"What's the point of living if you don't put up a fight?" - Amari, age 12

We've got an especially cool episode this month: Sevan interviews professional hockey player Brett Howden of the Rangers, and we have a performance of "Put Up A Fight" with lyrics by Amari - who is appearing in our current production.

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The Members: Sevan & Amari

Project Volunteers: Marina Kondo (Social: @marinakondo); Sean P. Pallatroni (Web: seanpallatroni.com); Danny Ursetti (Web: dannyursetti.com, Social: @dannyursetti); & Chris Wendelken.

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.

"Brain, I love you. We are SO smart! Thanks for all of that help 15 years ago" - Ethan, age 15.

Bringing you holiday magic, Project-style, we have Ethan's fiction piece from Radiomaking; an interview between Smart Partners Nikolai & Alex Gould; and Nora Fox's performance of Money, lyrics by Kiara, music by Jarrett Murray, from our Songmaking concert 2018 - Songs of Hell's Kitchen.

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The Members: Ethan, Nikolai, & Kiara.

Project Volunteers: Frankie Alvarez, Joanna Parson (Web: joannaparson.com; Twitter: @jtparson), Clayton Grimm (Web: claytongrimm.com), Alex Gould (Web: alexjgould.com; Instagram: agouldini), Nora Fox (Web: NoraFoxMusic.com; Instagram: Nora_Fox), & Jarrett Murray (Web: JarrettMurrayMusic.com; Social: JarrettMurrayMusic).

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.

"I thought it would be very fun, and I don't think I was wrong in any sense of the word." - Longan, age 9

Previewing our newest Playmaking production, we have a conversation between brothers Emmanuel and Logan. Emmanuel joined the Project seven years ago and Logan is one of the latest batch of writers about to make their debut on the Project stage. We're also highlighting a performance by Jon-Michael Reese of Christian's song "I Am A Pooper Hero," with music by David Andrés Trujillo-Tapias from last year's Songmaking concert. Jon-Michael can be seen performing in Logan's play this weekend.

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The Members: Logan, Emmanuel, & Christian.

Project Volunteers: Jon-Michael Reese (Web: jon-michael.com, Social: TheJMRavatar), and David Andrés Trujillo-Tapias.

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.

"If you haven't seen a family member for like a long time - introduce yourself. Be kind to them. Treat your family right." - Gilbert, age 15

In time for the Halloween season, we have a spooky story, a song about changing your identity, and an interview with one of our Playbackers about his experience in a corn maze, apple picking, and working on his show -- which premieres this weekend!

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The Members: Gilbert, Sevan, & Nyla.

Project Volunteers: Chris Wendelken, Katie Lee Hill, Danny Ursetti (Web: dannyursetti.com; Social: @dannyursetti), Kim Jinhyoung (Instagram: @mynameiskimyeah), and Natalie Walker (Email: [email protected]; Social: @nwalks).

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 the 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.

"High school was like a learning experience for me." - Tatiana, age 18

As the school year launches, we bring you some perspective from our young people. From last spring's Radiomaking program, we have Derek's non-fiction piece interviewing a couple of his fellow Project members on their feelings about school. We revisit the conversation that Smart Partners Tati and Krystel Lucas had on their last meeting, this time musing on Tati's experience graduating high school. We close it out with a recording of a song from our gala in May, Ronald Peet performs a piece with music by Sean P. Pallatroni and lyrics by Amari.

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The Members: Derek, Sarah, Chyanne, Tatiana, and Amari.

Project Volunteers: Jose Gamo, Bryan Blaskie (web: bryanblaskie.com; social media: @BryanBlaskie), Krystel Lucas, Sean P. Pallatroni (web: seanpallatroni.com), Doug Derryberry, Chris Schultz, Sam Weber, & Avi Amon (web: aviamon.com; Instagram: @aviamon)

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 the 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.

"There's a whole New York City, full of rats, waiting to be explored" - Justin, age 18

This time we're spotlighting a couple of our graduating seniors. We have a monologue from our Radiomaking program about a stressed out teen trying to escape into the memory of her first kiss. Then we're bringing you a conversation between Smart Partners Justin & Eric March about how they got started, and what they imagine the future holds. PLEASE NOTE: Contains mature language.

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The Members: Tiniah, & Justin.

Project Volunteers: Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), Zonia Tsang, Channie Waites, and Sophia Zukowski.

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 the 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.

"Now I win, yes now I win" - Christian, age 10

We're going to level up on video games, this time. We're featuring, from last fall's Radiomaking program, Ethan's interview with Roger Clark, who performs the lead role of Arthur Morgan in "Red Dead Redemption II" And we also have, from our Songmaking concert, a rap from the perspective of a gamer who's a husky (and a rager), "The Truth About Messirez," lyrics by Christian, and performed by him.

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The Members: Ethan, & Christian.

Project Volunteers: Joanna Parson (web: joannaparson.com; Twitter: @jtparson); Clayton Grimm (web: caytongrimm.com), David Andres Trujillo-Tapias.

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

"You can't really expect the world to change by itself … only a person of power can do that. So, I think that the first step is to gain recognition and show people what good can do." Sarah, age 11

Three different pieces exploring the theme of change - a Radiomaking play by Ricardo; an interview between Smart Partners Sarah & Lynne Marie Rosenberg; and a song with lyrics by Kiara, from our Songmaking concert last November.

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The Members: Ricardo, Sarah, & Kiara.

Project Volunteers: Arielle Goldman, Ben Moss (Instagram & Twitter: @benkmoss), Jarrett Murray (Social Media: JarrettMurrayMusic), Nadia Quinn (Social Media: @nadiaquinn), Lynne Marie Rosenberg (Twitter: @lynnerosenberg, Facebook & Instagram: @lynnemarierosenberg), & Rafe Terrizzi (Instagram: @randywaif).

The PROJcast theme song is written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and 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 the 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 kind of shocked that I wrote this. I'm like, 'Wow! This is your prime.'" Karen, age 16

Project teen Karen revisits her first experience in Playmaking with one of her actors, Greg Hildreth. Then a couple of our newest Playmakers, Ayah & Antonella, share what their plays are about and what what inspired them. Drawn from our Behind the Pencil interviews, these two playwrights are having their NYC debut in OUT OF THE BLUE, Mar. 24 - 24 at The Project's Five Angels Theater.

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The Members: Karen, Ayah, & Antonella.

Project Volunteer: Greg Hildreth (Soc. Media: @greg_hildreth)

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

"My dad and my mom wanted us to go to 52nd Street Project because they wanted us to get entertained and they wanted us to have fun, instead being home." Frankie, age 11

A couple of our newest Playmakers, twins Laila & Frankie, share what their plays are about and what they see for themselves in the future at The 52nd Street Project. Drawn from our Behind the Pencil interviews, these two playwrights are having their NYC debut in HEAD IN THE CLOUDS, Nov. 30 - Dec. 2 at The Project's Five Angels Theater

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The Members: Laila, & Frankie

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