The PROJcast

The 52nd Street Project
The PROJcast

A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with young people (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Project brings them 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.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    53. Playmakers Go TO THE MOON

    “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 www.52project.org 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: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson). - - - - - 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. - - - - - 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.

    40 min
  2. Songmakers - MUSIC TO MY EARS

    OCT 29

    Songmakers - MUSIC TO MY EARS

    “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 www.52project.org and the show can be seen on our YouTube channel. - - - - - Project Members: Diana, Grace, Julian, & Makiyah The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson). - - - - - 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. - - - - - 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.

    23 min
  3. MAY 30

    51. Teens Use Their MORE THAN WORDS

    “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. - - - - - 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). - - - - - 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. - - - - - 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.

    44 min
  4. APR 1

    Playmakers Provide A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

    “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 Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson). - - - - - 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. - - - - - 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.

    45 min
  5. FEB 6

    Writers & Performers of SKELETON IN THE CLOSET

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

    36 min
  6. 12/06/2023

    Playmakers of FOOD FOR THOUGHT

    “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), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson). - - - - - 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. - - - - - 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.

    35 min
  7. 10/24/2023

    Tuning In The Songmakers

    “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. - - - - - 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). - - - - - 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. - - - - - 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.

    42 min
  8. 07/19/2023

    "Mid" History with Logan & John

    “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, Twitter: @marindanderson). - - - - - 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. - - - - - 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.

    22 min
5
out of 5
21 Ratings

About

A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with young people (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Project brings them 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.

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.

Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada