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Applied Meisner for the 21st Century Actor revises Meisner's core principles for the contemporary actor and presents a Meisner-based acting technique that empowers practitioners to take ownership of their own creative process.
In this book, the authors present the best, most applicable foundational components of Meisner's technique in a clear, pragmatic, and ethical manner, and advance Meisner's core principles with their own innovations. Drawing on the best practices of consent-based work, they outline a specific approach to creating clear boundaries for the actor and establishing an ethical acting studio. Filled with practical exercises, useful definitions and explanations of foundational principles, and helpful advice on how to recognize and overcome common acting traps and pitfalls, this book provides a replicable and flexible technique that puts the actor at the center of their training.
Applied Meisner for the 21st Century Actor offers actors and students of acting courses a workable technique that will foster growth and discovery throughout their career.
Photo Credits
American la Ronde by Steven Dietz
Directed by Kevin Otos
Scenic Design by Natalie Taylor Hart
Costume Design by Heidi Jo Schiemer
Lighting Design by Patrick Dudiak
Actors Pictured: Tommi Aleman and Daniel Skinner