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Acting Intensive

The Acting Intensive At Terry Knickerbocker Studio focuses on the first 18 classes of the Meisner acting technique. We will teach you how to get out of your head, tap into your emotions, and follow your instincts.

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Course Overview

During our six-week-long intensive, you will learn to access your full range of emotions and develop a rich and reliable connection to imaginary circumstances. The exceptional faculty at Terry Knickerbocker Studio assists passionate actors to discover and harness their personal artistry, and stand confidently in an often crowded entertainment landscape.

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What You’ll Learn

The Acting Intensive starts by teaching you how to listen deeply, respond truthfully, and express authentic emotional life under rich imaginary circumstances. You will start to develop core acting skills rooted in the Meisner Technique, Sanford Meisner‘s traditional sequence of improvisational exercises and basic scene work.

  • The Fundamentals of the Meisner Technique: Gain a deep understanding of this renowned approach to acting, focusing on truthful, moment-to-moment reactions and emotional authenticity.
  • How to Truly Listen and Respond: Develop the ability to stay present, fully engaged, and connected to your scene partners, making your performances grounded and compelling.
  • Emotional Access and Expression: Begin to explore exercises designed to help you access your emotions and bring depth, vulnerability, and truth to your work.
  • Improvisation and Spontaneity: Learn to let go of self-consciousness, trust your instincts, and respond naturally to what’s happening in the scene.
  • Scene Study and Character Work: Apply your training to scripts, discovering how to bring characters to life with nuance and specificity.

Intensives Tuition

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Fundamentals

$1,650*
  • Meisner Acting
  • *Movement or Voice Intensive can be added a la carte, inquire for more details
*Regular price starting 4/17: $1,900 ($1,750 + $150 admin fee)
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Essentials

$2,900*
  • Meisner Acting
  • Voice
  • Movement
*Regular price starting 4/17: $3,150 ($3,000 + $150 admin fee)
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Complete

$3,900*
  • Meisner Acting
  • Voice
  • Movement
  • Emotional Processing for Actors
  • Your choice of 2 Specialty Classes (Alexander Technique, Clown, or Neutral Mask)
*Regular price starting 4/17: $4,150 ($4,000 + $150 admin fee)
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Spring Intensive Alumnus

Acting Intensive student

“Going back to basics was incredibly useful. Taking things back to the fundamentals of listening and responding. I’ve felt encouraged to find my POV and know how my partner is effecting me. This heightening of my self awareness emotionally has been very valuable.”

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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.

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