‘S’ is for Sullivan County: Local Kids Star in “Sesame Street” Short Film

Can you tell me how to get to “Sesame Street?” We can—right here in Sullivan County! The Homestead School in Glen Spey, NY, was the backdrop for a new “Sesame Street” short film featuring real students and teachers, capturing a full day in the life of a schoolkid.

The episode, featured in Season 55 titled “New School Scaries,” follows children navigating first-day jitters—from lockers to lunch to heading home—offering young viewers an authentic school experience.

The project was written and directed by Narrowsburg-based filmmaker Tina Spangler, founder of the Big Eddy Film Festival, with her daughter Lulu providing voice-over work. Local filmmaker Oriel Danielson shot and edited the short. Spangler said she wanted to showcase the school and community to a national audience.

The short premiered on HBO on September 5 and will air on PBS later this fall. “Sesame Street” is moving to Netflix soon, continuing its decades-long run.

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Image: Filmmakers Tina Spangler and Oriel Danielson filming for “Sesame Street” at the Homestead School in Glen Spey, NY. (Credit: Zach Hyman)