James Brill
Acting Class
New York City, NY
The Meisner Technique
“Acting is the ability to live truthfully under imaginary circumstances.”
Sanford Meisner
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CLASSES ARE IN PERSON.
The Acting Training
The Foundation Level
The foundation level work is a gradual step by step process of actor training focusing on basic exercises and scene work which trains the actor to work organically with freedom, commitment and vitality.
The class meets twice a week and there are two separate sessions.
Session 1 runs from October to April.
Session 2 runs from January to July.
Admission: By interview
Tuition: $325.00/month - In Person
The Advanced Level
Building upon the basis of the foundation work the advanced level moves further into the areas of character work, interpretation, script analysis and advanced scene work.
The class meets twice a week and there are two separate sessions.
Session 1 runs from May to December.
Session 2 runs from September to May.
Admission: By invitation
Tuition: $325.00/month - In Person
Meisner Summer Intensive
An eight week introduction to the fundamental elements of the Meisner technique. The class begins with the foundation exercise and takes the student through the initial steps of the Meisner Technique culminating in work on a scene.
The sessions will meet twice a week. Specific class days and times TBA.
Admission: By interview
Tuition: $600.00 - In Person
Scene Workshop
A scene workshop which takes the actor from table work to the full realization of a scene. The class is ongoing in four week sessions which meet twice a week.
No previous Meisner background is necessary.
Admission: By invitation
Tuition: $325.00 - In Person (Meets twice a week)
Meisner Winter Intensive
A three month introduction to the fundamental elements of the Meisner technique. The class begins with the foundation exercises and takes the student through the initial steps of the Meisner Technique culminating in work on a scene.
The sessions will meet during the afternoons from 1-4pm twice a week from February to April.
Admission: By interview
Tuition: $325.00/month -In Person (The Intensive runs for three months)
Audition Coaching
Call for appointment.
Rate: $90.00 per hour
Actor responsible for studio rental.