Post by jeffan on Feb 17, 2009 8:36:15 GMT -5
What is Meisner?
Sanford Meisner was one of the original “masters” of modern acting.
He developed the Meisner technique after working with the Group Theatre at New York City’s Neighborhood Playhouse and continued its refinement for fifty years.
Meisner Training is an inter-dependent series of exercises that build upon each other toward achieving your desired goal. Meisner students work on a series of progressively complex exercises to develop strong skills in preparation and execution. As the exercises evolve in complexity, the principles of “listen and respond” and “stay in the moment” are fundamental to the work.
Some prominent actors who trained at The Neighborhood Playhouse in the Meisner technique include:
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Kim Basinger
Sandra Bullock
Tom Cruise
James Gandolfini
David Mamet
Anjelica Huston
Diane Keaton
Jon Voight
Mary Steenburgen
James Caan
Robert Duvall
Jeff Goldblum
Sydney Pollack
and many others
houghtontalent.wordpress.com/2009/02/16/meisner-for-film/
Sanford Meisner was one of the original “masters” of modern acting.
He developed the Meisner technique after working with the Group Theatre at New York City’s Neighborhood Playhouse and continued its refinement for fifty years.
Meisner Training is an inter-dependent series of exercises that build upon each other toward achieving your desired goal. Meisner students work on a series of progressively complex exercises to develop strong skills in preparation and execution. As the exercises evolve in complexity, the principles of “listen and respond” and “stay in the moment” are fundamental to the work.
Some prominent actors who trained at The Neighborhood Playhouse in the Meisner technique include:
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Kim Basinger
Sandra Bullock
Tom Cruise
James Gandolfini
David Mamet
Anjelica Huston
Diane Keaton
Jon Voight
Mary Steenburgen
James Caan
Robert Duvall
Jeff Goldblum
Sydney Pollack
and many others
houghtontalent.wordpress.com/2009/02/16/meisner-for-film/
