58. The Last 8 Years with Sarah & Lynne
The PROJcast
“I think that’s what makes Smart Partners an interesting relationship for both. You see your partner grow." - Sarah, age 17. Sarah and her Smart Partner Lynne Rosenberg return to the podcast for one last conversation before Sarah goes off to college in the fall. Listen to their reflections on what it’s meant to them to be a pair these last 8 years. - - - - - Project Member: Sarah, with her Smart Partner Lynne Rosenberg The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March, and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson. - - - - To watch WRITING ON THE WALL, The Teen...
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57. Teens WRITING ON THE WALL
The PROJcast
“I feel like me being here in the Project has helped me mature in the way I appreciate everyone around me." - Naseem, age 16. The cast of our upcoming Teen Ensemble production, discuss their experiences with the Project’s programming, and what has gone into WRITING ON THE WALL, in our Five Angels Theater, NYC, May 30 & 31. Free tickets at 52project.org. - - - - - Project Members: Adolfo, Aiden, Ethan, Hannah, Kaytie, Melanie, Naseem, Olive, Sarah, & Xavier. The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March, and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson. -...
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56. Amazing Racers - Katty & Adaire
The PROJcast
“There is no just not winning." - Katty, age 12. Previously on the PROJcast, Smart Partners Katty & Adaire were in the lead of the Project’s version of The Amazing Race, only to lose out to Katty’s sister Sarah in the end. Now, it’s their last chance to come out on top, before Sarah heads off to college. Listen to their planning and determination in this episode. Also don’t miss Adaire Kamen’s latest one-act, BRAINS!, as a part of our upcoming Teen Ensemble production, WRITING ON THE WALL, in our Five Angels Theater, NYC, May 30 & 31. Free tickets at 52project.org. - - - -...
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55. Worldly Playmakers
The PROJcast
“It’s kind of fun playing around with all of the imagination that you have. There’s a lot of flexibility. That’s how I like it." - Jaaziel, age 11. In this episode, go “Behind the Pencil” with eight young people joining the Project with their Playmaking production this weekend, ON TOP OF THE WORLD, The Triumphant Plays, in our Five Angels Theater, NYC. Free tickets at 52project.org. - - - - - Project Members: BreeAnna, Jaaziel, Nezai, Nicholas, Noah, Reinisy, Sophia, & Vivian. The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March, and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole,...
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54. Smart Partners & The Bucket of Questions
The PROJcast
“Honestly, don’t take a risk unless you know the outcome." - Xavier, age 17. A couple of pairs of Smart Partners sit down to answer some randomly selected questions. One pair reflecting on their first year together, and one pair six years into their partnership. You’ll hear from Xavier about what the Project has meant to him, and from Matteo, who is a part of our current production SETTING THE TONE, Character Workshop 2025, performing Friday, January 31, 2025, 7:30 pm in our Five Angels Theater, NYC. Free tickets at 52project.org. - - - - - Project Members: Matteo & Xavier. Adult...
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53. Playmakers Go TO THE MOON
The PROJcast
“It’s a place that imagination is basically key to everything." - Ethan, age 11. Our new Playmakers give us a look Behind the Pencil, discussing their inspirations and experiences creating the new production TO THE MOON, Plays That Blast Off, performing Friday through Sunday, December 13 - 15 in our Five Angels Theater here in Manhattan. Free tickets are available at and the show can be seen on our YouTube channel. - - - - - Project Members: Ariane, Darius, Ethan, Ishi, Kaison, Liesl, Matilda, & Mia. The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter:...
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52. Songmakers - MUSIC TO MY EARS
The PROJcast
“I want them to laugh because I like making people laugh and it just makes me feel good. Because then I feel like I made someone’s day." - Grace, age 10. The Songmakers have spent the past few weeks collaborating with adult composers, creating all new songs for our free concert MUSIC TO MY EARS, this Friday, November 1, in our Five Angels Theater in NYC, 7:30 p.m. In this episode, the young members reflect on their experience with the program and their inspirations for their new songs. Free tickets are available at and the show can be seen on our YouTube channel. - - - - - Project...
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51. Teens Use Their MORE THAN WORDS
The PROJcast
“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 and the show can be seen on our YouTube channel. - - - - - Project Members: Aengus, Amirah, Kassandra,...
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50. Playmakers Provide A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
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“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. - - - - - Project Members: Atif, Eliza, Grace, Isaac, Lola, Makiyah, Milo & Selena. The PROJcast theme song was written by...
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49. Writers & Performers of SKELETON IN THE CLOSET
The PROJcast
“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. - - - - - Project Members: Ayah, Edgar, Elisa, Faith, Hannah, Logan, Loyal, & Xavier....
info_outline“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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