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We believe that the purpose of an acting school is to get you working professionally. And that begins with Professional Level training. Training that has worked for over 70 years and continues to work today, for a new generation of actors. Overseen by Martin Barter, a master teacher, you will be taught one of the strongest acting foundations available today. Our commitment to Sandy’s legacy is to maintain the technique as he left it behind. We come from a rich history and deep tradition, as noted by The New York Times, Backstage, and Variety.

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Bryan Shilowich
"You learn to stop “trying” to “act” and instead learn how to feel your deepest emotions..."
Nicole J Butler
Alessandro Marino
"This class cuts the bull*** and tells you the truth..."
Cameren Foley
"This class is definitely not the easy route..."
Mikhail Suvorov
"The Meisner technique, unlike anything I've done before, is something you can't pull through just sliding on the surface."
Jule Johnson
"I walk away proud, thankful, and immensely confident with the person I’ve become"
Jonathan Freudman
"This is not a Mickey Mouse class, this is serious acting, this is MEISNER.”
Vanessa Parker
Vanessa Parker
"...this class shows you that you can go straight to the heart and the emotion"
Tanya Bettencourt
"I used to think showing vulnerability was a weakness. Not anymore."
Menen Basha
"I’m not quite sure where to begin because so much of this experience is too big to summarize..."
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Yisreal Dubov
"...not only did I walk away with an incredible training in acting; I walked away with a family, and memories that will last a lifetime"
Jacob Dimenstein
"...my advice to you would be to be open to the possibilities."
Andrew Carter
"It was by far the most challenging educational and artistic experience of my life."
Michael Roshangah
"I found that I am stronger than I gave myself credit for."
Albert Emery
"I am a better communicator as a result of speaking from my heart."
Brandon Quinn
"I have worked so much more since studying at the Meisner Center..."
Alexandra Dunmore
"I am astounded that I thought I knew how to act before this class."
Nina Umpierrez
"Completing this program has left me feeling ready and excited to go out and get what I need!"
Nerlyn Jean
"A true challenge and commitment, it was the best decision I made for my career thus far."
DeRon Horton
..."the emotional capacity of which i am able to reach now I cannot see myself gaining somewhere else"
Zachary Gordon
"...it has been an emotionally exhausting journey, but beyond rewarding."
DeShaude Barner
"The 2 years spent learning from Martin and Ranjiv are something I will never forget... "
Stacey Danger
"The amount of growth I’ve had in nine months far surpasses that of all other studios I’ve trained at combined."
Clayton Bury
"I learned to quiet my overactive mind, and to simplify my process by following my heart."
Danielle Vega
"I felt I needed a class of Meisner caliber to have in my repertoire to take me to the next level of my career."
Michael Campion
"...other acting classes don’t teach the right skills in the right order, nor do they have the patience to train them fully."
Matthan Harris
"This is without a doubt the best acting class I’ve ever taken."
Amir Hasan
"It did not take long for me to realize that my brain was the biggest obstacle holding me back..."
Sierra Smith
"..I learned that ACTING IS NOT ABOUT ACTING."
Jada Merritt
"...know what it is that you need and fucking go get it!!!
Heidi Shon
"The Meisner Center gave me a process to work with that I was desperately seeking."
Damith Warnasuriya
"...this is not a class that you sign up for but more like a life course that challenges you..."
Torrey Drake
"...my ability to utterly connect and live in the moment is second nature to me."
Christina Ramirez
"...there is nothing like seeing yourself grow into the person you always were meant to be..."
Star Don
"Look another person dead in the eye and just FEEL. It’s the simplest yet hardest thing to do."
Juliene Winborne
" I had taken numerous acting classes, but none of them fully embodied what I was looking for."
Tanner Risner
"You have no idea what this class can do for you."
Johannes Aspegren
"The Meisner technique allowed me to really see my progress."
Channing McKindra
"This is the work that I imagined doing when I first decided to become an actor years ago..."
Shalonda Shaw
"...I know what I'm capable of as an actor, and that is a wonderful feeling."
Alex Montalban
Alex Montalban
"However seemingly simplistic Sandy's method may appear, this school is not for the faint of heart..."

Online Self Tape Workshop

1st Year Traditional Program - Los Angeles

Our next 1st Year Traditional program will begin September 7th of 2025. This twice a week program runs for 9 months.

Classes will meet Sunday & Wednesday mornings at 11am. Tuition is $315 per month.
Email or call to schedule an Interview.

Level 1 Intensive - Los Angeles

Our next Level 1 Intensive class will begin October 20th of 2025.

This class meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons from 3pm until 6pm and runs for 5 weeks. Tuition is $945 for all 25 classes.
Email or call to schedule an Interview.

Myths of Online Acting Training
Read what we learned about teaching online.

 

Free In-Person Introductory Session Los Angeles - Friday July 25th at 7pm

Join us for this hands-on session that details what the Meisner technique is. You’ll experience the same exercises taught to every beginning student and leave with a deeper understanding of the technique, as well as acting.
Email to reserve your spot.

How to pick a Meisner Teacher
Interviewing with different schools is the best way to find the right teacher for you.
Here are questions you should be asking them. 

How to choose your Meisner teacher.

You should interview with different schools and teachers to find the best fit for your training. Here are a number of questions you can ask during the interview process. Read More

Acting Certificate Program

These classes meet twice a week, for 9 months. This is the full Meisner Technique as it’s been taught for over 25 years by Martin Barter. Read More