The PROJcast
Summary: A production of The 52nd Street Project, a non-profit arts education organization working with young people (ages 9 - 18) in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Project brings them 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.
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Podcasts:
“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. - - - - - The Members: Laila, & Frankee
“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, an interview with its author Coleman, and a performance from our May 2018, gala. - - - - - 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
“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. 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, Chris Schultz.
“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 Plainsville...listen...if you dare… - - - - - The Members: Kaitlin, Daniel The Adults: Annabelle Cousins, Michael Propster, Grace Fojtik, Joanna Parson, Avi Amon.
"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. - - - - - The Members: Tatianna, Sevan, and Thiana The Adults: Krystel Lucas (web: flordelizperez.com), Sean Kenealy (web: aviamon.com; Instagram: @aviamon), and Eliza Huberth
"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. - - - - - The Alum: Jasmine The Adults: Flor de Liz Perez (web: flordelizperez.com), Avi Amon (web: aviamon.com; Instagram: @aviamon), and Jasmine’s dad.
"I was just wondering: for what reason do you send me to school?" - Ricardo, age 16 Grab your backpacks, we’re going back to school! A Smart Partner conversation about going to college, and two short original pieces about high school.
“And it’s kinda really fun 'cuz writing your own plays...actually kinda feeling like you’re in a Broadway show.” - Kassandra, age 9 A mini-episode featuring some of our newest members, plus a song about a magical doll.
“I honestly thought that it was meat, but then flashback to reality - we were trying vegetables.” - Bryanna, age 12 In the second part of her food adventure, Bryanna tries vegetables.
“It tastes crumby. Not like bad crummy, like food crumby.” - Bryanna, age 12 A picky eater tries new foods with her Smart Partner. Plus, a Playmaking play featuring a food fight, and a song about a very hungry tree.
“Any little thing that you say makes me laugh...and I don’t find that many people funny.” - Britney, age 18 Smart Partners Britney & Flor chat about roller coasters, dancing, and Britney’s departure for college.
“I think I asked her like, almost, probably, every day...like when could I get a Smart Partner.” - Chayse, age 17 Let’s take a closer look at Smart Partner mentorships at The Project!
“It’s 3:42, June 16th, in the front of Dunkin’ Donuts...” - Jayleen, age 12 Three more stories told by Project members in our Storytelling program.
“For me, the hardest part was picking one of my many fabulous stories.” - Jayla, age 14. In our Storytelling Program, kids learn to draw on personal experiences and to shape them into performance pieces. This episode includes 6 such pieces.
“In the beginning, I was like, oh my god, what is my play gonna be about?” - Lakshmi, age 13 “When we go on the trips and get to spend time with everyone, and they take away your phone, that’s the best part...I totally forgot I had a phone.” - Lakshmi, age 13 We hear more from Smart Partners Lakshmi & January about their experience with Playmaking.
