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Terry Knickerbocker Studio offers a complete curriculum of programs and classes for the ambitious actor. From our flagship Conservatory Program based on the tried-and-true Meisner Technique, to specialty classes like Clown, Voiceover, and Stage Combat, to our Career Essentials Masterclass, we have the training you need to take your art, craft, and career to the next level.

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2 Year Conservatory

Embark on a rich journey of craft, self-discovery, and connection—both with your peers, your instructors, the material, and most importantly, yourself.

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Part-Time Acting Program

Experience world-class acting training on your terms with the TKS Part-Time Acting Program.

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Acting Intensive

A hands-on overview covering the first 18 classes of the Meisner curriculum.

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Clown

Battle your fears and identify and combat your inhibitions as an actor.

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Clown Jamboree!

Jam·bo·ree /ˌjambəˈrē/ (n) a large celebration or party, typically a lavish and boisterous one.

Short-Term TKS Studio (NY) Workshop Series

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Emotional Processing for Actors

The group will provide a safe space to debrief, share your experience along with your peers, provide support, and more.

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First Year Acting

The beginning of the first year acting Conservatory Program follows Sanford Meisner’s traditional sequence of improvisational exercises and basic scene work, starting with the repetition exercise.

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Joyous Improv

An introduction to the fundamentals of long-form improv, guided by Del Close’s principle of “Truth in Comedy.”

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Los Angeles Master Class

Back after a sold-out Master Class in the Fall!

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Mastering the Contemporary Monologue

Learn tools to assist in bringing your monologue to life with a sense of spontaneity, play, and specificity by focusing on relationships, imagery, and sensorial work.

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Movement

Movement emphasizes personal discovery and a commitment to discovery, authenticity, and the essential pursuit of contact, both physically and emotionally.

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Movement Intensive

Using Williamson technique exercises, begin to free the actor physically through ensemble movement.

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Neutral Mask

Utilize Mask in order to aid with concentration, freedom of expression, and physical confidence.

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New York Master Class

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to study with Terry Knickerbocker. Designed for trained actors, this master class will push your craft to new heights.

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Part-Time Acting Program

Experience world-class acting training on your terms with the TKS Part-Time Acting Program.

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Part-Time Acting Program