Education

Upcoming Class Sessions:

MEISNER FOUNDATION (click to register)

Upcoming Session(s): May 20, 2013 - July 8, 2013

Monday evenings from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.

Teaching Artist: Grant McGowen

Cost: $250

In this 8 week class, you will learn the basic foundation of acting. As you gradually start to trust your instincts, you will learn how to listen and respond truthfully. This class will help guide you toward a successful career as an actor on stage and screen.

MEISNER FOR STAGE (click to register)

Upcoming Session(s):  May 21 - July 9, 2013

Tuesday evenings from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.

Teaching Artist: Grant McGowen

Cost: $250

PREREQUISITE: Must complete Meisner Fondation Class. In this 8 week class, you will continue to learn the techniques that are vital to truthful acting specifically on the stage. You will learn to work collaboratively with other actors and directors and apply the Meisner technique to challenging scenes. This class showcases the final scenes in front of a live audience, where casting directors, agents, and producers are invited. 


MEISNER FOR TV/FILM (click to register)

Upcoming Session(s): TBD

Teaching Artist: Grant McGowen

Cost: $300 + $200 for the proffesional final reel

PREREQUISITE: Must complete Meisner Fondation Class. This 8 week class is devoted to acting specifically on camera. From sitcoms to film, you will learn the techniques to effectively execute a master shot, a long shot, a two-shot, and close up. You will be paired with a partner and apply these techniques to challenging scenes. Students leave this class with a professional demo reel.

MEISNER FOR PLAYWRITING (click to register)

Upcoming Session(s): July 9-30, 2013

Tuesday evenings from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.

Teaching Artist: Britton Buttrill

Cost: $150

This 4-week class is designed for beginner playwrights who are looking to grow in the field, and intermediate to advanced playwrights who want to explore a different take on the traditional playwriting structure. Most importantly, this class will challenge its students to look within themselves in order to create dangerous and emotionally authentic work that can truly challenge an audience.


In the media:

Sanford Meisner Biography

The Meisner Community: List of Meisner Based Actors

The Backstage Beat: Pinch 'n' Ouch Presents The Meisner Acting Class

Why Meisner Acting is So Hard by Alana Cheshire