Wall of dreams

This Fall, the Garden of Dreams Foundation and MSG Networks continued to host the their signature program, MSG Classroom, for 12 teens from Garden of Dreams partner organization, Children’s Aid Society. During the nine-week program, the teens learned from MSG Networks professionals, received hands-on experience and participated in once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.

Each week, the teens visited MSG Networks with a new task to tackle to create an original production.  To complete each task, the teens came together as a team to research show topics, write a script and practice interviewing techniques. The weekly sessions also included a private, all-access MSG Networks studio tour and opportunities to meet with industry professionals such as MSG Networks, Inc. President and CEO Andrea Greenberg and MSG Networks Talents Al Trautwig and Walt “Clyde” Frazier.

The fun learning experiences continued on November 17 when the teens attended the New York Knicks vs. Charlotte Hornets game at Madison Square Garden. Prior to the start of the game, the MSG Classroom participants attended the MSG Networks production meeting and watched the players warm up during shoot around. Throughout the game, the teens also had the opportunity to visit the MSG Networks production truck to see first-hand how the game is aired on television. Before the night came to a close, the teens interviewed Knicks rookie, Kristaps Prozingis.

On December 1, during Garden of Dreams Week, the teens visited the MSG Networks studios to film their show, And 1. The MSG Classroom production portrays how players overcome obstacles in their lives. Through a show segment, The Assist, the teens highlight how players not only provide assists on the court, but how they provide a helping hand off the court. During the taping, each student had a hands-on role such as host, producer, camera operator and director. And 1 will premiere at the MSG Classroom wrap party later this month.