The Meisner Technique

About this event

Unlock a deeper, more instinctive level of acting. The Meisner Technique is a transformative approach designed to get you out of your head and fully into the moment, connecting you with parts of your artistic self you have yet to access.

Under the guidance of Bill Leavengood, you will practice the art of truly listening and reacting organically to your scene partners. This class will help you operate on multiple levels of creative awareness, giving you the tools to “live honestly under imagined circumstances.” Perfect for actors looking to sharpen their stage presence, trust their instincts, and bring deep, emotional truth to every performance.

About the Instructor: Bill Leavengood is a two-time Eugene O’Neill playwright, alumnus of Circle Repertory, and recipient of the 2024 Best of the Bay Playwright from Creative Loafing in Tampa. He is the author of over 50 plays, screenplays, and librettos for musicals which have received numerous productions regionally and in New York at Primary Stages and Circle Rep, among others. He has directed over 50 stage productions, both amateur and professional. In his other career, he has taught Theatre and Playwriting at the college, high school, and professional level for 30 years. www.Bill-Leavengood.com

Tuition: $200

For more information, please contact Bill Leavengood at 21stcenturyplayhouse@gmail.com.

From Leavengood Acting Workshop