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One Day Acting Workshops

Need help prepping for a last-minute audition? Or, have you procrastinated training and arefinally motivated to win? There’s still time. Features of One Day LA Acting Classes at Emasla Brush up on...

“It takes 20 Years to become an Actor” – Reflections on my acting training

By Ken Weiler Sanford Meisner is famous for saying that “It takes 20 years to become an actor”.  So now, 20 years after graduating from Rutgers University’s MFA Acting program, I am reflecting on...

The Power of Repetition: A Deep Dive into a Key Meisner Exercise

Introduction Brief Overview of Meisner Technique: Start by providing a concise introduction to the Meisner technique, emphasizing its focus on realism and emotional honesty. Importance of Repet...

5 Great Contemporary Character Actors

A character actor is a versatile, flexible artist who provides support to the story and star of a film. These actors must have the ability to play any role, from villain to hero to passer-by. So...

6 Netflix Shows An Aspiring Actor Should Study

Most people don’t think of “Netflix and chill” as a way to do their homework. However, most people aren’t actors who are devoted to their craft. You can binge-watch hundreds of series on Netfli...

On-Set Terminology

Like any professional field, the acting industry has its own terminology, commonly-used abbreviations, and slang. Below is a quick cheat sheet for the working actor that introduces some of the com...

What does the Meisner Technique Teach?

The Repetition Exercise and How it Works:Sanford Meisner I’m asked all the time “What do you teach actors?  What do you learn in a Meisner Technique program?”  I mean truly, the skill sets require...

An Introduction to LA Pilot Season for Actors

Pilot season in Los Angeles is a bit like the holiday season everywhere else: Some people are celebrating, some people are depressed and everyone is spectacularly stressed. However, instead of ...

Stage, Film and Television: Differences for the Beginning Actor

There are three major platforms for actors: stage, film and television. Decades ago, it was relatively rare for actors to successfully crossover between these mediums. Instead, most actors would e...

Beyond Repetition – by Elizabeth Mestnik

“To Behave Truthfully under Imaginary Circumstances” – Sanford Meisner’s definition of acting. The Independent Activity is the next step after the basic repetition exercise. It is the phase of the...

Approaching The Character - An Actors Perspective

Post by Michael Yurchak Developing characters is a much-debated topic and something that comes up again and again with students, coaches, professionals and newbies. My own approach is one I have f...

Key Principles of The Meisner Technique

Top 7 Acting Schools in Los Angeles

  Los Angeles is the center for aspiring actors looking to learn the craft of acting and pursue a career in television and film. With so many schools and classes to choose from, finding the right o...