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 th...

"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...

"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 Songmaki...

"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 NY...

"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 playwright...

"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. - - - - - The Members: Coleman, & Hannah The Adults: Billy Crudup, Ben Mehl (web: benmehl.com), Patric...

"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. Check out how you can help with the Puerto Rico recovery effort at hispanicfederation.org - - - - - The Members: Nicole, Ryan The Adu...

"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… - - - - - The Members: Kaitlin, Daniel The Adults: Annabelle Cousins (web: annabellecousins.com), Michael Propster (web: michaelpropster.com. Instagram & Twitter: @michaelpropster), G...

"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 Luc...

"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. The PROJcast theme song is written by Justin...

"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. - - - - - The Kids: Kaitlin, Ricardo, Jasmine The Adults: Eliza Baldi, Rafe Terrizzi (Instagram: @randywaif), Ben Moss (Instagram & Twitter: @benkmoss), Flor de Liz...

"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. - - - - - The Kids:Kassandra, Christian, Nikolai, Ricardo The Adults: Wes Braver (composer; Web: wesbraver.com; Social: @wesbraver), Andy Danh (vocalist; Web: andydanh.com, Social: @...

"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. - - - - - The Kids: Aaron, Bryanna, Kassandra The Adults: Alexandra O'Daly (www.alexandraodaly.com) The PROJcast theme song is written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and performed by Rebecca, Nicole, a...

"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. - - - - - The Kids: Ayman, Tatianna, Bryanna, Emmanuel, Sabrina The Adults: Krystal Lucas, Alexandra O'Daly (www.alexandraodaly.com), David Shih (www.davidshih.net), Kareem Lucas (www....

"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. - - - - - The Kids: Britney The Adults: Flor de Liz Perez (www.flordelizperez.com) The PROJcast theme song is written by Justin & Eric March (Twitter: @eriqmarch), and performed by Rebecca...

"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! - - - - - The Kids: Chayse, Britney, Sevan, Lovely, Valeria The Adults: Korey Jackson, Flor De Liz Perez ( www.flordellizperez.com ), Sean Kenealy, Therese Barbato ( www.thatswhatshesaidpod.com ), Mikhaela Mahoney Th...

"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. - - - - - The Kids: Rodery, Jayleen, Natasha The PROJcast theme song is written by Justin & Eric March, and performed by Rebecca, Nicole, and Marinda Anderson (Instagram: @marindaanderson, Twitter: @marindanderson). - - - - - A production of The 52nd S...

Lemme Tell Ya (Storytelling)   "For me, the hardest part was picking one of my many fabulous stories." - Jayla, age 14 A collection of short, personal stories told by Project members in our Storytelling program. - - - - - The Kids: Jayla, Beyonce, Milen, Thiana, Nicole, Brandon The PROJcast theme song is written by Justin & Eric March, and performed by Rebecca, Nicole, and Marinda Anderson (Instag...

"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. The Kids: Lakshmi The Adults: January Lavoy (Twit...

"I remember writing the play and how agonizing it was." - Emmanuel, age 13 Kids and adults take a look at The 52nd Street Project's signature program: Playmaking! - - - - - The Kids: Karen, Emmanuel, Gianna, Jayden, Nyla, Amari, Ethan, Lakshmi, Rosneyri The Adults: Tim J. Lord, Frankie J. Alvarez, January LaVoy, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Rachel Dean The PROJcast theme song is written by Justin & Eric M...

The 52nd Street Project is creating a new monthly podcast, the PROJcast. You'll hear all kinds of content. Stories, interviews, songs, poems, radio journalism, and more. All of it by and about kids and adults participating in The 52nd Street Project. This teaser is a sampler of what you'll find on our show. Come back each month for full episodes, and keep an eye out for mini-episodes in between; o...