Meisner Technique I

Through a step-by-step progression of acting exercises developed by the famous acting teacher Sanford Meisner, including his iconic “Repetition,” students will develop their ability to work organically and to create truthful and expressive behavior. The exercises are designed to promote active listening, authentic reactions, concentration, imagination, and emotional connection.

Unless otherwise indicated below, there are no formal prerequisites for this class—students of all experience levels are welcome! However, if you have no prior acting experience, we suggest taking Intro to Acting and/or Beginning Scene Study to introduce you to core techniques and help you build confidence in the fundamentals of acting.

Class Size*

6-12 

* Note: Small class sizes are a fundamental part of our training philosophy at The Theatre Lab. Classes are kept small to ensure every person receives extensive personalized feedback from instructors and meaningful collaboration with other students. If a class is full, we encourage you to join the waitlist, and we will contact you if a spot becomes available!

Recommended Next Steps

Students who complete this class often continue with:

• Meisner Technique II and II
• Uta Hagen Technique I
• The Stanislavski Method
• Viewpoints
• Dialect
• Creating a Role

Class availability varies by session. See our course catalog for current offerings.

Tuition Discount

Theatre Lab members receive a 10% discount off of class tuition, automatically applied at checkout. Annual memberships cost only $70 per year and also include discounted tickets to all Theatre Lab performances. Read more about becoming a member here.

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Class Policies

We encourage all students to review our Adult Class Policies prior to enrolling.