Intensives

Enrolling in our unique Spring Intensive is the best way to grow your range as an actor while sampling the Terry Knickerbocker Studio curriculum and the Two Year Acting Conservatory.

About TKS Intensives

Our Intensive programs are offered every Spring, Fall, and Summer, over the course of six to nine weeks. The Acting Intensive courses consist of the first 18 classes of the 128-class Meisner curriculum, and will form the basis of your mastery of the Meisner technique.

Intensives

In TKS Intensives, you’ll unlock your full emotional range and build strong connections to imaginary circumstances. We offer advanced actor training in a supportive community, nurturing talent and emphasizing authenticity and emotional truth in every performance.

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Acting Intensive

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

Short-Term Acting TKS Studio (NY) Intensive

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Movement Intensive

Using Williamson Technique exercises, the Movement Intensive begins to free the actor physically through ensemble movement.

Short-Term Core Classes TKS Studio (NY) Intensive

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Voice Intensive

A hands-on overview covering the basics of voiceover work: auditioning, commercial copy, partner reading, etc.

Short-Term TKS Studio (NY) Intensive

NextGen Summer Acting Intensive

In the summer, we invite the best and brightest young theatre artists to experience one of the highest quality summer acting programs with Terry Knickerbocker Studio’s Summer High School Intensive, located in Brooklyn, NYC.

NextGen Intensive

David

NextGen High School Summer Intensive, 2024

“I came into the program not knowing what to expect…it made me feel more confident in acting and be more comfortable being out of my comfort zone.”

FAQs

Find answers to commonly asked questions about our Studio.

What is the Meisner Technique?

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.

Do you offer acting classes for beginners?

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.

I have studied the Meisner technique before. Do I still need to take the first year class?

Even students who have taken our Meisner Intensives start the Conservatory Program from the beginning. The Meisner work is like a gym for the athlete or scales for the musician–you can keep working the muscles and practicing the scales forever. We believe all of our students no matter background or experience should begin the Conservatory Program from the beginning of the first year.

Do you offer virtual classes?

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.

Do you offer Scene Study classes?

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.

How do I apply to TK Studio?

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:

Your contact information
A forward-facing photo (don’t worry if you don’t have a headshot, we’re happy to accept other kinds of photos)
Your resume
Your 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 you