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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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Andrew Carter
"It was by far the most challenging educational and artistic experience of my life."
Mikhail Suvorov
"The Meisner technique, unlike anything I've done before, is something you can't pull through just sliding on the surface."
Shalonda Shaw
"...I know what I'm capable of as an actor, and that is a wonderful feeling."
Jule Johnson
"I walk away proud, thankful, and immensely confident with the person I’ve become"
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"
Tanya Bettencourt
"I used to think showing vulnerability was a weakness. Not anymore."
Jonathan Freudman
"This is not a Mickey Mouse class, this is serious acting, this is MEISNER.”
Heidi Shon
"The Meisner Center gave me a process to work with that I was desperately seeking."
Star Don
"Look another person dead in the eye and just FEEL. It’s the simplest yet hardest thing to do."
DeShaude Barner
"The 2 years spent learning from Martin and Ranjiv are something I will never forget... "
Albert Emery
"I am a better communicator as a result of speaking from my heart."
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."
Johannes Aspegren
"The Meisner technique allowed me to really see my progress."
Stacey Danger
"The amount of growth I’ve had in nine months far surpasses that of all other studios I’ve trained at combined."
Nicole J Butler
Alessandro Marino
"This class cuts the bull*** and tells you the truth..."
Torrey Drake
"...my ability to utterly connect and live in the moment is second nature to me."
Bryan Shilowich
"You learn to stop “trying” to “act” and instead learn how to feel your deepest emotions..."
Jacob Dimenstein
"...my advice to you would be to be open to the possibilities."
Damith Warnasuriya
"...this is not a class that you sign up for but more like a life course that challenges you..."
Tanner Risner
"You have no idea what this class can do for you."
Vanessa Parker
Vanessa Parker
"...this class shows you that you can go straight to the heart and the emotion"
Amir Hasan
"It did not take long for me to realize that my brain was the biggest obstacle holding me back..."
Menen Basha
"I’m not quite sure where to begin because so much of this experience is too big to summarize..."
Brandon Quinn
"I have worked so much more since studying at the Meisner Center..."
Sierra Smith
"..I learned that ACTING IS NOT ABOUT ACTING."
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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"
Matthan Harris
"This is without a doubt the best acting class I’ve ever taken."
Jada Merritt
"...know what it is that you need and fucking go get it!!!
Juliene Winborne
" I had taken numerous acting classes, but none of them fully embodied what I was looking for."
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."
Alexandra Dunmore
"I am astounded that I thought I knew how to act before this class."
Christina Ramirez
"...there is nothing like seeing yourself grow into the person you always were meant to be..."
Zachary Gordon
"...it has been an emotionally exhausting journey, but beyond rewarding."
Nina Umpierrez
"Completing this program has left me feeling ready and excited to go out and get what I need!"
Michael Roshangah
"I found that I am stronger than I gave myself credit for."
Alex Montalban
Alex Montalban
"However seemingly simplistic Sandy's method may appear, this school is not for the faint of heart..."
Cameren Foley
"This class is definitely not the easy route..."
Channing McKindra
"This is the work that I imagined doing when I first decided to become an actor years ago..."
Clayton Bury
"I learned to quiet my overactive mind, and to simplify my process by following my heart."

Online Self Tape Workshop

Level 1 Intensive - Los Angeles

Our next Level 1 Intensive will start May 1st of 2023. This is a 5 week course that meets Monday through Friday from 3pm until 6pm. 
Cost is $885 for all 25 classes.
Email to schedule an interview

1st Year Traditional Program- Los Angeles

Our next 1st Year program will be offered in September of 2023. Classes will meet Wednesday and Sunday afternoons. 
Cost is $295 per month.
Email to schedule an interview

Updated Covid Policy

As of February 1st 2023, you can now provide proof of a negative at home Covid antigen test to enter the studio. Ongoing students who provide proof of a Covid vaccine booster from the past 6 months are not required to do weekly at home testing.

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

 

Free In-Person Introductory Session Los Angeles - Saturday April 29th at 6pm

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.

 

Watch Casting Network's interview with Ranjiv Perera about the Meisner Technique.

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