The Actor's Craft is an acting company founded by Raghav Aggarwal, who trains actors in the Meisner
'The Actor's Craft' is led by Raghav Aggarwal and trains students in the Meisner Technique. Raghav Aggarwal is a graduate of the 2-Year Acting Conservatory Program at William Esper Studio, New York City. In collaboration with Mukesh Chhabra Casting Co, he has directed "What The Butler Saw" by Joe Orton which opened at The Sophia College Auditorium in June, 2017. He's also working as Assistant Dir
30/10/2025
The Meisner journey — raw, real, and transformative.
Because the most powerful performances begin when you follow your honest impulse.
We are now accepting registrations for our November batch.
Dates - November 10th to December 5th
Timings - 10am to 1pm
Venue - Andheri West
Call or Dm for enquires. 7400099449
21/08/2025
Actors! Come to daddy!
Performers:
singh Vikas Kute
.chowdhury
Directed & Mentored by:
05/08/2025
We are now accepting registrations for our September batch.
Dates - September 1st to September 26th
Timings - 10am to 1pm
Venue - Andheri West
Call or Dm for enquires. 7400099449
11/07/2025
Scenes unlocked. Characters discovered. Stories deepened.
Our students explored script analysis using Stanislavsky’s system to find intentions, actions, and truthful impulses.
They learned to ask: What does my character want? What’s at stake?
Then we stepped back with Brecht, questioning the world of the play and the world outside it.
They explored how to engage the audience consciously, not just emotionally.
From objectives and actions to transactions and gests, they stretched their craft.
🌿 It wasn’t just about reading lines—it was about playing them honestly, then stepping back to see them clearly.
🎬 Each scene became a playground for exploration and choice.
This is why we train. This is why we love the work.
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30/06/2025
You want to be an actor?
Great. Are you ready to follow your passion and do what it takes?
Are you ready to dig deep and unlock your true potential?
Our Meisner program is considered one of the best in the country & will push you beyond your limits, unlocking true vulnerability and raw emotion.
Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your craft, this is the training that will take you to the next level.
Join us and become the actor you’re meant to be!
Call or DM to register 7400099449
12/06/2025
Are you ready to turn your acting ambitions into reality?
Our Meisner program is considered one of the best in the country & will push you beyond your limits, unlocking true vulnerability and raw emotion.
Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your craft, this is the training that will take you to the next level.
Join us and become the actor you’re meant to be!
Call or DM to register 7400099449
29/11/2024
Registrations open.
06/11/2024
If you want to be the best at your craft, you have to train with the best in the craft.
Enrol in our upcoming batch of the Meisner Technique.
Batch starts 11th November
Call or DM for inquiries 7400099449
11/04/2024
Third Bell has just been rung. I’m filled with dread. I take deep breaths to relax. I run through some lines and get hung up on a word. Panic! I know these lines!
Let go I tell myself. Let my muscles think and not my brain. The word is there. Introduction ends. No escape. I have to go out there. I have to face them. The audience and they terrify me.
A tight knot in my stomach.
If you’re an actor, you’ve probably felt this way at some point.
At its core, fear is a natural response to :
-the unknown (boy do we have uncertainty)
-perceived threats (being ridiculed or laughed at)
-anticipation of failure or rejection
-any sort of change (even success will come with it’s own changes like more discipline)
Phillip Seymour Hoffman was an actor’s actor: the best, many said, of his generation. And yet, in the aftermath of his death, you realise that he was just like the rest of us, full of fears. Bennett Miller, who directed Hoffman in Capote, tells of his friend’s fears two weeks before the opening of The Seagull with Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline. Hoffman confided that he was nervous and would be found out to be a fraud. A fraud? The best actor of his generation?
Fear is a powerful and unavoidable aspect of the actor experience. However, by adopting a mindset of “stay afraid but do it anyway,” we can harness the transformative power of fear, using it as a catalyst for personal growth and self-discovery. It involves taking decisive action despite the feelings of apprehension & doubt, willingness to learn from both successes and failures & making our inner voice work FOR us.
In doing so, we can transcend our limitations, unlock our full potential, and embark on a journey of courage, resilience, and fulfilment.
05/04/2024
Scenes From Plays • Every two months, the students of The Actor’s Craft India, apply their training and present short play performances.
The idea behind this platform is to give them the opportunity of practicing regularly, to get them out of their shell of idleness & self-doubt and keep them in a creative mindspace.
Mentored by our founders
& and faculty member
Venue: Our home