As a proponent of further education and of the intimate and essential part of the empathy muscle and realism in acting, I suggest Theatre Majors (and anyone looking to not suck hard at life better themselves) should look into the Meisner Technique. I’ve been allotted an extra slot this summer and will be filling it with an “Intro to the Meisner Technique” course, in which we will merely touch on its origins, stigmata and what you might learn in it. We’ll also take a look at it comparatively to other methods of acting, view it objectively to weigh out how it might help or hinder you. The Meisner Technique is a two-year commitment and I am not a Meisner-liscensed coach (nor do I want to be), so this is not a one-time exploration. If you wish to further your knowledge and understanding I will have information in your evaluations at the end of class.
I suggest this to all students, but stress that it is of great importance to those looking to work in Film or on the Stage in any respect. Particularly to those looking to act or direct.
Actors: Learn the Meisner technique. It is the “in” thing right now and it is taking off like a rocket; even has managed to surpass the Stanislavsky method on the popularity meter in some schools.
Directors: You’ll be working often with actors. Know what they know. Simple as that. It will allow you the opportunity to further convey your direction to them.
More information on the class will come shortly.
[Filter: Carter/Apollo] Ladies’ night?
I was thinking of stopping in at the local salon and getting a pedicure, you should come with. The bitches love men with well-manicured feet; gives them reason to assume that you are compassionate and sensitive. And I would also prefer to have a partner-in-crime to keep me from falling asleep again. I just get so relaxed there, with all that doting and pampering, it’s hard not to get my Sleeping Beauty on.
Afterwards we can watch Top Gun or Gladiator to help you feel like a big boy again? You call in make the dinner and I’ll bring the wine? What color crazy straw you want? I call the yellow one! I’ve grown fond of the little bumble bee attached to it.