Meisner Series: Acting Gym

Flexible Classes, Learn Anytime

Do you want to train yourself as an actor but struggle with schedule? No problem! The Meisner Acting Gym is as flexible as a yoga class, allowing busy professionals, freelancers with irregular schedules, or beginners curious about acting to choose class times that fit their needs.

This course is designed for those who need a flexible schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace, join anytime, and experience the Meisner technique without pressure. Through professional training, you will enhance acting sensitivity, strengthen improvisational responses, and develop an actor’s mental resilience, enabling you to express emotions more naturally and authentically in character.

Whether you seek in-depth training or a short-term experience with Meisner, this course will help you build a strong foundation.

Join us and start training today!

the Meisner Technique

Developed by Sanford Meisner (1905-1997), the Meisner technique was initially created to address the rigidity that theater actors experience after repeated performances. It later became a valuable tool for film and television actors, helping them fully immerse themselves in roles and stay present in the scene.

The Meisner technique emphasizes “living truthfully in the moment” and responding authentically rather than just memorizing lines or performing pre-set emotions. It encourages genuine feeling, being affected by your scene partner, and fully inhabiting the world of the character.

This training also helps actors explore hidden aspects of themselves and understand their emotional triggers—not just as an acting tool but as a way to rediscover themselves. If you want to perform more naturally, give the Meisner technique a try!

Course Setup

Introductory Class: Introduction to the Meisner Technique

What is the actor’s job?
How does the Meisner technique help actors?
Experience the first stage of the “Repetition Exercise.”

You may skip this introduction if you who have previously taken any Meisner class with us.

Stage I: Repetition Exercise

Unlock the 5 changes of the Repetition Exercise
Practice your skill to read behavior and to share your point-of-view

Prerequisite: Must complete the Introductory Class

Stage II: Independent Activity 1

Unlock the Independent Activity Exercise
Continue your skill to read behavior and share your point-of-view
Train focus during performance
Enhance awareness and empathy
Explore hidden emotions and paterns

Prerequisite: Must complete at least two Stage One classes

Stage II Introduction Scene Work

Apply Meisner technique to a scripted scene
Break free from pre-set acting patterns and enhance spontaneity
Continue your skill to read behavior and share your point-of-view
Understand character behavior and objectives
Drop social constraints and access genuine impulses

Prerequisite: Must complete at least three Stage One classes
Homework required: memorize assigned script lines

Coming Soon

Stage III Advanced Independent Activity

Unlock Creative Independent Activity exercises
Learn pre-performance preparation: filling in off-stage moments and setting the performance context
Develop connection with imaginary circumstances
Explore different emotional triggers

Prerequisite: Must complete at least three Stage Two classes

Alumni Advanced Courses

First-Year Review Course
Second-Year Review Course

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

Impulses Define You as an Actor: Developing the ability to act on impulses is crucial for authenticity.
Spontaneous Behavior: The capacity to produce spontaneous behavior is essential to engage and captivate an audience. Only if you surprise yourself can you surprise an audience.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced instructors who are dedicated to getting you out of your head and into your body.
Comprehensive Training: Gain a thorough understanding of foundational Meisner tools and their application.
Supportive Environment: Receive constructive feedback in a supportive and emotionally safe setting.

Max. 8 participants
Class time: 1 hours 30 minutes