Five Reasons Why You Should Learn the Meisner Technique I will first list the five reasons and then elaborate. You will 1) have significantly less performance anxiety2) be in the moment3) be a better listener4) be compelling because you’re unpredictable5) transform your life A fundamental tenant of the Meisner technique is that rather than focusing on yourself, often judging yourself and…
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You will not achieve a electrifying performance by merely practicing acting, as odd as that may sound. The work you have to do is to make yourself more compelling as a person and that will translate to your acting. I am not saying try to be interesting, like saying interesting things, maybe adopting an interesting…
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Having taught hundreds of actors, it still amazes me when they cannot answer the following question even though the answer is vital for a compelling performance. They may have learned their lines, done their blocking, maybe even worked on a dialect. When I ask them that question, I get sentence upon sentence about the qualities of…
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FILM SCRIPT ANALYSIS (OSCAR WINNING) WITH MICHELLE DANNER VIA ZOOM In this class, you will work through a thorough curriculum that includes the comprehension of breaking down stories. Characters, conflicts, and language from dramatic and comedic scripts. There will be an in-depth discussion analyzing all the tools, choices, and natural qualities. Used in every actor’s performance.…
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Meisner Technique Level 1| Beginner Acting Classes You will learn the foundation of Sanford Meisner: exercises in repetition independent activities, emotional preparation & scene work. Saturday 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm — starting Oct 17th Call the acting school to sign up 310-392-0815 or email at actingclass@michelledanner.com Without Sanford Meisner there would be no Meisner…
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