MEISNER II

In the second year, the emphasis is on character acting and advanced scene work. Various tools are introduced such as working with a character point of view, connecting with the character essence and crafting physical and vocal impediments. Using these and other tools, the actor adds filters to his own unconditioned behavior: the actor transforms into the character and is able to act as the character in any imagined circumstance.

Year 2 extends the work of Meisner Teachnique Acting I into the area of advanced character work and interpretation.

Students work with texts by major writers such as Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller, Eduard Albee, Anton Chekhov among others. Actors explore their interpretive powers without losing their authentic sense of self.