The 52Nd Street Project Staff

SHOW PROGRAMS 2016 The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations: Brenner Family Foundation; Cantor Fitzgerald; Bull’s Head Foundation; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBS Foundation; City Winery; Common Sense Fund; Consolidated Edison; Dawkins Family Foundation; The Neil V. DeSena Foundation; Dramatists Guild Fund; Dubin Foundation; Educational Foundation of America; Evercore Partners; Harkness Foundation; HBO; Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; I. Weiss; Jean & Louis Dreyfus Foundation; Kirkland & Ellis Foundation; Liquid Holdings Group; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Marusi Family Foundation; Newman’s Own; Ninth Avenue Association; PAR Group; Parsons Family Foundation; Pinkerton Foundation; Rockefeller Foundation; The Shubert Organization; Slate Path Capital; Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust; Surdna Foundation; Susquehanna Foundation; Tax Pro Financial Network; Tiger Baron Foundation; United Talent Agency; Yorke Construction Corp; ZenithOptimedia. (List current as of 7/1/14)

Robert Abrams Penelope Collins Sarah Horowitz Sue Phillips & Cynthia Vance Judith-Ann Corrente & David Venarde Todd Poisson George Ackert Janet Coviello Andrea Johnson Suzanne Poulin Michael Alicastro William Crudup Beth Ifcher Helaine & Michael Pruzan Elton Andrews Kyle Czepiel Carine Joannou Christopher Randolph Richard Anthony Arthur Dantchik Kristen Johanson Helen & Peter Randolph Cecilia Arana Cathy Dantchik Andrea Johnson Jacquelyn Reingold Emily Armstrong Leslie Dantchik Cindy Kaplan & David Froelich Anita A. Rogerson James Armstrong Peter & Judith Dawkins Valerie Kay & Bruce Graham David Ross & Laura Ross Dominick & Ilene Balletta Carolyn & Neil DeSena Louise Klebanoff Dr. Steve Rudin Becky Ann & Dylan Baker Rebecca & Richard Dresser Henry Krieger & Robert Joy Laura Sametz & Anton Fig Ken Bantum Peter Doyle Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Karin & Thomas Schall Carolyn Bechtel Max Dyksterhouse Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Maury Schott Lisa Benavides & David Roady Frances & Fred Langbecker Susan Schroeder & Tim Blake Nelson Doug Eisenberg Gabrielle Lansner & Britt Adams Louisa Benton Lynn Ellenberg & Dean Taucher Whitney Scott Gavin Berger Nora Ephron Brian Lapin & Peter Jacobson & Craig Berggren & Nicholas Pileggi Michael Lawrence Meg Simon Stephanie Berger & Paul King Peter Jay Fernandez & Glen Gillen Chirstopher Solomon Beth & Eric Berman & Denise Burse Fernandez Warren Leight & Karen Hauser Jonathan Soros David Beth Liz Flahive & Jeff Cox Mickey Lemle & Jennifer Soros Lewis Black Wendy Flanagan Jonathan Levine Jenny & Jon Steingart Emily Blavatnik & Chris O’Malley Helen Levy Tracy Straus Allison Blinken Karen & Paul Freitas Melissa Liebling-Goldberg Danny Strong Noah Bogan Sally Froelich & John Barrett Al Styron & Ed Beason Jane Bolster Alexandra Garrison Kay M. Lim Susanna Styron & Steve Wertimer Beverly Gasner Adrianne Lobel Richard Sweren Buzz Bovshow Rose Gasner & Larry Chertoff John Lynch Lili Taylor Blaise R. Box Celia Gerard & Mark McGrath Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Lisa Tilney & Chris Lawrence Becky Browder Christina Gerber Julie & Alex Margolies Merritt Tilney & Douglas Kaden & Ted Neustadt Freddie & Myrna Gershon Ali Marsh Lorraine Tobias & Alex Draper Carlton T. Brown Jenny Gersten & Willie Reale Lin Manuel Miranda Liz Tuccillo Iris A. Brown & Joe White Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros Frances McDormand Laura Valeroso Justin Brownhill & John Vassilaros & Joel Coen & David Seidman Brian Byrnes Scott Aaron Gewirtz Emily & John Morgan Wendy vanden Heuvel Shawn & Laura Byron & Laura Gewirtz Amanda & Neal Moszkowski & Brad Coley Joseph Capozzi Elizabeth Giamatti Suzen Murakoshi Susan J. Vitucci Leah Carr Robert Goldberg & Mark Temme Mary Pat Walsh Lawrence Catena & Betsy MacIsaac Fred Nelson Dr. Mildred Walton Chris Ceraso Stephen & Cathy Graham Randy & Rona Nelson Brenda Wehle & John C. Lynch Rachel Chanoff Jan Gura & Alan Pickman Ruth Nelson Carol Whitesides Todd Christie Susan Hanson Lori O’Connor Zee Wiener Damien Clancy Jessica Hecht Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Ruth Ann Wynter Matthew Clancy & Adam Bernstein Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze J.P. Xenakis Katie Clark Kathy & Jamie Herring Kevin O’Rourke Carole Yass Elizabeth Clemants Peter Herdrich & Karen Trott & Edith Thurber Yildiz Yuksek David Cohen William Holtzman Jane Perlmutter & Richard Blackstone & Sandra Novak Cohen & S. Sylvia Shepard & Greg MacPherson Connie & Marc Zand Larry Cohen Mary Horowitz Elizabeth Peters THE NICK OF TIME: THE PUNCTUAL PLAYS The 2016 Two-on-Twos - Jan. 29-31, Five Angels Theater COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY! Fabulous Flyer Bars...... $2.50 The 52nd Street Project Staff and featuring Shel Silverstein’s “Fivey and Twoey” logo: Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director Project Hoodies...... $30.00 Natalie Hirsch, John Sheehy, Project Caps...... $20.00 Associate Artistic Director Director of Development & Marketing Molly Coogan, Development Associate Project T-shirts...... $12.00/$20.00 Garrett Kim, Program Director Liz Bell, Director of Education Project Mugs...... $5.00 George Babiak, Production Manager Johanna Vidal*, Community Coordinator Project Notebook...... $5.00 Tim J. Lord, Technical Director Jennifer Jimenez*, Day Receptionist Project Pencil 3-pack...... $1.00 *Alumnae of The 52nd Street Project Consultants: Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer; Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Thank you for coming to THE NICK OF TIME. If you are not on our mailing list, Interns: you can join on-line at www.52project.org. If you’re interested in being a volun- Valerie Maybaum, Charles Pisano, Amanda Tralle teer, fill out the form below and hand it to one of our staffers in the lobby. Teen Employees: Receptionists: Maria Martinez, Chayse Peña, Britney Trinidad Please PUT ME ON YOUR list: 1/16 Ushers: Britney Trinidad, Maria Martinez, Chayse Peña, and Richard Brea ______name ______“THE NICK OF TIME” Production Staff address ______Composer/Music Director Props city state Zip Patrick Barnes George Babiak ______Set Designer Backstage Crew home phone Kevin Joseph Roach Valerie Maybaum, ______Lighting Designer Charles Pisano, daytime or mobile phone e E-mail address ______Greg McPherson Karen Tineo, MY occupation my hobbies Costume Designer Amanda Tralle Jennifer Kirschman Chefs WANT to be green and save the project money on postage? Sound Designer John Sheehy and Liz Bell CHECK THIS BOX TO RECEIVE OUR NOTICES EXCLUSIVELY via e-MAIL. Sam Barickman Nyack Weekend-away Hosts Stage Manager Susanna Styron, Yes, I would like to be of help. I can: ❏ ❏ ❏ Preeti Nath Wendy vanden Heuvel, Help load in and out for shows Draw and/or paint Help kids with homework ❏ Hang lights ❏ Help with mailings ❏ Teach kids a skill Projection Design: John-Paul Newport and Polly King, ❏ Work on a backstage crew ❏ Do office work ❏ Be a chef at an event George Babiak and and Patricia Kahn ❏ Do graphic design ❏ Design sound ❏ Design and sew costumes The Project Slide Archive ❏ Other (please specify)______MY SCHEDULE IS: ❏ Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. ❏ Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. ❏ Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. The Two-on-Two Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), you on the Arts, a state agency, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The 52nd Street can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 789 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to (212) 333- Project is a member of Art/NY and Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization 5598. for the American theatre. The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors THE ANNUAL BENEFIT IS COMING! Lisa Benavides Frances McDormand Rachel Chanoff Noël Mihalow Cathy Dantchik, co-chair Carol Ochs Carolyn DeSena Willie Reale, founder Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus Gus Rogerson Louis P. Friedman, co-chair Shirley Rumierk, alumni member Alexandra Garrison Alex Gersten-Vassilaros José Soto, Jr., alumni member Robert Goldberg Merritt Tilney Stephen Graham, chair emeritus Wendy vanden Heuvel Valerie Kay Mark Whatley

What’s Going On Here? The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. THE NICK OF TIME is a production of our Two-on-Two’s program, in which an adult playwright crafts a piece for a pair of 52nd Street Project kids to perform. Another adult directs the kids for a month that includes an intensive three-day weekend in upstate New York. Tonight’s performance is the final result.

In-Kind Contributions Abbeville Press; abc cocina; Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; Richard An- thony; Lewis Black; Iris A. Brown Design; William Curran & A Curran Affair; Em- mett Global; Evercore Partners; Edie Falco; Empanada Mama; Jenny Gersten & Friends of The High Line; Google; Jonathan Groff; ICI; John A. Vassilaros & Sons; Kahve; Karen Kowgios of Fried & Kowgios; Charlie Marshal & the Mar- shal Restaurant; Noël & Joe Mihalow; Neustar; Nonesuch Records; the Public Theater; Sesame Workshop; Wendy Stuhlberg; Tao Restaurant; Uber; Watkins, Inc.; and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.

Special Thanks We owe many thanks to Susanna Styron; Wendy vanden Heuvel & Brian Mertes & Melissa Kievman; Polly King & John Paul Newport; and Patricia Kahn, all of whom graciously allowed us to use their homes in the Nyack area for three ex- hilarating and fun-filled days. Thanks also to Bear Mountain Skating Rink and New City Bowling for extra dollops of fun.

BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR INTERNS! If you know of any college or graduate students who might enjoy working with us, playing with us, and going on trips with us for a semester, please Contact John “KNEESLAPPER” sheehy for more information about have them contact . We are currently looking for interns for the Summer of 2016. Thanks! “LAUGHING MATTERS” at (212) 333-5252 or [email protected] THE NICK OF TIME:THE PUNCTUAL PLAYS - ACT 1 THE NICK OF TIME:THE PUNCTUAL PLAYS - ACT 2

All original music composed by Patrick Barnes POLAR BEAR SERVICE AND REPAIR STRANGERS ON A TRAIN Written by Tim J. Lord I Written by Cate Yu Directed by Sean Kenealy Directed by Colette Robert Jason Banner...... Justin Bannister N Sila...... Christin Tetteh Ajax Adams...... Adam Alkindi Cheese...... Wilhelmina Ohene Kari Kari Bears...... Charles Pisano, Karen Tineo, Amanda Tralle T Mr. Snore...... Charles Pisano Living for the Chase: A Friendship lyrics by Cate Yu Where the Road Takes Us lyrics by Tim J. Lord E THE BEST/WORST DAY THE POWER DANCE WALKER’S GOLD Written by Lynn Rosen R Written by Lucas Kavner Directed by Arielle Goldman Directed by Tina Chilip Trish...... Kayla Ortiz M Melinda Magnifico...... Kayla Matos Jessi...... Allyssia Feliciano Rizzle 500...... Joseph Cruz Announcer...... Valerie Maybaum Super Fantastic...... George Babiak I Crappy Chris...... John Sheehy A Nightmare of a Day lyrics by Lynn Rosen S Dance walk competitior...... Natalie Hirsch FLOWER CHILDREN Announcer...... Charles Pisano Written by Melisa Tien S Dreams of Gold and The Moment of Truth lyrics by Lucas Kavner Directed by Kerry Whigham WHAT WE DO, WE DO FOR TRUE Lamb...... Lambert Whitney I Rina...... Sabrina Caldona Written by Beto O’Byrne Directed by Sathya Sridharan Lamb and Rina lyrics by Melisa Tien O Wade...... Bryan Lopez N James...... Bamba Thiam We’re Flying lyrics by Beto O’Byrne The 52nd Street Project is a not-for-profit theater company dedicated to the children living in the Hell’s Kitchen (Clinton) neighborhood in Man- hattan. Founded in 1981 by actor/playwright and 1994 MacArthur Fel- low Willie Reale, the Project is an after-school, arts-in-education program that brings kids together with professional theater artists to create original theater through unique mentoring relationships. The Project’s deeper purpose is to improve the literacy, sense of self-worth and appreciation for the arts of New York’s inner-city children by tapping into their creativ- ity and powers of imagination. Founded in response to a deepening and persistent need to improve the quality of life for New York’s children, the Project has produced more than 1,000 plays involving over 1,500 children and theater artists. The 52nd Street Project is providing kids with one thing all of them need - individual attention. In all classes and programs, the kids are encouraged to draw upon their own experiences, thus creating avenues for self-ex- pression. By furnishing them with thoughtful assistance, as well as a stage and an audience, the kids flourish in the glow of public validation. What they gain is self-esteem, and addiction to success, increased confidence in their literary skills, and perhaps most importantly, a place to belong. The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Carol Ochs, Cathy Dantchik and Louis P. Friedman, Gus Rogerson, Executive Director Board Co-Chairs Artistic Director Lisa Benavides Rachel Chanoff Cathy Dantchik, co-chair Carolyn DeSena Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus Louis P. Friedman, co-chair Finding Home Alexandra Garrison Alex Gersten-Vassilaros A Benefit Concert with Robert Goldberg Stephen Graham, chair emeritus Valerie Kay Judy Kuhn Frances McDormand Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Noël Mihalow Five Angels Theater Carol Ochs Willie Reale, founder The Adult Performers Gus Rogerson Shirley Rumierk, alumni member Judy Kuhn, John Ellison Conlee, Kally Duling, José Soto, Jr., alumni member Beth Malone, Lauren Patten, Joel Perez Merritt Tilney Perry Sherman, Jim Stanek Wendy vanden Heuvel The Kid Performers Mark Whatley Lakshmi DeJesus, Joshua Gomez, Edelys Guerrero, Stephanie Macias, Ethan Perez

The 52nd Street Project Staff The Musicians Carol Ochs, Executive Director Chris Fenwick, Music Director and Keyboard Damien Bassman, Drums Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Natalie Hirsch, Associate Artistic Director Lighting Designer Stage Manager John Sheehy, Director of Development & Marketing Miriam Crowe Charles M. Turner III Shaunice Jordan, Manager of Individual Giving and Special Events Liz Bell, Director of Education Sound Designer Assistant Stage Manager George Babiak, Production Manager John Kemp Kaleigh Bernier Tim J. Lord, Technical Director Johanna Vidal, Community Coordinator Special Thanks Jennifer Jimenez, Receptionist William Curran Patrice Del Casino Valerie Maybaum, Amanda Tralle, Interns A Curran Affair Kim D. Sherman Cellar 53 Wines and Liquors Judy’s Song List I Don’t Wanna Grow Up Tom Waits Night Ride Home Joni Mitchell Nobody’s Heart Music: Richard Rodgers. Lyrics: Lorenz Hart. Hey, Love Music: Mary Rodgers. Lyrics: Martin Charnin. Love To Me Adam Guettel If You Asked Me Mary Rodgers Hero and Leander Adam Guettel Goodbye Joe Laura Nyro Money Music: Rusty Magee. Lyrics: Solangee Acosta. Home Karla Bonoff Welcome Home Todd Almond Finding Home Music: Ricky Ian Gordon. Lyrics: Tina Landau. The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations: Brenner Family Foundation; Cantor Fitzgerald; Bull’s Head Foundation; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBS Foundation; City Winery; Common Sense Fund; Consolidated Edison; Dawkins Family Foundation; The Neil V. DeSena Foundation; The 52nd Street Project Presents Dramatists Guild Fund; Dubin Foundation; Educational Foundation of America; Evercore Partners; Harkness Foundation; HBO; Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; I. Weiss; Jean & Louis Dreyfus Foundation; Kirkland & Ellis Foundation; Liquid Holdings Group; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Marusi Family Foundation; Newman’s Own; Ninth Avenue Association; PAR Group; Parsons Family Foundation; Pinkerton Foundation; Rockefeller Foundation; The Shubert Organization; Slate Path Capital; Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust; Surdna Foundation; Susquehanna Foundation; Tax Pro Financial Network; Tiger Baron Foundation; United Talent Agency; Yorke Construction Corp; ZenithOptimedia. (List current as of 7/1/14)

Noah Bogan Sally Froelich & John Barrett Al Styron & Ed Beason OWEN EISENBERG JAY Jane Bolster Alexandra Garrison Kay M. Lim Susanna Styron & Steve Wertimer Beverly Gasner Adrianne Lobel Richard Sweren Buzz Bovshow Rose Gasner & Larry Chertoff John Lynch Lili Taylor Blaise R. Box Celia Gerard & Mark McGrath Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Lisa Tilney & Chris Lawrence THE SPRING 2016 PLAYMAKING PLAYS Becky Browder Christina Gerber Julie & Alex Margolies Merritt Tilney & Douglas Kaden & Ted Neustadt Freddie & Myrna Gershon Ali Marsh Lorraine Tobias & Alex Draper 10 new plays written by kids & performed by adult actors Carlton T. Brown Jenny Gersten & Willie Reale Lin Manuel Miranda Liz Tuccillo Iris A. Brown & Joe White Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros Frances McDormand Laura Valeroso Justin Brownhill & John Vassilaros & Joel Coen & David Seidman Brian Byrnes Scott Aaron Gewirtz Emily & John Morgan Wendy vanden Heuvel Friday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. Shawn & Laura Byron & Laura Gewirtz Amanda & Neal Moszkowski & Brad Coley Joseph Capozzi Elizabeth Giamatti Suzen Murakoshi Susan J. Vitucci Leah Carr Robert Goldberg & Mark Temme Mary Pat Walsh Saturday, April 2 at 3:00 and 7:30 p.m. Lawrence Catena & Betsy MacIsaac Fred Nelson Dr. Mildred Walton Chris Ceraso Stephen & Cathy Graham Randy & Rona Nelson Brenda Wehle & John C. Lynch Rachel Chanoff Jan Gura & Alan Pickman Ruth Nelson Carol Whitesides Sunday, April 3 at 3:00 p.m. Todd Christie Susan Hanson Lori O’Connor Zee Wiener Damien Clancy Jessica Hecht Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Ruth Ann Wynter Matthew Clancy & Adam Bernstein Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze J.P. Xenakis Katie Clark Kathy & Jamie Herring Kevin O’Rourke Carole Yass at The 52nd Street Project’s Elizabeth Clemants Peter Herdrich & Karen Trott & Edith Thurber Yildiz Yuksek David Cohen William Holtzman Jane Perlmutter & Richard Blackstone & Sandra Novak Cohen & S. Sylvia Shepard & Greg MacPherson Connie & Marc Zand Larry Cohen Mary Horowitz FIVE ANGELS THEATER Elizabeth Peters fresh start: the rejuvenating plays Spring Playmaking 2016 - April 1-3, Five Angels Theater COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY! The 52nd Street Project Staff Fabulous Flyer Bars...... $2.50 Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director and featuring Shel Silverstein’s “Fivey and Twoey” logo: Natalie Hirsch, Associate Artistic Director Tahnee Cadrez, Dev. & Mgmt. Associate Project Hoodies...... $30.00 Garrett Kim, Program Director John Sheehy, Dir. of Development & Marketing George Babiak, Production Manager Shaunice Jordan, Mgr. of Individual Giving Project Caps...... $20.00 Tim J. Lord, Technical Director Project T-shirts...... $12.00/$20.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education Johanna Vidal*, Community Coordinator Project Mugs...... $5.00 Jennifer Jimenez*, Day Receptionist Project Notebook...... $5.00 *Alumnae of The 52nd Street Project Consultants: Project Pencil 3-pack...... $1.00 Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer; Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Interns: Valerie Maybaum, Amanda Tralle Thank you for coming to FRESH START. If you are not on our mailing list, you Teen Employees: can join on-line at www.52project.org. If you’re interested in being a volunteer, Receptionists: Maria Martinez, Chayse Peña, Britney Trinidad fill out the form below and hand it to one of our staffers in the lobby. Playmaking Teen Counselor: Michael Bannister Ushers: Richard Brea, Edelys Guerrero, Wilhelmina Ohene-Kari Kari, Kayla Ortiz, Britney Trinidad Please PUT ME ON YOUR list: 04/16 “FRESH START” Production Staff ______Composer/Music Director Backstage Crew name Teresa Lotz Michael Bannister, Mina Daniel, ______Set Designer Tatiana Goode, Valerie Maybaum, address Kevin Joseph Roach Karen Tineo ______Lighting Designer Show Photographer city state Zip Greg MacPherson Winston Rodney ______home phone Costume Designer Weekend-Away Chefs Kim Goings John Sheehy and Kim Sherman ______daytime or mobile phone e E-mail address Sound Designer Playmaking Class Volunteers ______Amanda Tralle Saheem Ali, Amber Avant, Lucy Boyle, MY occupation my hobbies Stage Manager Hampton Fluker, Jose Gamo, Jenny Peek Brianna Pozner, Kim Sherman, WANT to be green and save the project money on postage? Projection Designs Joe Tippett CHECK THIS BOX TO RECEIVE OUR NOTICES EXCLUSIVELY via e-MAIL. George Babiak and the Playmaking Class Teen Assistant Project’s Projection Archive Martin Sanchez Yes, I would like to be of help. I can: Prop Designs Flyer and Program Art ❏ Help load in and out for shows ❏ Draw and/or paint ❏ Help kids with homework George Babiak Jay Owen Eisenberg ❏ Hang lights ❏ Help with mailings ❏ Teach kids a skill ❏ Work on a backstage crew ❏ Do office work ❏ Be a chef at an event ❏ Do graphic design ❏ Design sound ❏ Design and sew costumes ❏ Other (please specify)______MY SCHEDULE IS: ❏ Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. ❏ Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. ❏ Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), you The Playmaking Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, a state can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 789 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to (212) 333- agency, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. This project is supported in part by an award from 5598. the National Endowment for the Arts. The 52nd Street Project is a member of Art/NY and Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theatre. The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors THE ANNUAL BENEFIT IS COMING! Lisa Benavides Frances McDormand Rachel Chanoff Noël Mihalow Cathy Dantchik, co-chair Carol Ochs Carolyn DeSena Willie Reale, founder Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus Gus Rogerson Louis P. Friedman, co-chair Shirley Rumierk, alumni member Alexandra Garrison Alex Gersten-Vassilaros José Soto, Jr., alumni member Robert Goldberg Merritt Tilney Stephen Graham, chair emeritus Wendy vanden Heuvel Valerie Kay Mark Whatley

What’s Going On Here? The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. FRESH START is a production of our Playmaking program. Young people participate in a nine-week playwriting course taught by Natalie Hirsch and adapted for the Project by Daniel Judah Sklar from his book Playmaking: Children Writing and Performing Their Own Plays. At the end of the course, each child is matched with two actors and a dramaturg/director who guides him or her through the writing of a play during a weekend retreat in the country (Bridgehampton, Long Island, for this show). This performance is the end result.

Special Thanks We’re extremely grateful to Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros for the use of her beautiful home in Bridgehampton, NY as our base of operations for the writer’s retreat. We’re also grateful to Leslie & Cathy Dantchik for being the girls’ host, and to Laurie Becker for housing adults in Sag Harbor.

BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR INTERNS! If you know of any college or graduate students who might enjoy working with us, playing with us, and going on trips with us for a semester, please Contact John “KNEESLAPPER” sheehy for more information about have them contact Garrett Kim ([email protected]). We are currently looking for interns for the Fall of 2016. Thanks! “LAUGHING MATTERS” at (212) 333-5252 or [email protected] FRESH START: ACT 1 FRESH START: ACT 2

All original music composed by Teresa Lotz LANA HELPS MEL THE ALIEN’S SECRET Written by Yovely Ramirez, age 9 Written by Thiana Goode, age 11 Director/Dramaturge: Lucy DeVito Dramaturge: Shaunice Jordan, Director: Natalie Hirsch Mel...... Amber Avant Destiny...... Molly Carden Lana...... Rebecca S’Manga Frank Stephine...... Eliza Huberth Mel Song Alone and Lana Song Spy lyrics by Yovely Ramirez. I Have To Go lyrics by Thiana Goode.

THE LESSON OF FRIENDSHIP BROTHERSHIP Written by Rebecca Jimenez, age 9 Written by Angel Mendoza, age 10 Director/Dramaturge: Mikaela Mahony Director/Dramaturge: Brandon Dirden Strawberry...... Christina Pumariega Jake...... Armando Riesco Raspberry...... KeiLyn Durrel Jones Joey...... Stephen Tyrone Williams Players...... The Crew My Point of View lyrics by Angel Mendoza. BFF Game lyrics by Rebecca Jimenez. SUPER SLIME MAGIC BROTHERS LEARN NEW THINGS Written by Carlos Manuel Jimenez II, age 10 Written by Ahmed Abdelmeged, age 10 Director/Dramaturge: Garrett Kim Director/Dramaturge: Tim Lord Slimey Slime Boy...... Brandon Hall Gilbert...... Christopher Randolph Gila Girl...... Therese Barbato Jason...... Sam Lilja Gila Monsters and Slimers...... The Crew Coach...... George Babiak Policeman...... George Babiak Dad...... John Sheehy Super Hero Feelings lyrics by Carlos Manuel Jimenez II. Nurse...... Valerie Maybaum Best Kids Ever lyrics by Ahmed Abdelmeged. FRIENDSHIP NEVER ENDS Written by Lovely Ramirez, age 9 PLANET FRENCHY Director/Dramaturge: Flor De Liz Perez Written by Shadel Gil, age 9 Maryse...... Danaya Esperanza Director/Dramaturge: Grace Rex Maria...... Marisol Miranda Le Puff Puff...... Kate Abbruzzese Teacher...... Natalie Hirsch Frenchy...... Kerry Warren The Bullies...... Crew I’m Sorry For The Past lyrics by Shadel Gil. Suprised Present and Sunny Days lyrics by Lovely Ramirez.

WHATEVER COMES AROUND, GOES AROUND REDUCING THE FEAR OF MONSTERS Written by Andres Mendoza, age 10 Written by Gabriel Acevedo, age 10 Director/Dramaturge: Michael Walkup Director/Dramaturge: George Babiak Yes The Van...... Dan Butler Zack...... Matt Saldivar No The Van...... Daniel Jenkins Mayhem...... Carson Elrod Delivery people...... Tatiana Goode and Valerie Maybaum Friends Forever Together lyrics by Gabriel Acevedo. We All Belong, We All Get Along lyrics by Andres Mendoza. The 52nd Street Project Presents

The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit arts organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional artists to create original art. The Dancemaking program gives 7 Project kids a chance to express themselves creatively through movement. Over the nine weeks of Dancemaking class, led by HannaH Allen The 52nd Street Project’s with support from Program Director Garrett Kim, these young choreographers and performers developed their own movement vocabulary. With their adult Choreoturges, they explored shapes, pathways, actions, and choreographic elements to create their own Annual Dance Concert original piece. The resulting dances are featured in tonight’s performance. The 52nd Street Project Staff Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director Natalie Hirsch, Associate Artistic Director Tahnee Cadrez, Garrett Kim, Program Director Development & Mgmt. Associate Liz Bell, Director of Education John Sheehy, Dir. of Development & Marketing Johanna Vidal*, Community Coordinator Shaunice Jordan, Mgr. of Individual Giving Corey Ruzicano, Education Apprentice George Babiak, Production Manager Tim J. Lord, Technical Director Jennifer Jimenez*, Day Receptionist Anthony Mejia*, Chamel Rodney*, Front Door Receptionists *Alumnus of The 52nd Street Project Consultants: Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer; Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Interns: Valerie Maybaum, Amanda Tralle Teen Employees: Receptionists: Maria Martinez, Chayse Peña, Britney Trinidad Ushers: Jasmine Correa, Ashley Thomas

The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Featuring 6 original dances choreographed by Lisa Benavides Frances McDormand kids and performed by kids and adults. Rachel Chanoff Noël Mihalow Cathy Dantchik, co-chair Carol Ochs Dancemaking Director: HannaH Allen Carolyn DeSena Willie Reale, founder Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus Gus Rogerson Friday, April 15, 2016 ‒ 7:30 p.m. Louis P. Friedman, co-chair Shirley Rumierk, alumni member Alexandra Garrison Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros José Soto, Jr., alumni member The Five Angels Theater Robert Goldberg Merritt Tilney The 52nd Street Project Stephen Graham, chair emeritus Wendy vanden Heuvel 789 10th Avenue Valerie Kay Mark Whatley Striving Choreographed by: HannaH Allen Pink Ballerina Performed by: The 2016 Dancemaking Company Choreographed by: Sofia Santoni Music: “Bolero” by Steven Sharples from Moulin Rouge Adult Partner: Lacey Tucker Theme: Ambition Music: “Crystallize” by Lindsay Sterling Theme: Coming and Going Welcome People ABOUT THE DANCE: “It [the dance] is diametrically opposed.” -Sofia Choreographed by Lakshmi DeJesus Adult Partner: Tatiana Baccari Music: “Bongos with Sticks” by Groovecamp Broken-Hearted Friendship Theme: Happy and Exciting Choreographed by: Kaylee Zambrano ABOUT THE DANCE: “Our dance is very jumpy and exciting. I came up Adult Partner: Molly Camp with these dance moves because of the rhythm of the song and it’s really Music: “Your Hand in Mine” by Explosions In The Sky African-like. I think that our song and dance moves are like welcoming Theme: Memories are Always in the Past people.” -Lakshmi ABOUT THE DANCE: “It is about 2 girls who have lost what used to bring them together. And they looked back in time to find and share happy memories. And some sad ones too. ☺” –Kaylee Bad Memories Choreographed by: Jayda Camacho & Valeria Oliva Adult Partner: Channie Waites When There’s Despair, There’s Always Hope Music: “Clamor” by Balmorhea Choreographed by: Justin Bannister Theme: Medieval Adult Partner: Gardiner Comfort ABOUT THE DANCE: “The music reminded me of a fight in a medi- Music: “Dig the Say” by Vijay Iyer and eval time line, which caused my dance to become real. A fight and bad “Spirit of Adventure” by Michael Giacchino from the Pixar film Up memories” –Jayda Theme: Hope and Despair “It reminds me of a cat when its owner leaves the house and what it does ABOUT THE DANCE: “Outrageous music with no tempo. The reason for fun” -Valeria why we chose this…I don’t remember—just kidding—April Fool’s. We chose it because it relates to our explosive quick movements.” -Justin Ninjas Till Death Choreographed by: Daniel Tineo Adult Partner: Nick Choksi Music: “Just Another Dead Rat in a Garbage Can” from Fantastic Mr. Fox by Alexandre Desplat Theme: Destiny The Dancemaking Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. This project is supported in part by an award ABOUT THE DANCE: “Our fathers were enemies and were the best from the National Endowment for the Arts. The 52nd Street Project is a member of Art/NY and Theatre Communi- ninjas around town. We were meant to fight.” -Daniel cations Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theatre. The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Lisa Benavides Frances McDormand Rachel Chanoff Noël Mihalow Cathy Dantchik, co-chair Carol Ochs Carolyn DeSena Willie Reale, founder Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus Gus Rogerson Louis P. Friedman, co-chair Alexandra Garrison Shirley Rumierk, alumni member Alex Gersten-Vassilaros José Soto, Jr., alumni member Robert Goldberg Merritt Tilney Stephen Graham, chair emeritus Wendy vanden Heuvel Valerie Kay Mark Whatley

The 52nd Street Project Staff Carol Ochs, Executive Director Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Natalie Hirsch, Associate Artistic Director Liz Bell, Director of Education John Sheehy, Director of Development & Marketing George Babiak, Production Manager Tim J. Lord, Technical Director Garrett Kim, Program Director Johanna Vidal, Community Coordinator Shaunice Jordan, Manager of Individual Giving Tahnee Cadrez, Development & Management Associate Jennifer Jimenez, Day Receptionist

Benefit Volunteers Laura Hamilton, KeiLyn Durrel Jones, Valerie Maybaum, Corey Ruzicano, Kim D. Sherman, Amanda Tralle, Vanessa Valdes Comedyturges Marinda Anderson, Lauren Blumenfeld, Molly Coogan, Chelsea Hackett, Cynthia Kaplan, Max Posner “Laughing Matters” Benefit Co-Chairs bemused Seats

Lisa Benavides Patrice Friedman Beth & Ray Abbott Alan Krevis & Gary Horowitz Becky Browder Karin Schall Becky Ann & Dylan Baker Henry Krieger & Robert Joy Rachel Chanoff Laura Valeroso Eliza Baldi & David Costabile Judy Kuhn Beth Barry & Daniel Sussman Frances Langbecker Carolyn DeSena Mary Pat Walsh Neena Beber Martin Levine, The PAR Group The 52nd Street Project Nancy & Robert Becker Yohan Minaya gratefully acknowledges... Craig Berggren & Gavin Berger Michael Moss Beth & Eric Berman Suzen Murakoshi Abbeville Press Allison Blinken Lori O’Connor Richard Anthony Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Ars Nova Buzz Bovshow Beth & Bob Ollwerther Lewis Black Becky Browder Jane Perlmutter & Iris A. Brown Design Denise Burse Fernandez & Greg MacPherson William Curran, A Curran Affair Peter Jay Fernandez Suzanne Poulin Edie Falco Leah Carr Randi Puccio Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan Navin & Preeti Choksi Anita Andres Rogerson Erik Larson Ellen Chopay Lynne Marie Rosenberg Kathleen Madigan Lisa Cohen Steve Sabba, The Marshal Marion & Alan Dienstag Tax Pro Financial Network, Inc. Noël Mihalow and Prime Films Michaelene Durst Sawyer | Berson Architects & Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 Lindsay Fram & Mason Pettit Landscape Architechts Noho Hospitality Group Sally Froelich Amy Seifer Lauren Friedman, Pharma/Omni Printing Bev Gasner Sylvia Shepard & Willy Holtzman The Public Theater Rose Gasner & Larry Chertoff Laura & Brian Shortt Willie Reale Jenny Gersten & Willie Reale Bob Shwartz Showtime Laura & Scott Gewirtz Stephen Sondheim Jenny Steingart Susan Hanson Jenni Swan TARA 4779 Karen Hauser & Warren Leight Richard Sweren Merritt Tilney & Doug Kaden Jessica Hecht Edith Thurber & Kevin O’Rourke Robin Treadway Kristen Johanson & Tom Green Adriana Trigiani & Tim Stephenson TV Land/Viacom Kids & Family Cynthia Kaplan & David Froelich Cynthia Vance & Robert Abrams John A. Vassilaros & Sons Kim & Elliot Katz Simona & Ted Vassilev Mark Jacobs & Watkins Incorporated Anita Keal & Morty Wolkowitz Shelley & Gary Vogel Healthier Living Since 1868 Steve Olsen and the WestBank Cafe Mary Kong Mary Pat Walsh Donor lists current as of April 27, 2016 Carol Ochs, Cathy Dantchik & Louis P. Friedman, Gus Rogerson, Executive Director Board Co-Chairs Artistic Director hOO HOO TEE LAUGHING MATTERS HEE KID’S STAND-UP  ADULTS DELIVER tittering Seats Monday, May 2, 2016 at The Edison Ballroom Your Hosts Jennifer & Jonathan Allan Soros Lewis Black and Kathleen Madigan Stephen Bernstein The Writers Katie Clark Jayla Alvarez Magalis Fabián Viñas Sarah Horowitz & David Venarde Karen Tineo Tara Elwin Milen Tokarev Coleman Williams Mickey Lemle Josephine Merck & Jim Stevenson The Performers Lewis Black Rona & Randolph Nelson John Bowman Steve Olsen Jim Gaffigan Kathleen Madigan Nicole Pellicciotto Jessica Williams

Laura Sametz Director Karin & Thomas Schall Gus Rogerson Jeremy Smith Lighting Designer Avi Taussig & Richard Anthony Greg MacPherson Laura Valeroso Sound Designer Scott Lehrer HEE Carole Yass HEE Set and Prop Designer HEH George Babiak HEH Stage Manager Anne Lowrie

Auctioneer Robin Treadway 8 1 DONald trump is a regular person falling-out Tables Written by Coleman Williams, age 11 Performed by Lewis Black The Dantchik Family “Hello my name is Coleman Williams and I am eleven years old. I was inspired by stuff that is mean but also funny, and people saying and doing stupid Stephen Graham things. The things I find funny are random jokes, people falling or messing up in some way, and people not knowing obvious things.” cackling Tables Comedy Central Patrice & Louis Friedman Elaine Musselman Dr. Borah W. Walton, Jr. Chortling Tables APA, Talent & Literary Agency Lisa Benavides Nelson & Tim Blake Nelson CBS Corporation Dawkins Family Foundation Carolyn & Neil DeSena Alexandra Garrison Robert Goldberg, Yorke Construction Corporation Valerie Kay & Bruce Graham Live Nation Comedy Grace Lyu-Volckhausen, Tiger Baron Foundation Laura & David Ross Merritt Tilney & Douglas Kaden “In elevator with me and Donald Trump. I say, ‘You know how to make America great again, to act like a normal person.’ TV Land/Viacom Kids & Family He says, ‘I act like a normal person, I have people put on my pants one leg at United Talent Agency a time, I have people drive me to work and I watch TV on my movie theatre screen while people wash my toes and feed me popcorn.’ Wendy vanden Heuvel ‘Yeah because all people can buy a movie screen.’ Alexandra Vassilaros ‘Yeah, it’s only 50,000 dollars, that’s nothing.’” Vicki & Mark Whatley — Coleman Williams 2 7 christmas story passing the pencil Written by Magalis Fabián Viñas, age 11 Written by Milen Tokarev, age 13 Performed by Jessica Williams Performed by John Bowman ‘My name is Magalis Fabián Viñas. I am 11 years old. Chelsea Hackett in- “Hello everyone! My name is Milen Tokarev and I am 13 years old. When I spired me because she asked me what happened at Christmas. The other started writing comedy I didn’t really know what to write about, but then I re- stuff was funny… because it happened. Except one part I made up because I membered what happened at school the other day. I find it funny when people couldn’t remember everything that happened. with anger issues scream at seagulls in German! Enjoy my personal experi- Some things I find funny are: Weird faces and made-up voices, sometimes. ence!” Sometimes they are boring.”

“It was 2:39. I went through the day with no trouble. I usually don’t get into “I woke up on Christmas morning this year … You know, it bugs me when I trouble. I was in the last class of the day in art with Ms. Fass. If she was an an- can’t find my clothes. I mean it’s in my drawer but I can’t match them, you imal, she’d be a fox or blob fish, but in a good way. My Bengali friend Shimon know, put them together, doesn’t match, like if your shirt is too short for your was sitting across the room. The best thing about him being Bengali is that he leggings. I hate that. Anyway, I’m feeling excited, but tired. I stayed up until 1 can’t eat my lunch if it has beef. I saw that he was trying to lip sync “PASS!!!” in the morning trying to see if Santa was real, but I didn’t make it. And I was to me. I thought for a second, What does he want me to pass him? I looked waiting to get a phone. I didn’t want just any type of phone. I wanted an iPhone around me and there was nothing but a pencil. I looked around if anyone was like my friend Lakshmi. She has Siri, in her iPhone. And if I ask Siri a question, looking and thought how to throw it. Should I tomahawk it, should I throw it she gives me the answer. Like Lakshmi asked Siri a math question and Siri lead first or across the floor? I decided to tomahawk it. The second I threw that answered, or maybe it was a map question…” thing, it was the biggest regret of my life.” — Magalis Fabián Viñas — Milen Tokarev 6 3 being a 13-year old girl is hard potatoes and youtube Written by Karen Tineo, age 13 Written by Jayla Alvarez, age 13 Performed by Jim Gaffigan Performed by Kathleen Madigan “I’m Karen Tineo and I am 13 years old. What inspired me to write the comedy “Greetings, I’m Jayla. Just Jayla. I’m 13. Something that has inspired me to were my experiences. I took some funny stories that I had and I decided to write this comedy was that I don’t like being like everyone else. I like being share them with everyone. There were things that happened to me that at the the one person that doesn’t hold back on my ideas when I share them. I like time I thought was awful, but now when I look back on it, I find it funny. Some to share them with others and give them another point of view. I basically find things that I laugh at are: 1. Other people laughing; 2. Random things; 3. Re- anything funny, except for fake people. They ain’t funny or interesting at all. ally anything.” Well, I guess that’s it for now. Sit back, relax and enjoy.”

“I love potatoes so much, I dream about them. I am Queen Potato of Potato- land and all of the Idaho potatoes are my potato citizens. And of course my “Being a 13-year-old girl is hard. I have to deal with schoolwork, drama and celebrity husbands/kings are Troye, Tyler, and Justin. Troye Sivan would sing relationships all at once. All the girls in my school want to have “boyfriends” me to sleep and pick out my outfits, he knows how to dress; Tyler Oakley and I don’t understand why. When an 8th grade girl has a “boyfriend”, it’s really rocks any hair color and could make my color look good too, right-hand, go-to just an 8th grade girl saying she has a boyfriend.” guy; and of course, Justin Bieber, arm candy!” — Karen Tineo — Jayla Alvarez 4 5 The 52nd Street Project (The Project) is dedicated to the creation and production of new plays for and by kids between the ages of ten and eighteen who reside in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood in New York City. The Project does this through unique mentoring programs that match kids with professional (and volunteer) theater artists.

THIS IS HOW WE ROLL is a production of our Teen Ensemble Program. The Teen Ensemble is a two year acting conservatory program, which includes several public performances of original material and culminates in a full Shake- speare production. This show is the last stage of their first year.

After a year that included classes in movement, improvisation, mask performance, scene study, poetry and singing, the teens met with six adult playwrights. After their meetings, the adult playwrights scurried off to their garrets to write the plays we are now presenting.

Special thanks to all of our wonderful volunteer guest artists who have worked with the Teen Ensemble this year: Anne Troup, Danyon Davis, Lynne Rosenberg, Daiva Deupree, Michael Propster, Rory Scholl, Eric March, Jose Gamo, Marinda Anderson, Jonathan Bock, Nick Mills, Alyssa Cart- wright, and Jeremy Stoller.

Thanks also to the Public Theater for comps to several great shows the teens got to see this year.

We also want to express our gratitude to Drew University for the use of their terrific campus for the Teen Weekend trip, where the teens rehearsed these plays and got a sneak peek at college life. The following foundations and government agencies have generously supported the Teen Program through their contributions:

City of New York Department of Cultural Affairs Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation New York State Council on the Arts The 52nd Street Project Staff THE CONSPIRATORIUM Written by Dylan Dawson and directed by Lynne Rosenberg

Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director Doug...... Enrique Caballero Natalie Hirsch, Associate Artistic Director Tahnee Cadrez, Dev. & Mgmt. Associate Stacy...... Tatiana Goode Garrett Kim, Program Director John Sheehy, Dir. of Development & Marketing Piper...... Ruby Zamora George Babiak, Production Manager Shaunice Jordan, Mgr. of Individual Giving Tim J. Lord, Technical Director Justin...... George Babiak Mr. Donner...... John Sheehy Liz Bell, Director of Education Johanna Vidal*, Community Coordinator The Janitor...... Haviland Atha-Simonton Jennifer Jimenez*, Day Receptionist *Alumnae of The 52nd Street Project Consultants: BARRY AND MARY Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer; Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Written by Melisa Tien and directed by Austin Regan Interns: Barry...... Chayse Peña Haviland Atha-Simonton, Ian Edlund, Emma Steiger Mary...... Edelys Guerrero Teen Employees: Receptionists: Maria Martinez, Chayse Peña, Britney Trinidad The Bear...... Christin Tetteh Ushers: Wilhelmina Ohene Kari Kari, Maria Martinez, Kayla Ortiz Zombies...... Daniel Martinez, Imani Lewis-Ashley, and Haviland Atha-Simonton “This Is How We Roll” Team SENIOR PRANKS Tim J. Lord...... Lighting Designer Written by Erica Saleh and directed by Ka-Ling Cheung Jennifer Jimenez...... Costume Designer Emma Steiger...... Sound Designer Principal Veley...... Asia Rosado Ian Edlund...... Projectorist Sam...... Daniel Martinez Haviland Atha-Simonton...... Stage Boss Gabby...... Leah Macuilt Christin Tetteh...... Stagehand George Babiak...... Prop and Projection Design INTERMISSION

The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors UPROOTED Written by Tim J. Lord and directed by Max Rosenak Lisa Benavides Frances McDormand Lo...... Richard Brea Rachel Chanoff Noël Mihalow Daphne...... Britney Trinidad Cathy Dantchik, co-chair Carol Ochs Sam...... Faisal Afridi Carolyn DeSena Willie Reale, founder Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus Gus Rogerson BEFORE THE BELL Louis P. Friedman, co-chair Shirley Rumierk, alumni member Written by Christina Quintana and directed by Rachel Dart Alex Gersten-Vassilaros José Soto, Jr., alumni member Lara...... Ashley Thomas Alejandra...... Jasmine Correa Robert Goldberg Merritt Tilney Tia...... Imani Lewis-Ashley Stephen Graham, chair emeritus Wendy vanden Heuvel Valerie Kay Mark Whatley The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit arts organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional artists to create original art. In Stage Combat, a ruff-n-rowdy group of Project kids and their scrappy adult partners have learned the art of safe, choreographed fighting. Led by Project volunteer Jose- Maria Aguila, they’ve learned to tell stories of high-stakes conflicts through punches, kicks, slaps, and so much more! Each play is centered around a staged fight that they have created with the guidance of their adult partners.

The 52nd Street Project Staff Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director Natalie Hirsch, Associate Artistic Director Tahnee Cadrez, Garrett Kim, Program Director Development & Mgmt. Associate Liz Bell, Director of Education John Sheehy, Dir. of Development & Marketing Johanna Vidal*, Community Coordinator Shaunice Jordan, Mgr. of Individual Giving George Babiak, Production Manager Tim J. Lord, Technical Director Jennifer Jimenez*, Day Receptionist *Alumnus of The 52nd Street Project

Consultants: Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer; Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Interns: Haviland Atha-Simonton, Ian Edlund, Holly Gibbs, Emma Steiger Teen Employees: Receptionists: Maria Martinez, Chayse Peña, Britney Trinidad, Wilhelmina Ohene Kari Kari Ushers: Jasmine Correa, Nick Carrero

The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Lisa Benavides Frances McDormand Rachel Chanoff Noël Mihalow Cathy Dantchik, co-chair Carol Ochs Carolyn DeSena Willie Reale, founder Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus Gus Rogerson Louis P. Friedman, co-chair Shirley Rumierk, alumni member Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros Robert Goldberg José Soto, Jr., alumni member Stephen Graham, Merritt Tilney chair emeritus Wendy vanden Heuvel Friday, June 17, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Valerie Kay Mark Whatley The Five Angels Theater at The 52nd Street Project YOUTUBE STARZ THE 2016 LORRAINE COHEN Written by Kiara Figueroa, age 13 STAGE COMBAT SHOWS Directed by Kerry Warren THE EXTERMINATOR Brooke...... Kiara Figueroa Written by Rebecca Gomez, age 12 Mitchee...... Kerry Warren Directed by Olivia Gilliatt TWO BOLTS Scarlet...... Rebecca Gomez Written by Bryan Lopez, age 14 Racoondude...ish...... Olivia Gilliatt Directed by Michael Salinas SECRET RECIPE John...... Bryan Lopez Written by Rodery Rosario, age 11 Future John...... Michael Salinas Directed by Stan Demidoff BROTHERS REUNITE Bob...... Rodery Rosario Written by Ethan Zenteno, age 11 Kev...... Stan Demidoff Directed by Charlie O’Rourke WHAT REALLY HAPPENS IN THE SKY Jerry...... Ethan Zenteno Written by Darby O’Donnell, age 12 Oslo...... Charlie O’Rourke Directed by Leah Walsh THE PRODUCTION TEAM Jessica...... Darby O’Donnell Mia...... Leah Walsh Fight Director and Instructor...... Jose Maria Aguila Lighting Designer...... Tim J. Lord LONG LOST SISTERS Lightboard Operator...... Emma Steiger Written by Wilhelmina Ohene Kari Kari & Ashley Thomas, Sound Designer...... Ian Edlund ages 14 and 15 Stage Boss...... Haviland Atha-Simonton Directed by Molly Carden Animal Wrangler...... Holly Gibbs Props...... George Babiak Azeala...... Ashley Thomas Whitney...... Wilhelmina Ohene Kari Kari Amelia...... Molly Carden

The Stage Combat Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. The 52nd Street Project is a member of Art/NY and Theatre Communi- cations Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theatre. Lorraine Cohen Lorraine Cohen 1927-2005 1927-2005 For more than forty years, Lorraine Cohen dedicated herself to For more than forty years, Lorraine Cohen dedicated herself to all facets of the theater, including acting, directing and teaching. Her all facets of the theater, including acting, directing and teaching. Her deeply memorable performances as Amanda in The Glass Menag- deeply memorable performances as Amanda in The Glass Menag- erie and as Emily Dickinson in The Belle of Amherst were often erie and as Emily Dickinson in The Belle of Amherst were often compared favorably with the very well known actors who had played compared favorably with the very well known actors who had played those roles before her. Those who knew her as a teacher, remember those roles before her. Those who knew her as a teacher, remember the amazing annual Shakespeare productions of her fifth graders the amazing annual Shakespeare productions of her fifth graders and the many stunning performances of her high school students. and the many stunning performances of her high school students. In the 1960’s Laurie performed in a series of plays at the Bergen In the 1960’s Laurie performed in a series of plays at the Bergen County Players in New Jersey including Ring Around Elizabeth County Players in New Jersey including Ring Around Elizabeth (1960), Fumed Oak (1961), Blithe Spirit (1962), and The Waltz of the Toreadors (1961). In 1969 she (1960), Fumed Oak (1961), Blithe Spirit (1962), and The Waltz of the Toreadors (1961). In 1969 she performed in No Bed of Roses at the Showplace Summer Theatre. Laurie also spent many produc- performed in No Bed of Roses at the Showplace Summer Theatre. Laurie also spent many produc- tive years at The New Dimension Theatre Studio in Englewood, New Jersey where Dr. Richard tive years at The New Dimension Theatre Studio in Englewood, New Jersey where Dr. Richard Imundo was the Artistic Director. At The New Dimension she taught acting to children and young Imundo was the Artistic Director. At The New Dimension she taught acting to children and young adults, and also performed in many productions including Animal (1971), The Glass Menagerie, and adults, and also performed in many productions including Animal (1971), The Glass Menagerie, and Uncle Vanya (1970). She also directed and acted in many evenings of scenes at The New Dimen- Uncle Vanya (1970). She also directed and acted in many evenings of scenes at The New Dimen- sion. One of her early students at The New Dimension was a young man by the name of John sion. One of her early students at The New Dimension was a young man by the name of John Travolta who also performed with her in Who’ll Save the Plowboy? (1966). Travolta who also performed with her in Who’ll Save the Plowboy? (1966). Having obtained her college degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey, Having obtained her college degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey, she performed in a series of plays produced by the University Players, including Ghosts, The Glass she performed in a series of plays produced by the University Players, including Ghosts, The Glass Menagerie, and J.B. While studying for her masters degree at Montclair State College, she per- Menagerie, and J.B. While studying for her masters degree at Montclair State College, she performed in several productions there including The Hostage, Plaza Suite, and Not Now Darling. Laurie formed in several productions there including The Hostage, Plaza Suite, and Not Now Darling. Laurie also performed in Cinderella at the William Paterson College Summer Theatre Workshop, and in also performed in Cinderella at the William Paterson College Summer Theatre Workshop, and in 1984 she performed in The Devil’s Disciple at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in Williamstown, 1984 she performed in The Devil’s Disciple at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Massachusetts. In 1983 Laurie starred as Emily Dickinson in the one-woman show The Belle of Amherst, directed In 1983 Laurie starred as Emily Dickinson in the one-woman show The Belle of Amherst, directed by her friend and colleague, John Brancato. The Belle of Amherst had a limited run at The Tyson by her friend and colleague, John Brancato. The Belle of Amherst had a limited run at The Tyson Studio in New York City to rave reviews in The New York Times and The Daily News. Studio in New York City to rave reviews in The New York Times and The Daily News. Though many encouraged Laurie to pursue a professional acting career, she always made it clear Though many encouraged Laurie to pursue a professional acting career, she always made it clear that her true love was teaching and she dedicated much of her life to filling young students’ hearts that her true love was teaching and she dedicated much of her life to filling young students’ hearts and minds with the love of theatre, both in its literary form and as a performing art. During her tenure and minds with the love of theatre, both in its literary form and as a performing art. During her tenure in the 1970’s as a fifth grade teacher at the Longfellow School in Teaneck, New Jersey, she directed in the 1970’s as a fifth grade teacher at the Longfellow School in Teaneck, New Jersey, she directed an annual Shakespeare play starring her fifth grade students, performing the likes of Macbeth, Julius an annual Shakespeare play starring her fifth grade students, performing the likes of Macbeth, Julius Caesar and Hamlet. Laurie’s love of theater and teaching reached its pinnacle during her many Caesar and Hamlet. Laurie’s love of theater and teaching reached its pinnacle during her many years teaching English and Drama at Teaneck High School in Teaneck, New Jersey. She truly loved years teaching English and Drama at Teaneck High School in Teaneck, New Jersey. She truly loved teaching drama to high school students, introducing them to the joys of acting and play-writing, and teaching drama to high school students, introducing them to the joys of acting and play-writing, and she directed an enormous number of full length productions, musicals, scenes, and student-written she directed an enormous number of full length productions, musicals, scenes, and student-written original plays. She directed too many shows to list individually, but they included Cabaret, Diary of original plays. She directed too many shows to list individually, but they included Cabaret, Diary of Anne Frank, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Crucible, The Man Who Came To Dinner, Don’t Drink Anne Frank, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Crucible, The Man Who Came To Dinner, Don’t Drink the Water and Waiting for Godot. In addition to these productions, she directed the students in an an- the Water and Waiting for Godot. In addition to these productions, she directed the students in an annual Evening of Scenes. Her students won many awards for their work at the annual Bucks County nual Evening of Scenes. Her students won many awards for their work at the annual Bucks County Playhouse Drama Festivals in Pennsylvania. Even after retirement from teaching, she continued to Playhouse Drama Festivals in Pennsylvania. Even after retirement from teaching, she continued to direct performances at Leonia High School, in Leonia, New Jersey. direct performances at Leonia High School, in Leonia, New Jersey. In addition to acting and teaching, Laurie also edited three books for the theatre: Scenes for Young In addition to acting and teaching, Laurie also edited three books for the theatre: Scenes for Young Actors, Monologues for Young Actors, and Scenes for Mature Actors, all published by Avon Books. Actors, Monologues for Young Actors, and Scenes for Mature Actors, all published by Avon Books. These three books continue to be used today in acting classes and auditions around the country. These three books continue to be used today in acting classes and auditions around the country. Laurie is remembered lovingly by her five children, her three siblings, her eight grandchildren, her Laurie is remembered lovingly by her five children, her three siblings, her eight grandchildren, her companion Dick, her many colleagues and friends, and her innumerable students. It is in her memory companion Dick, her many colleagues and friends, and her innumerable students. It is in her memory that they support the 52nd Street Project. It is what she would have wanted. that they support the 52nd Street Project. It is what she would have wanted. Larry Cohen David Cohen Elizabeth Clemants Katie Clark Matthew Clancy Damien Clancy Todd Christie Rachel Chanoff Chris Ceraso Lawrence Catena Leah Carr Joseph Capozzi Shawn &LauraByron Brian Byrnes Justin Brownhill Iris A. 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ARTWORK BY PATRICK JONES CLOTHES LINES: PLAYS FROM THE COSTUME TRUNK The Annual Block Island One-on-Ones - July 22-24, 2016 at the Five Angels Theater COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY! The 52nd Street Project Staff Fabulous Flyer Bars...... $2.50 Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director Natalie Hirsch, Associate Artistic Director Tahnee Cadrez, Dev. & Mgmt. Associate and featuring Shel Silverstein’s “Fivey and Twoey” logo: Garrett Kim, Program Director John Sheehy, Dir. of Development & Marketing Project Hoodies...... $30.00 George Babiak, Production Manager Shaunice Jordan, Mgr. of Individual Giving Tim J. Lord, Technical Director Project Caps...... $20.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education Project T-shirts...... $12.00/$20.00 Johanna Vidal*, Community Coordinator Project Mugs...... $5.00 Jennifer Jimenez*, Day Receptionist Project Notebook...... $5.00 *Alumnae of The 52nd Street Project Consultants Project Pencil 3-pack...... $1.00 Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer; Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Interns Haviland Atha-Simonton, Ian Edlund, Holly Gibbs, Emma Steiger Thank you for coming to CLOTHES LINES. If you are not on our mailing list, Teen Employees you can join on-line at www.52project.org. If you’re interested in being a volun- Receptionists: Britney Trinidad, Maria Martinez, and Makice Pacheco teer, fill out the form below and hand it to one of our staffers in the lobby. Block Island Teen Counselor: Faisal Afridi Ushers: Tatiana Goode, Wilhelmina Ohene Kari Kari, Ashley Thomas, Kristin Tetteh Please PUT ME ON YOUR list: 07/16 “CLOTHES LINES” Production Staff ______name Composer/Music Director Prop Designs ______Avi A. Amon George Babiak, address Set Designer Haviland Atha-Simonton, ______city state Zip Kevin Joseph Roach Holly Gibbs, and Emma Steiger ______Lighting Designer Backstage Crew home phone Josh Langman Faisal Afridi, Haviland Atha-Simonton, ______Lighting Programmer Ian Edlund, Holly Gibbs, daytime or mobile phone e E-mail address Thomas Miller and Emma Steiger ______MY occupation my hobbies Costume Designer House Management Carol Ochs, John Sheehy Lara De Bruijn WANT to be green and save the project money on postage? Goddess of Sound Flyer/Program Art CHECK THIS BOX TO RECEIVE OUR NOTICES EXCLUSIVELY via e-MAIL. Vanessa Valdes Patrick Jones Stage Manager Chefs Yes, I would like to be of help. I can: Martha Velie-Gass ❏ Help load in and out for shows ❏ Draw and/or paint ❏ Help kids with homework Charles M. Turner III ❏ ❏ ❏ and Pat Ritter Hang lights Help with mailings Teach kids a skill Projection Designs ❏ Work on a backstage crew ❏ Do office work ❏ Be a chef at an event George Babiak and The ❏ Do graphic design ❏ Design sound ❏ Design and sew costumes 52nd Street Project Projection Archive ❏ Other (please specify)______MY SCHEDULE IS: ❏ Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. ❏ Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. ❏ Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. The One-on-One Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, a state If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), you agency, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. This project is supported in part by an award from can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 789 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to (212) 333- the National Endowment for the Arts. The 52nd Street Project is a member of Art/NY and Theatre Communications 5598. Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theatre. The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors COME BACK NEXT MONTH FOR... Lisa Benavides Frances McDormand Rachel Chanoff Noël Mihalow Cathy Dantchik, co-chair Carol Ochs Carolyn DeSena Willie Reale, founder Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus Gus Rogerson Louis P. Friedman, co-chair Shirley Rumierk, alumni member Alex Gersten-Vassilaros José Soto, Jr., alumni member Robert Goldberg Merritt Tilney Stephen Graham, chair emeritus Wendy vanden Heuvel Valerie Kay Mark Whatley

What’s Going On Here? The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. CLOTHES LINES is a production of our One-on-One program, which is designed to give children the opportunity to go away for one-week stays in the country and enjoy the undivided attention of a professional theater artist who serves as friend, mentor, and collaborator.

In-Kind Contributions Abbeville Press; Alvin Ailey; American Dance Theater; Richard Anthony; Ars Nova; Lewis Black; Iris A. Brown Design; William Curran & A Curran Affair; Ever- core Partners; Edie Falco; Jim & Jeannie Gaffigan; Google; ICI; Karen Kowgios of Fried & Kowgios; Erik Larson; Kathleen Madigan; The Marshal Restaurant; Noel Mihalow & Prime Films; Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812; Noho Hospitality Group; Lauren Friedman, Pharma/Omni Printing; The Pub- lic Theater; Winston Rodney Photography; Showtime; Jenny Steingart; TARA 4779; Robin Treadway; TV Land/Viacom Kids & Family; John A. Vassilaros & Sons; Watkins Inc.; Steve Olsen and the WestBank Cafe; and Paul, Rifkind, Wharton, & Garrison LLP.

Special Thanks Our Host Families- Allison and Michael Anderson; Kate and Sam Bird; Katy Homans and Patterson Sims; Susan Matheke and Willie Feuer; Amy and El- liot Nerenberg; Gladys and Bill Phillips; Susan and Ray Torrey; Virginia Dare; and our magnanimous headquarters host Carl Kaufmann. Sincere thanks to our KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR INTERNS! chefs Martha Velie-Gass, Pat & Wayne Ritter; McQuade’s Marketplace; Robbie If you know of any college or graduate students who might enjoy working Brown; Rita and Steve Draper; Kim Gaffett; Glenn and Annie Hall; The Yel- with us, playing with us, and going on trips with us for a semester, please low Kittens; Mark Helterline & Mary Jane Balser and the Block Island Grocery; have them contact Garrett Kim. We are especially looking for interns for Susan, Peter and Mary MacGill; Block Island Realty, Littlefield & Sons Ltd, Bill Spring 2017. Padien and the Old Post Office Bagel Shop. CLOTHES LINES: PLAYS FROM THE COSTUME TRUNK - ACT 1 CLOTHES LINES: PLAYS FROM THE COSTUME TRUNK - ACT 2

All original music composed by Avi A. Amon Clothes LinesTheme Song lyrics by John Sheehy

WALKING THE PLANK RETIREMENT By Jose Gamo for Gabriel Acevedo, age 10 By Max Posner for Emmanuel Goicuria, age 12 From the Costume Trunk: Classic Pirate From the Costume Trunk: A purple graduation gown Matt...... Gabriel Acevedo Principal Dickens...... Emmanuel Goicuria Dylan...... Jose Gamo Timmy...... Max Posner Announcer...... Holly Gibbs Dalton...... George Babiak Swashbucklers...... Faisal Alfridi, Ian Edlund, and Emma Steiger This Is Me On Mars lyrics by Max Posner. Sink Or Swim lyrics by Jose Gamo. TO MINE AND MINE NOT MOLAR OPPOSITES By Tim J. Lord for Ahmed Abdelmeged, age 10 By Tahnee Cadrez for Darby O’Donnell, age 12 From the Costume Trunk: A long ball gown with sequined shoulders. From the Costume Trunk: Leopard faux-fur coat Lefty...... Ahmed Abdelmeged Tooth Fairy...... Darby O’Donnell Pickens...... Michael Propster Dental Pixie...... Ka-Ling Cheung Lauren...... Emma Steiger Sleeper...... Ian Edlund What’s Lost From Your Heart lyrics by Tim J. Lord. A Toothsome Friendship lyrics by Tahnee Cadrez. REVENGE OF THE MONSTER HANDS WARRIOR CODE By Holly Hepp-Galvan for Beyonce Thomas, age 12 By Anne Troup for Angel Mendoza, age 10 From the Costume Trunk: Rubber monster hands From the Costume Trunk: Medieval Knight Pepper...... Beyonce Thomas Dragon...... Angel Mendoza Marcy...... Lucy DeVito Vendor/Viking/Knight...... Anne Troup Monsters...... The Crew Golden State Warrior...... Ian Edlund Sunrise Morning lyrics by Holly Hepp-Galvan. What Could Be Better lyrics by Anne Troup. EXTREME SURFING, SKYDIVING, ROCK STARS TO BE AN ALIEN BODY BUILDER WHO ARE ALSO ART THIEVES By Charly Evon Simpson for Jayleen Velez, age 12 By Jeff Cox for Gage Simmons, age 10 From the Costume Trunk: Alien Body Builder From the Costume Trunk: Giraffe Nitra...... Jayleen Velez Bobby Arizona...... Gage Simmons Clover...... Charly Evon Simpson Captain Reynolds/Toofar Mann...... Sebastian Arroyo Barkmani...... Faisal Alfridi The Great Giraffe of Cameroon...... Ian Edlund Don’t Give Up lyrics by Charly Evon Simpson. I’m Extreme lyrics by Jeff Cox. KRAKEN WISE KEEP CALM AND SNAPCHAT ME By John Sheehy for Andres Mendoza, age 10 By Stephanie Jean Lane for Selena Sanchez, age 11 From the Costume Trunk: You will know it when you see it From the Costume Trunk: Combat fatigues Wayne...... Andres Mendoza Mariah...... Selena Sanchez Chaz...... John Sheehy Alex...... Stephanie Jean Lane The Superhero Inside lyrics by John Sheehy. Soldiers/Volleyball Players...... Ian Edlund and Emma Steiger Best Way lyrics by Stephanie Jean Lane. 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ARTWORK BY PATRICK JONES CLOTHES LINES: PLAYS FROM THE COSTUME TRUNK 2 The Annual Wareham, Mass. One-on-Ones - Aug. 19-21, 2016 at the Five Angels Theater COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY! The 52nd Street Project Staff Fabulous Flyer Bars...... $2.50 Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director Natalie Hirsch, Associate Artistic Director Tahnee Cadrez, Dev. & Mgmt. Associate and featuring Shel Silverstein’s “Fivey and Twoey” logo: Garrett Kim, Program Director John Sheehy, Dir. of Development & Marketing Project Hoodies...... $30.00 George Babiak, Production Manager Shaunice Jordan, Mgr. of Individual Giving Tim J. Lord, Technical Director Project Caps...... $20.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education Project T-shirts...... $12.00/$20.00 Johanna Vidal*, Community Coordinator Project Mugs...... $5.00 Tiara Varela*, Day Receptionist Project Notebook...... $5.00 *Alumnae of The 52nd Street Project Consultants Project Pencil 3-pack...... $1.00 Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer; Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Interns Haviland Atha-Simonton, Ian Edlund, Holly Gibbs, Emma Steiger Thank you for coming to CLOTHES LINES. If you are not on our mailing list, Teen Employees you can join on-line at www.52project.org. If you’re interested in being a volun- Receptionists: Britney Trinidad, Maria Martinez, and Makice Pacheco teer, fill out the form below and hand it to one of our staffers in the lobby. Block Island Teen Counselor: Britney Trinidad Ushers: Jasmine Correa, Kayla Ortiz, Makice Pacheco, Chayse Peña, Kristin Tetteh Please PUT ME ON YOUR list: 08/16 “CLOTHES LINES” Production Staff ______name Composer/Music Director Prop Designs ______Kim D. Sherman George Babiak, address Set Designer Haviland Atha-Simonton, ______city state Zip Kevin Joseph Roach Holly Gibbs, and Emma Steiger ______Lighting Designer Backstage Crew home phone Greg MacPherson Haviland Atha-Simonton, ______Lighting Programmer Ian Edlund, Holly Gibbs, daytime or mobile phone e E-mail address Thomas Miller Emma Steiger, and Britney Trinidad ______MY occupation my hobbies Costume Designer House Management Carol Ochs, John Sheehy Lily Prentice WANT to be green and save the project money on postage? Siren of Sound Flyer/Program Art CHECK THIS BOX TO RECEIVE OUR NOTICES EXCLUSIVELY via e-MAIL. Johanna Vidal Patrick Jones Stage Manager Chefs Yes, I would like to be of help. I can: John Sheehy, Liz Bell, ❏ Help load in and out for shows ❏ Draw and/or paint ❏ Help kids with homework Amanda Tralle ❏ ❏ ❏ and Carol Ochs Hang lights Help with mailings Teach kids a skill Projection Designs ❏ Work on a backstage crew ❏ Do office work ❏ Be a chef at an event George Babiak and The ❏ Do graphic design ❏ Design sound ❏ Design and sew costumes 52nd Street Project Projection Archive ❏ Other (please specify)______MY SCHEDULE IS: ❏ Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. ❏ Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. ❏ Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. The One-on-One Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, a state If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), you agency, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. This project is supported in part by an award from can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 789 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to (212) 333- the National Endowment for the Arts. The 52nd Street Project is a member of Art/NY and Theatre Communications 5598. Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theatre. The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors COMING UP AT THE PROJECT... Lisa Benavides Frances McDormand Rachel Chanoff Noël Mihalow Cathy Dantchik, co-chair Carol Ochs Carolyn DeSena Willie Reale, founder Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus Gus Rogerson Louis P. Friedman, co-chair Shirley Rumierk, alumni member Alex Gersten-Vassilaros José Soto, Jr., alumni member Robert Goldberg Merritt Tilney Stephen Graham, chair emeritus Wendy vanden Heuvel Valerie Kay Mark Whatley

What’s Going On Here? The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. CLOTHES LINES is a production of our One-on-One program, which is designed to give children the opportunity to go away for one-week stays in the country and enjoy the undivided The reverse of the One-on-Ones! attention of a professional theater artist who serves as friend, mentor, Kids write plays for themselves and an and collaborator.

adult partner to perform together. In-Kind Contributions Abbeville Press; Alvin Ailey; American Dance Theater; Richard Anthony; Ars Nova; Lewis Black; Iris A. Brown Design; William Curran & A Curran This year’s theme asks each kid to take a Affair; Evercore Partners; Edie Falco; Jim & Jeannie Gaffigan; Google; ICI; Karen Kowgios of Fried & Kowgios; Erik Larson; Kathleen Madi- character, theme, or memory from his or her gan; The Marshal Restaurant; Noel Mihalow & Prime Films; Natasha, Project past and expand it into a play. Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812; Noho Hospitality Group; Lauren Friedman, Pharma/Omni Printing; The Public Theater; Winston Rodney Photography; Showtime; Jenny Steingart; TARA 4779; Robin Treadway; October 21-23 right here at TV Land/Viacom Kids & Family; John A. Vassilaros & Sons; Watkins Inc.; Steve Olsen and the WestBank Cafe; and Paul, Rifkind, Wharton, THE FIVE ANGELS THEATER & Garrison LLP.

Special Thanks KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR INTERNS! Our Host Families- Peter, Helen & Christopher Randolph; Lucy Aptekar If you know of any college or graduate students who & Gerry Leader; Andrea & Emmanuel Daskalakis; Kathy & Jamie Her- might enjoy working with us, playing with us, and go- ring; Sam & Gerry Gray; Joe McNay; Gray & Rosemary Watson. Thank ing on trips with us for a semester, please have them you also to Robin Morse; Lucy & Francis Rogerson; Vanessa Valdes; & contact Garrett Kim. We are especially looking for in- Bob Krystolfolski. terns for Spring 2017. CLOTHES LINES: PLAYS FROM THE COSTUME TRUNK 2 - ACT 1 CLOTHES LINES: PLAYS FROM THE COSTUME TRUNK 2 - ACT 2 All original music composed by Kim D. Sherman, except where noted* Clothes Lines 2 Theme Song lyrics by John Sheehy TWO BRAVE FRIENDS Written and Directed by Arielle Goldman for Magalis Fábian Vinas, age 12 THE STAR SPANGLED JOKESTER From the Costume Trunk: An Australian bushranger’s topcoat. Written by Lynn Rosen for Rebecca Jimenez, age 10. Directed by Tina Chilip Roo...... Magalis Fábian Vinas From the Costume Trunk: A red-white-and-blue superhero uniform. Le Tigre...... Arielle Goldman Rosie...... Rebecca Jimenez Bounty Jack...... George Babiak Pat...... Tina Chilip Roo’s Mom...... Britney Trinidad MC Cupcake...... Holly Gibbs Use Your Voice lyrics by Arielle Goldman A Not So Funny Feeling lyrics by Lynn Rosen THE BEAT THE BILLIONAIRE BIRTHDAY Written and Directed by José-Maria Aguila for Ethan Perez, age 12 Written by Patrick Link for Nathaniel Ortiz, age 12. Directed by Gardiner Comfort From the Costume Trunk: A cheerleader’s uniform. From the Costume Trunk: A pink, sequined ball gown. Barry Steel...... Ethan Perez TJ...... Nathaniel Ortiz Action Jones...... José-Maria Aguila The Voice/Stevens...... Gardiner Comfort Police Chief (Sarge)...... Britney Trinidad Something Real lyrics by Patrick Link Zebra-Ninja...... Holly Gibbs So Different, So Strange lyrics by José-Maria Aguila MAGICIANATION Written and Directed by Marisol Miranda for Yovely Ramirez, age 10 AT HEAVEN’S GATE From the Costume Trunk: A light blue embroidered pantsuit. Written by Tahnee Cadrez for Thiana Goode, age 11. Willa...... Yovely Ramirez Directed by Haviland Atha-Simonton Anna...... Marisol Miranda From the Costume Trunk: An enormous green-and-black wildly patterned cloak. Wouldn’t Have To and Sorry Song lyrics by Marisol Miranda Beth...... Thiana Goode Fiona...... Haviland Atha-Simonton THE DR. MARK SHOW Lara...... Holly Gibbs Written and Directed by Jedidiah Clarke for Coleman Williams, age 11 Angels 1, 2, & 3...... Britney Trinidad, Emma Steiger, Ian Edlund From the Costume Trunk: Old-time prison stripes. Human...... Ian Edlund Dr. Mark...... Coleman Williams This Is My Story lyrics by Tahnee Cadrez Ken...... Jedidiah Clarke Stage Manager...... Holly Gibbs MOVEON.TIGER The Dr. Mark Dancers...... Ian Edlund and Emma Steiger Written by Cynthia Kaplan for Derek Rey, age 12. Directed by Sam Lilja Bluebird Bandit...... Tim J. Lord From the Costume Trunk: An orange-and-black peasant dress. The Dr. Mark Theme Song and What Have We Learned/End Theme lyrics by Roger...... Derek Rey Jedidiah Clarke Paul...... Sam Lilja Madame Lefreedge...... John Sheehy A THRILLING TALE OF THE SEA Audience Members/Elephants...... Britney Trinidad Written and Directed by George Babiak for Bryanna Ohene Kari Kari, age 11 Two Elephants...... Britney Trinidad, Ian Edlund From the Costume Trunk: Silver platform disco boots. Ballad of Lefreedge* music & lyrics by Cynthia Kaplan Captain Amy...... Bryanna Ohene Kari Kari Fred...... George Babiak SWEET AND SLOW Crew...... Haviland Atha-Simonton, Ian Edlund, Written by Madeleine George for Lovely Ramirez, age 10. Directed by Erin Felgar Emma Steiger, Britney Trinidad, From the Costume Trunk: A giant chocolate chip cookie. Pinky Peg...... Holly Gibbs Dr. Yadira Garcia...... Lovely Ramirez Sweet Revenge lyrics by George Babiak Dr. Cassie Bemelman/Cookie Crunch...... Erin Felgar From Scratch lyrics by Madeleine George The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations & corporations: The Altman Foundation; APA Talent & Literary Agency; BGC; Bull’s Head Foundation, Inc.; Cantor Fitzgerald; Carnegie Corpora- tion of New York; Maxine & Irving Castle Foundation; CBS Foundation, Inc.; City Winery; Consolidated Edison; Credit The 52nd Street Project Presents Suisse Securities (USA) LLC; Dawkins Family Foundation; Dramatists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service, Inc.; DTR Modern Galleries; Flexis Capital LLC; Friars National Foundation; Goldman Sachs; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; Google; The Stephen P. Hanson Foundation; Heisman Trophy Trust; Lemle Pictures, Inc.; Live Nation Comedy; Frederick Loewe Foundation; LRS Designs, Inc.; Markel Corporation; Marusi Family Foundation; Newman’s Own; Nickelodeon; Omnicom Group Inc.; Par Plumbing Co., Inc.; Pixar; Sawyer | Berson Architecture & Landscape Architecture; Morris & Alma Schapiro Fund; The Shubert Organization; The Stifler Family Foundation; Susquehanna Foundation, Corp.; Tax Pro Financial Network, Inc.; United Talent Agency; John A. Vassilaros & Sons, Inc.; The Vervane Foundation; West Bank Cafe; Yorke Construction Corp.; Zubatkin Owner Representation, LLC. (List current as of 8/18/2016)

Please PUT ME ON YOUR list: 10/16 “REPRISE AND SHINE” Production Staff ______name Composer/Music Director Prop Designs ______ben Moss George Babiak, address Set Designer Julio Chavez, James Wade ______Kevin Joseph Roach Backstage Crew city state Zip ______Lighting Designer Julio Chavez, Allison Fifield, home phone Greg MacPherson Valeria Oliva, Michelle Taliento, ______Costume Designer James Wade daytime or mobile phone e-mail address siena Zoë Allen House Management ______Sound Designer/Operator carol Ochs, John Sheehy MY occupation my hobbies Flyer/Program Art Aiden Dreskin WANT to be green and save the project money on postage? deborah Gaffaney Stage Manager CHECK THIS BOX TO RECEIVE OUR NOTICES EXCLUSIVELY via e-MAIL. John Sheehy Weekend-Away Chefs Projection Designs John Sheehy, Liz Bell, Yes, I would like to be of help. I can: George Babiak and The and Carol Ochs ❏ Help load in and out for shows ❏ Draw and/or paint ❏ Help kids with homework ❏ ❏ ❏ 52nd Street Project Projection Archive Hang lights Help with mailings Teach kids a skill ❏ Work on a backstage crew ❏ Do office work ❏ Be a chef at an event ❏ Do graphic design ❏ Design sound ❏ Design and sew costumes ❏ Other (please specify)______MY SCHEDULE IS: ❏ Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. The Playback Program is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the ❏ Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, and the New York City Department ❏ Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. of Cultural Affairs. This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. The If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), you 52nd Street Project is a member of Art/NY and Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 789 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to (212) 333- for the American theatre. 5598. The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Coming up soon at the project! Lisa Benavides Frances McDormand Rachel Chanoff Noël Mihalow Cathy Dantchik, co-chair Carol Ochs Carolyn DeSena Willie Reale, founder Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus Gus Rogerson Louis P. Friedman, co-chair Shirley Rumierk, alumni member Alex Gersten-Vassilaros José Soto, Jr., alumni member Robert Goldberg Merritt Tilney Stephen Graham, chair emeritus Wendy vanden Heuvel Valerie Kay Mark Whatley

What’s Going On Here? The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. REPRISE AND SHINE is a production of our Playback program, in which kid actor/playwrights write plays for themselves and adult actor/director partners. Everyone ventured to the Hamptons for a rehearsal retreat over the Columbus Day weekend. All of the kids involved are veterans of the Playmaking classes which were adapted for the Project by Daniel Judah Sklar from his book Playmaking: Children Writing and Performing Their Own Plays.

In-Kind Contributions Abbeville Press; Alvin Ailey; American Dance Theater; Richard Anthony; Ars Nova; Lewis Black; Iris A. Brown Design; William Curran & A Curran Affair; Evercore Partners; Edie Falco; Jim & Jeannie Gaffigan; Google; ICI; Karen Kowgios of Fried & Kowgios; Erik Larson; Kathleen Madi- gan; The Marshal Restaurant; Noel Mihalow & Prime Films; Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812; Noho Hospitality Group; Lauren Friedman, Pharma/Omni Printing; The Public Theater; Winston Rodney Photography; Showtime; Jenny Steingart; TARA 4779; Robin Treadway; TV Land/Viacom Kids & Family; John A. Vassilaros & Sons; Watkins Inc.; Steve Olsen and the WestBank Cafe; and Paul, Rifkind, Wharton, & Garrison LLP.

Special Thanks We’re extremely grateful to board member Alex Gersten-Vassilaros for allowing us to use her family’s home as our headquarters on our rehearsal trip to the Hamptons. Huge thanks also go to Board Co-Chair Louis Friedman and his wife Patrice Friedman for hosting some adults, and to our other Co-Chair, Cathy Dantchik, who hosted our girls and even more adults at her beautiful new house in Bridgehampton. Reprise and Shine - Act 1 Reprise and Shine - Act 2 All original music composed by Ben Moss

WAR, INC. CONNECT THE DOTS Written by Aramis Jimenez, age 12 Written by Jayla Alvarez, age 13 Director/Dramaturge: Garrett Kim Director/Dramaturge: Danaya Esperanza Agent of the Universe...... Aramis Jimenez Megan...... Jayla Alvarez War Keeper...... Garrett Kim Zulu...... Danaya Esperanza Jessica...... Michelle Taliento Brian the Rat...... James Wade Agent 23...... George Babiak Taylor the Snake/Cash Register...... Valeria Oliva It’s Been a Long Time lyrics by Aramis Jimenez I’m Not Her Mother lyrics by Jayla Alvarez TEMPLE OF YOUTH AND BEAUTY FIN Written by Kiara Figueroa, age 13 Written by Milen Tokarev, age 13 Director/Dramaturge: Kerry Warren Director/Dramaturge: Stephen Stocking George...... Kiara Figueroa Pierre “Maple” Poutine...... Milen Tokarev Blobina...... Kerry Warren Jean Luc...... Stephen Stocking Mermaids...... Valeria Oliva and Allison Fifield Voice of Fake...... George Babiak Guards...... James Wade and Michelle Taliento Sante Fe ft. Dr. Dre lyrics by Milen Tokarev Youth and Beautiful lyrics by Kiara Figueroa BACKPACKING THROUGH SOSTCO CRAZY MIRACLES Written by Rebecca Gomez, age 13 Written by Sabastian Lopez, age 13 Director/Dramaturge: Amber Avant Director/Dramaturge: Vichet Chum Jackie the Jacket...... Rebecca Gomez J. Loud...... Sabastian Lopez Benny the Backpack...... Amber Avant Dan...... Vichet Chum Alone in New Spaces lyrics by Rebecca Gomez Jack...... James Wade The Conflict lyrics by Sabastian Lopez THE COLD CATASTROPHE Written by Ethan Zenteno, age 12 THE SECRET BOX Director/Dramaturge: Marchant Davis Written by Kaylee Zambrano, age 13 Charlie...... Ethan Zenteno Director/Dramaturge: Grace Rex Francis...... Marchant Davis Ani...... Kaylee Zambrano The Decision lyrics by Ethan Zenteno Mary...... Grace Rex Teacher...... Michelle Taliento Dance Students...... Allison Fifield, Julio Chavez Casting Person...... James Wade I Am Brave lyrics by Kaylee Zambrano The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit community-based arts organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional artists to create original art. The Songmaking program partners three 52nd Street Project kids with adult composers to create original songs. Over the six weeks of Songmaking, led by Avi Amon PRESENTS and Program Director Garrett Kim, these young lyricists explore how their own words and ideas fit together with their composer’s music to create songs. Near the end of the program, we bring in a company of singers to perform the completed songs, and share them with an audience.

The 52nd Street Project Staff Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director Natalie Hirsch, Associate Artistic Director John Sheehy, Director of Institutional Advancement Garrett Kim, Program Director Liz Bell, Director of Education George Babiak, Production Manager Johanna Vidal*, Community Coordinator Tim J. Lord, Technical Director Yazzy Wilder*, Office Manager

*Alumnae of The 52nd Street Project

Consultants Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer; Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Interns Julio Chavez, Allison Fifield, Michelle Taliento, James Wade Teen Employees Featuring 9 original songs written by kids Receptionists: Britney Trinidad, Maria Martinez, Chayse Peña, and Makice Pacheco and composed and performed by adult musicians and singers. The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Lisa Benavides Frances McDormand Songmaking Directors: Rachel Chanoff Noël Mihalow Avi Amon and Garrett Kim Cathy Dantchik, co-chair Carol Ochs Carolyn DeSena Willie Reale, founder Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus Gus Rogerson Friday, October 28, 2016 Louis P. Friedman, co-chair Shirley Rumierk, alumni member 7:30 p.m. Alex Gersten-Vassilaros José Soto, Jr., alumni member Robert Goldberg Merritt Tilney The Five Angels Theater Stephen Graham, chair emeritus Wendy vanden Heuvel The 52nd Street Project Valerie Kay Mark Whatley 789 10th Avenue So he decided that he was going to win. “No Name” Lyrics by Rosneyri Rosario KING Music by Rachel Dean I won! Sung by Lauren Patten

PEASANT It was just five minutes ago, That’s not fair! And I wish I could be a frog I had the better dance moves. It looks so happy just hopping on my leaves I deserve it all! Able to go through the fog.

KING I wish I could be a frog Well, too bad! Going to different places THE COMPANY I’m the King Looking at different faces. So you can’t do anything about it. But my family I will miss them NARRATOR If I go they’ll be so lonely The Lyricists But the King notices that it wasn’t fair And the frogs, I wish I could be them Sabrina Caldona He didn’t want to be the bad guy But I could be a frog Ricardo Currin So he decided to share. He shared the ice cream & money with the I get so cold in the winter Rosneyri Rosario peasant I get sad when my leaves start to fall, When the temperature changes The Composers and Musicians The peasant felt happy! Wesley Brandt Because everything was alright, When Autumn comes, And they both won All of my true colors start to fall, Rachel Dean Is what I hate the most Danny Ursetti They both ended up winning And the King wasn’t a bad guy I wish I could be a frog The Singers He was a leader Going to different places Looking at different faces Lilli Cooper ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ Andy Danh I wish I could be a frog Going to different places Kendal Hartse Looking at different faces Korey Jackson Tim Jerome I want to be a frog Because it looks so happy Stephanie McKay It gets to travel anywhere it wants Lauren Patten I want to be a frog LIghting Sound Because it hops around Tim Lord Matt Hubbs It gets to travel anywhere it wants I wish I could be a frog Going to different places Special Thanks Looking at different faces The Songmaking Program has been established in collaboration with Sarah Schlesinger, Fred Carl, and Julianne Wick Davis and I wish I could be a frog Going to different places the NYU Tisch School of the Arts Music Theater Writing Program. Looking at different faces

Going to different places Looking at different faces

The Songmaking Program is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. The ♯ ♯ ♯ ♯ 52nd Street Project is a member of Art/NY and Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theatre. 2 7 The Legend is true “The Battle/Siblings Song” “Seasons” WINTER The Dancing Ice Ballerina isn’t on the island Lyrics by Rosneyri Rosario Lyrics by Sabrina Caldona Um, hi? Are we done here? But her soul is. Music by Rachel Dean Music by Danny Ursetti I really gotta go. I look at Macky again Sung by Kendal Hartse, Sung by Stephanie McKay, I don’t need anybody to tell And for a split second Korey Jackson, Lilli Cooper Lauren Patten, Kendal Hartse, Andy Danh Me what my job is, so… Its eyes glow Can you like please go? It’s the Dancing Ice Ballerina NARRATOR SEASONS I need to freeze stuff. I just know it Once not long ago in an ancient kingdom, Seasons they change Her soul is in Macky There were two siblings fighting From Summer to Spring to Fall SEASONS Her soul is in Macky They were just walking into the town Seasons they change Seasons they change When all of a sudden, They never stay after all From Summer to Spring to Fall Seasons they change KING & PEASANT Seasons they change They never stay after all ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ There’s no more ice cream!!! SPRING “Will Things Change?” SUMMER NARRATOR Then there’s me, Spring Lyrics by Rosneyri Rosario From Summer The siblings were King & Peasant I like to intervene Music by Rachel Dean They wanted to dance for money & ice cream. I’m always caught waking up late by Summer Sung by Stephanie McKay SPRING to Spring It’s still fun though KING Never a fuss to get caught up How will everything be? I want to win, I need to win! In the noise and the sound What will everyone think of me? FALL I am the King & I deserve it!! So yeah, bye bye! I wish everything would be just fine! to Fall And you’re just a sick old peasant! But as long as I’m happy, everything will be I deserve all the money & all of the ice cream! SEASONS alright! SEASONS Seasons they change Seasons they change PEASANT From Summer to Spring to Fall I got so used to my school, but things can change I deserve it all! You win everything. Seasons they change My friends, oh I’ll miss them, but things will WINTER You are the King & you have everything. They never stay after all change They never stay after all I don’t. I wonder what type of people there will be SUMMER ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ KING I remember being with my friends Summer “The Big Fight” Then let’s dance it off! We use to tell each other secrets! Summer Lyrics by Sabrina Caldona And whoever wins, Or hang out afterschool until 8 Summer, an extroverted person Music by Danny Ursetti Wins all of the money & all of the ice cream. Or going to the movies and having sleepovers that likes to go outside to play Sung by Stephanie McKay, I’m gonna miss this life but everything will be and do everything and nothing at all at once. Lauren Patten, Andy Danh NARRATOR alright So then the peasant & the king I like to hang out with my friends WINTER Battled it off. I got so used to my school, but things can And laugh (and talk?) all day Hey Summer, don’t you think you’re overstay- The peasant was a way better dancer, change But I hate staying in ‘cause that’s boring ing your stay? but the King didn’t want anything in his way. My friends, oh I’ll miss them, but things will So yeah, that’s me! Maybe you should take a little time off to chill... change Summer! BOTH I wonder what type of people there will be SUMMER I want to win, I need to win! SEASONS Uh hi? How ‘bout no I deserve all of the money & all of the ice And I will miss all my teachers, Seasons they change People like it better with me don’t you know? cream. So thank you for teaching me! From Summer to Spring to Fall I want to win, I need to win! And all the pizza that we ate Seasons they change WINTER I deserve all of the money & all of the ice And my friends we could start all over They never stay after all But still, people only like you for so long cream. I’m gonna miss this life but everything will be They’ll get tired and want you out for good alright WINTER & FALL KING Meanwhile… SUMMER I’m the King! I got so used to my school, but things can We are introverted and like to stay inside. No! I want to stay here! change We like to stay in and be closed in. People like me much better than you! PEASANT My friends, oh I’ll miss them, but things will We like to sleep in and stay quiet. And I’m the Peasant! change WINTER I wonder what type of people there will be FALL Oh really? Is that what you hear? NARRATOR I’m gonna miss this life but everything will be I, Fall, like to change in many ways You must be delusional, irresponsible and-- The Peasant was winning, all right I let people know a colder time is coming their But the King just got mad. way ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 6 3 SUMMER Some spicy Doritos? I don’t think so. But then soon came 4th Of July “The Dancing Ice Ballerina” Don’t you say the word Maybe I’m not hungry anymore. and I finally found something to do!! Lyrics by Ricardo Currin I spent my time with my family and we went to Music by Wesley Brandt WINTER My leaves are falling see the fireworks! Sung by Andy Danh Stupid. Because I’m hungry And I don’t know what to do August was hot and I mean a lot, Spoken: There is a legend. A Legend of the SUMMER Maybe if I had some money, I’d buy some food? Went by pretty fast if you ask me Dancing Ice Ballerina. She once was seen on Geeze why do you do this? Oh what I’d do if I had some money. And very soon I was down to summer’s last an island dancing. Not much is known of her You always gotta start things with me? Food would be nice but I’m kinda broke. week except, she had magical ice powers that only Nobody likes you, you little Snow King But food tastes really good I stayed home on my phone appeared when she danced. And it’s kinda weird ‘cause I don’t need it-- Probably getting dumber SPRING So what I would do if I had some money But no longer bored Sung: Hey, uh, please stop for a moment and think, A shoe would be nice or maybe some food? In fact it was the second best part of summer. My great-grandma who I call Mama Don’t you do this every year? Some spicy Doritos? I don’t think so. Is now with me here on this island Can there be a way to find a-- Maybe I’m not hungry anymore. September 8th I started school again She has her favorite stuffed animal named Hey guys! Wanna get some food? Not much I can say yet except I’m definitely not Macky WINTER I don’t really understand the concept of food a big fan We are stranded on this island Not now. I’m busy! ...of school. Just Mama and I Not a big fan of school. I know of the Legend of the Dancing Ice SPRING Not a big fan of school. Ballerina But please can’t you rethink? ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ But could it be true, I wonder ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ What would be the odds SUMMER “My First Year of High School” Of her being here now No! Shut up what do you know Lyrics by Ricardo Currin “Zane Jeff” Lyrics by Ricardo Currin Music by Wesley Brandt Mama grabs me and points to Macky, Music by Wesley Brandt SPRING Sung by Korey Jackson Who’s no longer in her hand Sung by Tim Jerome Fine! Just stop! Macky is dancing, Just listen to me for once! When I first started high school, I was super My eyes have to be playing tricks, My name is Zane Jeff. You guys sound like a bunch of kids! nervous, I didn’t know anybody at all But there the doll is dancing I’m forty-two years old. Just take a moment to reason and see I had just finished middle school and I thought The doll is dancing I’ve got four brothers. There can be a win here? I was pretty tall, Just as the Legend explained One in particular I envy. but compared to the other students I wasn’t I live in an apartment building. tall at all. Ice begins to form around the island Every week I pay rent WINTER I was just a little fish in a big pond full of Macky begins gracefully dancing towards the to my brother, Hey you’re right, we do sound like kids whales and megalodons. ocean yes my brother Maybe we should stop The year was slow and very depressing and Mama tries to follow but I stop her because he is my landlord. yes I’m certainly confessing Macky dances on the ocean That was my first year of high school. And as the doll does this the water becomes But one day, I tell you one day, SUMMER ice I will win the lottery, Yeah you’re right Soon June finally came and summer had Macky dances till dusk Then I will be rich. I’m sorry for all that I said. begun And Mama and I watch Once I’m rich I will become the new Landlord. I was excited, summer is always fun The doll’s movement shifts ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ A few weeks passed and I found myself bored From fast to slow My mother Margaret, she will be so proud of me. I couldn’t find anything to do. Then the sun begins to set “Leaves” She is a wise woman, I’d say definitely. I was shocked, all my summers were sup- Tears form in Mama’s eyes Lyrics by Sabrina Caldona When I was just a boy, she told me a story, posed to be fun. And as soon as the first tear drops Music by Danny Ursetti About those terrible grates. I had to find something to do before summer The doll stops Sung by Kendal Hartse She fell once, into those grates. was done. For a moment From that day, I never walked on those grates. Everything else stops too FALL I went to Barnes and Noble’s, tried to read a Including Mama and I My leaves are falling But one day, I tell you one day, Because I’m hungry book, I will win the lottery, The ice begins to melt And I don’t know what to do Sadly that’s not all it took. Then I will be rich. Everything returns to normal Maybe if I had some money, I’d buy some I called some of my friends which lifted my Once I’m rich I will become the new Landlord. Macky is lying lifeless in front of Mama food? spirits up, When I’m the landlord, I’ll finally be able I pick it up and give it back to Mama Oh what I’d do if I had some money. But unfortunately that wasn’t enough. to get rid of those grates. Who quickly takes it back Food would be nice but I’m kinda broke. I tried so many things When I’m the landlord! After all it’s her favorite doll… What I would do if I had some money She smiles and hugs Macky A shoe would be nice or maybe some food? But I couldn’t find anything, I wasn’t sure why! ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ So then I figured, Why even try? 4 5 The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations & corporations: The Altman Foundation; APA Talent & Literary Agency; BGC; Bull’s Head Foundation, Inc.; Cantor Fitzgerald; Carnegie Corpora- tion of New York; Maxine & Irving Castle Foundation; CBS Foundation, Inc.; City Winery; Consolidated Edison; Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC; Dawkins Family Foundation; Dramatists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service, Inc.; DTR Modern Galleries; Flexis Capital LLC; Friars National Foundation; Goldman Sachs; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; Google; The Stephen P. Hanson Foundation; Heisman Trophy Trust; Lemle Pictures, Inc.; Live Nation Comedy; Frederick Loewe Foundation; LRS Designs, Inc.; Markel Corporation; Marusi Family Foundation; Newman’s Own; Nickelodeon; Omnicom Group Inc.; Par Plumbing Co., Inc.; Pixar; Sawyer | Berson Architecture & Landscape Architecture; Morris & Alma Schapiro Fund; The Shubert Organization; The Stifler Family Foundation; Susquehanna Foundation, Corp.; Tax Pro Financial Network, Inc.; United Talent Agency; John A. Vassilaros & Sons, Inc.; The Vervane Foundation; West Bank Cafe; Yorke Construction Corp.; Zubatkin Owner Representation, LLC. (List current as of 8/18/2016)

Beth & Ray Abbott Ingrid Ellen Kim & Elliot Katz Anita Rogerson Robert Abrams Gary Esayian Mary Kong Lynne Rosenberg & Cynthia Vance Peter Jay Fernandez Henry Krieger Laura & David Ross George & Pam Ackert & Denise Burse Jan Kroeze & Jacki Ochs Tatiana Rutkowski Jeffrey Andreski Anton Fig & Laura Sametz Frances & Fred Langbecker & Andrew Blackman Richard Anthony & Avi Taussig Lindsay Fram & Mason Pettit William Lauch Susan Sampliner Dylan & Becky Baker Karen & Paul Freitas Maggie Lear & Emily Grishman Vishal Bakshi Jon Friedland & Shaiza Rizavi Justin Leavy Brent Sarver Eliza Baldi & David Costabile Louis & Patrice Friedman Cindy & Richard Leibovitch Karin & Tom Schall Jeff Bauml Mark & Terri Friedman David Long Justin Schantz Neena Beber David Froelich Edie Lutnick David Schwab & Judy Kuhn Richard Benn & Cynthia Kaplan Bruce MacVittie & Carol Ochs Matthew & Curran Scoble Craig Berggren Sally Froelich Julie & Alex Margolies David Seidman & Gavin Berger Jennifer & Romolo Gabrielli Elizabeth Marvel & Bill Camp & Laura Valeroso Elizabeth & Eric Berman Jim & Jeannie Gaffigan Stephen McDonnell Amy & Alan Seifer Philip Berney & Jane Pollock Alexandra Garrison & Jill Kearney McDonnell Sylvia Shepard Stephen Bernstein Wayne & Pamela Garrison Andre Meade & Tara Elwin & Willy Holtzman Lewis Black Beverly Gasner Victoria Melcher Brian Shortt Allison Blinken Rose Gasner Greg & Nyire Melconian & Laura Konsin Shortt Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer Scott Aaron & Laura Gewirtz Yohan Minaya William Shraga Buzz Bovshow Glen Gillen Robert & Charlotte Morse Robert Shwartz Richard & Samantha Brand & Michael Lawrence Daryl & Michael Moss Patterson Sims & Katy Homans Iris Brown & Joe White Kilty Gilmour Suzen Murakoshi Jeremy Smith Carl Capotorto Randy Ginsburg & Carole Yass Elaine Musselman John Smollen Leah Carr Christine Gleason John & Kimberly Mustin Stephen Sondheim A. IRIS BROWN Lawrence Catena & Erik Larson Rachel & Paul Nadjarian Jenny & Jon Steingart Rachel Chanoff Bruce Graham & Valerie Kay Tim Blake Nelson Tim Stephenson Navin & Preeti Choksi Tom Green & Lisa Benavides & Adriana Trigiani Ellen Chopay & Kristen Johanson Randy & Rona Nelson Bob Stockel 10 NEW PLAYS WRITTEN BY KIDS AND PERFORMED BY ADULT ACTORS Katie & Kelly Clark Susan Hanson Ted Neustadt Patty & David Straus Joel Coen Karen Hauser & Becky Browder Daniel Sussman & Beth Barry & Frances McDormand & Warren Leight Evan Newmark & Ellen West Jenni Swan Robert Cohen Ann & David Hausmann Rachel & Larry Norton Richard Sweren & Danielle Mindess Helen Hausmann Lori O’Connor Michael Tarnow Friday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Brad Coley Jessica Hecht Beth & Bob Ollwerther Mary Lou Teel & Wendy vanden Heuvel Peter & Eleni Henkel Ty & Susan Olson David Tewksbury Penny Collins Amy Herzig F. Richard Pappas Edith Thurber Kevin Confoy David Hillman & Lisa Cohen Nicole Pellicciotto & Kevin O’Rourke Saturday, Dec. 3 at 3:00 & 7:30 p.m. Megan Cramer Gary Horowitz & Alan Krevis Jane Perlmutter Fred Turpin Billy Crudup Alan Howard & Greg Macpherson Jan-Willem van den Dorpel Cathy Dantchik Ian Jackman Elizabeth Peters Tony Varni Sunday, Dec. 4 at 3:00 p.m. Carolyn & Neil DeSena Kristin Jaeger Ben Posel & Jessica Bauman Anna & Adam Vella Marion & Alan Dienstag Andrea Johnson Sue Poulin Gary Vogel Andrew Douglass Christa Justus Steve Purtell Mary Pat Walsh Rick & Rebecca Dresser & Mark Linn-Baker Christopher Randolph Mark & Vicki Whatley Laurel Durst Douglas M. Kaden Willie Reale Geof & Hilary Wills THE FIVE ANGELS THEATER Michaelene Durst & Merritt Tilney Nicholas Reiser Morton Wolkowitz & Anita Keal David & Chrysti Eigenberg Patsy Kahn Laura Rodgers Jeffrey & Janine Yass infinity and beyond: the ultimate plays COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY! Fall Playmaking 2015 - Dec. 2-4, Five Angels Theater Fabulous Flyer Bars...... $2.50 The 52nd Street Project Staff and featuring Shel Silverstein’s “Fivey and Twoey” logo: Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director Project Hoodies...... $30.00 Natalie Hirsch, Associate Artistic Director John Sheehy, Director of Institutional Advancement Garrett Kim, Program Director Project Caps...... $20.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education George Babiak, Production Manager Johanna Vidal*, Community Coordinator Project T-shirts...... $12.00/$20.00 Tim J. Lord, Technical Director Yazzy Wilder*, Office Manager Project Mugs...... $5.00 *Alumnae of The 52nd Street Project Project Notebook...... $5.00 Consultants Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer; Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Project Pencil 3-pack...... $1.00 Interns Julio Chavez, Allison Fifield, Michelle Taliento, James Wade Thank you for coming to INFINITY AND BEYOND. If you are not on our mail- Teen Employees ing list, you can join on-line at www.52project.org. If you’re interested in being Receptionists: Britney Trinidad, Maria Martinez, Chayse Peña, Makice Pacheco, a volunteer, fill out the form below and hand it to one of our staffers in the and Karen Tineo. lobby. Ushers: Leah Macuilt, Joseph Cruz, Karen Tineo, and Britney Trinidad. Please PUT ME ON YOUR list: 12/16 “Infinity and Beyond” Production Staff ______name Composer/Music Director Backstage Crew ______Avi Amon Julio Chavez, Allison Fifield, address Set Designer Michelle Taliento, Jayleen Velez, ______Kevin Joseph Roach James Wade city state Zip Lighting Designer Show Photographer ______Greg MacPherson Winston Rodney home phone Costume Designers Weekend-Away Chefs ______Carisa Kelly and Michael Piatkowski Liz Bell, Carol Ochs daytime or mobile phone e-mail address Sound Designer Playmaking Class Volunteers ______MuTTT L. Dogg Jen Anaya, Jody Flader, Micah Stock, MY occupation my hobbies Stage Manager Dov Delano, Ruffin Prentiss III, Jenny Peek Tina Chilip, Monica Trausch, WANT to be green and save the project money on postage? CHECK THIS BOX TO RECEIVE OUR NOTICES EXCLUSIVELY via e-MAIL. Projection Designs Arielle Goldman George Babiak and the Playmaking Class Teen Assistant Yes, I would like to be of help. I can: Project’s Projection Archive Tatiana Goode ❏ Help load in and out for shows ❏ Draw and/or paint ❏ Help kids with homework Prop Designs Flyer and Program Art ❏ Hang lights ❏ Help with mailings ❏ Teach kids a skill George Babiak Iris A. Brown ❏ Work on a backstage crew ❏ Do office work ❏ Be a chef at an event ❏ Do graphic design ❏ Design sound ❏ Design and sew costumes ❏ Other (please specify)______MY SCHEDULE IS: ❏ Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. The Playmaking Program is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the ❏ Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, and the New York City Department ❏ Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. of Cultural Affairs. This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. The If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), you 52nd Street Project is a member of Art/NY and Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 789 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to (212) 333- for the American theatre. 5598. The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors COMING UP NEXT! Lisa Benavides Frances McDormand Rachel Chanoff Noël Mihalow Cathy Dantchik, co-chair Carol Ochs Carolyn DeSena Willie Reale, founder Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus Gus Rogerson Louis P. Friedman, co-chair Shirley Rumierk, alumni member Alex Gersten-Vassilaros José Soto, Jr., alumni member Robert Goldberg Merritt Tilney Stephen Graham, chair emeritus Wendy vanden Heuvel Valerie Kay Mark Whatley

What’s Going On Here? The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. INFINITY AND BEYOND is a production of our Playmaking program. Young people participate in a nine-week playwriting course taught by Natalie Hirsch and adapted for the Project by Daniel Judah Sklar from his book Playmaking: Children Writing and Perform- ing Their Own Plays. At the end of the course, each child is matched with two actors and a dramaturg/director who guides him or her through the writing of a play during a weekend retreat in the country (Stone Ridge, NY, for this show). This performance is the end result.

In-Kind Contributions Abbeville Press; Alvin Ailey; American Dance Theater; Richard Anthony; Ars Nova; Lewis Black; Iris A. Brown Design; William Curran & A Curran Affair; Evercore Partners; Edie Falco; Jim & Jeannie Gaffigan; Google; ICI; Karen Kowgios of Fried & Kowgios; Erik Larson; Kathleen Madigan; The Marshal Restaurant; Noel Mihalow & Prime Films; Na- tasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812; Noho Hospitality Group; Lauren Friedman, Pharma/Omni Printing; The Public Theater; Winston Rodney Photography; Showtime; Jenny Steingart; TARA 4779; Robin Treadway; TV Land/Viacom Kids & Family; John A. Vassilaros & Sons; Watkins Inc.; Steve Olsen and the WestBank Cafe; and Paul, Rifkind, Wharton, & Garrison LLP.

Special Thanks We’re extremely thankful to Steve Gorn & Barbara Bash for the use of their beautiful home in Stone Ridge, NY as our base of operations for the writer’s retreat weekend. We must also express thanks to Deborah Freedman & Bill Woods, Nicole & Paul BE ON THE LOOKOUT! Quinn, Jeff Madalena & Jason Gnewikow, Elaine Musselman, Tracey Dewart & Mi- We are always searching for interns. chel Eckersley, Amanda Van Doorene, Zorian & Alla Pinsky, and Natalie Merchant & If you know of any college or graduate students who might enjoy work- John Bowermaster for housing our adults and kids. Last, but not least, thanks to Iris ing with us, playing with us, and going on trips with us for a semester, Brown, Joe White & Walker White for being our Stone Ridge liaisons! please have them contact Garrett Kim. We are currently looking for interns for the Summer of 2017. Thanks! INFINITY AND BEYOND: ACT 1 INFINITY AND BEYOND: ACT 2 All original music composed by Avi Amon BROTHERS IN DISGUISE? Written by Messiah Green, age 10 THE HIKE Dramaturge/Director: Jonathan Bock. Costume designer: Michael Piatkowski Written by Jade Johnson, age 10 Director: Arielle Goldman. Dramaturge: Johanna Vidal Stephen...... Stephen O’Reilly Costume designer: Carisa Kelly Bubba...... Ben Mehl Garbageman...... James Wade Yogi, a teacup...... Kaaron Briscoe Fire, a candle...... Naomi Lorrain Money Longer and I’m an Undercover Agent lyrics by Messiah Green. Sun Woman...... Wilhelmina Ohene Kari Kari FRIENDS FOREVER Together lyrics by Jade Johnson. Written by Hannah Leon, age 9 Director: Natalie Hirsch. Dramaturge: Michelle Taliento. THE JOB CONFLICT Costume designer: Michael Piatkowski Written by Ryan Billah, age 10 Director/Dramaturge: Kareem M. Lucas. Costume designer: Michael Piatkowski Leon...... Taylor Trensch Jessica...... Helen Cespedes Yolo the Frog...... Jeremy Rishe Teacher and Students...... The Crew SnakeJake...... David Shih Youshi...... Julio Chavez BBFF lyrics by Hannah Leon. Contestants and Judges...... The Crew Always Being On Your Side lyrics by Ryan Billah. SILLY AND BOA Written by Ahmed Shabana, age 10 THE SWAP Director/Dramaturge: Jose Gamo. Costume Designer: Carisa Kelly Written by Love Jones, age 9 Silly C. Snake...... Ruffin Prentiss III Director/Dramaturge: Nicole A. Watson. Costume designer: Michael Piatkowski Boa C. Snake...... Michael Salinas Sarah, a teenage vampire...... Annie Purcell Leave lyrics by Ahmed Shabana. Elizabeth, another teenage vampire...... Kate Abbruzzese Dad...... George Babiak LAYCAYON THE WEREWOLF AND HADI THE DEER Written by Aaron Ordinola, age 9 I Rather Be, Looking for Humans, and Happy Dance World lyrics by Love Jones. Director/Dramaturge: John Sheehy. Costume designer: Michael Piatkowski THE ADVENTURE OF SNOWBALL AND PINE Laycayon, a werewolf...... Omar Metwally Written by Aengus O’Donnell, age 10 Hadi, a deer...... Sue Jean Kim Director/Dramaturge: Tim J. Lord. Costume designer: Carisa Kelly Minor Violent Friendship Song lyrics by Aaron Ordinola. Snowball, a harp seal...... Michael Propster Pine, a deer...... Jose Joaquin Perez THE 2 AND 3 MUSKETEERS Brothers & Sisters...... The Crew Written by Morgan Smalls, age 10 Mom...... Michelle Taliento Director/Dramaturge: Alexandra O’Daly. Costume designer: Carisa Kelly Hunters...... James Wade, Jayleen Velez May...... Mozhan Marnò The Song of Truth lyrics by Aengus O’Donnell Katlen...... Jennifer Van Dyck Friends...... Allison Fifield, Jayleen Velez BECOMING A MANAGER Pain and The Best Friend Song lyrics by Morgan Smalls. Written by Arden Wolfe, age 11 Director/Dramaturge: Rachel Dart. Costume Designer: Carisa Kelly Jolina, a taco...... Jenelle Chu Beana, a burrito...... Morgan Everitt Boss...... Julio Chavez Customer...... Michelle Taliento Trust Me and Trust Me Reprise lyrics by Arden Wolfe