Testimonials

"Elizabeth is a first rate and versatile teacher. She has a mind that conceptualizes, a clear method and vocabulary that leads others to bring their ideas to light. She possesses an unusual combination of qualities, charming and intelligent. I cannot say enough good things about her."

"You get a lot of personal attention at EMAS and that really expanded my emotional range."

"I’ve had first-hand experience with Elizabeth, in individual and group instruction, and I am constantly impressed with her uncanny ability to give both skills and confidence to her students. She’s one heck of a director too!"

"The Meisner program prepared me to take on my first lead role in a feature film. I filmed the summer after my first year of Meisner, and the technique fit perfectly with what the script demanded. It’s important to have as many acting tools as possible depending on the role. One tool that Meisner teaches that is necessary for every job, however, is truly opening up your ear to be able to hear underneath the lines. Once you learn this, it is an asset for life. If you want to inspire and be inspired by watching your peers struggle, fail, and suddenly break through, you should study here. If you want to expand and your imagination and creativity, study here. And if you want to take the unique journey of self-discovery and opening necessary to becoming a professional actor come to EMAS."

"I recommend EMAS because of Elizabeth. I trust that the teachers she hires match her level of insight, compassion, and ability to bring out the best in each of her students. You have to have an eye for BS as an acting teacher and she has it. She has called me on my own more than once. You also have to have an eye for the nuances of human behavior, the little itty-bitty details that take a performance from good to great. She has that ability. And I greatly appreciate that as an actor. When you look in the dictionary under really really good, high quality acting teacher, of the many faces you will see, you will no doubt see hers."

"EMAS taught me how to prepare before hand so I can be free to play and know that I can do good work."

"It’s imperative that TV and film actors have a solid foundation in traditional acting techniques. Elizabeth Mestnik is the person to go to for that training. She’s warm, honest, direct, and just a plain ol’ good acting teacher. You’ll love her and the supportive, safe environment she creates."

"Taking Elizabeth’s Meisner intensive course has been a real gift. Besides learning true Meisner technique fundamentals, her insight and feedback provide a visceral experience and environment that will not only deepen your craft, but really awaken your senses and bring you to life. It’s really incredible how intelligent and insightful the instructors are. I am so fortunate to have found her class during the pandemic, and I am truly grateful for the lessons and consistency in the courses. I am grateful for meeting and connecting with peers that are WILLING to do the work and support all that share that attitude. Thank you SO MUCH!! I’m a believer."

"Elizabeth Mestnik Acting Studio has given me a whole new perspective on acting and the world. I’m learning so much more about who I am and how to express myself as an individual, and more importantly that “I am enough”. I am so grateful to be working with such talented and inspiring instructors and students in a loving community environment, where I am challenged each and every class to push past my boundaries. While it is all a frustrating, exciting, moving experience, my teachers never give up on me and that makes it all worth it."

"EMAS was such an intense and amazing experience. Elizabeth is so passionate about the work and constantly pushed us to give our best, to always strive for excellence. I am definitely a stronger actor having gone through the 2-year program at EMAS. The relationships I’ve made at EMAS is something I will always be grateful for. My core friendships, who I consider my close family now, have all stemmed from this program."

"Elizabeth is the reason I am a working professional actor today. The rigors of her program are unmatched here in L.A., and I’ve studied at many places. If you successfully finish her Professional Training Program, you will have all the acting tools you need to make it in this business."

"To me, the biggest difference between EMAS and most other acting classes is that EMAS actually teaches you how to act – the fundamentals of the craft. Other acting classes, often give you a scene and just direct you for that scene. Admittedly, taking direction is a necessary skill, but it is a far cry from knowing how to act. If you are serious about learning how to really act, then you must look into EMAS."