But as an acting foundation it helps strengthen other acting forms and methods. The Meisner work is incredibly powerful in and of itself. Look at it as erecting the steel framework of a building its successful construction stands on its own, yet it is essential for the addition of other materials. Training through the full arc of the Meisner technique creates one of the, if not THE strongest acting foundation for actors of stage and screen. Master teachers of Meisner’s work realize the depth, reliability and strength of the technique and its practice – as do many disciples of the work: James Gandolfini, Chadwick Boseman, Naomi Watts, Robert Duvall, Jon Voight, Mary Steenburgen, Peter Falk and so many more. Meisner is no longer with us, but his actor training technique has resonated throughout American theater and cinema and indeed across the globe for more than half a century. From my experience and study of Meisner’s work, I believe it is one of the most compelling, effective and powerful actor training practices available today. The great Elia Kazan declared – ‘ Take it from a director: if you get an actor that Sandy Meisner has trained, you’ve been blessed.’ Is it Acting’s best kept secret? Is it just one big repetition exercise?įrom John DeSotelle Why the Meisner Technique? There is a mystery about the Meisner technique. Contact Us to Arrange an Audition and Interview
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