59. Voices Raised, Songmakers Behind The Keyboard

63. Teens Are Looking UP, DOWN, ALL AROUND

"I want people to take away that everyone that you look at on the street has different lives and you never know what they go through" - Cae, age 15. Wondering what to do this weekend, look no further. The Teen Ensemble is presenting UP, DOWN, ALL AROUND, a new full-length work of devised theater this Friday night and Saturday afternoon May 29 & 30 in our Five Angels Theater here in Hell's Kitchen. Here, seven members of the Ensemble reflect on creating this show and their time at the Project. Visit www.52project.org for free tickets - - - - - Project Member: Adolfo, Aiden, Brooke, Cae, Kaytie, Melanie, & Naseem. 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/52ndStProject/] & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast Instagram: @52ndstproject YouTube: @52ndStreetProject You can support our work by going to 52project.org/#support-us.

62. On the Up & Up, The Playmakers of UP THE ANTE

"That's why I joined up, because I want people to feel joy and happiness out of my play, too." - Berniece, age 10. Cards on the table, our Playmakers are talking about what inspired their latest show UP THE ANTE, Plays That Go All In. We're offering 3 free performances, this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 27 - 29 in our Five Angels Theater here in Hell's Kitchen. Visit www.52project.org for free tickets. - - - - - Project Member: Berniece, Isabella, Liam, Maddox, Matthew, Theo, Valentina, & Victoria. 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/52ndStProject/] & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast [https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast] Instagram: @52ndstproject YouTube: @52ndStreetProject You can support our work by going to 52project.org/#support-us.

61. Z v. Alpha (Smart Partners Mateo & JJ)

"Time, time, time. Crazy!" - Mateo, age 12. A Smart Partner talk between Mateo & JJ, looking back on their past year together, quizzing each other on what they know about the other's generation and slang, and talking about what they see for the future. - - - - - Project Member: Mateo Project Volunteer: JJ Wilks 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/52ndStProject/] & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast Instagram: @52ndstproject YouTube: @52ndStreetProject

60. 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/52ndStProject/] & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast Instagram: @52ndstproject YouTube: @52ndStreetProject You can support our work by going to 52project.org/#support-us.

59. 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/52ndStProject/] & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast Instagram: @52ndstproject YouTube: @52ndStreetProject You can support our work by going to 52project.org/#support-us.