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.
“What is my type on television?” is one of the most common things I am asked when teaching my film and television class. “Well you’re like Norm on Cheers and in drama you’re like John Scrutti in Rescue Me, have you seen those shows?” I responded. “Oh I don’t watch television…” he responded with a (more...) Copyright © 2011 Meisner acting – The Maggie Flanigan Studio (917) 606-0982. All rights reserved.