Weekly Notice

Weekly Notice

 

HB Studio

Weekly Notice
Mar 25–31



Spring Term Weekly Classes — In–Person & Online

Spring Term runs 10 weeks, Mar 25 – June 3 (no classes May 27)

  • In-person Classes meet 1 session per week for 10-weeks (except select classes)
  • Online Classes meet 1 session per week for 5-weeks (except writing courses).
    • Spring Part A: Mar 25–Apr 28
    • Spring Part B: Apr 29 – June 3 (no classes May 27)
      • A $15 discount will apply when registering for both parts. Sign up for either Part independently (5 weeks each), or join both for the full 10-week term. You may join Part B without taking Part A.

*Those participating in onsite activity at HB Studio must abide by our requirements for taking in-person classes.


*Discounts valid for studio classes only; not valid for workshops, programs or merchandise. Discounts cannot be combined nor applied retroactively. Union discount applies for classes taken by cardholders only and cannot be used to enroll family or friends. Union discount available to AEA, AGVA, AGMA, SAG/AFTRA, WGA, UFT, and Dramatist Guild Union Members or international equivalent.


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COMMUNITY NEWS


Faculty News

Christopher Abbott plays Alfie Blessington in The Oscar-winning film, POOR THINGS.

Austin Pendleton is directed the 25th Anniversary of his play ORSON’S SHADOW at Theater for the New City. Runs through Mar 31.

Theresa McElwee is the dialect coach for Off-Broadway’s OH MARY! by Cole Escola at Lucille Lortel Theatre. The dark comedy play has been extended to May 12.

David Maurice Sharp‘s A BELL FOR MAURY’S BICYCLE won a 2024 First Place Book Award in the Children’s Books category from BooksShelf.

Theresa Buchheister and Ryan William Downey received an OBIE AWARD for their work with The Brick Theatre.

Lonny Price directs the North American Tour of a reimagined version of PETER PAN, additional materials provided by Larissa FastHorse. Christian Kelly-Sordelet coordinated the Fight Choreography.

David Deblinger will guest star in upcoming episodes of POWER BOOK III: Raising Kanan on STARZ and AMERICAN HORROR STORIES on HULU.

Mark Nelson performs in THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Harmon’s Hall in D.C. Runs Feb 22–Mar 24.

David Maurice Sharp‘s children’s book about financial literacy, A BELL FOR MAURY’S BICYCLE won a 2023 Royal Dragonfly Book Award in the Picture Books 6 & Older category.

Jermaine Rowe‘s new play LEGEND OF THE ROLLING CALF: A DUPPY STORY is a selection for The Team’s Petri Projects.

Jean-Marc Berne is the narrator for the audiobook of THE DEVIL TAKES YOU HOME by Gabino Iglesias.


Alumni & Student News

Donna McKechnie is playing Madame Morrible in Broadway’s WICKED.

Erich Rausch is in rehearsals developing a new piece with KrymovLabNYC. He was Willie Loman un a Solo Performance piece for the fashion show, DEATH OF A SALESMAN. shotting for the indie feature BAGGAGE as Gedeon, a Russian mob capo. He completed work on the short film PENDULUM, playing a professor “with a past”. He recently, celebrated 5 years of weekly piano and voice concerts with CONCERTS IN MOTION, with free online & in-person concerts esp. for those who cannot get out easily.

Barbara Linton is featured in Episode 3 of Season 5 of THE FOOD THAT BUILT AMERICA.

Quinn M. Johnson understudies for Public Theater’s JORDANS. Performance runs Apr 11–May 5.

Burak Tatar is the newest Co-Chair of Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU)’s Young Professionals and Artists Circle (YPAC). Established in 1992 by Bob Ost, TRU is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting producers in their productions, fostering the growth of emerging theater companies, and providing valuable insights for all theater professionals to navigate the business successfully. As part of TRU’s commitment to community engagement, Burak will be one of the speakers at the organization’s upcoming Zoom gathering, titled “The Challenges of Young Professionals Trying to Kickstart a Career in Theater.” Scheduled for Friday, March 1st at 5pm, this event offers aspiring theater professionals an opportunity to gain valuable insights and guidance as they embark on their careers.

John L. Payne performs in AMERICAN ROT directed by Estelle Parsons. Performs at La MaMa and runs Mar 14–31.

JNK Enzo directs the reading of CADILLAC CREW at Miller Branch Library in Jersey City on Mar 30. This reading of Cadillac Crew is for the Community Awareness Series for their Women’s History Month event at Miller Branch Library.

Burak Tatar directs GISELLE LOVES MAMBO by Edward J. Fee, as part of the Queens Short Play Festival at Secret Theatre—a friendly competition where the audience votes! When Giselle’s dance partner is unexpectedly injured the day before the regional dance competition, her boyfriend, Manuel, becomes the backup dancer, but his stage fright kicks in. Limited Performances run Feb 28–Mar 15.

Ginger Grace plays Emily Dickinson in her interactive performance piece, INSIDE EMILY DICKINSON: HER POETRY & HER LIFE! at the Cultural Arts Coalition, Brewster, NY March 2; and in “Change Makers! Women Activate!” Festival for the Queens, NY Library System); along with Libraries throughout Westchester and Connecticut for Women’s History Month.

Anthony O’Connell plays Darren in the short film, DEVILS THREESOME, written by Michal Kosciarz and Eric Maus, directed by Eric Maus.

Rachel Petitte plays Ruth Scott in the short film, THEY DON’T LEAVE.

Chris Jaymes is featured in Season 4 of FOR ALL MANKIND, streaming on Apple+, playing the role of Nick Jennings, an English astronaut working on a space station in Mar’s.


HB Studio’s programs are supported in part by public funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council, and many generous supporters.