Theater auditions increasingly happen on self-tape—even for rich, complex classical and contemporary material. Led by Emmy-nominated Alex Hurt—actor of Broadway (Patriots), film (Before and After), and TV (The Rehearsal, Homeland)—this class helps actors develop a practical, personal process for preparing quickly without sacrificing spontaneity. We’ll work on how to enter demanding text, ask the essential questions, make strong choices, and build enough of a foundation that you can let go when the camera turns on. We’ll also explore scale, framing, eyelines, physicality, stillness, and the relationship to the reader—finding a way to honor the size of theatrical material without “performing for the stage” on camera. The goal is not to create a finished performance in 48 hours. It is to arrive prepared enough to be fully present: alive, specific, responsive, and free. Prepare deeply. Then go before you’re ready.

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• Prerequisite: Open to all
• Refunds will be issued only through Nov 21, two weeks prior to the class start date. Applicable fees will apply.

Experience HB Studio’s Premier Masterclass with Emmy-nominated actor Alex Hurt – focusing on how to prepare self-tape auditions for roles in the theater – from the audience of HB's First Floor Studio.

Observer Access offers the opportunity to attend this intensive masterclass and learn through close observation of Hurt's work with participating actors. Watch as Hurt helps actors develop a practical, personal process for preparing quickly without sacrificing spontaneity, work on how to enter demanding text, make strong choices, and build enough of a foundation to let go when the camera turns on. Topics explored will also include scale, framing, eyelines, physicality, stillness, and the relationship to the reader—finding a way to honor the size of theatrical material without “performing for the stage” on camera.

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• Please note: Observer Access is for observation only and does not include the opportunity to present or work on material
  
• Refunds will be issued only through Nov 21, two weeks prior to the class start date. Fees will apply.

This class applies the definition of acting as “behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances” to the stage combat world. You must have the skills to tell the physical story with as much accuracy and commitment as you bring to the spoken word. You must be able to meld truthful emotional life with a performance that remains collaborative, repeatable and safe. You will learn advanced hand to hand and grappling techniques, and should time allow, knife and sword work for the stage. With the instructor’s’ guidance you will learn the process of crafting your own staged fights.

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• Registration Prerequisite: Open to all.