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Meisner Summer Intensive Interview - https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/meisner-acting/miller-kiesz-interview/ Miller Kiesz Interview - Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599 The Meisner Summer Acting Intensive is a six week training program for actors who are interested in learning more about the Meisner Technique. In this interview with Logan Miller Kiesz talks about what it has been like training at the studio after already having professional acting roles. Q: What made you decide to take the Summer Intensive? A: Because I didn't go to a college program, it's been up to me to learn how to act independently. I realized that I didn't have the American classical techniques of acting down, I don't know Method, Meisner, I didn't know any of that. So it was my goal this summer. I wanted to buckle down. I have yet to line up anything this summer. I want to meet new people, start at a new conservatory or studio, and learn a technique. I applied to three or four other conservatories. Then, by a friend that goes to NYU, I was recommended this as a top pick just from the success that the teachers at NYU have experienced, the students at NYU have experienced, and the feedback. If you hear about a studio more than once, you should go to it. So I listened to my gut and friends, and I'm thrilled with my choice to come here. Q: Great. Before starting, did you know what the training would look like? A: I can't say I had an exact expectation. I came in as fresh as possible about it. Mainly because having the interview with Charlie, it was nice to see him meet him, but I wanted to know how he worked. So I wouldn't say I like putting expectations on people. I wanted to come as fresh as possible, which I'm glad I did because a big part of this training, especially with the intensive, is we're starting fresh. So come in; I don't care about your acting experience because we're going on a new journey together. Q: What was the most challenging part for you? A: The most challenging part is unlearning everything that we've learned thus far. When you're not in a group of people continuously training with each other, it's straightforward to avoid getting into the nitty-gritty of what's going on and the expectation of diving into that whole experience. It was just understanding how our activities will work and what coming to life means because we all have these preexisting expectations, especially with prior training on the end goal. Here we were, coming in and just diving into that together. Let go of our expectations and just live and be with each other. New experiences formed all of us, especially those with prior experience, but it was ultimately refreshing. Q: What would you say surprised you the most? A: I am an extremely spiritual person. In all my training thus far, we have worked intuitively in our bodies. However, it has never been as head on the nail as here. Every time I walk into Charlie's class, Faye's class, or Midori's class, I have an authentic experience, and it's because I genuinely feel seen especially voice. I like the voice program here, how all the types line up, and how perfectly going from acting to worrying about defending myself. Then walking into movement, we're working on the root chakra, and then we get to voice, and we're like, "Okay, we're working on the root chakra. What's this weird feeling in my stomach, and what's it connected to?" Everything aligned so perfectly; it allowed me to have the experience and knock down the walls I've built up and be made aware of them, which is also new. So I think it's incredible how perfectly lined up this program is. Meisner Summer Intensive Interview - Miller Kiesz Interview - Maggie Flanigan Studio Learn more about the programs and acting classes at the studio by visiting the acting programs page on the studio website. Acceptance to the studio begins with the online application and includes an in-person interview with Charlie Sandlan, Students who have questions can call (917) 789-1599. Maggie Flanigan Studio 147 W. 25th St. 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 (917) 789-1599 https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-ny https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17904951966372592922 https://goo.gl/maps/LJtSbznAE5gaUKLMA https://maggieflaniganstudio.business.site/ https://sites.google.com/view/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vYW3rqJKd9WV6lIl7Je9A https://www.youtube.com/user/Maggieflaniganstudio https://twitter.com/MeisnerActing https://www.instagram.com/meisneracting/ https://www.pinterest.com/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/maggie-flanigan-studio https://www.facebook.com/meisneractingnewyork https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/meisneracting10001/index.html http://www.pearltrees.com/maggieflaniganstudio https://www.pressadvantage.com/organization/maggie-flanigan-studio
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Meiner Summer Intensive - Nicole Almanzar Interview - Maggie Flanigan Studio
Meiner Summer Intensive - Nicole Almanzar Interview - Maggie Flanigan Studio
Meiner Summer Intensive https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/acting-classes/six-week-summer-intensive/ Nicole Almanzar Interview - Call Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599 The six-week summer acting program at Maggie Flanigan Studio introduces actors to professional actor training and the Meisner Technique. In this video Nicole Almanzar talks to Logan about her experience in class and insights she has gained. Logan: Why don't you tell me when you decided to be an actor? Nicole: The moment I decided I wanted to be an actor? Ah, I was a little kid. I grew up in a big family, there were six of us, and then we had a bunch of cousins. We would put on performances for the adults. We made a play called the Fufu Musical, and we used to put on dance shows as well. It just made me feel so good like I could express myself. Since then, I started going to middle school and high school, and I would take theater. I was an awkward kid. Theater was the place where I could go and express myself. Though I never allowed myself to audition for plays and stuff, theater class was a haven for me. As I grew older, my twin sister and I would do monologues in bed every night. Yes, that was the moment for me. Growing up, I said, "Okay, this is fun expressing myself." Q: Are any actors, directors, or filmmakers inspiring you? A: Yes, actors that I grew up watching. This is funny because the actors that I enjoyed were rom-com film actors like Cameron Diaz or Anne Hathaway and Rachel McAdams. I just loved watching them. I thought they were beautiful and delicate. I was just like, "Oh my gosh, I want to do that one day." Actors like Meryl Streep and seeing the different characters she could play inspired me, "Oh, maybe I can play more than just in love kind of gal, hopelessly romantic," so those were a few actors. Q: Sure. Where did you grow up? A: Well, I was born here in New York, but I grew up in Orlando, Florida. I'm a Florida kid at heart. Q: All right, what brought you back to the city? A: Acting. Q: Did you come back specifically to train? A: See, I came back. It felt like God tossed me into New York like, "Okay, go to New York." I met a friend who said, "Hey, if you're serious about acting, go to Maggie Flanigan's Studio." I was like, "Okay." He's like, "It's going to be a little intense," and I was like, "All right, no, I'll do it." Also, my brother has done some background work, which inspired me to pick back up on my dream. Q: What would you say has been your biggest challenge in these six weeks? A: My biggest challenge has been tapping into particular emotional states that bring up trauma responses. I noticed myself wanting to just run away versus accepting those feelings and letting the expression be what it is, so that's the hard part that it's been for me. But, of course, I know that as I continue to train here, that will be something that I'm fueled by versus overwhelmed or scared of. Q: Have you taken any of the additional classes here? A: Yes, I've taken voice and movement. They both helped me open up to the depth of myself because, as I said, I believe in God, so I've always been like, "You've got to be kind, you have to share love," and that kind of person. A side of me that I put off was just like anger or frustration and even sadness, and exploring those feelings has been good to me, and I'm like, "I can be all those different things in one." Q: What would you say has surprised you the most? A: How much anger do I have inside of me. Meiner Summer Intensive - Nicole Almanzar Interview - Maggie Flanigan Studio Learn more about Meisner, the training and classes at the studio by visiting the Maggie Flanigan Studio website. Actors who are interested in applying for acceptance into the studio programs should apply online and call the studio with specific questions. Call (917) 789-1599. Maggie Flanigan Studio 147 W. 25th St. 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 (917) 789-1599 https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-ny https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17904951966372592922 https://goo.gl/maps/LJtSbznAE5gaUKLMA https://maggieflaniganstudio.business.site/ https://sites.google.com/view/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vYW3rqJKd9WV6lIl7Je9A https://www.youtube.com/user/Maggieflaniganstudio https://twitter.com/MeisnerActing https://www.instagram.com/meisneracting/ https://www.pinterest.com/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/maggie-flanigan-studio https://www.facebook.com/meisneractingnewyork https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/meisneracting10001/index.html http://www.pearltrees.com/maggieflaniganstudio https://www.pressadvantage.com/organization/maggie-flanigan-studio
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Meiner Summer Intensive https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/acting-classes/six-week-summer-intensive/ Nicole Almanzar Interview - Call Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599 The six-week summer acting program at Maggie Flanigan Studio introduces actors to professional actor training and the Meisner Technique. In this video Nicole Almanzar talks to Logan about her experience in class and insights she has gained. Logan: Why don't you tell me when you decided to be an actor? Nicole: The moment I decided I wanted to be an actor? Ah, I was a little kid. I grew up in a big family, there were six of us, and then we had a bunch of cousins. We would put on performances for the adults. We made a play called the Fufu Musical, and we used to put on dance shows as well. It just made me feel so good like I could express myself. Since then, I started going to middle school and high school, and I would take theater. I was an awkward kid. Theater was the place where I could go and express myself. Though I never allowed myself to audition for plays and stuff, theater class was a haven for me. As I grew older, my twin sister and I would do monologues in bed every night. Yes, that was the moment for me. Growing up, I said, "Okay, this is fun expressing myself." Q: Are any actors, directors, or filmmakers inspiring you? A: Yes, actors that I grew up watching. This is funny because the actors that I enjoyed were rom-com film actors like Cameron Diaz or Anne Hathaway and Rachel McAdams. I just loved watching them. I thought they were beautiful and delicate. I was just like, "Oh my gosh, I want to do that one day." Actors like Meryl Streep and seeing the different characters she could play inspired me, "Oh, maybe I can play more than just in love kind of gal, hopelessly romantic," so those were a few actors. Q: Sure. Where did you grow up? A: Well, I was born here in New York, but I grew up in Orlando, Florida. I'm a Florida kid at heart. Q: All right, what brought you back to the city? A: Acting. Q: Did you come back specifically to train? A: See, I came back. It felt like God tossed me into New York like, "Okay, go to New York." I met a friend who said, "Hey, if you're serious about acting, go to Maggie Flanigan's Studio." I was like, "Okay." He's like, "It's going to be a little intense," and I was like, "All right, no, I'll do it." Also, my brother has done some background work, which inspired me to pick back up on my dream. Q: What would you say has been your biggest challenge in these six weeks? A: My biggest challenge has been tapping into particular emotional states that bring up trauma responses. I noticed myself wanting to just run away versus accepting those feelings and letting the expression be what it is, so that's the hard part that it's been for me. But, of course, I know that as I continue to train here, that will be something that I'm fueled by versus overwhelmed or scared of. Q: Have you taken any of the additional classes here? A: Yes, I've taken voice and movement. They both helped me open up to the depth of myself because, as I said, I believe in God, so I've always been like, "You've got to be kind, you have to share love," and that kind of person. A side of me that I put off was just like anger or frustration and even sadness, and exploring those feelings has been good to me, and I'm like, "I can be all those different things in one." Q: What would you say has surprised you the most? A: How much anger do I have inside of me. Meiner Summer Intensive - Nicole Almanzar Interview - Maggie Flanigan Studio Learn more about Meisner, the training and classes at the studio by visiting the Maggie Flanigan Studio website. Actors who are interested in applying for acceptance into the studio programs should apply online and call the studio with specific questions. Call (917) 789-1599. Maggie Flanigan Studio 147 W. 25th St. 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 (917) 789-1599 https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-ny https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17904951966372592922 https://goo.gl/maps/LJtSbznAE5gaUKLMA https://maggieflaniganstudio.business.site/ https://sites.google.com/view/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vYW3rqJKd9WV6lIl7Je9A https://www.youtube.com/user/Maggieflaniganstudio https://twitter.com/MeisnerActing https://www.instagram.com/meisneracting/ https://www.pinterest.com/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/maggie-flanigan-studio https://www.facebook.com/meisneractingnewyork https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/meisneracting10001/index.html http://www.pearltrees.com/maggieflaniganstudio https://www.pressadvantage.com/organization/maggie-flanigan-studio
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Friday, May 5, 2023
Acting Relationship and Shared Circumstance - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599
Acting Relationship and Shared Circumstance - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599
Acting Relationship and Shared Circumstance https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-ny Meisner Technique - Call Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599 In this video, Charlie Sandlan of the Maggie Flanigan Studio in New York City discusses the importance of understanding and developing the acting relationship between two people. Charlie explains how shared circumstances can help to create an emotional connection between two actors that allows them to craft a meaningful performance. After our second round scenes, we start to get to some excellent stuff. The acting relationship is the next big thing introduced over the first year. You must answer the third question in the progression of Meisner's crafting as an actor. Fundamentally, what's the acting relationship? Who are you to me in this scene? How do I feel about you? Often, that comes from what's happened between us; something happened between you and me; we have a shared circumstance. In most scenes, most acting involves shared circumstances. We go back to the exercise, and we begin to start to work with shared circumstances. Now, we're substantiating the acting relationship. The acting relationship is significant. That's not what I call the program relationship, "Oh, here's my brother, it's my sister, it's my husband, it's my wife." You can't act that. It's way too general. What you need to be able to do as an actor is to be able to craft that acting relationship in emotional terms, with an emotional point of view, how I feel about you, often because of what's just happened between us, and being able to characterize another person. It changes how you work off of them. It changes how you use moments; how you feel about what's being said to you comes out of the acting relationship. We will work on that. This is the payoff of the first year, these shared circumstances. They're enjoyable, they're rich, and they're life-altering. It becomes this beautiful spontaneous improvisational exercise. When it's crafted well, and students are working well, they are starting to assemble all of the fundamental skills you need to be a competent, decent, clear actor. Acting Relationship and Shared Circumstance - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599 At Maggie Flanigan Studio, actors can take the two-year Meisner acting program, which includes training with master acting teacher Charlie Sandlan. Actors with or without prior experience are welcome to apply for admission at the studio. To apply or to learn more about the Meisner technique, visit the Maggie Flanigan Studio website or call (917) 789-1599. Maggie Flanigan Studio 147 W. 25th St. 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 (917) 789-1599 https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-ny https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17904951966372592922 https://goo.gl/maps/LJtSbznAE5gaUKLMA https://maggieflaniganstudio.business.site/ https://sites.google.com/view/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vYW3rqJKd9WV6lIl7Je9A https://www.youtube.com/user/Maggieflaniganstudio https://twitter.com/MeisnerActing https://www.instagram.com/meisneracting/ https://www.pinterest.com/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/maggie-flanigan-studio https://www.facebook.com/meisneractingnewyork https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/meisneracting10001/index.html http://www.pearltrees.com/maggieflaniganstudio https://www.pressadvantage.com/organization/maggie-flanigan-studio
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Acting Relationship and Shared Circumstance https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-ny Meisner Technique - Call Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599 In this video, Charlie Sandlan of the Maggie Flanigan Studio in New York City discusses the importance of understanding and developing the acting relationship between two people. Charlie explains how shared circumstances can help to create an emotional connection between two actors that allows them to craft a meaningful performance. After our second round scenes, we start to get to some excellent stuff. The acting relationship is the next big thing introduced over the first year. You must answer the third question in the progression of Meisner's crafting as an actor. Fundamentally, what's the acting relationship? Who are you to me in this scene? How do I feel about you? Often, that comes from what's happened between us; something happened between you and me; we have a shared circumstance. In most scenes, most acting involves shared circumstances. We go back to the exercise, and we begin to start to work with shared circumstances. Now, we're substantiating the acting relationship. The acting relationship is significant. That's not what I call the program relationship, "Oh, here's my brother, it's my sister, it's my husband, it's my wife." You can't act that. It's way too general. What you need to be able to do as an actor is to be able to craft that acting relationship in emotional terms, with an emotional point of view, how I feel about you, often because of what's just happened between us, and being able to characterize another person. It changes how you work off of them. It changes how you use moments; how you feel about what's being said to you comes out of the acting relationship. We will work on that. This is the payoff of the first year, these shared circumstances. They're enjoyable, they're rich, and they're life-altering. It becomes this beautiful spontaneous improvisational exercise. When it's crafted well, and students are working well, they are starting to assemble all of the fundamental skills you need to be a competent, decent, clear actor. Acting Relationship and Shared Circumstance - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599 At Maggie Flanigan Studio, actors can take the two-year Meisner acting program, which includes training with master acting teacher Charlie Sandlan. Actors with or without prior experience are welcome to apply for admission at the studio. To apply or to learn more about the Meisner technique, visit the Maggie Flanigan Studio website or call (917) 789-1599. Maggie Flanigan Studio 147 W. 25th St. 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 (917) 789-1599 https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-ny https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17904951966372592922 https://goo.gl/maps/LJtSbznAE5gaUKLMA https://maggieflaniganstudio.business.site/ https://sites.google.com/view/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vYW3rqJKd9WV6lIl7Je9A https://www.youtube.com/user/Maggieflaniganstudio https://twitter.com/MeisnerActing https://www.instagram.com/meisneracting/ https://www.pinterest.com/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/maggie-flanigan-studio https://www.facebook.com/meisneractingnewyork https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/meisneracting10001/index.html http://www.pearltrees.com/maggieflaniganstudio https://www.pressadvantage.com/organization/maggie-flanigan-studio
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Monday, April 24, 2023
Meisner Summer Intensive Interview - Christine Nyland - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599
Meisner Summer Intensive Interview - Christine Nyland - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599
Meisner Summer Acting Program - https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com Summer Intensive Acting Program - Call Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599 The Meisner Summer Intensive at Maggie Flanigan studio introduces actors with all levels of acting experience to the Meisner Technique in a safe and trusting environment. In this interview Christine Nyland talks about her first real experience training with the Meisner Technique. "I think the six-week summer intensive has given me a glimpse into the possibility of being the actor I've always wanted to be. I see a capacity in myself that I didn't think I had before." Q: What made you take this leap of faith to do the summer intensive? A: I'm a filmmaker, and I've been generating projects to work on for the past few years. I feel like last summer, I really reached a point where I could just tell where the gaps in my training was. I could tell the things that I had and I could tell the things that I didn't have, and it just felt really clear that if I wanted to continue doing this work, I needed to take responsibility for those things. Q: How did that awareness lead you to Maggie Flanigan Studio? A: Well, so since I moved to New York, I've met a number of people who would just be fantastic actors, and almost all of them, when I asked them where they trained, said here. It was always a really easy decision in my mind that if I was going to do further training, this would be the first place I would look. Q: What would you say has been the most surprising thing of the last six weeks? A: I feel like in class, Charlie tells me to stand up for myself a lot, and that's not something I've ever thought of myself as being bad at doing. I feel like at first, when it started coming up, I was like, "That's so strange." Then the deeper we've gotten into class, the more I'm like, "Oh, no, I really do need to do that more." Q: Is it scary for you? A: Standing up for myself? Yes. I think, sometimes, I experience it as just an option that doesn't feel present oftentimes. Maybe that is the fear. The fear keeps it so buried that it doesn't even feel like something I consider. Q: Interesting. Would you say that the six-week summer intensive has made you a better actor? A: Yes, I would. Q: In what ways? A: I think the six-week summer intensive has given me a glimpse into the possibility of being the actor I've always wanted to be. I don't think like I own it, but I feel like I see a capacity in myself that I didn't think I had before. Because I feel like sometimes, you'll watch actors whose work just feels like lightning in a bottle. I think I always just thought like, "That's not me though." I work differently. It's never going to feel that dangerous or that alive. Learn more about Meisner Training and the Maggie Flanigan Studio by visiting the website for the studio. Students can apply online for admission and call the studio during business hours with questions. Call (917) 789-1599. Maggie Flanigan Studio 147 W. 25th St. 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 (917) 789-1599 https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-ny https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17904951966372592922 https://maggieflaniganstudio.business.site/ https://sites.google.com/view/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vYW3rqJKd9WV6lIl7Je9A https://www.youtube.com/user/Maggieflaniganstudio https://twitter.com/MeisnerActing https://www.instagram.com/meisneracting/ https://www.pinterest.com/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/maggie-flanigan-studio https://www.facebook.com/meisneractingnewyork https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/meisneracting10001/index.html http://www.pearltrees.com/maggieflaniganstudio https://www.pressadvantage.com/organization/maggie-flanigan-studio
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Meisner Summer Acting Program - https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com Summer Intensive Acting Program - Call Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599 The Meisner Summer Intensive at Maggie Flanigan studio introduces actors with all levels of acting experience to the Meisner Technique in a safe and trusting environment. In this interview Christine Nyland talks about her first real experience training with the Meisner Technique. "I think the six-week summer intensive has given me a glimpse into the possibility of being the actor I've always wanted to be. I see a capacity in myself that I didn't think I had before." Q: What made you take this leap of faith to do the summer intensive? A: I'm a filmmaker, and I've been generating projects to work on for the past few years. I feel like last summer, I really reached a point where I could just tell where the gaps in my training was. I could tell the things that I had and I could tell the things that I didn't have, and it just felt really clear that if I wanted to continue doing this work, I needed to take responsibility for those things. Q: How did that awareness lead you to Maggie Flanigan Studio? A: Well, so since I moved to New York, I've met a number of people who would just be fantastic actors, and almost all of them, when I asked them where they trained, said here. It was always a really easy decision in my mind that if I was going to do further training, this would be the first place I would look. Q: What would you say has been the most surprising thing of the last six weeks? A: I feel like in class, Charlie tells me to stand up for myself a lot, and that's not something I've ever thought of myself as being bad at doing. I feel like at first, when it started coming up, I was like, "That's so strange." Then the deeper we've gotten into class, the more I'm like, "Oh, no, I really do need to do that more." Q: Is it scary for you? A: Standing up for myself? Yes. I think, sometimes, I experience it as just an option that doesn't feel present oftentimes. Maybe that is the fear. The fear keeps it so buried that it doesn't even feel like something I consider. Q: Interesting. Would you say that the six-week summer intensive has made you a better actor? A: Yes, I would. Q: In what ways? A: I think the six-week summer intensive has given me a glimpse into the possibility of being the actor I've always wanted to be. I don't think like I own it, but I feel like I see a capacity in myself that I didn't think I had before. Because I feel like sometimes, you'll watch actors whose work just feels like lightning in a bottle. I think I always just thought like, "That's not me though." I work differently. It's never going to feel that dangerous or that alive. Learn more about Meisner Training and the Maggie Flanigan Studio by visiting the website for the studio. Students can apply online for admission and call the studio during business hours with questions. Call (917) 789-1599. Maggie Flanigan Studio 147 W. 25th St. 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 (917) 789-1599 https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-ny https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17904951966372592922 https://maggieflaniganstudio.business.site/ https://sites.google.com/view/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vYW3rqJKd9WV6lIl7Je9A https://www.youtube.com/user/Maggieflaniganstudio https://twitter.com/MeisnerActing https://www.instagram.com/meisneracting/ https://www.pinterest.com/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/maggie-flanigan-studio https://www.facebook.com/meisneractingnewyork https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/meisneracting10001/index.html http://www.pearltrees.com/maggieflaniganstudio https://www.pressadvantage.com/organization/maggie-flanigan-studio
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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Meisner Summer Intensive - Gibran Cantu Interview - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599
Meisner Summer Intensive - Gibran Cantu Interview - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599
Meisner Summer Intensive - Gibran Cantu Interview https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com Best Meisner Summer Intensive - Call Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599 The Meisner Summer Intensive at Maggie Flanigan Studio is a six-week course that allows actors to experience professional actor training. In this video Gibran Cantu talks about coming to NYC for this program and his experience with the Meisner Technique. Logan: Okay. Why don't we start at the very beginning? When did you realize that you wanted to be an actor? Gibran Cantu: When I was like six years old, probably. I would watch a movie, and I was like, "Oh, I want to do that." Q: Was there a specific actor in that movie, a director, or something that happened? A: It was a kids' movie. It was also baseball involved, and I liked the sports, so it was just a bunch of, "Oh, those kids are playing baseball, and they're also acting, and they look like friends. They're having a good time." So, yes, that set me on this path. Q: Great. Did you do a bunch of theater and things growing up in school, then? A: No. I had maybe one or two classes, but I don't remember doing much theater when I was in school, mostly because I was also playing sports and I couldn't get in touch a lot with my feelings if you were the sensible kid, you were picked on and bullied and made fun of. So, yes, I had both worlds because I also liked music and playing the guitar, and my mom started to-- well, she influenced me. I did it because I wanted to, but I remember doing poetry readings. I had both worlds, the sports world and then the artistic one. I was always in the mix, so that I couldn't express myself. My family also comes from a small town in Mexico where everything is very macho. A man must be challenging, and you should not cry or blah. So it was hard to express myself. Only when I was growing up, did I start to pursue the acting world. Q: Sure. Well, Mexico is a long way from New York City. What brought you here? A: Wow, it's far. Well, I got here very by mistake, and I mean that because my girlfriend, who also attended this course, told me that this life coach she follows on Instagram was talking about how her husband was an acting teacher and he was starting a podcast. "You should check it out," and I'm just like, "Okay, let's try it." It was a pandemic, and I was reading a lot and trying to do new things, including podcasts. So I started listening to Charlie's podcast and connected to it. I said, "Oh, what's he talking about? I resonated and connected to it." I was listening everywhere, in the gym, and just walking around, making my notes, trying to apply what he was saying, but I wanted to come and know what he was talking about. So that's why I'm here; two years after the first episode I listened to, I could make the trip to New York. To learn more about the Meisner Summer Intensive and the summer acting program at Maggie Flanigan Studio, visit the studio website. Students who have questions about enrollment details can call the studio at (917) 789-1599. Maggie Flanigan Studio 147 W. 25th St. 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 (917) 789-1599 https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-ny https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17904951966372592922 https://maggieflaniganstudio.business.site/ https://sites.google.com/view/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vYW3rqJKd9WV6lIl7Je9A https://www.youtube.com/user/Maggieflaniganstudio https://twitter.com/MeisnerActing https://www.instagram.com/meisneracting/ https://www.pinterest.com/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/maggie-flanigan-studio https://www.facebook.com/meisneractingnewyork https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/meisneracting10001/index.html http://www.pearltrees.com/maggieflaniganstudio https://www.pressadvantage.com/organization/maggie-flanigan-studio
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Meisner Summer Intensive - Gibran Cantu Interview https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com Best Meisner Summer Intensive - Call Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599 The Meisner Summer Intensive at Maggie Flanigan Studio is a six-week course that allows actors to experience professional actor training. In this video Gibran Cantu talks about coming to NYC for this program and his experience with the Meisner Technique. Logan: Okay. Why don't we start at the very beginning? When did you realize that you wanted to be an actor? Gibran Cantu: When I was like six years old, probably. I would watch a movie, and I was like, "Oh, I want to do that." Q: Was there a specific actor in that movie, a director, or something that happened? A: It was a kids' movie. It was also baseball involved, and I liked the sports, so it was just a bunch of, "Oh, those kids are playing baseball, and they're also acting, and they look like friends. They're having a good time." So, yes, that set me on this path. Q: Great. Did you do a bunch of theater and things growing up in school, then? A: No. I had maybe one or two classes, but I don't remember doing much theater when I was in school, mostly because I was also playing sports and I couldn't get in touch a lot with my feelings if you were the sensible kid, you were picked on and bullied and made fun of. So, yes, I had both worlds because I also liked music and playing the guitar, and my mom started to-- well, she influenced me. I did it because I wanted to, but I remember doing poetry readings. I had both worlds, the sports world and then the artistic one. I was always in the mix, so that I couldn't express myself. My family also comes from a small town in Mexico where everything is very macho. A man must be challenging, and you should not cry or blah. So it was hard to express myself. Only when I was growing up, did I start to pursue the acting world. Q: Sure. Well, Mexico is a long way from New York City. What brought you here? A: Wow, it's far. Well, I got here very by mistake, and I mean that because my girlfriend, who also attended this course, told me that this life coach she follows on Instagram was talking about how her husband was an acting teacher and he was starting a podcast. "You should check it out," and I'm just like, "Okay, let's try it." It was a pandemic, and I was reading a lot and trying to do new things, including podcasts. So I started listening to Charlie's podcast and connected to it. I said, "Oh, what's he talking about? I resonated and connected to it." I was listening everywhere, in the gym, and just walking around, making my notes, trying to apply what he was saying, but I wanted to come and know what he was talking about. So that's why I'm here; two years after the first episode I listened to, I could make the trip to New York. To learn more about the Meisner Summer Intensive and the summer acting program at Maggie Flanigan Studio, visit the studio website. Students who have questions about enrollment details can call the studio at (917) 789-1599. Maggie Flanigan Studio 147 W. 25th St. 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 (917) 789-1599 https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-ny https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17904951966372592922 https://maggieflaniganstudio.business.site/ https://sites.google.com/view/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vYW3rqJKd9WV6lIl7Je9A https://www.youtube.com/user/Maggieflaniganstudio https://twitter.com/MeisnerActing https://www.instagram.com/meisneracting/ https://www.pinterest.com/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/maggie-flanigan-studio https://www.facebook.com/meisneractingnewyork https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/meisneracting10001/index.html http://www.pearltrees.com/maggieflaniganstudio https://www.pressadvantage.com/organization/maggie-flanigan-studio
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Friday, March 3, 2023
Emotional Preparation - Meisner Technique - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599
Emotional Preparation - Meisner Technique - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599
Emotional Preparation https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com Meisner Emotional Preparation - Call Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599 The first year of Meisner training includes learning to prepare emotionally for complicated scenes. This video explains the importance of emotional preparation and why this acting method is considered healthier for the actor than other acting methods. One of the most significant pieces of fundamental work you get in the first year is learning how to prepare emotionally. It is what an actor does off-stage, off-camera, to bring themselves to life emotionally to relate to the previous circumstance of the scene. So if you're doing complicated work, significant parts, sometimes you need an intense, vibrant emotional preparation. Whether that's rage, heartbreak, joy, silliness, grief, shame, or humiliation, so that when you hear the action or you walk on stage, boom, you're alive. It's self-induced emotion, and it's a very tricky, very delicate part of acting. This is really where Meisner and Strasberg in the method diverged. Strasberg was all sense memory and emotional recall, and Meisner just thought that the imagination was a healthier place to work from. So what Meisner teaches you how to do is how to use your ability to daydream and fantasize about your craft as an actor to help bring you to life. Your imagination and your ability to daydream are far more potent, far healthier, and a far more creative place to work from. We spend several months getting good at emotionally preparing and getting comfortable being open and available with yourself. How do you work with yourself? This is your instrument. Emotional preparation is something that once you do it, and you continue to do it, and you get comfortable with it, coming to life becomes like stepping off a curb. It's just something that you fundamentally can do. Emotional Preparation - Meisner Technique - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599 To learn more about emotional preparation and the two-year Meisner training at Maggie Flanigan Studio, visit the website for the acting studio. Actors with and without previous Meisner experience are welcome to apply for admission to the studio programs. Apply online or call (917) 789-1599. Maggie Flanigan Studio 153 W 27th St #803 New York, New York 10001 (917) 789-1599 https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-nyhttps://www.google.com/maps?cid=17904951966372592922https://sites.google.com/view/maggieflaniganstudio/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vYW3rqJKd9WV6lIl7Je9Ahttps://www.youtube.com/user/Maggieflaniganstudiohttps://twitter.com/MeisnerActinghttps://www.instagram.com/meisneracting/https://www.pinterest.com/maggieflaniganstudio/http://maggieflaniganstudio.tumblr.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/maggie-flanigan-studiohttps://www.facebook.com/meisneractingnewyorkhttps://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/meisneracting10001/index.htmlhttps://maggieflaniganstudio.business.site/http://www.pearltrees.com/maggieflaniganstudiohttps://www.pressadvantage.com/organization/maggie-flanigan-studio
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Emotional Preparation https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com Meisner Emotional Preparation - Call Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599 The first year of Meisner training includes learning to prepare emotionally for complicated scenes. This video explains the importance of emotional preparation and why this acting method is considered healthier for the actor than other acting methods. One of the most significant pieces of fundamental work you get in the first year is learning how to prepare emotionally. It is what an actor does off-stage, off-camera, to bring themselves to life emotionally to relate to the previous circumstance of the scene. So if you're doing complicated work, significant parts, sometimes you need an intense, vibrant emotional preparation. Whether that's rage, heartbreak, joy, silliness, grief, shame, or humiliation, so that when you hear the action or you walk on stage, boom, you're alive. It's self-induced emotion, and it's a very tricky, very delicate part of acting. This is really where Meisner and Strasberg in the method diverged. Strasberg was all sense memory and emotional recall, and Meisner just thought that the imagination was a healthier place to work from. So what Meisner teaches you how to do is how to use your ability to daydream and fantasize about your craft as an actor to help bring you to life. Your imagination and your ability to daydream are far more potent, far healthier, and a far more creative place to work from. We spend several months getting good at emotionally preparing and getting comfortable being open and available with yourself. How do you work with yourself? This is your instrument. Emotional preparation is something that once you do it, and you continue to do it, and you get comfortable with it, coming to life becomes like stepping off a curb. It's just something that you fundamentally can do. Emotional Preparation - Meisner Technique - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599 To learn more about emotional preparation and the two-year Meisner training at Maggie Flanigan Studio, visit the website for the acting studio. Actors with and without previous Meisner experience are welcome to apply for admission to the studio programs. Apply online or call (917) 789-1599. Maggie Flanigan Studio 153 W 27th St #803 New York, New York 10001 (917) 789-1599 https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-nyhttps://www.google.com/maps?cid=17904951966372592922https://sites.google.com/view/maggieflaniganstudio/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vYW3rqJKd9WV6lIl7Je9Ahttps://www.youtube.com/user/Maggieflaniganstudiohttps://twitter.com/MeisnerActinghttps://www.instagram.com/meisneracting/https://www.pinterest.com/maggieflaniganstudio/http://maggieflaniganstudio.tumblr.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/maggie-flanigan-studiohttps://www.facebook.com/meisneractingnewyorkhttps://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/meisneracting10001/index.htmlhttps://maggieflaniganstudio.business.site/http://www.pearltrees.com/maggieflaniganstudiohttps://www.pressadvantage.com/organization/maggie-flanigan-studio
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Meisner Summer Intensive - Danielle Barrett - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599
Meisner Summer Intensive - Danielle Barrett - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599
Meisner Summer Intensive 2023 - https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com Best Meisner Summer Intensive - Call Maggie Flanigan Studio - (917) 789-1599 The Meisner Summer Intensive acting program at Maggie Flanigan Studio provides professional actors with the toolbox they need for any acting situation. In this interview, Danielle Barrett talks about enrolling in the six-week summer intensive. Actors who have trained at this New York City studio say that it is a transformative experience. A Meisner Intensive student Danielle Barrett says… The best part about the summer intensive is the cracking open that it did. It destroyed all of the barriers that I had in my life, professionally and personally, and allowed me see where the work could go if I opened myself up and buckled down to do the work. - Danielle Barrett Q: Did you move to New York to train? A: I moved to New York to pursue a career. I always knew that even though it terrified me that New York was the place that I needed to go to become an actor seriously. Q: What was the time between graduating from college and deciding to attend the Summer Intensive at Maggie Flanigan Studio? A: I studied Meisner as an undergrad, graduated in 2014, and moved to New York about a year later. I was auditioning and putting myself out there, taking classes at different studios here and there. Still, in the summer of 2022, I found Maggie's and decided that this was somewhere I wanted to keep as my home base. Q: What made you decide to focus on returning to professional training? A: I trained in many different styles and methods and worked with other teachers. I was very grateful for the booking, but a certain depth needed to be improved in my craft and the work I was putting out. Even though I was constantly flexing my muscles by working with different classes and training in various techniques, I hadn't yet found one that allowed me to experience as I was acting to live the circumstance being put before me. It was a lot of indicating as opposed to really living through something. I just wanted to go somewhere that would give me a solid foundation that I knew I could always come back to and to have reliable tools in my toolbox to be able to pull from, no matter the method of performance that I engage in and no matter what role I get assigned. Q: What about the studio made you decide that the six-week summer intensive was the right direction? A: As I mentioned, I studied Meisner as an undergrad, and I remember loving that technique and what it allowed for me. It allowed me to feel free and spontaneous, and in the moment, it felt electric. I wanted that feeling again and to return to being a student and capture that lightning in a bottle. So I asked around and went through my local theater community and picked people's brains about where they were studying and what they'd heard good things about. I had someone who trained way back, maybe when Maggie was still teaching, who unfortunately couldn't continue the two-year program. Still, he said that if he had had the means as a student, he absolutely would because he remembers it being such a transformative experience. So I decided to take a chance to pick the Summer Intensive to see what a six-week snippet would be able to do for me and what I was able to discover about myself and the possibilities that lay before me was enough for me to say, "I'm going to stick this out for two years." Meisner Summer Intensive - Danielle Barrett - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599 Learn more about the Meisner Summer Intensive and other acting programs and classes at Maggie Flanigan Studio by visiting the studio website. Actors with questions about the studio programs can call (917) 789-1599. Maggie Flanigan Studio 153 W 27th St #803 New York, New York 10001 (917) 789-1599 http://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/ https://goo.gl/maps/JTA9n7oHbNT2 acting classes NYC, acting classes in NYC, maggie flanigan studio, actors, maggie flanigan, Meisner technique training, Meisner technique, Meisner training, Meisner, Meisner work, Meisner acting, Meisner acting classes, acting conservatory, best acting studio in NYC
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Meisner Summer Intensive 2023 - https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com Best Meisner Summer Intensive - Call Maggie Flanigan Studio - (917) 789-1599 The Meisner Summer Intensive acting program at Maggie Flanigan Studio provides professional actors with the toolbox they need for any acting situation. In this interview, Danielle Barrett talks about enrolling in the six-week summer intensive. Actors who have trained at this New York City studio say that it is a transformative experience. A Meisner Intensive student Danielle Barrett says… The best part about the summer intensive is the cracking open that it did. It destroyed all of the barriers that I had in my life, professionally and personally, and allowed me see where the work could go if I opened myself up and buckled down to do the work. - Danielle Barrett Q: Did you move to New York to train? A: I moved to New York to pursue a career. I always knew that even though it terrified me that New York was the place that I needed to go to become an actor seriously. Q: What was the time between graduating from college and deciding to attend the Summer Intensive at Maggie Flanigan Studio? A: I studied Meisner as an undergrad, graduated in 2014, and moved to New York about a year later. I was auditioning and putting myself out there, taking classes at different studios here and there. Still, in the summer of 2022, I found Maggie's and decided that this was somewhere I wanted to keep as my home base. Q: What made you decide to focus on returning to professional training? A: I trained in many different styles and methods and worked with other teachers. I was very grateful for the booking, but a certain depth needed to be improved in my craft and the work I was putting out. Even though I was constantly flexing my muscles by working with different classes and training in various techniques, I hadn't yet found one that allowed me to experience as I was acting to live the circumstance being put before me. It was a lot of indicating as opposed to really living through something. I just wanted to go somewhere that would give me a solid foundation that I knew I could always come back to and to have reliable tools in my toolbox to be able to pull from, no matter the method of performance that I engage in and no matter what role I get assigned. Q: What about the studio made you decide that the six-week summer intensive was the right direction? A: As I mentioned, I studied Meisner as an undergrad, and I remember loving that technique and what it allowed for me. It allowed me to feel free and spontaneous, and in the moment, it felt electric. I wanted that feeling again and to return to being a student and capture that lightning in a bottle. So I asked around and went through my local theater community and picked people's brains about where they were studying and what they'd heard good things about. I had someone who trained way back, maybe when Maggie was still teaching, who unfortunately couldn't continue the two-year program. Still, he said that if he had had the means as a student, he absolutely would because he remembers it being such a transformative experience. So I decided to take a chance to pick the Summer Intensive to see what a six-week snippet would be able to do for me and what I was able to discover about myself and the possibilities that lay before me was enough for me to say, "I'm going to stick this out for two years." Meisner Summer Intensive - Danielle Barrett - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599 Learn more about the Meisner Summer Intensive and other acting programs and classes at Maggie Flanigan Studio by visiting the studio website. Actors with questions about the studio programs can call (917) 789-1599. Maggie Flanigan Studio 153 W 27th St #803 New York, New York 10001 (917) 789-1599 http://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/ https://goo.gl/maps/JTA9n7oHbNT2 acting classes NYC, acting classes in NYC, maggie flanigan studio, actors, maggie flanigan, Meisner technique training, Meisner technique, Meisner training, Meisner, Meisner work, Meisner acting, Meisner acting classes, acting conservatory, best acting studio in NYC
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Monday, October 31, 2022
18 Month Acting Programs - Natasha Kim Interview - Maggie Flanigan Studio
18 Month Acting Programs - Natasha Kim Interview - Maggie Flanigan Studio
18 Month Acting Programs https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/18-month-acting-program/natasha-kim-interview/ Best 18 Month Acting Programs - Call Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599 The 18-month acting program at Maggie Flanigan Studio trains actors to have long professional acting careers utilizing the Meisner Technique. In this interview, Natasha Kim reflects on her first year in the two-year acting program and the Meisner Summer Intensive. Logan: To get started, what did you think it meant to train as an actor before you began to first year here at Maggie Flanigan Studio? Natasha: That's a good question. I had previously trained, more or less, when I was much younger because I started modeling. Then my agent sent me to an acting class for tv. It was memorizing lines, and make-believe that you're sad, happy, just facial expressions and all that. So, yes, I could bring tears to my eyes and cry, but I never learned how to craft, how to actually-- emotion prepare, and this is what I'm doing now. It's a different level. It's mind-blowing; I can't even explain it. Charlie always says, "In the beginning, we think we know and then realize that we don't know." I just realized how much I don't know and how much I must learn. I've been learning a lot, and it's been life-changing in many ways, professionally and personally too, because I'm getting to get more in touch with myself and explore sides of me that I-- it's not that I didn't know that I had, I didn't want to touch there. I'm like, "Okay, I have to look at that side too because there's stuff there." Surprisingly, it's been great material for me to work with. Q: Now that you are halfway through your first year of the two-year program, how would you describe what it means to train to be a serious actor? A: It's much more complicated than I could imagine, that's for sure. As I mentioned before, I've worked as a model, and I also did a little tv but more commercials, music clips, and all that stuff. It was a lot of fun; you have a long day shooting and all that, but I can't even find words to express. It's honest work, and it's serious work. Q: Great. Has there been anything that you have discovered about yourself through the work that has surprised you? A: Yes, I do. I have a vast angry side inside me, and I didn't think I did. I was always very calm, polite, proper, smiling all the time, and adorable. No, I have an angry monster inside of me, but it's been exciting to explore that side in particular. Q: Did you know anything about the Meisner Technique before coming to the studio? A: I did, but I didn't know it was Meisner. I had trained a little before, but it was more like using your own experiences in life to bring the emotion out and to create that. I had never worked with imaginary circumstances. Something that it's totally-- how can I even believe that that's possible, like, "Oh, your father died?" No, he didn't. He's pretty well; he's having breakfast. I don't know, like-- Read the rest of the interview here: https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/18-month-acting-program/natasha-kim-interview/ 18 Month Acting Programs - Natasha Kim Interview - Maggie Flanigan Studio Actors interested in the Meisner training provided at Maggie Flanigan Studio can visit the studio website to learn more about the acting programs offered. In addition, actors who have questions about the application process can call the studio at (917) 789-1599. Maggie Flanigan Studio 147 W. 25th St. 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 (917) 789-1599 https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-ny https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17904951966372592922 https://sites.google.com/view/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vYW3rqJKd9WV6lIl7Je9A https://www.youtube.com/user/Maggieflaniganstudio https://twitter.com/MeisnerActing https://www.instagram.com/meisneracting/ https://www.pinterest.com/maggieflaniganstudio/ http://maggieflaniganstudio.tumblr.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/maggie-flanigan-studio https://www.facebook.com/meisneractingnewyork https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/meisneracting10001/index.html https://maggieflaniganstudio.business.site/ http://www.pearltrees.com/maggieflaniganstudio https://www.pressadvantage.com/organization/maggie-flanigan-studio
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18 Month Acting Programs https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/18-month-acting-program/natasha-kim-interview/ Best 18 Month Acting Programs - Call Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599 The 18-month acting program at Maggie Flanigan Studio trains actors to have long professional acting careers utilizing the Meisner Technique. In this interview, Natasha Kim reflects on her first year in the two-year acting program and the Meisner Summer Intensive. Logan: To get started, what did you think it meant to train as an actor before you began to first year here at Maggie Flanigan Studio? Natasha: That's a good question. I had previously trained, more or less, when I was much younger because I started modeling. Then my agent sent me to an acting class for tv. It was memorizing lines, and make-believe that you're sad, happy, just facial expressions and all that. So, yes, I could bring tears to my eyes and cry, but I never learned how to craft, how to actually-- emotion prepare, and this is what I'm doing now. It's a different level. It's mind-blowing; I can't even explain it. Charlie always says, "In the beginning, we think we know and then realize that we don't know." I just realized how much I don't know and how much I must learn. I've been learning a lot, and it's been life-changing in many ways, professionally and personally too, because I'm getting to get more in touch with myself and explore sides of me that I-- it's not that I didn't know that I had, I didn't want to touch there. I'm like, "Okay, I have to look at that side too because there's stuff there." Surprisingly, it's been great material for me to work with. Q: Now that you are halfway through your first year of the two-year program, how would you describe what it means to train to be a serious actor? A: It's much more complicated than I could imagine, that's for sure. As I mentioned before, I've worked as a model, and I also did a little tv but more commercials, music clips, and all that stuff. It was a lot of fun; you have a long day shooting and all that, but I can't even find words to express. It's honest work, and it's serious work. Q: Great. Has there been anything that you have discovered about yourself through the work that has surprised you? A: Yes, I do. I have a vast angry side inside me, and I didn't think I did. I was always very calm, polite, proper, smiling all the time, and adorable. No, I have an angry monster inside of me, but it's been exciting to explore that side in particular. Q: Did you know anything about the Meisner Technique before coming to the studio? A: I did, but I didn't know it was Meisner. I had trained a little before, but it was more like using your own experiences in life to bring the emotion out and to create that. I had never worked with imaginary circumstances. Something that it's totally-- how can I even believe that that's possible, like, "Oh, your father died?" No, he didn't. He's pretty well; he's having breakfast. I don't know, like-- Read the rest of the interview here: https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/18-month-acting-program/natasha-kim-interview/ 18 Month Acting Programs - Natasha Kim Interview - Maggie Flanigan Studio Actors interested in the Meisner training provided at Maggie Flanigan Studio can visit the studio website to learn more about the acting programs offered. In addition, actors who have questions about the application process can call the studio at (917) 789-1599. Maggie Flanigan Studio 147 W. 25th St. 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 (917) 789-1599 https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-ny https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17904951966372592922 https://sites.google.com/view/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vYW3rqJKd9WV6lIl7Je9A https://www.youtube.com/user/Maggieflaniganstudio https://twitter.com/MeisnerActing https://www.instagram.com/meisneracting/ https://www.pinterest.com/maggieflaniganstudio/ http://maggieflaniganstudio.tumblr.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/maggie-flanigan-studio https://www.facebook.com/meisneractingnewyork https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/meisneracting10001/index.html https://maggieflaniganstudio.business.site/ http://www.pearltrees.com/maggieflaniganstudio https://www.pressadvantage.com/organization/maggie-flanigan-studio
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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Two Year Acting Program - Daniel Touhey Interview - Maggie Flanigan Studio
Two Year Acting Program - Daniel Touhey Interview - Maggie Flanigan Studio
Two Year Acting Program https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/two-year-acting-program/serious-meisner-training/ Two Year Meisner Acting Program - Call Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1601 Meisner training at Maggie Flanigan Studio includes work deeper than memorizing lines and dramatic emotions. In this interview with Logan, Daniel talks about how the Meisner Technique helped him to discover that he has more artistic depth than he previously imagined. Logan: How would you describe what it means to train as an actor before starting here at Maggie Flanigan Studio? Daniel: Before starting here at Maggie Flanigan Studio, I didn't have much experience training as an actor, so I would've described it as learning how to memorize a bunch of lines, learning how to do big dramatic emotions, learning how to get into maybe a physical altercation, learning how to do blocking, that sort of thing. I had a lot of generalizations about what acting was. I did know that it was connecting with humans on a certain level. That is what drew me to it. That was my expectation was coming in. Q: Great. Now that you are where you are in training, how would you describe what it means to train as an actor? A: I would describe it entirely differently. Training as an actor is about finding the truth, especially within yourself. It's about digging deep into the core of who you are and learning about your triggers for different emotions and situations and how things make you act. It knows yourself, which can be a little scary even at times, but it's gratifying to be on that level of consciousness, not only with yourself but with another person. A lot of the time, I've learned that acting is about taking in the other person that you're on screen, on stage, what have you, with and letting their behavior dictate or decide what I do next, freeing. Q: Great. Is there a specific thing you learned that surprised you about yourself as an artist or a person? A: I've learned that I have more depth in me than I ever imagined. For example, with my rage, I've learned in the last semester and a half that I've been here that I have a lot more anger in me than I ever expected. I'm sure you know, and people around me, when they see me, they see all the smiles and the laughs, but I've learned that my rage is absolute, and it needs to be heard, and it needs to be practiced as an artist because sometimes it's the truth. Q: What drew you to the Meisner technique? A: The thing that drew me to the Meisner technique, I would say. First, the definition is the ability to do truthfully in imaginary circumstances. I think that idea is excellent, to live the truth in an honest moment out in fictional cases, where once you yell cut, there are no repercussions, no issues that come afterward. But, still, you get to live and feel and experience something so authentic at that moment. It teaches you something about yourself that is just illuminating, and it's like a high, almost, and that's what's cool about the Meisner technique. It just really brings people to life. Learn more about Meisner work at the studio by visiting the studio website. Actors interested in the two-year acting program can apply online or call the studio at (917) 789-1599 with questions. Maggie Flanigan Studio 147 W. 25th St. 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 (917) 789-1599 https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-ny https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17904951966372592922 https://sites.google.com/view/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vYW3rqJKd9WV6lIl7Je9A https://www.youtube.com/user/Maggieflaniganstudio https://twitter.com/MeisnerActing https://www.instagram.com/meisneracting/ https://www.pinterest.com/maggieflaniganstudio/ http://maggieflaniganstudio.tumblr.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/maggie-flanigan-studio https://www.facebook.com/meisneractingnewyork https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/meisneracting10001/index.html https://maggieflaniganstudio.business.site/ http://www.pearltrees.com/maggieflaniganstudio https://www.pressadvantage.com/organization/maggie-flanigan-studio
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Two Year Acting Program https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/two-year-acting-program/serious-meisner-training/ Two Year Meisner Acting Program - Call Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1601 Meisner training at Maggie Flanigan Studio includes work deeper than memorizing lines and dramatic emotions. In this interview with Logan, Daniel talks about how the Meisner Technique helped him to discover that he has more artistic depth than he previously imagined. Logan: How would you describe what it means to train as an actor before starting here at Maggie Flanigan Studio? Daniel: Before starting here at Maggie Flanigan Studio, I didn't have much experience training as an actor, so I would've described it as learning how to memorize a bunch of lines, learning how to do big dramatic emotions, learning how to get into maybe a physical altercation, learning how to do blocking, that sort of thing. I had a lot of generalizations about what acting was. I did know that it was connecting with humans on a certain level. That is what drew me to it. That was my expectation was coming in. Q: Great. Now that you are where you are in training, how would you describe what it means to train as an actor? A: I would describe it entirely differently. Training as an actor is about finding the truth, especially within yourself. It's about digging deep into the core of who you are and learning about your triggers for different emotions and situations and how things make you act. It knows yourself, which can be a little scary even at times, but it's gratifying to be on that level of consciousness, not only with yourself but with another person. A lot of the time, I've learned that acting is about taking in the other person that you're on screen, on stage, what have you, with and letting their behavior dictate or decide what I do next, freeing. Q: Great. Is there a specific thing you learned that surprised you about yourself as an artist or a person? A: I've learned that I have more depth in me than I ever imagined. For example, with my rage, I've learned in the last semester and a half that I've been here that I have a lot more anger in me than I ever expected. I'm sure you know, and people around me, when they see me, they see all the smiles and the laughs, but I've learned that my rage is absolute, and it needs to be heard, and it needs to be practiced as an artist because sometimes it's the truth. Q: What drew you to the Meisner technique? A: The thing that drew me to the Meisner technique, I would say. First, the definition is the ability to do truthfully in imaginary circumstances. I think that idea is excellent, to live the truth in an honest moment out in fictional cases, where once you yell cut, there are no repercussions, no issues that come afterward. But, still, you get to live and feel and experience something so authentic at that moment. It teaches you something about yourself that is just illuminating, and it's like a high, almost, and that's what's cool about the Meisner technique. It just really brings people to life. Learn more about Meisner work at the studio by visiting the studio website. Actors interested in the two-year acting program can apply online or call the studio at (917) 789-1599 with questions. Maggie Flanigan Studio 147 W. 25th St. 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 (917) 789-1599 https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-ny https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17904951966372592922 https://sites.google.com/view/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vYW3rqJKd9WV6lIl7Je9A https://www.youtube.com/user/Maggieflaniganstudio https://twitter.com/MeisnerActing https://www.instagram.com/meisneracting/ https://www.pinterest.com/maggieflaniganstudio/ http://maggieflaniganstudio.tumblr.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/maggie-flanigan-studio https://www.facebook.com/meisneractingnewyork https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/meisneracting10001/index.html https://maggieflaniganstudio.business.site/ http://www.pearltrees.com/maggieflaniganstudio https://www.pressadvantage.com/organization/maggie-flanigan-studio
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Saturday, August 13, 2022
Meisner Technique - The Door Work - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599
Meisner Technique - The Door Work - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599
Meisner Technique - The Door Work - https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/meisner-technique/door-work Meisner Training - The Door Work - Call Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599 The Meisner Technique trains actors to be open and vulnerable. In this video, Charlie Sandlan discusses the importance of the "door work" exercise in removing protective barriers. I love the Meisner Technique because each part of the exercise focuses on a particular problem and issue that actors deal with. As I talked earlier about the independent activity, the other side of the exercise is the door work. As the training unfolds, the person working at the door, knocking on the door, entering a room, or having someone come to the door and answer the door starts to teach you how to be fully present at the moment, how to listen, and how to be able to begin to respond to subtext. How you're treated in acting is everything. Your ability to be malleable to the nuances of another human being's behavior separates the good actors from those just going from cue to cue. The door work puts you in contact with your partner and teaches you how to listen and take in. It's sensitivity training, so your vulnerability, empathy, and humanity can begin to operate. This side of the exercise is where we start to chisel away all of the walls, the barriers you've put up over how many decades you've been alive. These are the barriers that keep you safe, keep you protected, keep you from being hurt, get you through life but walls up that artist in you, that kid who's open and playful and curious. So how do you go from a spontaneous moment to an unexpected moment? This is the work, the door work, and this side of the exercise starts to open this instrument. Meisner Technique - The Door Work - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599 Learn more about the Door Work and other Meisner training by visiting the Maggie Flanigan studio website. Actors interested in applying and have questions about the classes or the schedule can call (917) 789-1599. Maggie Flanigan Studio 147 W. 25th St. 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 (917) 789-1599 https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-ny https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17904951966372592922 https://sites.google.com/view/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vYW3rqJKd9WV6lIl7Je9A https://www.youtube.com/user/Maggieflaniganstudio https://twitter.com/MeisnerActing https://www.instagram.com/meisneracting/ https://www.pinterest.com/maggieflaniganstudio/ http://maggieflaniganstudio.tumblr.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/maggie-flanigan-studio https://www.facebook.com/meisneracting/ https://www.facebook.com/meisneractingnewyork https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/meisneracting10001/index.html https://maggieflaniganstudio.business.site/ http://www.pearltrees.com/maggieflaniganstudio https://www.pressadvantage.com/organization/maggie-flanigan-studio
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Meisner Technique - The Door Work - https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/meisner-technique/door-work Meisner Training - The Door Work - Call Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599 The Meisner Technique trains actors to be open and vulnerable. In this video, Charlie Sandlan discusses the importance of the "door work" exercise in removing protective barriers. I love the Meisner Technique because each part of the exercise focuses on a particular problem and issue that actors deal with. As I talked earlier about the independent activity, the other side of the exercise is the door work. As the training unfolds, the person working at the door, knocking on the door, entering a room, or having someone come to the door and answer the door starts to teach you how to be fully present at the moment, how to listen, and how to be able to begin to respond to subtext. How you're treated in acting is everything. Your ability to be malleable to the nuances of another human being's behavior separates the good actors from those just going from cue to cue. The door work puts you in contact with your partner and teaches you how to listen and take in. It's sensitivity training, so your vulnerability, empathy, and humanity can begin to operate. This side of the exercise is where we start to chisel away all of the walls, the barriers you've put up over how many decades you've been alive. These are the barriers that keep you safe, keep you protected, keep you from being hurt, get you through life but walls up that artist in you, that kid who's open and playful and curious. So how do you go from a spontaneous moment to an unexpected moment? This is the work, the door work, and this side of the exercise starts to open this instrument. Meisner Technique - The Door Work - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599 Learn more about the Door Work and other Meisner training by visiting the Maggie Flanigan studio website. Actors interested in applying and have questions about the classes or the schedule can call (917) 789-1599. Maggie Flanigan Studio 147 W. 25th St. 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 (917) 789-1599 https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-ny https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17904951966372592922 https://sites.google.com/view/maggieflaniganstudio/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vYW3rqJKd9WV6lIl7Je9A https://www.youtube.com/user/Maggieflaniganstudio https://twitter.com/MeisnerActing https://www.instagram.com/meisneracting/ https://www.pinterest.com/maggieflaniganstudio/ http://maggieflaniganstudio.tumblr.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/maggie-flanigan-studio https://www.facebook.com/meisneracting/ https://www.facebook.com/meisneractingnewyork https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/meisneracting10001/index.html https://maggieflaniganstudio.business.site/ http://www.pearltrees.com/maggieflaniganstudio https://www.pressadvantage.com/organization/maggie-flanigan-studio
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Sunday, July 31, 2022
Two Year Acting Program - Jayden Key Interview - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599
Two Year Acting Program - Jayden Key Interview - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599
Two Year Acting Program - https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/2-year-acting-programs/emotional-preparation-opens-mind/ Call Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599 The two year acting program in New York with Maggie Flanigan Studio, trains progressional actors to have long careers on stage and in film. Jayden Key, an actor studying at the studio, talks about how the training has helped him with intense mental blocks. Q: How does the Meisner technique connect with you as an actor? A: The imagination, I guess. One of the most significant things that happened in my life was the death of my brother. Before, when I acted and needed to be sad, I would think about him. If I were in these high-intensity scenes, if I couldn't feel something, I would think about being at his funeral, experiencing his death, and trying to let that trigger an emotion in me. A lot of times, it wouldn't work. Sometimes, it would work. Then half the time, I'm the most inconsistent actor, and you're doing a stage show, working with equity actors, and you realize, "Oh, f---, oh." You realize, "I'm not up to par." Sometimes, I'm doing well, but sometimes, I'm not. I just felt like when we're so early on. Still, especially during emotional preparation, it's opened my mind up to how to experience without forcing, without pushing out emotion, and without messing myself up mentally. Q: Yes, of course. What have you been learning about yourself this year through the work that's been a surprise or changed you? A: Just what emotions I block. The training so far pins you up against yourself. There are these times when I don't know what to do. I'll find myself knowing that this intense rage may be behind something, and I'll feel myself just throwing it away, knocking it down, and getting as far away from it as possible. I think that's been the most significant thing I realize, like once I'm scared to feel this way or I've decided to have the courage to love somebody. Having these intense mental blocks that Midori talks about like, "Oh, you were trained to guard yourself against all this trauma." It's not bad. It's just the way we are. The training so far has just been allowing me to expose myself. Q: You mentioned using what actors would call memory recall, to recall something that happened in your life. How do you feel like the work you're doing now with the Meisner Technique counteracts that idea? A: Well, it's funny. I've been able to experience a lot more negative and intensely rageful emotions by using my imagination than by actual circumstances. So that's been huge for me, to sit and think about something that isn't based on maybe people I know, but just based on an entirely imaginary idea of something and letting that somehow make me feel something. So I've just been surprised by that specifically. In acting class, they'd asked us to choose a dream show, a director, and the cast. She'd walked us through these steps. You get a call from your agent; you have this audition, yadda, yadda, it keeps going on, keeps going on. Finally, the show opens, and it's like I'm entirely in tears by the end of the show opening. I don't understand how I can be so emotionally ramped up about it. It's just crazy. I've just experienced before when I would deal with traumatic acting situations that would induce these terrible internal feelings. That hasn't been the case so far. Two Year Acting Program - Jayden Key Interview - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599 Learn more about how Meisner training can help actors experience deeper emotions by utilizing their imagination, by visiting the studio website [URL]. Actors who have questions about enrolling in the two year program, can call the studio at (917) 789-1599. Maggie Flanigan Studio 147 W. 25th St. 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 (917) 789-1599 https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-ny https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17904951966372592922 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vYW3rqJKd9WV6lIl7Je9A https://www.youtube.com/user/Maggieflaniganstudio https://twitter.com/MeisnerActing https://www.instagram.com/meisneracting/ https://www.pinterest.com/maggieflaniganstudio/ http://maggieflaniganstudio.tumblr.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/maggie-flanigan-studio https://www.facebook.com/meisneracting/ https://www.facebook.com/meisneractingnewyork https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/meisneracting10001/index.html https://maggieflaniganstudio.business.site/ http://www.pearltrees.com/maggieflaniganstudio https://www.pressadvantage.com/organization/maggie-flanigan-studio
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Two Year Acting Program - https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/2-year-acting-programs/emotional-preparation-opens-mind/ Call Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599 The two year acting program in New York with Maggie Flanigan Studio, trains progressional actors to have long careers on stage and in film. Jayden Key, an actor studying at the studio, talks about how the training has helped him with intense mental blocks. Q: How does the Meisner technique connect with you as an actor? A: The imagination, I guess. One of the most significant things that happened in my life was the death of my brother. Before, when I acted and needed to be sad, I would think about him. If I were in these high-intensity scenes, if I couldn't feel something, I would think about being at his funeral, experiencing his death, and trying to let that trigger an emotion in me. A lot of times, it wouldn't work. Sometimes, it would work. Then half the time, I'm the most inconsistent actor, and you're doing a stage show, working with equity actors, and you realize, "Oh, f---, oh." You realize, "I'm not up to par." Sometimes, I'm doing well, but sometimes, I'm not. I just felt like when we're so early on. Still, especially during emotional preparation, it's opened my mind up to how to experience without forcing, without pushing out emotion, and without messing myself up mentally. Q: Yes, of course. What have you been learning about yourself this year through the work that's been a surprise or changed you? A: Just what emotions I block. The training so far pins you up against yourself. There are these times when I don't know what to do. I'll find myself knowing that this intense rage may be behind something, and I'll feel myself just throwing it away, knocking it down, and getting as far away from it as possible. I think that's been the most significant thing I realize, like once I'm scared to feel this way or I've decided to have the courage to love somebody. Having these intense mental blocks that Midori talks about like, "Oh, you were trained to guard yourself against all this trauma." It's not bad. It's just the way we are. The training so far has just been allowing me to expose myself. Q: You mentioned using what actors would call memory recall, to recall something that happened in your life. How do you feel like the work you're doing now with the Meisner Technique counteracts that idea? A: Well, it's funny. I've been able to experience a lot more negative and intensely rageful emotions by using my imagination than by actual circumstances. So that's been huge for me, to sit and think about something that isn't based on maybe people I know, but just based on an entirely imaginary idea of something and letting that somehow make me feel something. So I've just been surprised by that specifically. In acting class, they'd asked us to choose a dream show, a director, and the cast. She'd walked us through these steps. You get a call from your agent; you have this audition, yadda, yadda, it keeps going on, keeps going on. Finally, the show opens, and it's like I'm entirely in tears by the end of the show opening. I don't understand how I can be so emotionally ramped up about it. It's just crazy. I've just experienced before when I would deal with traumatic acting situations that would induce these terrible internal feelings. That hasn't been the case so far. Two Year Acting Program - Jayden Key Interview - Maggie Flanigan Studio - Call (917) 789-1599 Learn more about how Meisner training can help actors experience deeper emotions by utilizing their imagination, by visiting the studio website [URL]. Actors who have questions about enrolling in the two year program, can call the studio at (917) 789-1599. Maggie Flanigan Studio 147 W. 25th St. 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 (917) 789-1599 https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-ny https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17904951966372592922 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vYW3rqJKd9WV6lIl7Je9A https://www.youtube.com/user/Maggieflaniganstudio https://twitter.com/MeisnerActing https://www.instagram.com/meisneracting/ https://www.pinterest.com/maggieflaniganstudio/ http://maggieflaniganstudio.tumblr.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/maggie-flanigan-studio https://www.facebook.com/meisneracting/ https://www.facebook.com/meisneractingnewyork https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/meisneracting10001/index.html https://maggieflaniganstudio.business.site/ http://www.pearltrees.com/maggieflaniganstudio https://www.pressadvantage.com/organization/maggie-flanigan-studio
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Thursday, May 26, 2022
Meisner Technique – Meisner Independent Activity - Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599
Meisner Technique – Meisner Independent Activity - Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599
Meisner Technique - Meisner Independent Activity https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/meisner-technique/ Meisner Independent Activity - Call Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599 The Independent Activity is one of the most significant aspects of Meisner training. In this short video, Charlie discusses the Independent Activity and how this part of the Meisner Technique shapes the quality of the behaviors that actors create. Meisner's exercise, which starts with a straightforward repetition, evolves over nine months into this intense, very sophisticated improvisational exercise. It's a partner-based exercise. The independent activity is one of Meisner's essential things in the first year. You're always connected to an acting object, either the other person or what you're doing. The whole goal of the independent activity is to start to teach you how to one, get the attention on what you're doing, how to do truthfully, and how to craft. Crafting is everything in acting. You will never be better than your crafting, and most don't prepare. They craft in a very general, nonspecific non-personal way. But the quality of your work, the quality of the behavior that you're going to create, really rests on how simple, specific, and personal you can craft. This independent activity gets very deep and rich as the technique evolves. You're also learning how to use your ability to daydream and fantasize and harness that to your craft. How do you give yourself a very personal previous circumstance that compels you to do what you're doing now? This is something that you work on throughout the first year; it is the ability to do. So that side of the exercise, the independent activity, is one of the most intense and profound parts of the training. Meisner Technique – Meisner Independent Activity - Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599 Learn more about the Meisner Technique and the Independent Activity by visiting the studio website. In addition, actors serious about professional actor training can call the studio with questions about applying for acceptance. Call (917) 789-1599. Maggie Flanigan Studio 147 W. 25th St. 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 (917) 789-1599 https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-ny https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17904951966372592922 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vYW3rqJKd9WV6lIl7Je9A https://www.youtube.com/user/Maggieflaniganstudio https://twitter.com/MeisnerActing https://www.instagram.com/meisneracting/ https://www.pinterest.com/maggieflaniganstudio/ http://maggieflaniganstudio.tumblr.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/maggie-flanigan-studio https://www.facebook.com/meisneracting/ https://www.facebook.com/meisneractingnewyork https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/meisneracting10001/index.html https://maggieflaniganstudio.business.site/ http://www.pearltrees.com/maggieflaniganstudio https://www.pressadvantage.com/organization/maggie-flanigan-studio
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Meisner Technique - Meisner Independent Activity https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/meisner-technique/ Meisner Independent Activity - Call Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599 The Independent Activity is one of the most significant aspects of Meisner training. In this short video, Charlie discusses the Independent Activity and how this part of the Meisner Technique shapes the quality of the behaviors that actors create. Meisner's exercise, which starts with a straightforward repetition, evolves over nine months into this intense, very sophisticated improvisational exercise. It's a partner-based exercise. The independent activity is one of Meisner's essential things in the first year. You're always connected to an acting object, either the other person or what you're doing. The whole goal of the independent activity is to start to teach you how to one, get the attention on what you're doing, how to do truthfully, and how to craft. Crafting is everything in acting. You will never be better than your crafting, and most don't prepare. They craft in a very general, nonspecific non-personal way. But the quality of your work, the quality of the behavior that you're going to create, really rests on how simple, specific, and personal you can craft. This independent activity gets very deep and rich as the technique evolves. You're also learning how to use your ability to daydream and fantasize and harness that to your craft. How do you give yourself a very personal previous circumstance that compels you to do what you're doing now? This is something that you work on throughout the first year; it is the ability to do. So that side of the exercise, the independent activity, is one of the most intense and profound parts of the training. Meisner Technique – Meisner Independent Activity - Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599 Learn more about the Meisner Technique and the Independent Activity by visiting the studio website. In addition, actors serious about professional actor training can call the studio with questions about applying for acceptance. Call (917) 789-1599. Maggie Flanigan Studio 147 W. 25th St. 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 (917) 789-1599 https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-ny https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17904951966372592922 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vYW3rqJKd9WV6lIl7Je9A https://www.youtube.com/user/Maggieflaniganstudio https://twitter.com/MeisnerActing https://www.instagram.com/meisneracting/ https://www.pinterest.com/maggieflaniganstudio/ http://maggieflaniganstudio.tumblr.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/maggie-flanigan-studio https://www.facebook.com/meisneracting/ https://www.facebook.com/meisneractingnewyork https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/meisneracting10001/index.html https://maggieflaniganstudio.business.site/ http://www.pearltrees.com/maggieflaniganstudio https://www.pressadvantage.com/organization/maggie-flanigan-studio
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Thursday, December 30, 2021
18 Month Acting Program - Allison McHugh Interview
The 18-month acting program at the Maggie Flanigan Studio prepares professional actors for enduring acting careers. In this interview, Allison McHugh talks about how the Meisner Training has helped her get past emotional blocks. Katie: Before you started the 18 Month Program, what did you think it meant to train as an actor? Before I started the 18 Month Program, I had honestly no idea what it meant to train as an actor. I've taken comedy classes; I did all the Upright Citizens Brigade training. I've done a couple of one-offs like, "This casting director is teaching an intensive." I did a few of those. I've always wanted to act and then I never really, indeed, dared to say it out loud until the pandemic. Once I finally got that courage and was doing these one-off casting director intensive classes, I realized how much I was missing the fundamentals of acting. I've been on stage before, I do comedy, but there's so much more. In those short four-week courses, I learned that I had no idea what I was doing. I knew I was missing a huge chunk; I didn't know how much I was missing. Q: What do you think it means to train as an actor now that you're about halfway through the program? Now that I'm halfway through the program, I truly realized that I had no idea how freaking hard it was. The levels of vulnerability you have to get to in first-year, you break down all of these barriers, I guess, is the word. All these emotional blocks that we've learned throughout our entire lives, which I didn't even know I had, and then in the first couple of months of the first year, Karen would bring out specific just ways that our body would tense and all these things. I was just like, "Oh." The things I've done my whole life, and I didn't realize that I had been doing them until you have to start unlearning those things. There's just so much that goes into it emotionally and physically that when you're in it, you begin to understand it, but before that, honestly, you have no idea. Q: Since this is your first time committing to a training program, was this your first time explicitly working with the Meisner Technique? Yes. This is my first time working with Meisner. When I was looking at classes, I had gone to a couple of one-offs places that I talked about. They had talked about specific techniques; I met friends through UCB who had talked about particular methods and read a couple of books. Meisner was the one that stuck out to me the most. I may be, without understanding it at all, understood it the most, or so I thought. There was a bit of a gravitational pull towards it, and then I had a perfect friend who pushed me in this direction. Q: What about the Meisner Technique that you've learned so far from the first year and the first few months of the second year resonates most with you as an actor? I think emotional preparation is the wildest journey. It's so crazy that you go so many different places. I have this tendency to go back in time, and then I imagine things differently from how they happen. It's a mix of reality and fantasy. I genuinely have no idea what my brain is doing when it's doing it, but it's crazy. A lot of my emotional prep in the first year for my scenes was devastation. I do comedy, I've always been a light-hearted person, and I try to laugh everything off. So prepping for devastation, I had to dig and hurt my feelings, which was hard to do, but also when you're just having an emotional release like that, it was so cathartic. 18 Month Program Interview - Allison McHugh Interview - Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 789-1599 Learn more about the Maggie Flanigan Studio by visiting the studio website. {URL] Actors who are interested in interviewing for acceptance into the studio acting programs should apply online and call the studio at (917) 789-1599 with enrollment questions. Maggie Flanigan Studio 147 W. 25th St. 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 (917) 789-1599 www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/... www.google.com/maps?cid=17904... www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vY... www.youtube.com/user/Maggiefl... twitter.com/MeisnerActing www.instagram.com/meisneracting/ maggieflaniganstudio.tumblr.com/ www.linkedin.com/company/magg... www.facebook.com/f/ s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/me... maggieflaniganstudio.business... www.pearltrees.com/maggieflani... acting classes NYC, acting classes in NYC, maggie flanigan studio, actors, maggie flanigan, Meisner technique training, Meisner technique, Meisner training, Meisner, Meisner work, Meisner acting, Meisner acting classes, acting conservatory, best acting studio in NYC https://flic.kr/p/2mUdLEs
Friday, October 8, 2021
Liked on YouTube: Maggie Flanigan Studio Reopens 2021 - Two Year Acting Program Begins - Call (917) 789-1599
Maggie Flanigan Studio Reopens 2021 - Two Year Acting Program Begins - Call (917) 789-1599
https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/meisner-acting/creative-resilience/ The Maggie Flanigan Studio proudly announces the reopening of the acting studio and in-person acting classes on September 10th, 2021. In this video Charlie Sandlan talks about the challenges and opportunities that have come from the pandemic. So, the last year and a half has been, I think, a test of the world's resiliency. Certainly for the creative community, our community, it has been devastating. It's been really, really difficult. We have been forced to re-imagine what it means to be a performer, what it means to create, what it means to be in a classroom again. Now we're coming out of a really dark period, and I think that right now, all of us and certainly those of us that create for a living, have an opportunity to rebirth ourselves. The time's not right, I want to wait until this pandemic is over. You have dreams and you have passions, things that you want to do with your life. Now is an opportunity to check in with yourself, to intervene with the excuses that have been keeping you from really rolling the dice on yourself. That's what I'm talking about. Taking a risk. You know what? I want to do this with my life. I've been wanting to do it for a long time and maybe I've been sitting on the sidelines doing a crappy job, something I don't like. The opportunity is now. My wish for all of us, as we enter into this fall, as we jump off the cliff and take a chance, don't let it get wasted. Find the courage to work through whatever scares you, because I'll tell you I'm scared. I'm scared to death, but you can't have courage without being scared. It's okay to be terrified of taking a chance, of putting yourself on the line. Don't let it go to waste. To learn more about the re-opening of Maggie Flanigan studio visit the studio website. Actors who are are interested in the 2021 Two Year Acting Program, should apply through the website or call the studio at (917) 789-1599. Maggie Flanigan Studio 153 W 27th St #803 New York, New York 10001 (917) 789-1599 http://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/ https://goo.gl/maps/JTA9n7oHbNT2 acting classes NYC, acting classes in NYC, maggie flanigan studio, actors, maggie flanigan, Meisner technique training, Meisner technique, Meisner training, Meisner, Meisner work, Meisner acting, Meisner acting classes, acting conservatory, best acting studio in NYC
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https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/meisner-acting/creative-resilience/ The Maggie Flanigan Studio proudly announces the reopening of the acting studio and in-person acting classes on September 10th, 2021. In this video Charlie Sandlan talks about the challenges and opportunities that have come from the pandemic. So, the last year and a half has been, I think, a test of the world's resiliency. Certainly for the creative community, our community, it has been devastating. It's been really, really difficult. We have been forced to re-imagine what it means to be a performer, what it means to create, what it means to be in a classroom again. Now we're coming out of a really dark period, and I think that right now, all of us and certainly those of us that create for a living, have an opportunity to rebirth ourselves. The time's not right, I want to wait until this pandemic is over. You have dreams and you have passions, things that you want to do with your life. Now is an opportunity to check in with yourself, to intervene with the excuses that have been keeping you from really rolling the dice on yourself. That's what I'm talking about. Taking a risk. You know what? I want to do this with my life. I've been wanting to do it for a long time and maybe I've been sitting on the sidelines doing a crappy job, something I don't like. The opportunity is now. My wish for all of us, as we enter into this fall, as we jump off the cliff and take a chance, don't let it get wasted. Find the courage to work through whatever scares you, because I'll tell you I'm scared. I'm scared to death, but you can't have courage without being scared. It's okay to be terrified of taking a chance, of putting yourself on the line. Don't let it go to waste. To learn more about the re-opening of Maggie Flanigan studio visit the studio website. Actors who are are interested in the 2021 Two Year Acting Program, should apply through the website or call the studio at (917) 789-1599. Maggie Flanigan Studio 153 W 27th St #803 New York, New York 10001 (917) 789-1599 http://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/ https://goo.gl/maps/JTA9n7oHbNT2 acting classes NYC, acting classes in NYC, maggie flanigan studio, actors, maggie flanigan, Meisner technique training, Meisner technique, Meisner training, Meisner, Meisner work, Meisner acting, Meisner acting classes, acting conservatory, best acting studio in NYC
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Monday, September 6, 2021
MFS Reopens 09-15-2021
www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/press-releases/acting-studio... In person classes begin again next week on the 15th. There is still time to apply for the two year program. Call 917-789-1599 with questions. https://flic.kr/p/2mmY18Q
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Maggie Flanigan Studio, an acting academy in New York, NY, is happy to announce that the studio is reopening its in-person instruction with the grand reopening set for September 10, 2021. Registration is now open for one of the top two year acting programs in New York City that is being offered by the acting studio. After being forced to shut down temporarily its in-person training as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, they had to move to the virtual space. Nevertheless, the studio persevered by adapting its classes to ensure that it will continue to be the premier source of instruction for the Meisner acting technique. The Maggie Flanigan Studio’s two year in-person program is designed to teach the Meisner Technique of acting, which is actually a revolutionary approach that was named after the legendary actor and teacher Sanford Meisner. https://flic.kr/p/2mmEtCJ
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Charlie Sandlan, Executive Director and Head of Acting at Maggie Flanigan Studio, says, “The last year and a half has tested the world's resiliency. It has been most devastating for performers, students, crew members, and the small businesses that are responsible for most of the serious arts training in cities across the US for our artistic community. We needed to reimagine our idea of theater, performance, and the classroom. As we collectively move forward to in-person collaboration, we have an opportunity to rebirth our creative lives. If you have been sitting on a dream, keeping it dormant, waiting for a time to roll the dice on yourself, the time to start a new chapter is now. Rarely are we given an opportunity to start again. It's scary and requires a leap of faith but don't let this next chapter be wasted.” The core of the two year acting program at the Maggie Flanigan Studio is the Meisner Technique. The is a method of training actors that is based on the truth and the imagination of the artist. It begins with a very basic Meisner repetition exercise that is designed to sharpen the actor’s ability truly listen, answer, and respond. During the first year that is made up of more than nine months of training, the work of the students evolves into a very rich improvisational Meisner exercise that includes all the fundamentals of acting. The actor is asked to bring this work to three rounds of scenes during the first year of training. This is essential because if the actor is unable to bring the fundamentals to scene work, the exercise is actually useless. Furthermore, the actor will learn how to determine the previous circumstance of a scene, how to establish an emotional connection with it, and how to develop an acting relationship. The capability to act truthfully even under imaginary circumstances is the standard that actors need to strive to achieve. https://flic.kr/p/2mmDfAb
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The second year of training provides the actor with tools to hone his or her character work, which is the highest form of acting. This means the actor is able to step into the shoes of another person and elucidate the human condition in every aspect. Script interpretation and character development is the heart of the second year of the acting training. Another key part of the second year of training is teaching the actor about the rehearsal process and what will be expected of the actor professionally. The goal of the two-year acting program at the Maggie Flanigan Studio is to instill in the person a way of acting that will function as the foundation of their talent. As such, the Maggie Flanigan Studio is willing to accept all students who have a truly serious desire to develop their craft as professional actors, who would like to get more than just acting lessons in New York City. The studio is focused on meeting the highest professional standards and students are expected to be capable of working within a creative environment that is constantly requiring artistic excellence. Those who are interested in learning more about the 2 year acting programs can check out the Maggie Flanigan Studio website, or contact them on the phone or through email. This press release first appeared here: www.pressadvantage.com/story/45376-maggie-flanigan-studio... https://flic.kr/p/2mmJe9n
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Registration is now open for the top two year acting program in New York City. The core of the two year acting program at the Maggie Flanigan Studio is the Meisner Technique. www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/press-releases/acting-studio... The Maggie Flanigan Studio is willing to accept all students who have a truly serious desire to develop their craft as professional actors. Those who are interested in learning more about the 2 year acting programs can check out the Maggie Flanigan Studio website, or contact them on the phone or through email. https://flic.kr/p/2mmJe9x
Sunday, September 5, 2021
Summer Acting Program - Maggie Flanigan Studio 01 - (917) 789-1599
Summer Acting Program - Maggie Flanigan Studio 01 Q: Community has always been a big part of our studio. How has that sense of community translated over to the online world? Yes, I'm not going to lie; of course, in-person is always better when you do anything creative. But, still, in terms of just the camaraderie, I think that's what you're speaking of, the connections; it's so funny because Charlie was sharing with us one of his podcasts with Michael Colter. We were sharing our thoughts about it, and it was this one part that one of my classmates, she's one of my best friends now, was sharing in terms of just how when Charlie was in school because they went to school together, and how, when Michael Colter landed his significant breakout role, they were so happy. Michael was talking about how having that community of his actor friends is priceless, how just having that support. I think Charlie has done an excellent job of just even the beginning of class; he will always take a few minutes to say, "Hey guys, what's going on, what's up, how are you?" He's made us feel comfortable to share. Maybe we're talking about a movie we saw, or I don't know, the weather, or just whatever's happening, and it's pretty cool. It's allowed us to feel more open; we're comfortable with each other, and as I said, I'm not close with everybody because, again, we are online, but I'm very blessed that I've connected with a couple of people. As I said, one of my friends, she's fantastic, we are best friends now, and it's so funny because how I met her, she wasn't even my first partner, but I'm like, "Charlie, I think I want to practice even more." Because my partner works, he's like, "Tan, reach out, don't be afraid." I'm like, "Okay, all right, Charlie." I reached out; she's like, "Yes, Tan, I want to practice too." We just clicked like literally, and we're best friends, so I think Charlie constantly reiterates that and we have drinking parties, she and I have dance parties, and she's like, "Yes, I hope we can perform it in the beginning so at the end we relax." Charlie supports that, and again, it's all about making connections, and then, especially for those like myself who want to be a full-time professional actor, connections are everything. Charlie would always tell me, "Tan, acting is not solo. It's collaborative. Open yourself up to more." That's what happened, and honestly, again, one line will surprise you, but it's also what you put in. When you open yourself up, you will be surprised by the connections you can make. They can be lifelong friends. Maggie Flanigan Studio 147 W. 25th St. 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 (917) 789-1599 www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-ny www.google.com/maps?cid=17904951966372592922 twitter.com/MeisnerActing www.facebook.com/MeisnerActing/ meisneracting10001.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/index.html maggieflaniganstudio.business.site/ www.pearltrees.com/maggieflaniganstudio https://flic.kr/p/2mmqBLx
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