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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 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.

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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 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.

Level 3
DMT Internship

All teachers must do a one-year internship to complete their DMT training. The internship will be determined by you and your Meisner Institute advisor. 

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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  • How much does it cost?
    During the current COVID-19 both students and teachers pay a discounted rate of $25.
  • How long is the membership?
    One year.
  • Can I renew after a year?
    Of course.
  • Is there an automatic renewal that I have to worry about getting charged for?
    No. No automatic renewals.
  • Will you sell my contact information to anyone?
    Absolutely not. The only use we will make of your information is to let you know about upcoming events and workshops.

MEISNER
WORKSHOPS

& COFFEEHOUSES

Join us for our upcoming workshops and coffeehouses as we explore Meisner through various mediums, such as music, movement, and Shakespeare.

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.

We are ready to help you with your training and your work. Fill out the form below to begin your journey with us.
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