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....
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48. Playmakers of FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The PROJcast
“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. - - - - - Project Members: Aidan, Angela, Cataleya, Julian, Mamadou, Naresa, Shaddai, & Walter. The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch),...
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47. Tuning In The Songmakers
The PROJcast
“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 - If you can’t be with us in person in NYC you can catch the live stream on our YouTube Channel. - - - - - Project Members: Angel, Anthony, Bella, Jaelannie, & Josiah. The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin &...
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46. "Mid" History with Logan & John
The PROJcast
“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 - - - - - 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,...
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45. Looking Into the EYE OF THE STORM
The PROJcast
“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 - - - - - Project Members: Amirah, Christian, & Xavier. The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter:...
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44. The Nature of Time with Sarah & Lynne
The PROJcast
"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. - - - - - 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,...
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43. My Amazing Ice Cream Achievement
The PROJcast
"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. - - - 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:...
info_outline"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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