Hathaway Brown: Theatre Institute

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Fred Sternfeld, Executive Artistic Director
Bebe Weinberg Katz, Associate Director

Staff: Jamie Benetto, Jenny Burnett, Susan Rebecca Cato, Molly Cornwell,
Eva Gil, Natalie Green, Ruth Griffin, Kyra Kelley, Lara Knox,
John Krol, Marlene Leber, Jason Leupold, David Obney,
Bob Russell, Elaine Siegel, Elizabeth Townsend, Ryan Zarecki, Brian Zoldessy*

Registration | Courses | Staff | Testimonials | Productions

The inaugural season of Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute (HBTI) will provide top notch training opportunities in drama, dance and music and the chance to participate in fully staged productions.

HBTI is committed to helping our students improve their skills in the performing arts. Students will be immersed in a challenging curriculum of drama, dance and voice with instruction from working professionals.

Grades 4 - College
Each student grade 4 - college will pick a focus - Acting, Dance or Musical Theatre. There are six total hours per day. Within each focus, there are required classes and elective classes. Students will be divided into groups based on age, talent and/or experience.

Grades 1-3
Prime: A creative and enriching experience in drama, music, dance and fine arts. The student will have the opportunity to explore the performing arts with fun and age appropriate activities.

Three sessions – attend one or all – Register now
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Session One (3 weeks): June 17 – July 5 (no program July 4) / $600
Session Two (3 weeks): July 8 – 26 / $600
Session Three (2 weeks): July 29 – August 9 / $400

Eligibility: No audition is necessary for admittance to the program. After you register you will be contacted to set up an appointment time for an audition and interview for level placement in the program you select and for guidance in picking electives. The audition and interview can be waived with permission of the program directors.

Productions: We are offering the opportunity to participate in fully mounted productions that will be performed at Hathaway Brown. We will be producing the Tony Award winning musicals The King and I and Jekyll & Hyde.

Audition and other information

Pending availability, tickets will be available at the door. To assure your seats, please purchase your tickets in advance for The King and I and Jekyll & Hyde here.

These shows take place at Hathaway Brown School, 19600 N. Park Boulevard, Shaker Heights 44122. Enter through the main entrance off of North Park.

*More staff to be added soon. staff subject to change. View bios.

Praise from former students:
The level of professionalism and talent that Fred Sternfeld inspires in young performers is incredible. I still count my experiences with Fred as some of the most valuable learning opportunities I've had. I would tell any aspiring actor to jump at the chance to work with him.
  — Betsy Hogg (Broadway: The Crucible, Fiddler on the Roof, Peter and the Starcatcher)

Working with Bob Russell has helped me grow tremendously as a performer. He is a knowledgeable, encouraging teacher, and a talented director. I would work with him on any project!
  — Leah Saltzer (Credits: Les Miz, Hope in Urinetown, Liesl in The Sound of Music)

Bebe Weinberg Katz has helped me grow as an actor, dancer and person. She has been a great role model. Bebe is always positive and has taught me to work hard. She is fun, inspiring, and patient, no matter if I am learning a new dance or blocking a scene.
  — Joelle Rosenthal (Credits: Les Miz, Little Sally in Urinetown, Marta in The Sound of Music)

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19600 North Park Boulevard

Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122

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