As the Meisner Technique has grown in popularity, it’s teaching has been diminished, resulting in actors who proclaim “Meisner trained” on their resume, but show vastly different acting abilities. For talent agents and casting directors, seeing “Meisner Trained” on a resume  doesn’t hold the value it once did.

A number of acting schools offer showcases to industry professionals at the end of their training programs. While this is a great opportunity for actors to be seen, expecting industry professionals to trust those actors’ abilities on a singular showcase is no longer valid. The industry has changed and while a ‘showcase’ may open a door, it doesn’t adequality demonstrate an actor’s readiness for the Business of acting. Nor do many of these schools offer the support and guidance in the business itself.

SMC Talent Management promotes only the best, properly trained, business savvy Meisner actors to industry professionals.

We only manage actors who have completed the full 2 year Meisner training program from a reputable school, such as The Sanford Meisner Center or The Neighborhood Playhouse. Actors who’ve only done partial Meisner training, or trained in “Meisner Based” acting are not eligible for representation. We confirm that these actors have all the necessary business infrastructure and acumen established to be considered  by top tier talent agencies, casting offices and producers.

Founder – Ranjiv Perera (IMDB)
Ranjiv’s work as casting associate for Lisa Essary for over 10 years has provided him with the insight and industry experience to help guide actors through the business side of their careers. His 10 years of experience in teaching the Meisner Technique qualifies him to determine which students of the technique  have not only learned it properly, but integrated it deeply into their craft of acting.