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The historic West Village acting studio founded by Herbert Berghof and Uta Hagen offers acting classes for young people alongside its adult programs. Kids and teens work on scene study and performance skills in the same building used by generations of professional actors.
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Ages 8–17.
Tuition varies by class
Seasonal terms; see Young People class listings
120 Bank Street, 10014, in the West Village, Manhattan.
Yes. HB Studio Young People's Classes is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by HB Studio: hbstudio.org, or call (212) 675-2370.
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