HB Insight Series

Author: HB Studio

HB Studio is a globally recognized training studio with the privilege of working with artists from all over the world. Our HB Insight Series episodes feature a variety of these artists and focuses on the question: what lies beyond the work we see? What was the journey that this artist took to get to where they are? Within each of these stories is a love letter written for all artists and the audiences that appreciate them.
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The Testimony Project, Pt. 2: Noël Coward’s Legacy at HB Studio with Alan Pally & Frank Wood
Episode 19
Monday, 29 September, 2025

Recorded June 4, 2025In this special episode of the HB Insight Series, we explore the enduring connections between HB Studio, the Noël Coward Foundation, and the Witness to History project. Host Francesca Ferrara is joined by preservationist Alan Pally, Tony Award-winning actor Frank Wood, and HB’s Production Manager Moshe Henderson. Together, they trace Uta Hagen and Herbert Berghof’s relationships to Noël Coward, uncover personal stories that illuminate Coward’s legacy as both wit and social critic, and reflect on how his influence continues to inspire contemporary political theater.This episode provides the historical and artistic context for the Witness to History: The Testimony Project, highlighting how HB Studio and the Noël Coward Foundation carry forward a tradition of daring, socially engaged artistry.