Ongoing Meisner training develops an actor's ability to live truthfully under imaginary circumstances. In this weekly training, we offer authentic, Meisner training from Neighborhood Playhouse graduates. No bullshit. No subsidizing. Just Meisner Technique the way it should be taught.
By enhancing emotional responsiveness, authenticity, and spontaneous reactions by experiencing every part of this technique, it sharpens listening skills and instincts. Your teacher will work closely and intimately with you to help you overcome your blockages and help you delve deeper into your craft.
Continuous training refines an actor's craft, expands their range, and maintains emotional accessibility, crucial for lasting success in the competitive acting industry.
Application interviews are required as a quick meet and greet for interested students wanting to join the Ongoing Training.
The Meisner Technique does not teach you how to act- You already know how to act! …But perhaps you’re realising that you’ve picked up some bad habits along the way that you now feel are blocking you.
Ideally the Meisner technique is learned over an extended period of time, usually between 18-22 months to allow actors unlearn these bad habits. The safe space gives actors time to explore each stage of the process, fostering in-depth growth and skill development.
The first Meisner exercises focus on tone work and repetition exercises, which strip away self-consciousness and build instinctive, truthful reactions.
In the second stage, building a top of these foundational basics, actors work on creating imaginary circumstances and engage in improvisational exercises with emotional preparation, so they’re able to connect with their own emotions and respond authentically in the moment.
The final stage involves scene work, where actors integrate all they have learned to create dynamic, compelling and versatile performances.
Students then are offered the opportunity to join the Company’s Masterclass, which is a weekly scene study group.
