64. Emotional Support Buddies (Smart Partners Mia & Nancy)
The PROJcast
“She supports me when I’m emotional … so ‘emotional support buddy’" - Mia, age 12. The program year is coming to a close, and Smart Partners Mia & Nancy are looking back at their first year together. Also coming up at the Project the Dancemaking concert EXPRESS YOURSELF, this Friday, June 12 @ 7:30 in our Five Angels Theater. Visit www.52project.org for free tickets. - - - - - Project Member: Mia, with her Smart Partner Nancy Giles.. The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March, and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson. - - - - - A production...
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63. Teens Are Looking UP, DOWN, ALL AROUND
The PROJcast
“I want people to take away that everyone that you look at on the street has different lives and you never know what they go through" - Cae, age 15. Wondering what to do this weekend, look no further. The Teen Ensemble is presenting UP, DOWN, ALL AROUND, a new full-length work of devised theater this Friday night and Saturday afternoon May 29 & 30 in our Five Angels Theater here in Hell’s Kitchen. Here, seven members of the Ensemble reflect on creating this show and their time at the Project. Visit www.52project.org for free tickets - - - - - Project Member: Adolfo, Aiden, Brooke, Cae,...
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62. On the Up & Up, The Playmakers of UP THE ANTE
The PROJcast
“That’s why I joined up, because I want people to feel joy and happiness out of my play, too." - Berniece, age 10. Cards on the table, our Playmakers are talking about what inspired their latest show UP THE ANTE, Plays That Go All In. We're offering 3 free performances, this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 27 - 29 in our Five Angels Theater here in Hell’s Kitchen. Visit www.52project.org for free tickets. - - - - - Project Member: Berniece, Isabella, Liam, Maddox, Matthew, Theo, Valentina, & Victoria. The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March, and is...
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61. Z v. Alpha (Smart Partners Mateo & JJ)
The PROJcast
“Time, time, time. Crazy!" - Mateo, age 12. A Smart Partner talk between Mateo & JJ, looking back on their past year together, quizzing each other on what they know about the other’s generation and slang, and talking about what they see for the future. - - - - - Project Member: Mateo Project Volunteer: JJ Wilks The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March, and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson. - - - - - A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with children (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in...
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60. Everything Nice, The Playmakers of SUGAR & SPICE
The PROJcast
“Follow your dreams, and don’t forget to bring your kids to The 52nd Street Project." - Zaire, age 11. Our new production SUGAR & SPICE, Plays to Savor, is performing this weekend Dec. 12-14. Here are the newest Project members talking about their inspirations and their hopes for the shows. - - - - - Project Members: Dylan, Kaylee, Kaylie, Lalune, Chad, Penelope, Matt, & Zaire. The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March, and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson. - - - - - A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts...
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59. Voices Raised, Songmakers Behind The Keyboard
The PROJcast
“When you write a song, you can pour your heart out into it." - Sophia, age 11. Our Songmaking program teaches the young people the basics of creating their own songs, and pairs them up with adults from NYU Tisch School for the Arts Musical Theater Writing Program, or BerkleeNYC’s Power Station, to create a concert of new music performed by amazing adult professionals. In these “Behind the Keyboard” interviews, Atif, Sophia, and Zion talk about their inspirations, their experiences, and their hopes for the free concert RAISE YOUR VOICE, on Friday, October 24, in our Five Angels...
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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,...
info_outline“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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