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Ten Penny Players, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was established in 1967 by Barbara Fisher and the late Barbrah Messing. Originally a children's theater in Manhattan's Chelsea community, the organization received grants from various sources to produce shows for children. Over the years, Ten Penny Players expanded its mission to include publishing illustrated children's books and poetry, organizing poetry readings and exhibits, conducting poetry workshops for adults and children, and publishing poetry magazines and anthologies. The Waterways Project of Ten Penny Players, founded in 1979 by Barbara Fisher and Richard Spiegel, focuses on presenting the artistry of the word to New York residents in their own communities. The project organizes book fairs, poetry performances, and exhibits at various locations, including piers, parks, and waterways, reflecting their concern for the aesthetics and ecology of New York rivers and lakes. In addition, Ten Penny Players has been actively involved in promoting poetry among high school students through workshops and the publication of student chapbooks and anthologies.Generated from the website