Recorded June 4, 2025
In 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.
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