The Greenhouse Class

Michael Chekhov • Alexander Technique • Scene Study

The Greenhouse Class is designed to guide actors through the training and creative process developed by The Greenhouse Ensemble. Led by Founding Artistic Director Hazen Cuyler, the class provides a practical roadmap for transforming into any role with clarity, imagination, and efficiency.

Each three-hour session is divided into three parts:

Technique (First Hour)
Develop psychophysical awareness through the Alexander Technique and Michael Chekhov Technique. These practices strengthen concentration, expand the actor’s imagination, and provide practical tools for creating meaningful, expressive performances.

Scene Study (Final Two Hours)
Apply these techniques directly to scene work by breaking down scripts into beats and actions, developing fully realized characters, and building a strong acting ensemble through weekly rehearsal and presentation.

The Greenhouse Class provides a rigorous, supportive environment for actors committed to artistic excellence.

About The Instructor

Hazen Cuyler is the Founding Artistic Director of The Greenhouse Ensemble, where he has spent more than a decade creating artistic opportunities for actors, writers, filmmakers, musicians, and visual artists. Greenhouse produces full theatrical productions, immersive art installations, music events, educational programming, The Upper West Side Film Festival, the 10 Minute Play Soirée, films and supports an ongoing acting ensemble and writers group.

Hazen has trained extensively in the Alexander Technique and Michael Chekhov Technique. His teachers include Austin Pendleton, Jack Garfein, George Bartenieff, Jessica Hecht, Patsy Rodenburg, Aleksey Burago, Michael Ostrow, Fay Simpson and others. He currently serves on the board of Impact Theatre NYC.

Beyond the stage, Hazen has directed and produced hundreds of educational films for Magpie Literacy (later acquired by Great Minds), created arts programming for Goddard Riverside, and taught throughout New York City public schools. He is currently directing and producing The Battle for West Park, a feature documentary featuring Mark Ruffalo, Kenneth Lonergan, Christian Slater, Matt Dillon, Richard Kind, and many others.

Course Information

Dates: August 4, 11, 18 & 25

Time: 6:15 PM – 9:15 PM

Location: The Greenhouse Ensemble Theater at St. Michael’s Church, Upper West Side

Tuition: $150

Ready to join us? Complete the registration form below to reserve your spot.