-Born in Germany and on June 12, 1919
-Raised in Madison, Wisconsin
-She studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London
-Made her Broadway debut in “The Seagull” in 1938
-Married Jose Ferrer December 8, 1938 but divorced him June 14, 1948
-Had a daughter October 15, 1940 and named her Leticia Thyra Ferrer
-Married Herbert Berghof on January 25, 1957 and stayed with him till his death on November 5, 1990
-Desdemona “Othello”
-Georgie “The Country Girl” won a tony award for that role
-Strongly supported research of your character
-She advised actors to learn as much as possible about the character and to research everything about the characters world
-Expressed the importance of “doing” rather than just standing around
-Make honest choices and being truly in the moments rather than just “Waiting” for a line or action
-Strongly supported research of your character
-She advised actors to learn as much as possible about the character and to research everything about the characters world
-Expressed the importance of “doing” rather than just standing around
Uta Hagen's 9 steps
Who am I?
What time is it?
Where am I?
What surrounds me?
What are the circumstances?
What are my relationships?
What do I want?
What is my obstacle?
What would I do to get what I want?