Announcements

First Floor Studio Residency – THE GOD OF ALL THINGS

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THE GOD OF ALL THINGS
by Lyle Kessler
directed by Francisco Solorzano

Featuring: Peter Collier, Joe Maruzzo, Stuart Rudin, Jimi Stanton, Christina Toth, Christopher Whalen

Coyotes, gangsters, a Stripper, and two brothers struggle in a shack in the desert outside Los Vegas.  An Apocalyptic black comedy of life, death and redemption.  

From the acclaimed writer of Orphans, last seen on Broadway with Alec Baldwin and Ben Foster.  Talk-back afterwards with the cast and crew to discuss process of ensemble collaboration in order to bring a new play in front of an audience.

Produced by Barefoot Theatre Company

Saturday & Sunday | July 9 & 10 | 8pm | FREE!
HB Studio, First Floor Studio | 120 Bank Street

Scholarship and Work-Study Information for Winter Term

Registration for the Winter term begins November 1st. Winter term will run 10 weeks —
January 9 – March 19, 2017

Browse classes & register online. We also offer a variety of workshops.

WINTER TERM SCHOLARSHIP & WORK STUDY APPLICATIONS are now closed. Scholarships support partial enrollment in one studio class. Work Study (Studio Assistant or “SA”) positions support full enrollment in one studio class. Award notifications will be announced November 11. Click here for details.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT*: Please use code: WINTER17 when you register and receive 10% off when enrolling for the winter term. Early Bird Discount ends on December 15, 2016.

EARLY BIRD UNION DISCOUNT*: AEA, SAG/AFTRA & AGVA members receive 20% off when registering for winter term. Present membership card in the office or email a copy to registration@hbstudio.org

INTAKE AUDITION / CONSULTATIONS: Interested in our upper level classes? Audition & consult with a panel of HB’s faculty to discuss your goals, where you are in the work, and plan your course of study at HB Studio. For audition schedule, details and sign up info, visit the Auditions & Prerequisites page.

REEL SUBMISSIONS: Are you a working professional seeking a place to practice? Submit your reel and resume for placement into our studio practice classes.

*Discounts not valid for workshop offerings, cannot be combined, and cannot be applied retroactively

Summer Term is Underway! Register Today.

Summer Term will run 10 weeks, June 13 – August 22.
Browse classes & register online. We also offer a variety of workshops.

UNION DISCOUNT*: Union members receive 10% OFF registration. Present membership card in the office or email a copy to registration@hbstudio.org

INTAKE AUDITIONS: Audition for a panel of HB’s faculty to receive a consultation on where you are in the work, discuss your goals, and plan your course of study at HB Studio. For audition schedule, details and sign up info, visit the Auditions & Prerequisites page.

REEL SUBMISSIONS: Are you a working professional seeking a place to practice? Submit your reel and resume for placement into our studio practice classes.

*Discounts not valid for workshop offerings, cannot be combined, and cannot be applied retroactively

Turbulence

Illustration by Olivia Leyva

New Plays in Process from
the HB Playwrights

FREE! | RSVP ONLINE
HB Playwrights Theater
124 Bank Street
New York, NY 10014

ACROSS THE WAY by Perry Guzzi
directed by Amy Wright
Tues-Wed Jun 14 and 15, 8pm

SILVER ALERT by Diane Sansevere-Dreher
directed by Karen Ludwig
Fri-Sat Jun 17 and 18, 8pm

MY FAVORITE HUSBANDS by Andrew Marvel
directed by Duane Mazey
Fri-Sat Jun 24 and 25, 8pm

SEX IN A COMA by Susan Eve Haar
directed by Abigail Zealey Bess
Tues-Wed Jun 28 and 29

Illustration by Olivia Leyva

SYNOPSIS:

ACROSS THE WAY by Perry Guzzi
Chris Spencer’s acting career has taken off and she’s moving herself and her sister Abby to Los Angeles. There’s a problem — the emotionally fragile Abby wants to stay behind in NYC to care for a dying stranger. As far as Chris is concerned that’s not going to happen; no matter the boundaries she must cross to stop it.

SILVER ALERT by Diane Sansevere-Dreher
Dina’s father, suffering from dementia takes off in his 1965 Cadillac. Dina issues a Silver Alert to find him and while searching for clues she uncovers the story of a father she never knew – a man her mother denies exists.

MY FAVORITE HUSBANDS by Andrew Marvel
Mark’s ex-boyfriend is tying the knot to a rising Republican assemblyman, with GOP big shots dotting the guest list. Despite the strong objections of his current boyfriend, Mark feels compelled to crash the wedding — in bad drag. A comedy about what happens now that gay marriage is here, and what might happen next!

SEX IN A COMA by Susan Eve Haar
A prosecutor on her own mission, a boy on a quest for love, and a girl who wants to wake up.
Sex in a Coma is a mystery, a Romeo and Juliet of the comatose –or a crime?

Casting: Seeking Men & Women 55+ for Kander & Ebb’s “70, GIRLS, 70” –

AN HB PERFORMANCE LAB

HB Studio will be doing a Performance Lab production of the Kander and Ebb musical celebration of maturity “70 GIRLS 70,” directed by Lorraine Serabian.

We are looking for men and women aged 55+ who sing. (Dance and movement a plus.)
The Lab will begin in August with performance dates in September. Click here for details.

If you are available please contact Lorraine as soon as possible at lserabian@hbstudio.org
Preliminary auditions will be announced shortly. You will be contacted directly.

Casting Call: HB Residency Project seeks Actor

The Greenhouse Ensemble is searching for an African American actor to play a character in their upcoming production, A Painted Window by Christy Hall, an HB Studio Residency project happening July 30-August 21, 2016.

This is a brand new three character play, Starring Johanna Leister. Please email greenhouse.ensemble@gmail.com to schedule an appointment. For more information on Greenhouse, check out www.greenhouseensemble.com. Continue reading →

Register Now for Summer Term! Early Bird & Union Discounts.

SUMMER REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Summer Term will run 10 weeks, June 13 – August 22.
Browse classes & register online. We also offer a variety of workshops.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT*: Register by May 31 and receive 10% OFF with code SUMMER16

UNION DISCOUNT*: Union members receive 20% OFF registration when registering by May 31. Present membership card in the office or email a copy to registration@hbstudio.org

INTAKE AUDITIONS, May 20, June 4 & 10: Audition for a panel of HB’s faculty to receive a consultation on where you are in the work, discuss your goals, and plan your course of study at HB Studio. For audition schedule, details and sign up info, visit the Auditions & Prerequisites page.

REEL SUBMISSIONS: Are you a working professional seeking a place to practice? Submit your reel and resume for placement into our studio practice classes.

*Discounts not valid for workshop offerings, cannot be combined, and cannot be applied retroactively

 

Volunteer at Spring Clean Up!

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS:
Please join us for some time during May 3 – 6 to help spruce up our working home. All Key Students, FA’s and SA’s are required to participate in one 4-hour shift. 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 Megan Foehr at mfoehr@hbstudio.org with offers of food donations.

The Hagen Summer Intensive – A Few Spots Left! Apply Today.

The Hagen Summer Intensive is a rigorous, 6-week workshop that probes the practical applications of Uta Hagen’s technique as discussed in her book A CHALLENGE FOR THE ACTOR. Through acting technique, scene study, script analysis and technical exercises, “The Six Steps” will become an integral part of the actor’s craft. When you have strong technique and more confidence in how to find yourself in the role, acting will be joyful. Spots are going fast, so apply today!

Monday – Friday | 9:00am – 5:00pm | June 19 – July 29, 2016 | $3,250
Classes include: Acting Technique, Scene Study, Alexander Technique, Movement & Voice

Open by Audition & Application: For your audition, please prepare the following: Two three-minute contrasting, contemporary monologues. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Apply Online

(includes $50 non-refundable application fee)

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Apply for a Scholarship for Summer Term!

Applications are now being accepted for Summer Term scholarships.
Application deadline: April 25

Scholarships generally support partial enrollment in one studio class, and are awarded on consideration of both merit and need. Summer Term will run 10 weeks, June 13 – August 21. Summer registration opens May 2.