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FIRST YEAR MEISNER ACTING PROGRAM
Begins January 7th, 2025
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A letter from the Executive Director
Thank you for taking the time to visit our site. I know personally what a big decision choosing the right training program can be. It’s a big commitment, and I believe it’s important to begin this journey excited and confident that you’ve made the right choice. There are many places that offer acting classes in New York City. Additionally, you can find other acting studios that teach a version of Meisner’s technique, or some hybrid of Meisner classes paired with other disciplines. At the Maggie Flanigan Studio, we see ourselves a little differently; we are dedicated to the highest standard of clarity and purity in the teaching of Sanford Meisner’s brilliant work.
We believe in the actor as artist. We are not interested in pop culture superficiality. Art is about truth, and this must be the pursuit of any good actor. It takes incredible courage to function from the human heart. The goal of our studio is to train and nurture serious actors who value artistry, understand the importance of a developed body and voice, embrace work ethic and self-discipline, and possess a desire to illuminate humanity in all its aspects.
This requires craft. The job of the actor is to create behavior, and we believe the best actors do this organically and truthfully from genuine experience. We believe deeply in providing a safe and nurturing environment for our students to discover how to make this possible. We see our studio as a home for serious actors to have permission to play full out with themselves and to have the opportunity to live up to their fullest artistic potential. I encourage you to explore our site and learn more about who we are.
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STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
“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.”