROJcast offers a behind-the-scenes view of the work of the Project as the kids create and explore theater as well as other art forms, such as song, dance, poetry, film and more. Long term-mentoring relationships form the basis of much of the Project’s work, and these episodes will feature reporting, stories, performances and interviews with kids and adults.

    The 52nd Street Project is supported by The Altman Foundation, & The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation.

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    Connect with us!

    Website: 52project.org

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast

    Twitter: @52ndstreetproject

    Instagram: @52ndstreetproject

    You can support our work by going to 52project.org/donate.

  • "I didn't know what was gonna be in store for me...and then I really came to love this place." - Giovanni, age 10.

    Our latest Playmaking production PIECE OF CAKE, The Slice of Life Plays, is here. In this episode you can listen to the six Playmakers who created the show. The production will have a hybrid presentation, live and in-person, as well as streaming, on Friday, December 10 @ 7:30 PM and Saturday, December 11 @ 4 & 7:30 PM. Visit https://52project.secure.force.com/ticket for your reservation.

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    Project Members: Caelnne, Giovanni, Hansel, Ivey, Katty, & Lorelei.

    The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson).

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    A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with children (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Project brings kids together with adult artists to create original work for the theater. The PROJcast offers a behind-the-scenes view of the work of the Project as the kids create and explore theater as well as other art forms, such as song, dance, poetry, film and more. Long term-mentoring relationships form the basis of much of the Project’s work, and these episodes will feature reporting, stories, performances and interviews with kids and adults.

    The 52nd Street Project is supported by The Altman Foundation, & The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation.

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    Connect with us!

    Website: 52project.org

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast

    Twitter: @52ndstreetproject

    Instagram: @52ndstreetproject

    You can support our work by going to 52project.org/donate

  • "I’m looking forward to find friends. I’m just looking forward to have the best life here" - Valerie, age 9.

    Three of the newest members to join the Project reflect on their experiences creating our current production WALKING ON SUNSHINE, The Radiant Plays, Step Two - the companion production to last week’s Step One. The production will have a hybrid presentation, live and in-person, as well as streaming on Friday, August 20th @ 5 PM & 7:30 PM visit https://52project.secure.force.com/ticket for your reservation.

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    Project Members: Brooke, Rebeca, & Valerie.

    The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson).

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    A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with children (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Project brings kids together with adult artists to create original work for the theater. The PROJcast offers a behind-the-scenes view of the work of the Project as the kids create and explore theater as well as other art forms, such as song, dance, poetry, film and more. Long term-mentoring relationships form the basis of much of the Project’s work, and these episodes will feature reporting, stories, performances and interviews with kids and adults.

    The 52nd Street Project is supported by The Altman Foundation, & The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation.

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    Connect with us!

    Website: 52project.org

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast

    Twitter: @52ndstreetproject

    Instagram: @52ndstreetproject

  • "You take your imagination to another place that you’ve never been to. It’s like another universe ...of you." - Gloria, age 9.

    Four of the newest members to join the Project reflect on their experiences creating our current production WALKING ON SUNSHINE, The Radiant Plays, Step One. The production will have a hybrid presentation, live and in-person, as well as streaming on-line Friday, August 13th @ 5 PM & 7:30 PM visit https://52project.secure.force.com/ticket for your reservation.

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    Project Members: Elisa, Evelyn, Gloria, & Payton.

    The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson).

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    A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with children (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Project brings kids together with adult artists to create original work for the theater. The PROJcast offers a behind-the-scenes view of the work of the Project as the kids create and explore theater as well as other art forms, such as song, dance, poetry, film and more. Long term-mentoring relationships form the basis of much of the Project’s work, and these episodes will feature reporting, stories, performances and interviews with kids and adults.

    The 52nd Street Project is supported by The Altman Foundation, & The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation.

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    Connect with us!

    Website: 52project.org

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast

    Twitter: @52ndstreetproject

    Instagram: @52ndstreetproject

    You can support our work by going to 52project.org/donate.

  • "You have to admit that you're different, as well. Can we be different together and make music?" - Jai-Lyzz, age 11.

    The premiere of a new program at The 52nd Street Project. We brought four young members together with adult volunteers and tasked them with creating a monologue for audio. The young people worked on the scripts, sound design, and editing. Some even perform themselves.

    Also, our virtual gala is coming up. Hosted by Nancy Giles, starting May 3rd, we’ll release new music videos of songs with lyrics by Project members, composed and performed by adults. Visit www.52projectHiddenGemsGala.org

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    Project Members: Aiden, Alex, Gavin, & Jai-Lyzz.

    Adult Volunteers: Lauren Taylor Berkman, Sam Dash, Cody LeRoy Wilson, & Sophia Zukowski.

    The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson).

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    A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with children (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Project brings kids together with adult artists to create original work for the theater. The PROJcast offers a behind-the-scenes view of the work of the Project as the kids create and explore theater as well as other art forms, such as song, dance, poetry, film and more. Long term-mentoring relationships form the basis of much of the Project’s work, and these episodes will feature reporting, stories, performances and interviews with kids and adults.

    The 52nd Street Project is supported by The Altman Foundation, & The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation.

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    Connect with us!

    Website: 52project.org

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast

    Twitter: @52ndstreetproject

    Instagram: @52ndstreetproject

    You can support our work by going to 52project.org/donate.

  • “It’s really cool to come here because you get to let out your feelings after school.” - Khailey, age 9.

    It’s time for the other half of our latest Playmaking production SMOKE & MIRRORS, The Tricky Plays, Part II. Here are five more the Behind the Pencil interviews with our most recent Playmakers ahead of the live stream of their production, Thursday, March 25, 7PM. (For the interviews and information about Part I see episode #32.)

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    Project Members: Edgar, Khailey, Kylie, Matthew, & Olive.

    Original music for the episode is by Patrick Barnes.

    Free reservations for the Live Stream of SMOKE & MIRRORS, The Tricky Plays, Part II on Thursday, March 25, 2021 7PM ET are available at https://52project.secure.force.com/ticket

    The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson).

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    A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with children (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Project brings kids together with adult artists to create original work for the theater. The PROJcast offers a behind-the-scenes view of the work of the Project as the kids create and explore theater as well as other art forms, such as song, dance, poetry, film and more. Long term-mentoring relationships form the basis of much of the Project’s work, and these episodes will feature reporting, stories, performances and interviews with kids and adults.

    The 52nd Street Project is supported by The Altman Foundation, & The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation.

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    Connect with us!

    Website: 52project.org

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast

    Twitter: @52ndstreetproject

    Instagram: @52ndstreetproject

    You can support our work by going to 52project.org/donate.

  • “I’m less bored than I used to be. Because in middle school, I would tell myself I was bored 24/7. I’ve only been bored one day this whole year because I stopped telling myself, ‘I’m bored.’” - Darby, age 16

    The Teen Ensemble is putting together one of their last productions (ME & U., The Teen One-Acts, Streaming 2/25, 7PM). So, we sat down with them virtually to look back on their careers with the Project and to find out what wisdom they’ve picked up along the way. To reserve your spot for the show visit: https://52project.secure.force.com/ticket

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    Project Members: Darby, Lakshmi, Lauren, Magalis, & Nicole.

    The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson).

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    A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with children (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Project brings kids together with adult artists to create original work for the theater. The PROJcast offers a behind-the-scenes view of the work of the Project as the kids create and explore theater as well as other art forms, such as song, dance, poetry, film and more. Long term-mentoring relationships form the basis of much of the Project’s work, and these episodes will feature reporting, stories, performances and interviews with kids and adults.

    The 52nd Street Project is supported by The Altman Foundation, & The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation.

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    Connect with us!

    Website: 52project.org

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast

    Twitter: @52ndstreetproject

    Instagram: @52ndstreetproject

    You can support our work by going to 52project.org/donate.

  • “I want to be who I am. I want to be free, free, free. I just want to be free.” - Antonella, age 11

    Three more songs from our Songmaking concert, back in November, 2019. Songmaking teaches the kids about the art of writing songs as they collaborate with with graduate students from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts Musical Theater Writing Program.

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    Project Members: Andrew, Antonella, & Ayah.

    Project Volunteers: Lydia Breckon, Angel Desai (Instagram: @angelkdesai), Sean Eads, Samy Figaredo (Twitter & Instagram: @samyfigs), Stephen Stocking, & Enzo Vega.

    The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson).

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    A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with children (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Project brings kids together with adult artists to create original work for the theater. The PROJcast offers a behind-the-scenes view of the work of the Project as the kids create and explore theater as well as other art forms, such as song, dance, poetry, film and more. Long term-mentoring relationships form the basis of much of the Project’s work, and these episodes will feature reporting, stories, performances and interviews with kids and adults.

    The 52nd Street Project is supported by The Altman Foundation, & The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation.

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    Connect with us!

    Website: 52project.org

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast

    Twitter: @52ndstreetproject

    Instagram: @52ndstreetproject

    You can support our work by going to 52project.org/donate.

  • “It’s okay to speak up for yourself ... even if you’re going through some stuff.” - Faith, age 10

    When we had to suspend operations in March 2020, we were about to premiere our latest Playmaking production. Now, those plays will be presented on Zoom in a two part production, with Part I on Thursday, January 28, 7PM. This episode features four of our young playwrights reflecting on their experiences and inspirations in creating SMOKE & MIRRORS, The Tricky Plays, Part I.

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    Project Members: Faith, Gavin, Jessica, & Mason.

    Free reservations for the Live Stream of SMOKE & MIRRORS, The Tricky Plays, Part I on Thursday, January 28, 2021 7PM ET are available at https://52project.secure.force.com/ticket

    The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson).

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    A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with children (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Project brings kids together with adult artists to create original work for the theater. The PROJcast offers a behind-the-scenes view of the work of the Project as the kids create and explore theater as well as other art forms, such as song, dance, poetry, film and more. Long term-mentoring relationships form the basis of much of the Project’s work, and these episodes will feature reporting, stories, performances and interviews with kids and adults.

    The 52nd Street Project is supported by The Altman Foundation, & The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation.

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    Connect with us!

    Website: 52project.org

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast

    Twitter: @52ndstreetproject

    Instagram: @52ndstreetproject

    You can support our work by going to 52project.org/donate.