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Acting Audition

BECOME A
DESIGNATED
MEISNER TEACHER

Our goal is to train teachers who will continue to find innovative ways to teach actors while following the basic principles developed by Sanford Meisner.

Application Process

Our program follows a three-step process to becoming a Designated Meisner Teacher (DMT)

Apply for Admission

You must apply and be accepted for training. 

3 Levels of Training

Complete the three levels of training, Level 1 Actor, Level 2 Teacher Trainee, and Level 3 Ongoing International Projects.

The Real Work: Ongoing Contributions

OUR FAMILY OF TEACHERS loves to contribute their time and expertise to support other Meisner teachers, actors, writers, and directors.

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Level 1
Actor

Experience, first-hand, the Meisner actor training. Once you have successfully completed the actor training, you are eligible to become a teacher trainee. 

If you have already completed significant Meisner actor training or have been teaching as a Meisner teacher, you may be able to skip this level.

Level 2
DMT Trainee

The Meisner teacher training will help you develop your eye for truthful acting, understand the progression of Meisner exercises and adapt your teaching to each student's special needs. Once you have successfully completed this training, you will earn your Designated Meisner Teacher certificate and be eligible to work towards a DMMT - Designated Meisner Master Teacher.

If you have already been teaching as a Meisner teacher, you may be able to skip this level.

Level 3
DMMT - Ongoing international Projects 

When teachers finish their DMT work they will join the Meisner Institute team and be able to participate in ongoing international projects. Successful participation in one of these projects will earn them a DMMT - Designated Meisner Master Teacher.

What Teachers Look For In
The Meisner Insititute

  1. Learn a simple, direct, effective way to teach acting

  2. Share best practices with an international family of Meisner teachers

  3. Leverage the Meisner Institute to build your own career

  4. Participate in institute competitions and productions 

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Teacher Training FAQ

Want to learn more about
Meisner Teacher Training? Let's talk!

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MEISNER TEACHER TRAINING, LET'S FIND SOME TIME TO TALK.

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We need teachers who are:

1) Humble

2) Willing to share

3) Have good hearts

 

 We are continuing to build a family of teachers around the world who support each other to find innovative ways to teach actors while following the basic principles developed by Sanford Meisner.

 

We try to be flexible in our approach to teacher training while maintaining the life-long training required to become capable of teaching the mysterious craft of acting. 

 

We love talking about the work and we love expanding our family of good people. So, fill out the form below and we will schedule some time to answer your questions.

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