"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.

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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.

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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.

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Connect with us!

Website: 52project.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast

Instagram: @52ndstproject

YouTube: @52ndStreetProject

"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.

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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.

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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.

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Connect with us!

Website: 52project.org

Facebook: 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.

"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..

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Project Members: Atif, Sophia, & Zion.

The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March, and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson.

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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.

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Connect with us!

Website: 52project.org

Facebook: 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.

"I think that's what makes Smart Partners an interesting relationship for both. You see your partner grow." - Sarah, age 17.

Sarah and her Smart Partner Lynne Rosenberg return to the podcast for one last conversation before Sarah goes off to college in the fall. Listen to their reflections on what it's meant to them to be a pair these last 8 years.

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Project Member: Sarah, with her Smart Partner Lynne Rosenberg

The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March, and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson.

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To watch WRITING ON THE WALL, The Teen Ensemble One-Acts, CLICK HERE.

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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.

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Connect with us!

Website: 52project.org

Facebook: 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.

"I feel like me being here in the Project has helped me mature in the way I appreciate everyone around me." - Naseem, age 16.

The cast of our upcoming Teen Ensemble production, discuss their experiences with the Project's programming, and what has gone into WRITING ON THE WALL, in our Five Angels Theater, NYC, May 30 & 31. Free tickets at 52project.org.

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Project Members: Adolfo, Aiden, Ethan, Hannah, Kaytie, Melanie, Naseem, Olive, Sarah, & Xavier.

The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March, and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson.

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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.

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Connect with us!

Website: 52project.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast

Instagram: @52ndstproject

YouTube: @52ndStreetProject

"There is no just not winning." - Katty, age 12.

Previously on the PROJcast, Smart Partners Katty & Adaire were in the lead of the Project's version of The Amazing Race, only to lose out to Katty's sister Sarah in the end. Now, it's their last chance to come out on top, before Sarah heads off to college. Listen to their planning and determination in this episode. Also don't miss Adaire Kamen's latest one-act, BRAINS!, as a part of our upcoming Teen Ensemble production, WRITING ON THE WALL, in our Five Angels Theater, NYC, May 30 & 31. Free tickets at 52project.org.

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Project Members: Katty - with her Smart Partner Adaire Kamen.

The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March, and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson.

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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.

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Connect with us!

Website: 52project.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast

Instagram: @52ndstproject

YouTube: @52ndStreetProject

"It's kind of fun playing around with all of the imagination that you have. There's a lot of flexibility. That's how I like it." - Jaaziel, age 11.

In this episode, go "Behind the Pencil" with eight young people joining the Project with their Playmaking production this weekend, ON TOP OF THE WORLD, The Triumphant Plays, in our Five Angels Theater, NYC. Free tickets at 52project.org.

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Project Members: BreeAnna, Jaaziel, Nezai, Nicholas, Noah, Reinisy, Sophia, & Vivian.

The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March, and is performed by Rebecca, Nicole, & Marinda Anderson.

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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.

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Connect with us!

Website: 52project.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52ndStProject/ & https://www.facebook.com/PROJcast

Instagram: @52ndstproject

YouTube: @52ndStreetProject

"Honestly, don't take a risk unless you know the outcome." - Xavier, age 17.

A couple of pairs of Smart Partners sit down to answer some randomly selected questions. One pair reflecting on their first year together, and one pair six years into their partnership. You'll hear from Xavier about what the Project has meant to him, and from Matteo, who is a part of our current production SETTING THE TONE, Character Workshop 2025, performing Friday, January 31, 2025, 7:30 pm in our Five Angels Theater, NYC. Free tickets at 52project.org.

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Project Members: Matteo & Xavier.

Adult Volunteers: JJ Wilkes & Ronald Peet

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.

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Connect with us!

Website: 52project.org

Facebook: 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.