<TIME TO PLAY> tells the story of street musicians singing and playing for happiness on the street of New York City, the center of world culture, despite their difficult circumstances. Street musicians, who have existed naturally in NYC since the cities born, continue to play their music. It’s easy to think street musicians play music for certain success, but they have quite satisfying life having spots and audience anywhere.
We want to get closer look at their...more

<TIME TO PLAY> tells the story of street musicians singing and playing for happiness on the street of New York City, the center of world culture, despite their difficult circumstances. Street musicians, who have existed naturally in NYC since the cities born, continue to play their music. It’s easy to think street musicians play music for certain success, but they have quite satisfying life having spots and audience anywhere.
We want to get closer look at their lives pursuing happiness through music, why they are the quintessential artists of NYC. We want to get a closer look at their lives, by examining who they are, what their hopes and aspirations are, and why performing is their chosen means of expression. Beyond performances, interviews will lend intimate portrayals of each performer – allowing for the casual passerby or onlooker to stop and consider the reality of the musicians.less