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The original and final home of the Meisner technique in Los Angeles

Student Testimonials

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"

Alessandro Marino

"This class cuts the bull*** and tells you the truth..."

Shalonda Shaw

"...I know what I'm capable of as an actor, and that is a wonderful feeling."

Jonathan Freudman

"...I know what I'm capable of as an actor, and that is a wonderful feeling."

Clayton Bury

"I learned to quiet my overactive mind, and to simplify my process by following my heart."

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."

DeShaude Barner

"The 2 years spent learning from Martin and Ranjiv are something I will never forget... "

Alex Montalban

"However seemingly simplistic Sandy's method may appear, this school is not for the faint of heart..."

Alexandra Dunmore

"I am astounded that I thought I knew how to act before this class."

Cameren Foley

"This class is definitely not the easy route..."

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."

Brandon Quinn

"I have worked so much more since studying at the Meisner Center..."

Matthan Harris

"This is without a doubt the best acting class I’ve ever taken."

Michael Roshangah

"I found that I am stronger than I gave myself credit for."

Heidi Shon

"The Meisner Center gave me a process to work with that I was desperately seeking."

Nerlyn Jean

"A true challenge and commitment, it was the best decision I made for my career thus far."

Jacob Dimenstein

"...my advice to you would be to be open to the possibilities."

Zachary Gordon

"...it has been an emotionally exhausting journey, but beyond rewarding."

Jule Johnson

"I walk away proud, thankful, and immensely confident with the person I’ve become"

Damith Warnasuriya

"...this is not a class that you sign up for but more like a life course that challenges you..."

Stacey Danger

"The amount of growth I’ve had in nine months far surpasses that of all other studios I’ve trained at combined."

Tanner Risner

"You have no idea what this class can do for you."

Vanessa Parker

"...this class shows you that you can go straight to the heart and the emotion"

Johannes Aspegren

"The Meisner technique allowed me to really see my progress."

David Mazouz

"I did not know that non-narcissistic acting existed."

DeRon Horton

..."the emotional capacity of which i am able to reach now I cannot see myself gaining somewhere else"

Nina Umpierrez

"Completing this program has left me feeling ready and excited to go out and get what I need!"

Basilio Cerdan Jr

Basilio Cerdan Jr.

"The instructor, Ranjiv Perera, made it clear that this class is not for everyone."

Sierra Smith

"..I learned that ACTING IS NOT ABOUT ACTING."

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."

Aaron Atkinson

“With a teacher that demands your absolute best and a technique that requires it as well, you have no choice but to see growth”

Adam Chance

“I have studied in various acting classes, but for me, this is levels above anything I have done before.”

Alexander Black

“I found Ranjiv to be not only insightful, incisive, and tenacious in his pursuit of the truth and excellence...”

Anthony Huacuja

“Some of the best weeks of my life have been because of this class.”

Ash Yap

“...please know that it requires you to go all in with your heart”

Ashlyn O’Grady

“...unlike any other acting class i’ve ever taken”

Avery Stovner

“He’s straightforward, no BS, and what he says makes so much sense that you can’t help but believe it.”

Aza Sharavnyam

“It is an honor to call myself a “Graduate” of “Sanford Miesner Center””

Braeden Sumner

“Ranjiv had a blunt honesty that cut through the illusive BS I had witnessed in the other schools I had tested.”

Brandon Jay Winckler

“The experience itself is one of the most challenging emotional climbs an actor will face...”

Brevin A. Woodford

“Trust that it will all make sense... when it all makes sense!”

Christina Giordano

“...I was not working the program but the program was actually working on me.”

Dovid Klein

“This is the only training I’ve taken that pushed me this hard—and it’s also the one where I grew the fastest...”

Cristian Clark

“I now understand what it truly means to listen to someone...”

Darius Levanté

“If you are looking for the best way to invest in, challenge, and equip yourself as the working actor you aspire to be, start here.”

Demitrius Schmitt

“I learned that mistakes are OK to make as long as you do the work.”

Dylan D’Arezzo

“To even refer to my Meisner training as a ‘class’ feels like a disservice, because it is so much more than that.”

Emma Massalone

“I took classes everywhere, however I found a common theme throughout. I was being breezed over...”

Eric Romero

“If you can accept that it’s an experience and dive into the unknowing, you will truly grow as an artist.”

Gavin Cole

“...this was the puzzle piece that I had been missing for so long.”

Gina Helena

“...I developed trust in what I feel and how it registers, without forcing behavior or outcomes.”

Jeremy Ekalo

“I audited classes and attended a few other "prominent" schools and/or acting programs in the LA and San Francisco area and there isn't anything that comes close to what this *feels* like...”

Hannah Drobits

“My work is now truthful, authentic, and filled with a depth that I don't need to try for anymore because this program made accessing it effortless.”

Ilana Mindiola

“I was navigating blindly in other acting classes- with the majority being scene study classes.”

Jasmyn Starr

“I moved across the country to study here, and have absolutely no regrets.”

Jessica Ingham

“He will give you the most amazing notes that are clear and you will know exactly what you need to work on.”

Joanna Connie Tan

“Ranjiv, as my guide, took the wobble away, and there I was. An actor.”

Laura G. Chirinos

“I had no idea that for most of my life I had only been giving the world 25%.”

Lauryn M. Witherspoon

“In the past two years, I never once learned to act, but instead to feel - immensely, vulnerably, and abundantly.”

Leonardo Cecchi

“I arrived wanting to be more "vulnerable" in my work, and learned that was just the tip of the iceberg.”

Louis Tomeo

“It is a mirror that will show you everything about yourself, so that you may show all of yourself.”

Pilar Uribe

“What made me stay was discovering that it's a discipline, a training, an unlearning of habits I had picked up over the years.”

Jason Ryan Yamas

“I would not recommend this program to someone who isn't ready to treat it with the fulsome energy and enthusiasm it requires.”

Iveel Mashbat

“...my relationship with my own emotions and my ability to reach them has had a huge impact on my acting”

Johnathan Bernadeau

"The beauty of Meisner is that when you are going through a moment, it’s not a scene to you, it is real life."

Josh Benitez

“I was working on artistic muscles I had no idea even existed.”

Kay Hirschy

"This class has made me realize that many actors just "act" their part..."

Luke Larson

"I went into this class fresh out of my home state of Washington, new to LA, with little to no formal acting training..."

Lydia Tinsley

“…nothing I may be asked to accomplish for a role could be more intimidating than what I’ve achieved throughout my Meisner training.”

Lynne Pham

“…the notes I have taken along the way in these past two years, I will use forever, in my artistic life and in my non-artistic life.”

Matthew Harvey

“You’ll distinguish the chasm between mundane performances and those that pulsate with life…”

Matthew Scott Vorous

“If you know deep down that you truly NEED to be an artist of this craft, then I encourage you to take part in this class..."

Mia Morongell

“Outside of acting, I am more open, perceptive, and wonderfully sensitive than before.”

Nicky Cutler

“You can get notes on your acting all day long but this class actually teaches you the “how”…”

Nico Ryan

“It was the fresh start and reintroduction to acting I needed.”

Noba Bayarsaikhan

"Even with a master’s degree in Acting for Film and TV, this training pushed me further."

Nomi Jean Cater

“Prepare yourself for a commitment to your art unlike any you've dared to take before.”

Quincy Yeoman

“The work done within Meisner is invaluable and will set you apart from a sea of people who are waiting for something to happen.”

Raheem Mansaray

"There were moments of self-doubt when I contemplated giving up, but deep down, I knew that I needed this work.”

Ravé DuPree

“In order to live truthfully, you have to first know who you are as a person.”

Richard Tuckwell

“…I’ve learned how to practice elements of acting that seemed impossible for me previously.”

Rico Fernandez

“For anyone seeking the necessary skills to perform from a place of truthfulness (rather than performative), this training is essential.”

Samiha Yusof

"I really had to push myself in ways that I thought would be impossible for me, but through overcoming those moments, I found a new sense of confidence..."

Savannah Rae

“The expectations for this class are high but crystal clear.”

Sebla Demirbaş

“Following my Meisner training allows me to take the pressure of a great performance off of my shoulders.”

Seema Yasmin

“Having completed a medical degree before coming to the Sanford Meisner Center, I was surprised to find this program every bit as exacting.”

Sophia Lau

“…this studio has turned into a real artistic home for me…”

Shakir Shy

"This class isn’t for the faint of heart—there’s no sugarcoating..."

Taylor Dejka

“You pull things out of you that you didn't know you were capable of and it's the most powerful feeling.”

Tenisha Hayes

"The dedication it takes to learn this craft is something I will always acknowledge and respect."

Timur Vagapov

“You’ll be learning the technique from A to Z, meaning that you’ll start with fundamentals and slowly progress.”

Travis Wolfe Sr

“I no longer have to think, I just do! I just AM! I AM free!”

Trystan Colburn

“I like that this program has a clear beginning and end compared to ongoing classes.”

Tyler Gordon

Trystan Colburn

“…I also became part of a community of people who have the same dream as I do and that might be the best part.”

William Chhit

“…my first big break wasn’t a role, but being able to spend a part of my life here.”

Xintong Wang

“Suppressing an emotion doesn't make it go away, and speaking from that emotional place is usually more powerful.”

Zachary Lichaa

“What I carry forward is a clear understanding of what truthful work feels like and the discipline to return to it.”

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(800) 988-9051
X1 – for Martin Barter
X2 – for Ranjiv Perera

EMAIL

Email us by clicking here:
contact@sanfordmeisnercenter.com

Mailing Address

112 S. San Fernando Blvd. Burbank, CA 91502

The Sanford Meisner Center

Burbank · Los Angeles

contact@sanfordmeisnercenter.com

(800) 988-9051

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