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. JUN 20

    The Last 8 Years with Sarah & Lynne

    “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 Ensemble One-Acts, CLICK HERE. - - - - 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: @52ndstproject YouTube: @52ndStreetProject You can support our work by going to 52project.org/#support-us.

    35 min
  2. MAY 13

    Amazing Racers - Katty & Adaire

    “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. - - - - - Project Members: Katty - with her Smart Partner Adaire Kamen. 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 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: @52ndstproject YouTube: @52ndStreetProject

    30 min
  3. JAN 14

    Smart Partners & The Bucket of Questions

    “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 Volunteers: JJ Wilkes & Ronald Peet 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 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: @52ndstproject YouTube: @52ndStreetProject You can support our work by going to 52project.org/#support-us.

    33 min
  4. 12/10/2024

    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
  5. Songmakers - MUSIC TO MY EARS

    10/29/2024

    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
  6. 05/30/2024

    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
5
out of 5
21 Ratings

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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.

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