The Maggie
Flanigan
Studio

Maggie's Teaching Philosophy

Acting at its best is a creative art. A solid craft is needed for the actor to have a mastery of their acting instrument. I have crafted a nurturing home for artists to sharpen their skills and solidify their craft. The work at my studio is based on the Sanford Meisner Technique and my thirty year’s experience teaching this work. I have created a conservatory-based program with a faculty hand-picked by me. All of my teachers have their MFA in Acting and have been trained by me both as actors and teachers.

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How To Find Commercial Acting Classes in New York City

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Commercial Acting Classes in New York City

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Preparing for Commercial Auditions

Commercial acting is it’s own art form and is deceptively more complex than you might think at first. There is far less time, often fewer words at your disposal to connect with an audience. Time limits and limits of camera framing require that you be brilliant in a very short period of time and within (more...)

Getting Hired for Commercial Work

Learning valuable “on camera” technique is one of the core skills an actor needs to audition well and get hired for commercial work. On camera work is a discipline in and of itself. There are very different rules in commercial work. What’s different? On camera techniques require the actor to accomplish as much as they (more...)