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The 52nd Street Project
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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.

  1. 12/10/2025

    Everything Nice, The Playmakers of SUGAR & SPICE

    "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 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.

    45 min

  2. 10/23/2025

    Voices Raised, Songmakers Behind The Keyboard

    "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 Theater, and streaming for free on our YouTube Channel.. - - - - - Project Members: Atif, Sophia, & Zion. 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.

    27 min

  3. 06/20/2025

    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
  4. Teens WRITING ON THE WALL

    05/27/2025

    Teens WRITING ON THE WALL

    "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. - - - - - 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

    47 min

  5. 05/13/2025

    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

  6. 03/25/2025

    Worldly Playmakers

    "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, & 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

    42 min

  7. 01/14/2025

    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

  8. 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
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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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  • Creator
    The 52nd Street Project
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The 52nd Street Project 2017
  • Show Website
    The PROJcast