The Meisner Technique | Short Courses & NFTS

RAW: Emotional Preparation for Screen Actors

What do you do when the emotion just won’t come—but the camera’s already rolling?
Do you find yourself knowing every line, every beat of the scene… and still feel completely unprepared emotionally?
How do you find the truth in a scene when you can barely find it in yourself that day?

Starting on Tuesday 3rd June 2025, this 5 week Screen Course goes beyond just “playing a character”—it’s about learning how to emotionally prepare so you can bring raw, honest truth to every scene.

Blending Meisner technique with on-camera work, you’ll build the tools to access real emotion, stay present under pressure, and deliver performances that connect deeply.

Whether you’re just starting out or levelling up, this work helps you stop acting from the outside in—and start feeling from the inside out.

Because it’s not just about acting—it’s about being ready, emotionally and truthfully, every time you step on set.

Led by the incredible @thecarlishow – a powerhouse coach who has taught at London’s top conservatoires and worked with ITV, BBC, Sky, and Apple TV – this is an opportunity you do not want to miss!

When: Tuesdays from 03 June – 01 July 2025
Where: Theatre Deli, 107 Leadenhall St London EC3A 4AF
Time: 6 – 8:30pm
Price: £150 for the 5 sessions!
Spaces limited to 10

£250.00
London | EC3A 4AF
2-3 hour classes

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Mixing Networks & TLMC Intensive

This unique one-day workshop is a first of its kind collaboration between the London Meisner Company, and Mixing Networks.

Designed for actors seeking to refine their on-screen presence, this workshop blends the emotional depth and authenticity of the Meisner approach with practical skills for delivering compelling performances in front of the camera.

Objective

To equip actors with the tools to create truthful, emotionally connected performances using the Meisner technique, while translating these skills into effective on-camera acting for film, television, and digital media.

Key Learning Outcomes

Understand the fundamentals of the Meisner technique, including emotional availability and listening and apply Meisner principles specifically to the demands of on-screen acting.
Understand camera awareness, framing, and technical considerations for film and TV performance.
Enhance confidence in making bold, authentic choices in front of the camera.

The day will consist of

A morning of doing Meisner exercises with Founder and Owner of The London Meisner Company Robyn Paterson. These will include Tone work, Single Word Repetition, Calling on Behaviour, Calling on Behaviour and Repetition with the text. The aim being to help free up your work.

Lunch break

An afternoon working with founder and owner of Mixing Networks Michael Gamarano Singleton on a chosen scene. Actors will be given a scene to prepare and work alongside each other on camera. They will be using the techniques given to them in the morning to help free up their screen technique and work with a director to guide them through the scene.

When: 7th June 2025
Where: 65 Whitechapel Road. E11DU. London.
Time: 10am – 5pm
Price: £75.00
Spaces limited to 12

£250.00
London | EC3A 4AF
2-3 hour classes

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Online 4-month Short Course

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We are pleased to offer an online 4-month short course in the Meisner Technique. This comprehensive course will take students through the entirety of the Meisner Technique, resulting in a certificate of completion.

In these weekly 3 hour online classes, students will learn Single Word repetition, Calling on Behaviour, Independent Activities, Knock at the Door, Emotional Preparation before moving into scene work.

This course is perfect for students interested in training with The London Meisner Company but who are not based in London.

The online class will be capped at 10. Please email to discover when the next 4-month online course will be held.

Date: September – December 2025

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The National Film and Television School

National Film and television school Meisner Teaching Location

The Acting for Screen two-week intensive will take students through the entirety of the Meisner Technique and apply Meisners approach as well as other methods, to help actors reach the next level in terms of their emotional honesty under imaginary circumstances. It will aid actors in responding truthfully and fully to the surrounding environment and their commitment to serving the scene. These full 10am-5pm days are thoroughly intensive. Students will receive a certificate of completion at the end of their training.

Notable alumni from NFTS include oscar award winning cinematographer Roger Deakins, Oscar award winning animator Nick Park and acclaimed directors David Yates (Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts) and Lynne Ramsay (We Need To Talk About Kevin).

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Six Week Repetition Intensive

Happy students in class at The London Meisner Company

A six-week repetition intensive in the Meisner technique provides focused and immersive training for actors to deepen their emotional truth and authenticity. This concentrated program enhances actors' listening and observational skills through consistent, rigorous practice of the repetition exercise.

Participants quickly build trust and responsiveness, crucial for dynamic and engaging performances. The structured format allows for progressive skill development, ensuring actors gain a solid foundation in Meisner principles. Intensive feedback from instructors accelerates growth and helps identify and overcome personal acting challenges. Overall, a six-week intensive offers a transformative experience that significantly elevates an actor's craft.

£250.00
London | EC3A 4AF
2-3 hour classes

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