Acting theory: The Meisner Technique, Strasberg, Stella Adler acting techniques. Taught at our acting school!
A practical hands on approach to acting utilizing the Meisner technique, Strasberg and Stella Adler’s approach to acting and study of theatre history through 1860 – present day.
The class will cover the modern masters using Checkhov, Ibsen, Strindberg, Beckett, Inge, Albee, Miller, Williams, Mamet, Shepard and Kushner’s plays as the landscape.
Starts Wednesday 1pm to 3pm
Feb 8th, 2016
FIRST 8 WEEKS:
Introduction to Meisner, Adler and Strasberg theatre history from mid 1880’s to present.
First scene work – Checkhov’s major plays: The Seagull, The Vanya, The Three Sisters and Cherry Orchard – Scene breakdown, scene analysis and objectives.
Work on feet – From first read – Rehearsal and Performance
SECOND 8 WEEKS
Perform scenes and intro to modern American masters scene breakdown and analysis.
Perform scenes and intro to modern American masters scene breakdown and analysis.
Discussion of theatre history for the modern cinema choice of modern Amercian master scene.
THIRD 8 WEEKS
Continue to work on analysis of plays and objectives rehearsal for the two scenes.
Continue to work on scenes.
Presentation of scenes in workshop form.
TEXTS:
Master teachers of the theatre – Observations on teaching theatre by nine American masters.
Sanford Meisner – On Acting
Stella Adler – The Technique of Acting
Lee Strasberg – A Dream of Passion
Call for more information:
310-392-0815
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