Understanding the Meisner Technique
Learn the fundamentals of the Meisner technique, a revolutionary acting method focused on truthful, emotional responses in the moment.
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What is the Meisner Technique?
The Meisner technique, developed by Sanford Meisner, is an acting method that emphasizes authentic emotional reactions and living truthfully in imaginary circumstances. Unlike some other methods that rely on external preparation, Meisner focuses on the actor's immediate, spontaneous responses.
Key Principles
- Living in the moment
- Emotional authenticity
- Repetition exercises
- Objective-driven scenes
Master actors who have studied this technique include Gregory Peck, Robert Redford, and many contemporary performers on stage and screen.