Introduction Brief Overview of Meisner Technique: Start by providing a concise introduction to the Meisner technique, emphasizing its focus on realism and emotional honesty. Importance of Repetition Exercise: Highlight why the repetition exercise is crucial in Meisner training. The Repetition Exercise Explained The Basics: Describe the basic structure of the exercise, where two actors repetitively exchange a phrase, focusing on each other’s behavior and reactions. Objective: Explain the objective of this exercise – to develop actors’ instincts for listening, reacting, and being in the momen ..read more

As the holiday season approaches, we at Elizabeth Mestnik Acting Studio want to extend our warmest wishes to all our students, faculty, and supporters. This time of year reminds us to cherish the connections we’ve made and the growth we’ve witnessed, both on stage and off. As 2023 draws to a close, we reflect on the wonderful moments and achievements within our community. Your passion and dedication to the art of acting inspire us every day. Let’s continue to foster creativity and pursue our dreams with vigor in the coming year. May your holidays be filled with joy, laughter, and heartwarming ..read more

1. Moment-to-Moment Listening and Responding: Overview: In the realm of acting, nothing is more fundamental than genuine connection between performers. Meisner emphasized the pure essence of being present and truly hearing what your scene partner conveys. Why Refresh? As actors continue in their career, it’s not uncommon to fall into patterns or routines, leading them away from organic, spontaneous reactions. The danger here is the onset of complacency, where performances may start feeling staged rather than genuine. By revisiting and reinforcing the principle of moment-to-moment listening and ..read more

Are you an aspiring actor looking to take your craft to the next level? Look no further than EMAS, the premier acting school in Los Angeles. Our Los Angeles acting classes are designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge, and experience you need to succeed in the highly competitive world of acting. At EMAS, we offer a range of core classes, including our Meisner Technique and Beginning Acting foundational courses. Our Meisner Technique is the foundation of our discipline, allowing students to fully immerse themselves in the moment and connect with their scene partners on a deep, emotiona ..read more

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As my students know – I think in metaphors. They pop out of my mouth on a regular basis. One of my favorites is the comparing actor training to athletic training. A lot of actors don’t see the disciplines as similar – as though being a great actor is some sort of mysterious gift that you are born with or not., but being an athlete is something that you can develop. Kobe Bryant’s work ethic was legendary. He was famous for his 5am-7am workouts in high school. No one got to practice before him or left after him. He fine-tuned both his body and his skills. He made sure his body was able to do eve ..read more

Los Angeles, CA, March 5, 2022 – The Elizabeth Mestnik Acting Studio (EMAS) has moved to their new studio home in the vibrant North Hollywood Arts District. EMAS had to close its Studio City location due to the pandemic and the need to shift to online training. EMAS returned to in-person classes in July of 2021. “Although we have been offering in-person classes for the past 8 months, we didn’t have our own home. We were graciously welcomed by a number of North Hollywood theatres to hold our classes there, but it feels so good to have our own location again.” says owner Elizabeth Mestnik. EMAS ..read more

L.A.’s Top Meisner Training Program will be offering classes at The Two Roads Theatre in Studio City this summer. Los Angeles, CA, May 14, 2021 – The Elizabeth Mestnik Acting Studio (EMAS) will be returning to in-person acting classes this summer with their 5-week Summer Meisner Technique Intensive. In-Person Intensive will start July 7th, and be held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the Two Roads Theatre from 10am – 1pm. Online Intensive will start June 14th, and will be held on zoom on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 4pm. Elizabeth Mestnik explained, “We are so happy that the Covid-19 ..read more

Hello, We hope you are all safe and as well. Similar to everyone else, we are feeling our way through this tumultuous time and doing our best to determine how we can be of value to our families, staff members, students and friends. It’s our sincere belief that holding on to the things that sustain us is an essential component of not only surviving but growing through difficult times. With that said, we’re happy to offer several options to our students and to members of the larger acting community: We’ve scheduled three, free “Virtual Actor’s Drop-In” sessions each week in order to allow actors ..read more