Behind the Studio Doors: An HB Open House

Curious about HB Studio? Step inside the room where artists train, grow, and connect. Join us for a free-to-attend special event featuring conversations with HB Studio’s distinguished faculty and current students. Hosted by Francesca Ferrara, HB Studio’s new Co-Executive Director of Programs, the afternoon features excerpt performances from a variety of HB classes, including:

• In-process student work from HB’s advanced acting training from Acting 2 with Francesca Ferrara (a presentation from Stephen Adly Guirgis's The Motherf*cker with the Hat with students Justo Hierro and Judith Elster)
• An example of how HB encourages emotional and narrative truth in musical performance from Acting the Song with Jermaine Rowe (a musical performance from students Delilah Dunn and Benjamin Simon)
• A live demonstration of training in movement, physical storytelling, and onstage safety from Stage Combat class with Christian Kelly-Sordelet (with students David Rodriguez and Angelo Aon)

Whether you're considering enrolling in classes or want to better understand the HB philosophy, this is an easy, no-cost opportunity to engage with faculty, hear from students, ask questions about training at HB Studio. Join us and learn more about HB Studio’s mission: cultivating process-based training rooted in artistic freedom, professional discipline, and the legacy of Uta Hagen and Herbert Berghof!

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