Very sad to note the passing of the wonderful Anne Jackson, much loved by our founders and all at HB. Anne taught many years with us, her students were devoted to her. She brought much joy, on stage and in the classroom. When we had Eli and Anne for one of our public talks, they laughed, and made us laugh, through the whole thing.
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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.
(includes $50 non-refundable application fee)
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.
Tina Benko Joins HB Faculty
Tina Benko, currently performing in THE CRUCIBLE on Broadway, joins HB this Spring to teach a Studio Practice Scene Study Class:
Studio Practice – Scene Study
Fridays, March 25, 2016 – June 3, 2016
10:00 am – 1:00 pm | $545
New to HB Studio? Submit your reel and resume online for placement into this class, or schedule an audition!
BEACH TRIP
HB Studio presents
BEACH TRIP
By Perry Guzzi
Directed by Amy Wright
April 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 | 8pm
April 9, 10, 16, 17 | 3pm Matinee
RSVP Online Here
HB Playwrights Theatre
124 Bank Street
New York, NY 10014
How far would you go to remove yourself from peril?
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Kander & Ebb Workshop Presentation
Come join us for a final presentation of Lorraine Serabian’s Kander & Ebb Workshop!
Friday March 18, 2016 | 8pm (please arrive by 7:45pm)
The Basement Studio | 120 Bank St.
All welcome! Free
HB Studio Faculty and Alumni featured in the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival!
Starring Austin Pendleton has been accepted in the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival! The documentary film by HB Alumnus, David Holmes, features our very own faculty member Austin Pendleton. Footage was shot in Austin‘s classes at HB Studio over a period of a few years.
Starring Austin Pendleton, directed by Gene Gallerano and David H. Holmes. (USA) – World Premiere. The most famous actor you’ve never heard of; Austin Pendleton reflects on his life and craft while his A-list peers discuss his vast influence and what it means to be an original in a celebrity-obsessed world. Includes interviews with Philip Seymour Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Natalie Portman, Olympia Dukakis, and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Also part of the Tribeca Film Festival short films lineup is the short film The Mulberry Bush, directed and written by Neil Labute which features our very own HB Alumnus Victor Slezak.
The Mulberry Bush, directed and written by Neil LaBute. (USA) – World Premiere. Two men sit next to each other on an autumn day in Central Park. They make small talk about the weather and the joys of summer. When the conversation turns personal, however, it becomes clear that this is no random encounter, and they are headed toward a startling confrontation.
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HB Studio Selected for Thomas Barbour Playwright’s Award Readings
March 11, 18, 25 at 7PM The Episcopal Actors’ Guild and HB Studio to Stage 2016 Thomas Barbour Playwrights’ Award Readings.
Readings will be held at Guild Hall at The Church of the Transfiguration, 1 E. 29th St., New York, NY 10016 (b/w Fifth Ave. and Madison Ave. – Trains: R/N @ 28th St.; 6 @ 28th St.)
Tickets: $10/EAG members/HB Students, $15/non-members (suggested donation). RSVP: (212) 685-2927 or matt@actorsguild.org.
Casting Call: “Courtney” in BEACH TRIP
by Perry Guzzi, directed by Amy Wright
Auditions held 4-7pm, Tues 3/1
First Floor Studio
Call main office: 212-675-2370 ex. 1 to schedule an appointment
To prepare:
Read from provided sides, which are currently available in the office to view in preparation, full scripts also available to read on site.
Character breakdown:
Courtney: 15-17, working as a cashier in a diner; drably dressed, dry-witted loner proud to be a liberal and rebel, with a toughness that covers her fragility. Inquisitive. Awkward. Searching for connection.
Performances will take place in the HB Playwrights Theatre, April 8 – 17
