Author: Catrin Lloyd-Bollard

The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation presents “The HB Playwrights Theatre: A West Village Haven for Theatre”

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Thursday, September 10, 6:30 P.M.
HB Playwrights Theatre, 124 Bank Street
Hosted by Alan Pally (HB Board Member and former Manager of Public Programs at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center)
With readings by Rochelle Oliver & Fritz Weaver.
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This event will provide the general public with an introduction to and overview of the history of the HB Playwrights Theatre. Geared towards newcomers interested in becoming acquainted with HB and its history.

The HB Studio was already a thriving fixture in New York City’s cultural landscape when in 1965 founders Herbert Berghof and Uta Hagen realized their dream of establishing a theater. From his work on the film Cleopatra, Berghof earned the money to purchase the one-story garage they would convert to a 73-seat performance space.

For 50 years HB has presented productions, readings, panels, talks, and other theatrical events in this West Village gem. Now in its 70th year, HB Studio continues to provide a nurturing space for theater artists to work and practice, free from pressures related to commercial success.

Join us for a talk about the history of HB and its theater with short readings by HB notables from a few of the many plays performed there.

Spring Clean Up 2015

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS:
Please join us as a volunteer April 28 – May 1 to help spruce up our working home. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to volunteers! Use our online form to sign up: VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

SEEKING FOOD DONATIONS:
Can’t spare the time but want to support the effort? Donate refreshments to keep our volunteers well fed! Please contact Mark Klaman at development@hbstudio.org with offers of food donations.

KEY STUDENTS, FA’S & SA’S:
All Key Students, FA’s and SA’s are required to participate in one 4-hour shift (Tue, April 28 – Fri, May 1). Use this online form to sign up: KEY, FA & SA SIGN UP

Spring Registration, Union Discount, & Auditions

Register Now for the Spring Term. Spring Term will run 10 weeks, March 23 – June 7 (with no classes during Spring Clean Up, April 28 – May 3, and no classes on Memorial Day, May 25). The last day to register is April 12.

Union Discount! SAG/AFTRA and AEA members get 10% off Spring registration. Please present your membership card at the Registration office to receive the discount.*

Browse classes and register online.

Sign up for your audition! March 4, 5 & 21. New students wishing to study at an upper level are asked to audition before a faculty panel. For audition schedule, details and sign up info, visit the Auditions & Prerequisites page. Level 1 offerings are open to all without prerequisite or audition.

(*Cannot be applied retroactively; not valid for workshop offerings)

Info Session with SUNY Empire State College

SUNY March2015For students interested in applying their theatre training and experience for potential college credit towards an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, HB will host an information session with SUNY Empire State College.

CANCELLED
Please stay tuned for more information down the line!

Wednesday, March 4 | 1pm – 2:30pm
Speech Room, 3rd Floor | 120 Bank Street

Join Christopher Rolley, Senior Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator, to learn how SUNY’s Prior Learning Assessment process works to help students apply prior training and experience toward a college degree.

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Spring Registration, Early Bird Discount, & Auditions!

Spring Term registration is now open. Spring Term will run 10 weeks, March 23 – June 7 (with no classes during Spring Clean Up, April 28 – May 3, and no classes on Memorial Day, May 25).

Early Bird Discount! Get 10% off Spring registration by using code SPRING15 by March 9.*

Browse classes and register online.

Sign up for your audition! March 4, 5 & 21. New students wishing to study at an upper level are asked to audition before a faculty panel. For audition schedule, details and sign up info, visit the Auditions & Prerequisites page. Level 1 offerings are open to all without prerequisite or audition.

(*Cannot be applied retroactively; not valid for workshop offerings)

Storm Juno: Monday evening and all Tuesday classes CANCELLED

Due to the snow storm, HB Studio has cancelled the following Monday classes, and all Tuesday classes. Currently cancelled classes are:

MONDAY 1/26:
Mon 4:00pm Acting Improvisation with Rasa Allan Kazlas
Mon 5:30pm Singing Voice with Martha Bernard
Mon 5:30pm Speech 2 with Theresa McElwee
Mon 6:30pm Directing with Jack Hofsiss
Mon 7pm Advanced Scene Study with Laura Esterman
Mon 7pm Acting 1 with David Deblinger

TUESDAY 1/27:
All classes are cancelled. HB Studio will be closed.

Please check back here or at our Facebook page for updates.

Winter Registration, Union Discounts & Spring Scholarship Applications

Welcome to the Winter Term! Winter registration continues through Feb 1.
Winter Term will run 10 weeks, Jan 12 – March 22.

AEA and SAG/AFTRA union members get 5% off Winter enrollment. Present your membership card at the HB registration office, or call 212-675-2370 x.1

Browse classes and register online.

Spring Term Scholarship Applications are now being accepted. Apply Online.
Application deadline: Jan 29.
Scholarships generally support full or partial enrollment in one studio class. Visit our Financial Aid page for details.

Sign up for your audition! New students wishing to study at an upper level are asked to audition before a faculty panel. For audition schedule, details and sign up info, visit our Auditions & Prerequisites page. Level 1 offerings are open to all without prerequisite or audition.

(*Cannot be applied retroactively; not valid for workshop offerings.)

People Who Make Theatre: George Forbes

PWMT_George Forbes_Poster v1A conversation on the state of Off-Broadway theatre.

With George Forbes, Executive Director of the Lucille Lortel Foundation and former president of the League of Off-Broadway Theaters.

Moderated by Amanda Quaid.

Monday, January 12, 2015 | 7:30pm (doors at 7pm)
HB Playwrights Theatre, 124 Bank Street, NYC
All are welcome! Meet & Greet Reception to follow
$10 suggested donation | $5 HB students & staff

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