Established in 1945 by the renowned Viennese actor/director Herbert Berghof, the Herbert Berghof (HB) Studio was created to provide professional theatre training and practice for aspiring and accomplished actors of all ages.

The legendary actress Uta Hagen joined the Studio in 1948 as Berghof’s artistic partner. The two were married ten years later. Miss Hagen and Mr. Berghof trained many of the outstanding actors of the American stage and screen. Hagen’s master classes became the basis for her two classic acting texts, RESPECT FOR ACTING and A CHALLENGE FOR THE ACTOR. Uta Hagen's "Acting Class" video captured Uta in action in the classroom.

With course offerings in a full range of essential subjects, including acting, voice, musical theatre, dance, movement, improv, fencing, writing, and stage combat, the HB Studio is a fixture in New York's cultural realm that continues to thrive and evolve.