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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 DMT Internship.
The Real Work: Ongoing Contributions
Teachers must continue to contribute their time and expertise to support our family of Meisner teachers, actors, writers, and directors.
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 been teaching as a Meisner teacher, you may be able to skip this level.
Level 2
Teacher Trainee
The Meisner teacher training will help you develop your eye for truthful acting, help you understand the progression of Meisner exercises and help you adapt your teaching to each student's special needs. Once you have successfully completed this training, you are eligible to start your internship as a Designated Meisner Teacher.
If you have already been teaching as a Meisner teacher, you may be able to skip this level.
What Teachers Look For In
The Meisner Insititute
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Learn a simple, direct, effective way to teach acting
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Share best practices with an international family of Meisner teachers
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Leverage the Meisner Institute to build your own career
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Participate in institute competitions and productions
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Legally use the Meisner name
Have other questions about
Meisner Teacher Training?
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.
We try to be flexible in our approach to teacher training while maintaining the rigorous training required to become capable of teaching the difficult craft of acting.
We welcome questions about the teacher training process. Contact us if you have questions about the training process.