Urban Arts Partnership

Urban Arts Partnership has a growing roster of events that bring together our diverse community of program participants, partners, and stakeholders. These events are made possible by the generosity of presenting sponsors, corporate giving, and individual supporters.

24 Hour Plays on Broadway in the News

We couldn't be more proud of our student poets Josh Ramos (The Facing History School '10) and Sydney White (New Design High School '12), who performed their original poem "I Pity the Silent" in perfect pitch and rhythm. Thank you for helping make their broadway debut so meaningful for them and their families.

And, of course, the plays! The process, which you can read about in detail in the minute-by-minute New York Times 24 Hour blog covering the 24 Hour Plays on Broadway 2009 was handled very gracefully by this year's talented cast, and the performances this year were perhaps the best ever.

Vanity Fair offered a wonderful synopsis of the evening that you can read here.

And our beautiful talented cast of actors, directors and writers were covered in Fab Life here.

Thank you to those who could join us, and we invite all to get more involved with Urban Arts Partnership. Click on Contact Us If you'd like to visit a school or learn more about our programs that advance academic, artistic and community achievement. We accept online donations should you or your friends wish to sponsor a program.

"Combine the wish list of any Broadway producer with the hit list of any TMZ cameraman and you have the lineup for this year's production of the 24 Hour Plays on Broadway." - The New York Times, 10/27/09

Cast members-- Amber Tamblyn, Anthony Mackie, Ashton Kutcher, Billy Crudup, Brooke Shields, Claudie Blakley, David Cross, Demi Moore, Diane Neal, Emmy Rossum, Eva Mendes, Fisher Stevens, Jennifer Aniston, Jeremy Sisto, John Krasinski, Julia Stiles, Leslie Bibb, Liev Schreiber, Michael Ealy, Naomi Watts, Rachel Dratch, Rosario Dawson, Rosie Perez, Sam Rockwell and Tracie Thoms—impressed the sold out house in 6 unforgettable plays that were penned, rehearsed and performed in a mere 24 hours. Nina Persson & Nathan Larson provided fanciful musical interludes and UAP students Josh Ramos & Sydney White eloquently delivered their original poem I Pity the Silent… “If you can spend money/Help those in poverty/If you can fight/Raise a voice not a gun/If you can sing/Shatter glass/If you can draw/Draw things even blind eyes can see/If you can lift/Rebuild a broken home …” Everyone in the sold-out theater on November 9^th could feel the intensity, inspiration and force of these two exceptional students who rose to the opportunity provided them.

Read about the 2007 and 2008 24 Hour Plays on Broadway experience in the New York Timesand Time Out New York.

24 Hour Plays 2009

11.09.2009, 8:00 PM

The 2009 24 Hour Plays on Broadway presented by Montblanc brought together an incredible cast of talent and members of our philanthropic community. Read the articles in the New York Times, Vanity Fair and more!

Urban Arts Festival 2009

05.19.2009, 7:30 PM

The Urban Arts Festival: Hosted by Rosie Perez, featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Famer DMC (Run DMC), Diane Neal (Law & Order), Rodney Lopez (Mad Hot Ballroom) and our exceptional student artists.

RSVP to: jeremy@urbanarts.org

See our Urban Arts Festival "Commercial" here.

24 Hour Plays on Broadway 2008 - Thank You!

11.26.2008, 7:00 PM

On November 17, 2008, Montblanc presented our 8^th Annual The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway benefit for Urban Arts Partnership. This year’s unforgettable performances were led off with original poems written and performed by Olivia McClendon (The Facing History School ’09) and Manny Minaya (New Design High School ’09), two incredibly talented and dedicated Urban Arts Partnership students.

Montblanc Presents The 8th Annual The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway

11.17.2008, 8:00 PM

Montblanc, for the second year in a row, presents our annual benefit at the American Airlines Theatres in which 24 celebrity actors, 6 directors and 6 writers risk their sanity and reputations in six short plays written, rehearsed, and performed in a single day! Please contact Anna Strout for event or ticket information.

Annual Urban Arts Festival

11.17.2008, 3:20 PM

Each year, Urban Arts Partnership celebrates exceptional student works and performances from all of our participating schools across New York City, bringing representatives from our city’s diverse neighborhoods together...

Behind the Scenes

05.16.2008, 12:00 AM

In collaboration with our Artistic Board, headed by longtime member and chair Rosie Perez, Urban Arts Partnership presents intimate evenings that bring our audience of supporters behind the scenes with acclaimed artists to get a more in-depth look...

Ghurka at 683 Madison Avenue

12.15.2006, 12:00 PM

A celebratory launch of Ghurka’s holiday 2006 collection in collaboration with Men’s Vogue, with a percentage of sales benefiting Urban Arts Partnership’s fashion programs.

Chanel's SoHo boutique

12.09.2006, 12:00 AM

New York Magazine sponsored an exclusive evening of style, design, music and cocktails showcasing Chanel’s spring line. The event featured the live painting and auction off of a signature piece by renowned graffiti artist Erni Vales, with proceeds benefitting our visual arts programs.

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24 Hour Plays on Broadway 2008 - Thank You!
11.26.2008, 7:00 PM
Urban Arts Festival 2009
05.19.2009, 7:30 PM
24 Hour Plays 2009
11.09.2009, 8:00 PM
24 Hour Plays on Broadway in the News
11.11.2009, 9:00 PM