Intro to Meisner Acting Technique - The Acting Studio

Intro to Meisner - Acting Technique

Cost: $690.
Term: 10 weeks

Limited to 16 students. Perfect for beginners & seasoned professionals.
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An immersive introduction to Sanford Meisner's renowned acting technique, this class offers a step-by-step progression designed to cultivate the actor's ability to respond truthfully and spontaneously in the moment. Grounded in Meisner’s principle of “pure improvisation,” students develop authentic, expressive behavior that forms the foundation of exceptional acting.

This class begins with core Meisner exercises, including the word-repetition technique, and progresses to their application in scene work. It also serves as a studio audition for those new to acting, with successful completion offering potential admission to continued training at The Acting Studio - New York.

Key Features:

Inclusive Enrollment: Welcomes a range of participants, from serious beginners to professional actors, creating a dynamic and level training environment.
Practice Commitment: Requires a one-hour partner practice session between classes to deepen learning.
Top-Notch Training: Recognized as New York City’s premier acting class for beginners, attracting film directors, writers, and actors alike.

Recognized as New York City’s top beginner acting class, it attracts not only aspiring actors but also filmmakers and writers seeking to understand the craft.
Successful completion can lead to an invitation to continue training at The Acting Studio, opening doors to advanced programs and professional growth. Whether you’re taking your first step into acting or building on prior experience, this class offers a dynamic and enriching introduction to the Meisner technique. It’s more than a course—it’s the foundation for a thriving acting career.

Endorsements:

“I went to W 54th Street, The Acting Studio, and I took a 10-week course (Meisner with James Price)… it was fabulous.” — Tony Danza, star of TV, Broadway, and film.

“James Price is New York’s greatest acting teacher.” — Tony Danza.

This exceptional class offers not just a foundation in Meisner technique but also a transformative experience for aspiring actors seeking to elevate their craft.

   Sanford Meisner       James Price Ravin Patterson         Chris Chirdon               Robert Siverls          Nicholas Landry      Jesse Hapke


Matthew J Nichols

Late admission may be possible during the first 3 weeks if space permits.

Scheduled Sessions for:

Intro to Meisner - Acting Technique

Session:	Term	Instructor	Day	Hours	Begins	Fee	Status
Winter Eve; 2025	10 wks	Patterson/Price	Mon/Thurs	7:00-10:00 pm	Jan 13, 2025	$690	open
Winter Day; 2025	10 wks	Hapke/Price	Mon/Thurs	12:30-3:30 pm	Jan 20, 2025	$690	open
Winter Late afternoon; 2025	10 wks	Landry/Price	Tue/Fri	4:30-7 pm	Jan 28, 2025	$690	open
Spring Eve; 2025	10 wks	Patterson/Price	Mon/Thurs	7:00-10:00 pm	Mar 24, 2025	$690	open
Spring Day; 2025	10 wks	J.Hapke/J. Price	Mon/Thurs	12:30-3:30 pm	Mar 31, 2025	$690	open
Spring Late afternoon; 2025	10 wks	Landry/Price	Tue/Fri	4:30-7 pm	Apr 8, 2025	$690	open
Summer Eve: 2025	10 wks	Patterson/Price	Mon/Thurs	7:00-10:00 pm	Jun 16, 2025	$690	open
6-Week Meisner Summer Intensive 2025	6 wks	Chirdon/Price	Mon/Wed/Fri	12:30-3:30 pm	Jun 23, 2025	$690	open
Summer July PM; 2025	9 wks	James Price	Tue/Fri	6:30-9:30 pm	Jul 1, 2025	$690	open
Fall Eve; 2025	10 wks	Price/Patterson	Mon/Thurs	7:00-10:00 pm	Sep 22, 2025	$690	open
Fall Day; 2025	10 wks	J.Hapke/J. Price	Mon/Thurs	12:30-3:30 pm	Sep 29, 2025	$690	open
Fall Late Afternoon; 2025	10 wks	Price/Landry	Tue/Fri	4:30-7 pm	Oct 7, 2025	$690	open

Testimonials

The amount of value I have received (from day one!!!) will serve me throughout my entire career. It’s really hard for creatives to find a community especially one that makes you better! The Acting Studio is one you can trust.

— Julia Sjakovs
Having trained in New York at both The Acting Studio and The William Esper Studio, it was abundantly clear within a matter of minutes that The Acting Studio delivered above and beyond on every level. James Price who is the Studio Director at The Acting Studio, is every beginners (and indeed accomplished) actors hero. He is without a doubt, the most emotionally intuitive, charged and lively of any Meisner teacher you’ll ever hope to be training under. I left his class hungry for more, stronger than ever and 100% certain that after his training, success can only follow. When that Oscar win comes in, I know exactly whom I’ll be thanking. James Price, you are my hero.

— Loretta Bogard
I have read every book on acting and taken classes at other studios which lead me to think I had a good understanding of the craft. Then I went through the program at The Acting Studio - New York and learned the truer meaning of craft. The intimate classes, the knowledge of the faculty, and professionalism has influenced my life in every way. Thank you for setting the bar and guiding the students to rise to the level. - Peter Evangelista, 2010 Studio graduate - working actor

— Peter Evangelista
The class i would have to say was a life experience. It built a foundation of acting skills that I can use in just about all walks of life. For up incoming actors, I highly recommend this class.

James Price the professor was an amazing instructor. His methods of teaching are like a mad scientist at work. No matter what he pushes you to get the best acting out of who ever he instructs.

I am so glad I took this class.

— David Valencia
Halfway into their 10-week Introduction to Meisner class I was hooked and seriously thinking about acting as a career. I finished their full acting program one year ago and am still involved with The Acting Studio community, still working, learning, and growing. James Price and John Grabowski are the best teachers and mentors a serious actor could get, and the rest of the faculty is excellent as well.

— Rosa Rodriguez-graduate 2010
James Price is without question one of the greatest acting coaches - fostering, nurturing, and challenging each and every student while uniquely ferreting out their strengths and weaknesses, and enhancing them in a way that allowed virtually everyone to come out of the class as better actors, technicians, and people as well.

— Jeff Ashkenes

Intro to Meisner - Acting Technique

Intro to Meisner - Acting Technique

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