The PROJcast

"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.

"Now, I think that 10 year olds are small and weird ... but if I'm 18, and I hear this … I'll probably think I'm small and weird." - Coleman, age 14

A radio play version of GUMMY ENGLAND, an interview with its author Coleman, and a performance of a Songmaking song, SPACE, from our May 2018, gala.

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The Members: Coleman, & Hannah

The Adults: Billy Crudup, Ben Mehl (web: benmehl.com), Patrick Barnes, Alanya Bridge, Korey Jackson, Gizel Jimenez, Avi Amon (web: aviamon.com, Instagram: @aviamon), Doug Derryberry, & Chris Schultz

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 really love Hell's Kitchen. I feel like, if I really HAD to change something … I don't even know. I don't think I would change anything." - Nicole, age 13

A Smart Partner interview about life in Hell's Kitchen, and a song about conquering your fears on a zipline.

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The Members: Nicole, Ryan

The Adults: Joanna Parson (web: joannaparson.com, Twitter: @jtparson), Avi Amon (web: aviamon.com, Instagram: @aviamon), Bryan Blaskie (web: bryanblaskie.com; Instagram, Twitter & FB:@BryanBlaskie) Doug Derryberry, Jin Ha (Instagram: @mistterjin), Chris Schultz.

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.

"Her screams echoed the woods…" - Kaitlin, age 18

Two creepy, crawly stories from our Radiomaking program, featuring a not-so-evil vampire and a not-so-ordinary girl in the town of Plainsfield...listen...if you dare…

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The Members: Kaitlin, Daniel

The Adults: Annabelle Cousins (web: annabellecousins.com), Michael Propster (web: michaelpropster.com. Instagram & Twitter: @michaelpropster), Grace Fojtik (web: gracefojtik.com, Instagram: @gracefojtik), Joanna Parson (web: joannaparson.com, Twitter: @jtparson), Avi Amon (web: aviamon.com, Instagram: @aviamon)

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 would love to have a lot of siblings, but I can't even deal with my own sister." - Thiana, age 10

It's a family affair! Sisters Tatianna & Thiana chat with their Smart Partners about family, travel, and being a member of The 52nd Street Project. Plus, a totally real and actual commercial for a completely imaginary movie.

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The Members: Tatianna, Sevan, and Thiana

The Adults: Krystel Lucas (web: flordelizperez.com), Sean Kenealy (web: aviamon.com; Instagram: @aviamon), and Eliza Huberth

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.

"He went from a gangster to a hamster." - Jasmine, age 18

Project alum and current staff member Jasmine interviews her dad about his experience as a young man in prison. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Alum: Jasmine

The Adults: Flor de Liz Perez (web: flordelizperez.com), Avi Amon (web: aviamon.com; Instagram: @aviamon), and Jasmine's dad.

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.