Meisner Workshop

About this Class

This three-hour introductory workshop will explore the history of Sanford Meisner as an actor, student and eventual teacher of The Sanford Meisner Approach. Meisner’s philosophy was to teach actors to “live truthfully under imaginary circumstances”. This is done by sanding down the psychological mountain-making of an actor’s work and instead focusing on the simplicity of instincts, through repetition. This technique is directly inspired by the "Father of Modern Acting," Konstantin Stanislavski and his "System." Finally, we will delve into the "reality of doing" through several exercises, specifically, repetition. This is a great way to get more information about the Meisner technique to help you to decide if it's something you'd like to explore further in the upcoming 8-week Meisner Intensive course. Taught by Luke Fox Luke Fox has been a working tv, film and theatre actor for over 10 years. He has a Masters of Fine Arts in Acting and Directing, and has received formal training in The Meisner Technique, Uta Hagen, The Method, Practical Aesthetics, among many others. Before moving to Nashville three years ago, he worked in Philly as an actor and has had the pleasure of teaching acting technique workshops. His desire to teach is inspired by the great teachers and mentors who have been in his life, inspiring him to mindfully create, collaborate, and tell stories with care. As Sanford Meisner says, the actor's goal is to "live truthfully under imaginary circumstances." Luke wishes for himself and others to pursue authenticity in every creative endeavor, paring away the false-self, and empowering instinct.