Presented by Brenna Palughi –

To be held in person (please review in-person requirements): 

Body Intelligence focuses on developing the physical and emotional intelligence of the actor.

Class utilizes Allan Wayne Work exercises to build physical and mental stamina. These repetitive, circular exercises condition the muscles and break up fascial adhesions while unveiling emotional availability, eroding habitual tension and preventing injury.

There are guided creative movement explorations, ensemble, partner and solo work that allow the actor to fully experience moving from their body’s impulses as opposed to being ‘in their head’ to make choices. The focus on embodiment work leads the actor to greater emotional access and safety.

Class references concepts from Alexander Technique, Fitzmaurice vocal technique, integral anatomy, Lucid Body, meditation and modern dance.

Sign up for either Part A or Part B independently (5 weeks each), or join both for the full 10-week term. You may join Part B without taking Part A.

HB Studio ofrece clases en línea y clases presenciales en el estudio. Antes de tomar su primera clase, por favor, revise la información descrita en las páginas correspondientes. Los siguientes títulos de las clases indican cuáles se están ejecutando en línea y cuáles en persona.

Puedes registrarte para la Parte A o la Parte B de forma independiente (5 semanas cada una), o unirte a ambas partes por un período completo de 10 semanas. Asimismo, puedes unirte a la Parte B sin haber tomado la Parte A.

Dirigido por  Maria Fontanals | Reza Salazar

Esta clase, dirigida en Español, consiste en un programa dinámico de 10 semanas dividido en dos partes de 5 semanas. La clase indagará en las aplicaciones prácticas de la técnica de Uta Hagen discutidas en su libro “Un reto para el actor”. Se usarán los ejercicios de Uta Hagen como herramienta para enfrentar retos y desbloquear el proceso de ensayo; y se pondrán en práctica mediante el trabajo de escenas, monólogos o soliloquios extraídos a partir de obras hispanas contemporáneas. A través del análisis de texto, trabajo de mesa, y ensayos guiados, se trabajará en conseguir una conexión auténtica con las circunstancias del personaje, escogiendo las acciones más honestas acordes con las circunstancias y buscando la organicidad y liberación de los impulsos. Las escenas se presentarán en clase, y luego se trabajarán y presentarán de nuevo para explorar y aplicar los comentarios recibidos. Se espera, por parte de los estudiantes, investigación extensa, preparación y ensayos fuera de la clase.

El curso está abierto a la comunidad hispana así como a los actores cuya segunda lengua es el español y quieran usar sus habilidades lingüísticas a varios niveles, mejorando su habilidad para actuar en español.

Libro necesario para el curso: Uta Hagen: UN RETO PARA EL ACTOR (Artes Escénicas)

ACTING IN SPANISH

HB Studio offers both online classes and in-person classes at the Studio. Before your first class, please review the information outlined on the relevant page(s). Class titles below indicate which are running online vs. in person.

PRESENTED BY: Maria Fontanals | Reza Salazar

This class, conducted in Spanish, is a rigorous 10-week program divided into two 5-week parts. The class will probe the practical applications of Uta Hagen’s approach as discussed in her book, A CHALLENGE FOR THE ACTOR. You will explore Uta Hagen’s object exercises to solve acting challenges and unlock your rehearsal process, applying them towards work on monologues, soliloquies, and scenes from contemporary Hispanic plays. Through text analysis, table reading, and guided rehearsal, you will work to find an authentic inner connection to the character’s circumstances and to choose truthful, effective and lively actions. Scenes are presented in class for critique, then reworked to explore and apply feedback. Extensive research, preparation, and rehearsal are expected outside of class.

The class is open to the Hispanic community as well as actors who have Spanish as a second language and want to use their language skills on multiple levels with a focus on improving their ability to perform in Spanish.

Required reading: Uta Hagen: UN RETO PARA EL ACTOR (Artes Escénicas)

Puedes unirte a la Parte B sin haber tomado la Parte A:

HB Studio offers both online classes and in-person classes at the Studio. Before your first class, please review the information outlined on the relevant page(s). Class titles below indicate which are running online vs. in person.

• IN-PERSON CLASSES meet for the full 10-week term.
• ONLINE CLASSES are offered in 5-week Parts. Sign up for either Part A or Part B independently (5 weeks each), or join both for the full 10-week term. You may join Part B without taking Part A.

Singing and the ability to use the voice as an expressive instrument are an essential part of your skill set as an actor. Most actors will be called upon to sing at some point, regardless of whether your interests and talents run to musical theater. The study and practice of singing enhances your sense of musical form, pitch, rhythm, and language, and brings greater freedom, range and timbre to the speaking voice. Level 1 Singing is open to all — from total beginners to those who want to reinforce basic technique or strengthen your vocal instrument. The focus is on freeing, developing and strengthening the voice. Exercises emphasize relaxation and the most effective use of breath, an even use of the voice throughout the range, and awareness of how the entire body contributes to the production of sound. Level 1 will incorporate group and individual exercises, and work on songs of different genres. [Accompanist provided.]

When choosing a class, please refer to instructors’ teaching statements and bios, found on the faculty page, for greater detail about their approach to meeting the course goals. Every instructor brings their own methods and experience and teaching styles vary. You are encouraged to read about and audit the classes of each instructor to find the right fit for you:

SINGING 1 INSTRUCTORS
Martha Bernard | John Bowen

For more information on other HB Studio musical theater classes in NYC, please feel free to download our course catalog.