Performances & Events

Behind the Studio Doors: An HB Open House March 15

Curious about HB Studio? Step inside the room where artists train, grow, and connect. Join us for a free-to-attend special event featuring conversations with HB Studio’s distinguished faculty and current students.

Behind the Studio Doors: An HB Open House

Get an inside look at the classes, teaching philosophy, and dynamic artistic community that make HB a home for actors, playwrights, and directors from around the world. Faculty members Snezhana Chernova (The Americans), David Deblinger (co-founder of the Labyrinth Theater Company), Craig Marcarthur Dolezel and Ilse Pfeifer (both certified Fitzmaurice Voicework instructors), and Julissa Roman (We Speak NYC), will share their perspectives on the HB training experience. For those joining internationally via Zoom, Snezhana Chernova will provide insights into resources for international students. Ilse Pfeifer and Julissa Roman will speak on The Uta Hagen Institute and its approach to immersive actor training in the Hagen Core Training and Hagen Summer Intensive programs. Whether you’re considering enrolling in classes or want to better understand the HB philosophy, this is an easy, no-cost opportunity to engage with faculty, hear from students, and ask questions about training at HB Studio.

Join us in person or online and discover what makes HB Studio a space for passionate, disciplined artists.

Behind the Studio Doors: An HB Open House
Saturday, March 15 at 12 pm
HB Playwrights Theatre
Free

Stage Combat Showcase March 18

Join us to observe an Open Class presentation as the students of Stage Combat with Christian Kelly-Sordelet share the techniques they have developed throughout the term. Through collaboration, precision, and practice, these performers have explored the fundamentals of safe and effective stage combat, learning to tell stories through movement while maintaining trust and control. Featuring performances by Angelo Aon, Alice DeCapua, Anna Delova, Mandy Evans, Anna Kaliuzhnaia, Melody Khamphannoulith, Werrdan Khoury, Mio Nakanishi, Sheikh Niloy, Alex Payraud, David Rodriguez, Scott Rogers, and Juanita Santafe Sabogal, this session offers a glimpse into their ongoing training. Under the guidance of Christian Kelly-Sordelet, these students have built a strong foundation in stage combat. Friends, family, and fellow artists are invited to support them as they demonstrate their hard work in a welcoming, educational setting.

Stage Combat Showcase
Tuesday, March 18 at 5 pm
HB Playwrights Theatre
Pay-What-You-Wish, $30 Recommended

Singing Voice 1 with John Bowen – Winter 2025

Singing Voice 1 Showcase
Sunday, March 16 at 2:00 PM
HB Playwrights Theatre
Pay-What-You-Wish, $30 Recommended

Join us for an afternoon of song as the students of Singing Voice 1 with John Bowen take the stage to share their work. Through dedicated study of vocal technique, interpretation, and performance, these emerging artists have explored the fundamentals of singing—connecting breath, tone, and emotional expression to bring songs to life. Featuring performances by Ebenezer Ackon, Sarah Al Yasiri, Kristen Brown, Valentine d’Hauteville, Claire Donnelly, Mia Feng, Jack Haverty, Carolyn McIntyre, Laura Meltzer, Janielle Moye, Toby Nguyen, Fiorella Sandoval, Kamilla Shamsudinova, Michael White, and Claire Wu, this showcase highlights their growth and artistry in vocal performance. Under the expert guidance of John Bowen, these performers have worked to develop confidence, clarity, and authenticity in their singing. Whether you’re a friend, family member, or a lover of musical performance, come support these artists as they step into the spotlight. Reserve your seat now and celebrate an afternoon of music and artistry!

Acting the Song with Lorraine Serabian – Winter 2025

Acting the Song Showcase
Friday, March 14 at 3:45 PM
HB Playwrights Theatre
Pay-What-You-Wish, $30 Recommended

Join us for a captivating afternoon of musical storytelling, featuring the talented students of Acting the Song under the direction of the esteemed Lorraine Serabian. This performance is the culmination of their intensive work, showcasing the fusion of song and acting to bring lyrics to life with depth, nuance, and authenticity. Performers include Olusayo Adeleye, Pat Clune, Natsumi Hashimoto, Rian Keating, Kenneth Linsley, Cierra Marco, Suzanne McAndrews, Don Munro, Mio Nakanishi, Camilla Nigro, James Park, Juanita Santafe Sabogal, Steve Saracino, Gaela Solo, Hisa Viscovich, and Laura Zarama. Experience an afternoon of powerful performances as these artists interpret and embody songs through character-driven storytelling. Whether you are a friend, family member, or a theater lover, this event offers a rare glimpse into the process of merging song with deep, emotional truth. Reserve your seat now and celebrate the artistry of these performers!

Independent Study Project Lab – Winter 2025

Independent Study Showcase
Wednesday, March 12 at 7 PM
HB Playwrights Theatre
Pay-What-You-Wish, $30 Recommended

Join us for an evening of original works-in-progress developed in the Independent Study Project Lab under the guidance of educator Snezhana Chernova. This showcase highlights emerging artists as they experiment, refine, and present their independent projects—offering a glimpse into their creative processes. Featuring performances by Rachael Attanasio, Werrdan Khoury, Sara Martinez Velasco, Juan Jose Mojica, Camilla Nigro, Alex Payraud, Caroline Yost, and Henry Zinn, the evening promises a dynamic range of theatrical explorations. Be part of this inspiring night of artistry, discovery, and innovation. Reserve your seat and support these artists as they bring their visions to life!

A Conversation with Max Casella & Michael Beckett

A Conversation with Max Casella & Michael Beckett
Sunday, March 9 at 5 PM
HB Playwrights Theatre
Pay-What-You-Wish, $30 Recommended

HB Studio presents a special conversation featuring acclaimed actor and HB alum Max Casella and HB Studio faculty member Michael Beckett, moderated by David Deblinger.

Join us for an intimate discussion as Max Casella (The Sopranos, Doogie Howser, M.D., Tulsa King, Lion King on Broadway) reflects on his extensive career across stage and screen. Max will share insights into his craft, his evolution as an artist, and the impact of his training at HB Studio.

He’ll be joined by his former teacher, Michael Beckett, a longtime HB Studio faculty member whose teaching has shaped generations of actors. Moderating the conversation is David Deblinger, an HB faculty member and co-founder of Labyrinth Theater Company, whose work bridges acting, directing, and storytelling. This free community event offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand experiences from industry professionals, explore the artistic process, and engage in meaningful dialogue about the evolution of storytelling in theater and film.

Presented by HB Studio Artistic Council.

HB Recommends: Virtual Performances, Discussions, and Opportunities for Artists

Now more than ever we need engagement and support. In this time of isolation, we encourage you to stay connected and engaged with the field and with your craft. HB Studio has compiled a list of online performance opportunities, live-streamed performances, discussions with artists, and events for actors and theater-makers to explore. We will continue to update our list of recommendations as more opportunities become available (last updated August 28, 2020).

In the Business with Noah Hawley

HB students are invited to meet acclaimed showrunner, filmmaker and author Noah Hawley! This Meet & Greet is a unique opportunity for actors and artists to ask their burning questions about what to expect IN THE BUSINESS.

Join us on February 25, 2022 at 3:303pm for a chance to ask questions about: how to get engaged in the industry, the process of creating and writing a show, etc. This is also an opportunity for you to learn more about the different perspective roles in the industry that actors often work in closely with. 

The conversation will be moderated by Francesca Ferrara.

RSVP to the event here.

Voices from the Frontlines: COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter Performance Lab

Participating actors in HB Teacher Paul Pryce’s summer Performance Lab “The Interview Project” interviewed several individuals out on the frontlines of this double pandemic. The actors were tasked to find a story that resonated with them and which sheds light on their personal experience with the coronavirus or the protests for racial justice and equality. Watch the performances from August 22 and August 23, 2020.

Newly Launched: RESET Theatre Coalition

Conch Shell Productions, in collaboration with Braata Productions and Kumu Kahua Theater, has formed RESET Theatre Coalition, which is committed to presenting new works by American playwrights – of African, Caribbean, Native American,  Latin American, Central American, Asian, European, Middle Eastern, Indian, and Polynesian descent – that will inspire a RESET in America.

Melissa Errico’s TWO SPRING SONGS FOR SUMMER

HB Teacher Melissa Errico released TWO SPRING SONGS FOR SUMMER available to listen on Spotify, Amazon and Apple Music.

HB Connects: Shakespeare Reading Recommendations from Peter Francis James

#HBConnects is a new series that features the many voices of HB – alumni, faculty, students, friends and colleagues. Following are recommendations from Shakespearean actor and teacher at HB Studio, Peter Francis James.

  • THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR by William Shakespeare
  • HENRY VI, PARTS I, II & III by William Shakespeare
  • TIMON OF ATHENS by William Shakespeare

Public Conversation: Documenting Artists – The Performing Arts Legacy Project

Documenting Artists: The Performing Arts Legacy Project

Public Conversation

Documenting Artists: The Performing Arts Legacy Project

A presentation of curated life histories from HB Studio’s The Performing Arts Legacy Project (PAL) workshop cohort in partnership with The Actors Fund Research Center for Arts & Culture

PAL is an initiative of the Research Center for Arts and Culture at The Actors Fund. PAL celebrates the contributions of older actors by supporting them to document their own careers in an online platform that serves as a shared theater history and educational resource.

Monday, March 9 at 7pm
HB Playwrights Theatre | 124 Bank Street, New York

Free! | RSVP