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Two Year Acting Program at The Prestigious Maggie Flanigan Studio Begins January 3, 2018
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Comprehensive Two-Year Acting Program at The Prestigious Maggie Flanigan Studio Begins January 3, 2018
NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2017, Interviews are still available for the last remaining slots in the upcoming Two Year Acting Program at the Maggie Flanigan Studio. The First Year training begins on January 3, 2018, in New York City and runs until July 31, 2018. As the leading provider of instruction in the Meisner Technique, the Maggie Flanigan Studio has helped mold raw, aspiring actors into bona fide working professionals who have achieved their dreams and developed their own distinctive craft. More information about what to expect from the Two Year Acting Program is available at https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/twoyearactingprogramnyc/.
“Our Two Year Acting Program develops not just actors, but real artists who can compete with those graduating from the top MFA programs in the United States,” says Charlie Sandlan, Executive Director and Head of Acting at the Maggie Flanigan Studio. “We help our students become the actor they have always dreamed of becoming, instilling in them the craft and artistry to sustain a long career.”
The Maggie Flanigan Studio’s curriculum is rooted in the accuracy of the Meisner Technique, which was developed by Sanford Meisner during his time teaching in New York City. The technique steers students away from bad habits like “pretending” and delivering “lines,” instead shifting the focus toward listening and responding personally. Meisner prized authenticity, vulnerability, and imagination above all else. The Maggie Flanigan Studio believes that the best actor training must include these essential characteristics, and their acting programs reflect this belief.
Year one of the Two Year Acting Program dives into the fundamentals of acting, giving students the tools to create vivid human behavior. During the 9-months of Meisner training, each student will work on three scenes. Students will be taught to identify and craft the scenes’ previous circumstance, the acting relationship, and the emotional preparation needed for the scene. By the end of the first year, students will have developed a truthful acting instrument, with all of the fundamentals second nature.
In the program’s second year with Charlie Sandlan, the focus moves to character and script interpretation, as students bring the fundamental skill set they accumulated in year one. Students will learn to step into the shoes of another human being, drawing on their imagination, insight, and experience in order to breathe life into a major part. Second year training also focuses on the business of acting, as the studio will teach students on how to do their taxes, how to approach headshots, how to use social media, as well as meeting important agents and casting directors.
“Our conservatory program has one goal,” adds Sandlan, “and that is to produce a complete artist. We strive to empower all students to become actors who possess the skill, craft, and education necessary to work well into their 40s, 50s, and 60s.”
Previous students who have gone on to rewarding professional careers have heaped praise on the Two Year Acting Program. “I’m excited because I can confidently pursue the career I’ve always wanted,” explains Maggie Flanigan Studio alum Claire Ganshert. “Now I have the tools of a professional actor — I fell fully equipped. Charlie helped to cultivate the level of discipline and work ethic it takes to succeed. I believe focused training is the most important thing one can do on the path to becoming an actor. Thanks to everyone at the Maggie Flanigan Studio, I now have that training and can access it whenever I need it.”
With spaces still open for the Two Year Acting Program starting in January, interested students and actors looking to refine and crystallize their skillset are encouraged to call (917) 794-3878 to schedule an interview.
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About Maggie Flanigan Studio
We are proud to be NYC’s most respected professional actor-training program. We welcome aspiring actors interested in going the distance with themselves; risk-takers who want to feel safe nurtured and yet pushed in a way they could have never imagined in order to fulfill their fullest artistic potential. Executive Director Charlie Sandlan and all of the faculty approach every day honored to be the caretakers of Maggie Flanigan’s artistic vision.
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“I was placed in the intense reigns of Charlie Sandlan. I became a better artist, actor, friend, sibling and daughter because of the studio. Even now, I crave the studio every day. What I learned is present in my work every day. I truly believe in everything they stand for.”
“Maggie taught me that I could control my work, my acting, and to throw all of the bullshit out that I had in my head about ‘what I should be doing’ and to just listen and respond honestly, in the moment. She gave me a craft. She is, quite simply put, THE BEST.”
“Maggie Flanigan taught me the true meaning of artistry, passion, and professionalism. I am certain that I continue to work as an actress because of my training with Maggie. At every audition and every performance, her guiding voice is with me. It is a gift beyond measure.”
“Maggie Flanigan is uncompromising, her instincts as a teacher are razor sharp. She doesn’t miss a beat”
“Maggie Flanigan has been one of the most important people in my artistic life. I want to work with Maggie trained actors. As an actor myself, she is my first source. I do not say this lightly, if you are serious about acting, and willing to work very hard, then go to Maggie.”
“Maggie helped me find my sense of truth, an actors greatest asset. Maggie is an expert at instilling that vital ingredient, which allows an actor’s potential to become limitless. My work will forever be rooted in the clarity and honesty she helped me develop.”
“After working for ten years, I did the 2 year program, and now feel that I have the tools I need to become the actor I’ve always dreamed of being. Maggie Flanigan instilled in me a clear sense of truth and a standard of perfection. I am a better actor because of this studio.”
“As an actor, the core of what you have to rely on is your sense of truth and humanity. Maggie allowed me to discover and embrace mine. Trusting my sense of humanity and truth has given me the ability to take risks in my work and my career decisions.”
“Maggie Flanigan has the unique ability to get an actor to the essence of what is true in a moment. She creates a safe and caring environment in which to work.”
“Maggie Flanigan introduced me to my own spirit and my own sense of Truth. Her passion for teaching and ability to communicate are rare gifts to any actor looking for a technique to set his or her talent free. Maggie’s voice has been the one constant guide in my career.”
