NOBODY KNOWS BUT US

Episode 1 - "Four Friends"

The Possibility Project presents episode 1 of NOBODY KNOWS BUT US, an original musical podcast drama in five episodes written and acted by a cast of NYC foster care youth from the stories of their lives.  Aesop is a high school student and an aspiring journalist. She is also a part of the NYC foster care system. Lately, she is noticing how little people really know about young people, especially young people in foster care. She decides to bring her creative friends together - Danu, an aspiring writer, Johnte, a songwriter and singer, and Vanessa, a spoken word artist - and follow their lives. Aesop wants the world to know the truth because “nobody knows but us.”  NOBODY KNOWS BUT US was directed by Paul G. Griffin, assisted by Theo Vidal, all music composed and recorded by Delune, lyrics written by Delune and the cast, and audio mixed and mastered by Jordan Del Pino and Ryan Hall.  NOBODY KNOWS BUT US is made possible in part by Macy’s Downtown Brooklyn, The Warner Fund, The Hyde and Watson Foundation, The Charles Lawrence Keith and Clara Miller Foundation, The Beacon Group, The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, The New York State Council for the Arts, The National Endowment for the Arts, and the hundreds of individuals who contributed to The Possibility Project's online Mission Possible campaign. For more information on The Possibility Project, visit www.the-possibility-project.org.

Episode 4 - "On the Run"

The Possibility Project presents episode 4 of NOBODY KNOWS BUT US, an original musical podcast drama in five episodes written and acted by a cast of NYC foster care youth from the stories of their lives. Aesop reflects on the events in her friends' lives and the inner turmoil it creates. As she does, Danu decides to fight back, Vanessa hits the streets in protest, and Johnte hits the streets. What will happen next as these friends respond to what life has given them? Nobody knows. NOBODY KNOWS BUT US was directed by Paul G. Griffin, assisted by Theo Vidal, all music composed and recorded by Delune, lyrics written by Delune and the cast, and audio mixed and mastered by Jordan Del Pino and Ryan Hall.  NOBODY KNOWS BUT US is made possible in part by Macy’s Downtown Brooklyn, The Warner Fund, The Hyde and Watson Foundation, The Charles Lawrence Keith and Clara Miller Foundation, The Beacon Group, The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, The New York State Council for the Arts, The National Endowment for the Arts, and the hundreds of individuals who contributed to The Possibility Project's online Mission Possible campaign. For more information on The Possibility Project, visit www.the-possibility-project.org.

Episode 2 - "Creativity"

The Possibility Project presents episode 2 of NOBODY KNOWS BUT US, an original musical podcast drama in five episodes written and acted by a cast of NYC foster care youth from the stories of their lives.  In this episode, Aesop interviews Danu, Johnte, and Vanessa to learn more about their situations and how they express themselves through it. Vanessa's acting class leads to an invite to a fundraiser and the ironies it contains; Johnte experiences more loss; and Danu's home becomes more hectic.  NOBODY KNOWS BUT US was directed by Paul G. Griffin, assisted by Theo Vidal, all music composed and recorded by Delune, lyrics written by Delune and the cast, and audio mixed and mastered by Jordan Del Pino and Ryan Hall.  NOBODY KNOWS BUT US is made possible in part by Macy’s Downtown Brooklyn, The Warner Fund, The Hyde and Watson Foundation, The Charles Lawrence Keith and Clara Miller Foundation, The Beacon Group, The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, The New York State Council for the Arts, The National Endowment for the Arts, and the hundreds of individuals who contributed to The Possibility Project's online Mission Possible campaign. For more information on The Possibility Project, visit www.the-possibility-project.org.

Episode 3 - "Worried"

The Possibility Project presents episode 3 of NOBODY KNOWS BUT US, an original musical podcast drama in five episodes written and acted by a cast of NYC foster care youth from the stories of their lives. In this episode, Aesop tries to stay in touch with her friends, calling and visiting and hoping for the best. Johnte continues to resist any help he is offered, Vanessa's foster home turns violent, and Danu's home becomes ominously threatening. NOBODY KNOWS BUT US was directed by Paul G. Griffin, assisted by Theo Vidal, all music composed and recorded by Delune, lyrics written by Delune and the cast, and audio mixed and mastered by Jordan Del Pino and Ryan Hall.  NOBODY KNOWS BUT US is made possible in part by Macy’s Downtown Brooklyn, The Warner Fund, The Hyde and Watson Foundation, The Charles Lawrence Keith and Clara Miller Foundation, The Beacon Group, The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, The New York State Council for the Arts, The National Endowment for the Arts, and the hundreds of individuals who contributed to The Possibility Project's online Mission Possible campaign. For more information on The Possibility Project, visit www.the-possibility-project.org.

Episode 5 - "For Lifers"

The Possibility Project presents episode 5 of NOBODY KNOWS BUT US, an original musical podcast drama in five episodes written and acted by a cast of NYC foster care youth from the stories of their lives. Aesop recognizes the need for life to change for her and her friends, but she is unsure of the difference it will make. In this episode, Danu comes home under different circumstances, Vanessa organizes a new forum for her work, and Johnte reaches out for the support he needs. All of them find that although change is difficult, it is necessary and possible. NOBODY KNOWS BUT US was directed by Paul G. Griffin, assisted by Theo Vidal, all music composed and recorded by Delune, lyrics written by Delune and the cast, and audio mixed and mastered by Jordan Del Pino and Ryan Hall.  NOBODY KNOWS BUT US is made possible in part by Macy’s Downtown Brooklyn, The Warner Fund, The Hyde and Watson Foundation, The Charles Lawrence Keith and Clara Miller Foundation, The Beacon Group, The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, The New York State Council for the Arts, The National Endowment for the Arts, and the hundreds of individuals who contributed to The Possibility Project's online Mission Possible campaign. For more information on The Possibility Project, visit www.the-possibility-project.org.