Meisner Technique: Learning the Acting Ropes

Meisner Technique: Learning the Acting Ropes is a modern course designed to help college professors teach beginning acting in an engaging and effective way. Rooted in Sanford Meisner’s legendary techniques, it focuses on building foundational skills such as Really Doing, Attention on the Other Person, Open Heart, Meaningful & Specific Point of View, and Emotional Preparation. The course emphasizes active participation and student success through innovative features:

• A studio-style format where students perform continuously, completing 15+ scenes per semester.
• Flexible design for in-person, hybrid, synchronous, or asynchronous learning environments.
• Options to emphasize film acting and integrate modern filmmaking techniques.
• Video demonstrations and resources for teachers and students to clarify and support each exercise.
• A 24-hour helpline with course designers Scott Trost and Emmy Levine to assist educators.

This unique approach fosters a collaborative and hands-on learning experience while addressing the challenges of traditional acting classes.