James Brill
Acting Class
New York City, NY
The Meisner Technique
“Acting is the ability to live truthfully under imaginary circumstances.”
Sanford Meisner


CLASSES ARE BOTH IN PERSON AND REMOTE.
The Acting Training
The Foundation Level
The foundation level work is a gradual step by step process of actor training focusing on basic exercises and scene work which trains the actor to work organically with freedom, commitment and vitality.
The class meets twice a week and there are two separate sessions.
Session 1 runs from September to April.
Session 2 runs from January to July.
Admission: By interview
Tuition: $325.00/month - In Person
$250.00/month - Remote
The Advanced Level
Building upon the basis of the foundation work the advanced level moves further into the areas of character work, interpretation, script analysis and advanced scene work.
The class meets twice a week and there are two separate sessions.
Session 1 runs from May to December. There are no classes held in August.
Session 2 runs from September to May.
Admission: By invitation
Tuition: $325.00/month - In Person
$250.00/month - Remote
Meisner Summer Intensive
An eight week introduction to the fundamental elements of the Meisner technique. The class begins with the foundation exercise and takes the student through the initial steps of the Meisner Technique culminating in work on a scene.
The sessions will meet twice a week. Specific class days and times TBA.
Admission: By interview
Tuition: $475.00 - In Person
$375.00 - Remote
Six Week Scene Workshop
A six week intensive scene workshop which takes the actor from table work to the full realization of a scene. The class is ongoing in six week sessions.
No previous Meisner background is necessary.
Admission: By invitation
Tuition: $350.00 - In Person (Meets twice a week)
$250.00 - Remote (Meets once a week)
Audition Coaching
Call for appointment.
Rate: $75.00 per hour
Actor responsible for studio rental.