Acting Studio offering Meisner Technique in New York City

Terry's NY Masterclass

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to study with Terry Knickerbocker in his first masterclass in New York since 2019. Designed for trained actors, this masterclass will push your craft to new heights.

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Make a Tax Deductible Donation to TKS Equity in Acting Excellence Project

The TKS Equity in Acting Excellence Project is dedicated to creating opportunities for students from marginalized communities who would otherwise not have the financial means to attend Terry Knickerbocker Studio.

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Applications are Open for our January 2 Year Conservatory

Classes begin Janaury 2025. If you’re committed to building a meaningful acting career through craft and excellence and want an inclusive, supportive place to learn, this program could be perfect for you.

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Apply for our Part Time Acting Program!

Launching January 2025. This program offers an exclusive opportunity to immerse yourself in elite conservatory training without compromising your schedule. Join a warm, supportive community that champions your growth and artistry, all while receiving top-tier instruction tailored to fit your life.

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Backstage Interviews Terry: How to Act (Well) Without Saying a Word

In “The Godfather,” for example, “Al Pacino goes to the bathroom in a restaurant to find a gun in the stall. Then, he has this incredible moment and fixes his hair before shooting. There’s no dialogue, and it’s brilliant.”

To help achieve that golden silence, Knickerbocker offers these five tips.

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Terry Knickerbocker, Studio Director

Welcome to Terry Knickerbocker Studio

We are a diverse community of passionate artists and world-class teachers empowered by acting’s most effective training method.

Our focus is on you, the student, on a journey towards mastering your craft—a journey that is powerfully transformative. Our faculty are devoted mentors who will accompany you every step of the way.

We will help you achieve total confidence in your ability to act. A confidence you’ll bring with you to every audition and any role—for the rest of your life.

Ready to take the first step? Let’s talk.

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Join the TKS Community and Become a Confident Actor for the Rest of Your Life.

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Tailored training solutions for passionate actors committed to excellence.

Conservatory

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Our flagship four-semester certificate program begins in January 2024

Summer Intensive

Starts June 2024 | Apply Now

Our Crash Courses In Meisner Technique, Acting, Movement, Voice, Speech

Specialty Classes

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Scene study, Voice over, Mask, more

Our Faculty

Highly trained, talented, empathetic, collaborative, and diverse—we’re honored to introduce our incredible faculty, who embody these characteristics and so much more.