May 26, 2026
“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...
Mar 24, 2026
“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 -...
Feb 13, 2026
“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...
Dec 10, 2025
“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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Oct 23, 2025
“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...
