The Meisner Technique is all about truth, freedom, and authenticity. At the base of the Technique is Sanford Meisner’s core belief: acting is the ability to behave truthfully under imaginary circumstances. At The Meisner Technique Studio, we strive to uphold the same standard for the craft of acting that Sanford Meisner instilled in each of his students. To that end, students cannot be late for class or miss class. We expect the highest level of commitment from our students and vow to respect their time and efforts with world-class training.
Classes
All classes are full at The Meisner Technique Studio. We are currently interviewing for our next available First Session classes.
Auditing
You are welcome to audit the first class of the First Session, but after that, no auditing is allowed. This was Sanford Meisner’s policy as well, and his reasons were clear:
- First of all, this truly is a technique, with each class taught brick by brick. If you were to audit a class without the benefit of experiencing all the teachings and technique leading up to it, the content would be extremely confusing.
- Secondly (and equally as importantly), due to the depth and sensitivity of the work, Sandy felt it was inappropriate and disrespectful to the students to have strangers dropping into their classes. That said, Jim created MEISNER TRAINED, an online teaching series of over 70 videos of Jim teaching and the work at various stages. This teaching series is a wonderful chance to experience a more in-depth glimpse of the training and is free of charge.
Admissions
All students interested in enrolling must interview with Jim Jarrett. Interviews can be conducted online via Zoom or FaceTime.
Calendar
Key Dates for 2024
SPRING SESSION – 2024
April 7th – Formal Training Spring Session Begins (Sun/Weds classes)
April 8th – Formal Training Spring Session Begins (Mon/Thurs classes)
April 9th – Formal Training Spring Session Begins (Tues/Fri classes)
April 9th – Introduction Spring Session Begins (Tues classes)
April 10th – Introduction Spring Session Begins (Weds classes)
April 11th – Introduction Spring Session Begins (Thurs classes)
May 26th – No class
May 27th – No class
June 25th – Introduction Spring Session Ends (Tues classes)
June 26th – Formal Training Spring Session Ends (Sun/Weds classes)
June 27th – Introduction Spring Session Ends (Thurs classes)
June 27th – Formal Training Spring Session Ends (Mon/Thurs classes)
June 29th – July 6th: Summer Break
SUMMER SESSION – 2024
July 7th – Formal Training Summer Session Begins (Sun/Weds classes)
July 8th – Formal Training Summer Session Begins (Mon/Thurs classes)
July 9th – Formal Training Summer Session Begins (Tues/Fri classes)
July 9th – Introduction Summer Session Begins (Tues classes)
July 11th – Introduction Summer Session Begins (Thurs classes)
July 26th and 27th – Sanford Meisner Film Festival
September 1st – No class
September 2nd – No class
September 22nd – Formal Training Summer Session Ends (Sun/Weds classes)
September 23rd – Formal Training Summer Session Ends (Mon/Thurs classes)
September 24th – Introduction Summer Session Ends (Tues classes)
September 24th – Formal Training Summer Session Ends (Tues/Fri classes)
September 25th – Formal Training Fall Session Begins (Sun/Weds classes)
September 26th – Formal Training Fall Session Begins (Mon/Thurs classes)
September 27th – Formal Training Fall Session Begins (Tues/Fri classes)
October 1st – Introduction Fall Session Begins (Tues classes)
November 27th – 30th: Thanksgiving Break
December 10th – Introduction Fall Session Ends (Tues classes)
December 11th – Formal Training Fall Session Ends (Sun/Weds classes)
December 12th – Formal Training Fall Session Ends (Mon/Thurs classes)
December 13th – Formal Training Fall Session Ends (Tues/Fri classes)