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Why Study the Meisner Technique?
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The professional actor training program at the Maggie Flanigan Studio is based on the Meisner technique, which was the life work of Sanford Meisner. In this video short video, Charlie Sandlan discusses one of the three reasons that actors should study and train with the Meisner technique.
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Why Should Actors Study the Meisner Technique?
There are a couple of things that a really well-trained Meisner actor can do. One of them is this, they have the ability to create fully realized organic human behavior. Stanislavski was the last major shift in what we consider good acting. Back in the 1920s, 1930s he really started and created this idea of organic acting. Meisner’s technique, which is rooted in your ability to really, truthfully do under imaginary circumstances has everything to do with creating behavior. That is the job of the actor. It’s what you’re paid to do.
I can break actors down in really two categories, those that truthfully do, that are organic, and vivid, and really illuminate something about the human condition, and those that indicate, those that act – hack actors that really don’t know what they’re doing. They perform but Meisner actors, they know how to create behavior. They do it organically and they do it consistently with craft and technique.
Learn More About the Meisner Technique
To learn more about training at the studio and the Meisner technique contact the studio during regular business hours at (917) 794-3878.
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“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.”
