This four session intensive is an introduction to the Linklater voice technique, which in practice will support the work you do as an actor.
The regular practice of this voice work will put you in direct contact with your impulses and provide you more ease in expressing your thoughts and feelings.
You will be introduced to a series of physical and vocal exercises designed to help you free and strengthen your voice and help you prepare yourself for the work you do in rehearsal, acting class, auditions and performance.
Ibsen Santos is a Brazilian actor, director, and voice and speech teacher (Designated Linklater Teacher). Ibsen has worked in the U.S. for over 20 years, and he is an Associate Professor of Theatre at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Ibsen holds an MFA in Acting from The Ohio State University, and a Bachelors is Arts in Theatre (emphasis in acting and directing) from Weber State University.
Have questions? Book a one-on-one chat with our Director of Admissions and Enrollment. We’re here to help you determine if Terry Knickerbocker Studio is the right fit for you.
Find answers to commonly asked questions about our Studio.
The Meisner Technique is a highly regarded acting method developed by Sanford Meisner. It focuses on truthful and spontaneous acting, emphasizing the actor’s connection with their scene partner.
We do—in fact, most of our classes can be taken without any prior experience. Our Conservatory and Intensive programs each offer foundational training which can be equally suitable for someone just starting out and for the seasoned actor, as can most of our Special Topicsclasses (unless prerequisites are otherwise noted). At our studio, how much or how little experience a student has is much less important than the student’s sincere desire for and commitment to becoming the best actor they can be.
Most of our offerings are in-person, because we believe that face-to-face instruction allows us to develop a more nuanced understanding of our student’s strengths, current challenges, and progress. It also allows both teacher and student to be fully present, and for students to connect with their peers. That said, we occasionally offer virtual Special Topics classes. Please refer to the Programs and Classes page for more information.
TK Studio offers an Advanced Scene Study class taught by Nathan Flower for students who have already completed foundational training. On occasion, Terry teaches a Scene Study Master Class at the Studio, online, and outside of New York City. He has taught at studios in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Berlin. Please contact Christopher Booth to inquire further.
To be considered for admission to any courses or workshops at Terry Knickerbocker Studio, you must submit an official application through the website. There is no application fee to apply to TKS, only the following elements:rnu003culu003ern tu003cliu003eYour contact informationu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eA forward-facing photo (don’t worry if you don’t have a headshot, we’re happy to accept other kinds of photos)u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eYour resumeu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eYour answers to a few questions that tell us who you are (including your relationship to values around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), what you’re looking for, and how you think our classes might help youu003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e
