Courses + Training
Intro to the Meisner Technique. Led by Meisner Acting teacher and theatre practitioner Greg Shewring.
This 6-week course offers a practical introduction to Sanford Meisner’s approach to truthful, moment-to-moment acting.
Through core exercises drawn directly from Sanford Meisner on Acting, you’ll explore responsiveness, emotional truth, and authentic connection in a supportive workshop environment.
No previous Meisner experience required.
For ages 18+
February 5th - March 26th, 6pm - 8pm
📍 Factory 8 (The Bonus Room), Bristol BS3 1Q2
Tailored Programmes for Institutions
All offerings can be adapted to meet curriculum requirements, cohort needs, and institutional learning outcomes. Meisner Company West is committed to enriching arts education through practical, embodied, and academically grounded actor-training.
Meisner Company West provides high-quality actor-training for Further and Higher Education institutions, blending the traditional principles of the Meisner Technique with contemporary pedagogical research. Our programmes support students in developing presence, authenticity, creative adaptability, and a deeper understanding of relational performance.
Day Workshop:
'Shaping Performance Through the Other'
A dynamic, Meisner-influenced workshop introducing students to partner-focused performance. Through practical exercises in listening, behavioural awareness, and truthful response, participants learn how their work is shaped by the presence and behaviour of the other actor.
Introductory Course:
Foundations of the Meisner Technique
A short, accessible introduction to Meisner’s core building blocks, including:
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Really doing
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Point of view
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Emotional preparation
Designed for institutions seeking a clear, structured entry point into Meisner-based actor training.
Intermediate Course (One Term)
This course deepens practical understanding of the technique, expanding into:
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Applying given circumstances
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Developing emotional specificity
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Strengthening instinctive and relational impulses
Ideal for students ready to move beyond introductory work.
Comprehensive One-Year Foundation Training;
A full-year, immersive programme suitable for specialist performance pathways.
This course includes:
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All introductory and intermediate training
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Script analysis informed by Meisner principles
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Scene study
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Play exploration and collaborative rehearsal processes
Students gain a sustained, research-informed practice that aligns with professional actor-training standards.