Boston Meisner Acting Classes

It brings an incredible level of spontaneity and authenticity to scripted work. Because of this, it's an absolute necessity for film, because the camera picks up every microexpression. But on stage, it is every bit as important, because audiences expect more than presentation--actors need to LIVE the work. Lyralen Kaye, who studied with Fred Kareman at Carnegie Hall, brings her unique take, incorp

orating mindfulness, body truth and movement, so that actors are authentic head to toe, fully alive in their bodies, and riveting in auditions and performances. Another Country’s Upcoming 2014 Meisner Classes
with Lyralen Kaye

Spring and Summer, 2014

Level 1- Repetition into Scenes. Held at the Boston Playwrights Theatre on Tuesday nights from 7-10-pm starting July 15, this 6 week class introduces students to body truth, the best way to deepen presence, then introduces the famous Meisner repetition exercise. The final weeks are spent on the immediate application of Meisner work to connected movement and to film scenes, so that students leave after only 6 weeks with an understanding of the Meisner foundation work, able to create in the moment and to bring passion to their auditions. $250. Meisner & the Body: Meisner Actors learn to be truthful and authentic, to use body truth to deepen presence, and to commit fully to every moment. But what do you do when playing a character very unlike your day-to-day self? This 3 week course, held at the Boston Playwrights Theatre on Wednesday nights, starting July 16th, teaches actors to create characters by connecting to areas of the body and to archetypal images to which we all relate. Keeping a focus on the different responses and body experiences this creates, actors will work in the Meisner style in pairs to create the deeply connected scenes the technique inspires--but from a physically centered character. Greater range, creative freedom and castability are the result! $175, $150 if paid by June 15. And this fall, look for Playing Full Out (Level 2), another Meisner, Mindfulness and Movement Series as well as Intro to Meisner at Boston Casting. For information or to register for classes, email [email protected] or call 617-939-4846. Registration is done on a first come, first served basis.