by oh-admin | Apr 5, 2010 | arts, teens, theater project
Last week, the Odyssey House Theatre Project had its first field trip to see The Book of Grace at the Public Theatre. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, The Book of Grace explores family dysfunction and themes of revenge and betrayal in the...
by oh-admin | Jan 4, 2010 | alcohol, Dr. Peter Provet, in the news, teens, underage drinking
Odyssey House President Peter Provet comments on reports of an illegal cocktail known as a “nutcracker” being sold to teens. A nutcracker is a potent mix of fruit punch and alcohol, usually vodka or rum, being sold in bodegas and barbershops in Harlem and...
by oh-admin | Oct 7, 2009 | grants, mothers, programs, SAMHSA, teens
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently awarded Odyssey House two separate grants totaling $2.3 million. Both grants are for a period of three years.The first grant, for $1.4 million, will enhance our comprehensive services for...
by oh-admin | Aug 26, 2009 | community, teens
Former WNBA player Kym Hampton came to the Teen Leadership Center last Thursday to spend time with teens in treatment at Odyssey House. Ms. Hampton, who played for the New York Liberty, spoke about her career and the importance of goal setting. She also invited them...
by oh-admin | Jul 2, 2009 | arts, events, teens, theater project
Last month, the Odyssey House Theatre Project made its Broadway debut at the Studio Theatre on 42nd Street. The ensemble performed “Shape the Dream,” a collection of 15 original plays, for two packed audiences.The ensemble was comprised of 10 teens in...
by oh-admin | Apr 22, 2009 | arts, events, teens
Collage artist Chad Porter has been volunteering with teens at the Leadership Center to create a series of 4 murals to be shown at our upcoming art show in July. Check back soon for more information about the art show.Chad, on the left, working with teens on one of...
