Students in one of the Hagen Core Training acting classes in NYC

Archives: Quotes

Remember that you have the right to fail as long as you make an honest effort: that right makes for courage, imperative for a creative artist. Draw your courage from that knowledge; not from arrogance.

—Herbert Berghof

Remember the theater is a noble instrument of enlightenment, to entertain, to bring poetry, better understanding of life, and spiritual help to your audiences.

—Herbert Berghof

What distinguishes a fine actor from an ordinary one is his sensitivity, and his willingness to use his senses in an extraordinary way, not in an ordinary one.

—Herbert Berghof

Everyday as an actor I am so thankful for the tools and inspiration that have come from you all HB.

—Miriam Grant, Hagen Summer Intensive Alumna

I can see how solid training has helped on set especially when the director leaves the scene choices up to you. Thanks for my wonderful HB teachers!

—Miriam Grant, Hagen Summer Intensive Alumna
I feel so much love for HB Studio and everything it stands for. I hope to one day contribute for all the life changing experiences I am getting from the school and Uta’s teachings.
—Gabriela Willis, Student

I decided to come back to a career in the theater after some 25 years away…I thought that I would spend perhaps a year or two at HB when I started, but I find that I just keep growing

—Studio Practice Student

Thank you HB, for giving us a place to learn and amazing teachers to learn from…I feel lucky every day I get to come and study here.

—International Student

High energy in a level 1 class…everyone very determined to do well…a great environment to work in.

—Acting 1 Student

I cannot express how much I enjoyed this class.

—Acting 2 Student

…loved, loved this class…

—Acting 2 Student

I love HB. It saved my sanity

—Acting 2 Student