The PROJcast

"It's really cool to come here because you get to let out your feelings after school." - Khailey, age 9.

It's time for the other half of our latest Playmaking production SMOKE & MIRRORS, The Tricky Plays, Part II. Here are five more the Behind the Pencil interviews with our most recent Playmakers ahead of the live stream of their production, Thursday, March 25, 7PM. (For the interviews and information about Part I see episode #32.)

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Project Members: Edgar, Khailey, Kylie, Matthew, & Olive.

Original music for the episode is by Patrick Barnes.

Free reservations for the Live Stream of SMOKE & MIRRORS, The Tricky Plays, Part II on Thursday, March 25, 2021 7PM ET are available at https://52project.secure.force.com/ticket

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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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.

"I'm less bored than I used to be. Because in middle school, I would tell myself I was bored 24/7. I've only been bored one day this whole year because I stopped telling myself, 'I'm bored.'" - Darby, age 16

The Teen Ensemble is putting together one of their last productions (ME & U., The Teen One-Acts, Streaming 2/25, 7PM). So, we sat down with them virtually to look back on their careers with the Project and to find out what wisdom they've picked up along the way. To reserve your spot for the show visit: https://52project.secure.force.com/ticket

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Project Members: Darby, Lakshmi, Lauren, Magalis, & Nicole.

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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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.

"I want to be who I am. I want to be free, free, free. I just want to be free." - Antonella, age 11

Three more songs from our Songmaking concert, back in November, 2019. Songmaking teaches the kids about the art of writing songs as they collaborate with with graduate students from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts Musical Theater Writing Program.

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Project Members: Andrew, Antonella, & Ayah.

Project Volunteers: Lydia Breckon, Angel Desai (Instagram: @angelkdesai), Sean Eads, Samy Figaredo (Twitter & Instagram: @samyfigs), Stephen Stocking, & Enzo Vega.

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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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.

"It's okay to speak up for yourself ... even if you're going through some stuff." - Faith, age 10

When we had to suspend operations in March 2020, we were about to premiere our latest Playmaking production. Now, those plays will be presented on Zoom in a two part production, with Part I on Thursday, January 28, 7PM. This episode features four of our young playwrights reflecting on their experiences and inspirations in creating SMOKE & MIRRORS, The Tricky Plays, Part I.

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Project Members: Faith, Gavin, Jessica, & Mason.

Free reservations for the Live Stream of SMOKE & MIRRORS, The Tricky Plays, Part I on Thursday, January 28, 2021 7PM ET are available at https://52project.secure.force.com/ticket

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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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.

"Mixin' it, riskin' it, creatin' it!" Ayah, age 10

We're showcasing three performances from the November 2019 Songmaking concert, Take It From the Top. Also, the Project's newest Playmaking production, SMOKE & MIRRORS, goes virtual on live stream Thursday, January 28, 7PM. Visit https://52project.secure.force.com/ticket/ for a reservation - it's free.

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Project Members: Ayah, Crismell, & Jayden

Project Volunteers: Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson), Pablo Concha, Alex Fernandez (Social: @Alexandertfernandez), Ronald Peet, Vanessa Isabel Porras (Web: vanessaisabeporras.com; Instagram: @_vanessaporras), Nathan Riebli, & Enzo Veiga.

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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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.

"I don't think it's impossible to heal yourself from that trauma, and take that good stuff that you learned and continue on." Ariel Estrada, Actor, Project volunteer

In the final episode of our mini-series of Radiomaking stories created during the Coronavirus Quarantine, Karen interviews Ariel Estrada about his time in a Martial Arts cult, and how he came through that experience.

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Project Member: Karen

Project Volunteers: Ariel Estrada, Jarrett Murray, & Kerry Warren.

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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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.

PERMALINK: https://projcast.libsyn.com/29-chyanne-talks-mental-health

"What is some advice you can offer people during Covid-19?" Chyanne, age 18

In the third of our series of Radiomaking stories created during the Coronavirus Quarantine, Chyanne interviews clinical psychologist Dr. Ernesto Lira de la Rosa about career options in the mental health profession and tips for self-care.

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Project Member: Chyanne

Project Volunteers: Ashley Marie Ortiz & David Trujillo-Tapias

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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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.

"Do you see being younger as a disadvantage in the film industry?" Sofia, age 18

In the second of our series of Radiomaking stories created during the Coronavirus Quarantine, Sofia interviews filmmakers who are at various stages of their careers in order to get an idea of what awaits in her chosen profession.

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Project Member: Sofia

Project Volunteers: Sean Eads & Jacqueline Raymond.

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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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.

"Compared to your past hardships, where would you rank the Coronavirus right now?" Kai, age 17

Our first Radiomaking story created during the Corona Quarantine is an interview by Kai. He talks with his mother about the challenges to her health that she's faced, and what the current crisis means for her.

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Project Member: Kai

Project Volunteers: Lydia Breckon & 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, 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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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.

A quick update about our online gala: Game Changers, Celebrating Two Key Players - Crystal Dickinson & Brandon Dirden. We're entering our last week - visit: give.52project.org/GameChangers

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The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, and 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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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.