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Spring is here and the halls of HB Studio are packed with actors at every stage of their careers: young, old, professionals, amateurs from every corner of the globe, all actively exploring the craft of theater. Once you’ve walked in the door at our Bank Street location, you’ll know how exciting and addictive that pursuit of excellence can be. If you haven’t joined us in person, now’s your final chance to do so until the summer, because spring classes officially close as of Monday the 14th!
If you’ve audited a class in the past two weeks, consider this your last reminder to turn your audit into a committed practice. Time to take the next step and enroll now!
In the Classroom
Scene Study 1-2 with Michael Beckett
An online class introducing actors to the process of preparing and rehearsing scripted text, finding the inner connection to their character, and choosing truthful, effective, and lively actions.
Scene Study 3 with Laura Esterman
For advanced actors seeking to dive deeper into the study, preparation, rehearsal, and presentation of scenes from a range of contemporary and classic plays.
Speech 2 with Theresa McElwee
For students interested in learning about the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and developing a deep, physical working knowledge of this system.
Acting 1 with Snezhana Chernova
For aspiring actors interested in learning The Fundamentals – develop the ability to respond truthfully, dynamically, and vividly with fellow actors.
Live at HB Studio
Testimony: Theater as Witness to Our Time
Tuesday, April 22 at 7pm
at HB Playwrights Theatre
Pay-What-You-Wish, $30 Recommended – Get Tickets
In observance of HB’s 80th Anniversary, this culminating workshop presentation features plays that fascinated our founder, Herbert Berghof, and in which he appeared.
This presentation highlights how Kipphardt’s work, in particular, uses testimony as an artistic tool—probing the rhetoric of authority as it collides with independent moral voices and creative minds.
Community News
HB Studio News
Do you remember stepping into a HB Studio classroom for the first time? Maybe you felt at home, found your voice, or created something special.. something new? Or simply the moment you felt at ease – that you could practice your craft in a nurturing space free from industry pressures.
HB Studio has always been larger than one person.
It was built on the idea of creating a space by artists for artists. A strong community that could not only withstand the constant changes of our world, but help make sense of them – standing steadfast in the belief that art can heal.
For 80 years, HB Studio has maintained its steadfast devotion to artists – the voices of the world in critical times – and we will continue to do so. The secret to our stability lies in the fact that we are a product of every person who has stepped through our doors. HB, even under its founder, was a collection of its people, it was always a community with a shared promise.
Transformation takes time and care and support. To make sure that we can stay a safe haven – a place of refuge for creators – we need your help. A generous gift from you can help make sure HB is able to move into its next act. Please consider making a donation today.
Faculty News
Daniel Pearce performs as Brabantio in Othello on Broadway (starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal) at the Barrymore Theatre through June 8.
Jessica Hecht stars in A Mother, co-conceived by Hecht and Neena Beber, at Baryshnikov Arts from March 29 – April 13.
Lisa Pelikan performs in Cracked Open at Theatre Row from May 6 – June 28.
Alumni & Student News
A table reading of Velvet Rage: A Queer-Ass Play, written by Moshe Henderson and performed by Henderson, Seann Gallagher, Royce Johnson, and Zaq Latino, will take place at HB Playwrights Theatre on April 12.
Shyla Idris performs in Adam Driver at Chain Theatre as part of New York City Fringe from April 5-19.