THE H B PLAYWRIGHTS FOUNDATION INC

Provides open enrollment in Level 1 acting classes without prerequisites and requires auditions or online submissions for placement into level 2 or higher classes, with specific admission processes for advanced programs like The Hagen Core Training and Hagen Summer Intensive.

Offers structured training in acting technique based on Uta Hagen’s methodology through full-time programs including the Hagen Core Training (three-term program) and the Hagen Summer Intensive (six-week program), as well as a full-time International Studio Class Program requiring enrollment in at least seven classes per week.

Manages course registration with late registration allowed up to three weeks after term start (if space available), payment plans for courses $100+, non-refundable $25 audit fees, $35 returned check fees, and refunds issued within 15–30 days. School Account Credits expire one year after issuance.

Co-hosted a public conversation on the future of actor training with representatives from NYU Tisch School of the Arts and holds a special agreement from Actors’ Equity Association supporting extended development of new plays.

Collects post-residency surveys and ongoing feedback from participants, colleagues, and audiences about work-in-progress projects to assess impact and inform future programming.

Offers non-participatory audit opportunities for $25 per course, limited to one per term, available to both domestic and international visitors; requires registration at least three days in advance and provides Zoom access for online classes.

Partners with international institutions (Construyendo Actores, Giles Foreman Centre for Acting, PM5 Talent) and academic programs (LaGuardia Community College, Long Island University, SUNY Empire State University) to support global exchange, transfer credit, degree integration, and experiential learning for emerging artists.

Offers three one-week rehearsal space residencies annually, including $1,500 stipends, theater access, technical equipment, storage, promotional support, and event page hosting for recipients developing creative theater projects.

Operates a theater space as a performance outlet for students and the community of the Herbert Berghof Studio, providing access to rehearsal and presentation opportunities.

Hosted The Light We Carry Festival, a seven-day event with over 800 attendees, featuring performances, workshops, masterclasses, alumni reunions, oral histories, exhibitions, and a legacy film screening of _Cleopatra_ (1963) with expert commentary.

Offers scholarships averaging $150 off course costs, work-study programs that provide free tuition for a second course upon fulfilling responsibilities, and discounted cultural event access through partnerships with NYC arts organizations.

Offers internships and work-based learning opportunities in collaboration with Winston Transitions to support young adults with learning differences in developing workplace skills and professional confidence.

Stages workshops, plays, and special events at the HB Playwrights Theatre located at 124 Bank Street. Has presented over 250 full productions, staged readings, and other theatrical events without charging admission, supported by donated labor and minimal budgets.

Provides advanced study opportunities for playwrights, requiring submission of a full-length play and a $15 fee for consideration; has served as a creative home for over 130 playwrights, including notable figures such as Tennessee Williams, Bertolt Brecht, and Saul Bellow.