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We are excited to kick off the new year with the launch of our 2024 Secret Histories arts education program in eight NYC schools!

Secret Histories is a multi-week residency program, adapted from our ongoing interview-based Undesirable Elements series, that showcases local individuals telling their own powerful stories of culture, identity, and belonging on stage.

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The program for grades 3-12 helps young people in New York City public schools develop confidence, connectedness, and empathy as they learn to express their unique voices and perspective. Over the decades, our residencies have grown in scope and reach, and in the last year alone, we managed to serve 500 students in 19 classrooms and 7 schools within New York City!

Prior to the residencies, skilled theater teaching artists are trained in PCC’s community-engaged storytelling curriculum.

These dedicated individuals are essential to the success of each residency: the