Sanford Meisner - Theater's Best Kept Secret (Part 1 of 7)

chcknpie04 Says:

Dec 28, 2007 - Me too. Listen, it's nothing against him as a person, or his teachings, but on a purely aesthetic level, his voice grates on me. There's not much I can do about it.

JCnena Says:

Dec 28, 2007 - He went through hell and back. If you watch the whole thing you'll see a point where he gets teary because of it. He's actually an inspiration bc he didn't sucumb to not being able to speak. He fought and figured out a way to speak without vocal chords!

JCnena Says:

Dec 28, 2007 - So, that being said I think, that you lack sensitivity. Most people do. The good thing is it's not terminal or permanent. You have to visualize yourself in the other person's shoes. You can learn to be more compassionate. I don't mean that in an offensive way but trust me it will help your acting. (If you are an actor)

chcknpie04 Says:

Dec 28, 2007 - ...i am an actor, I know what you're talking about, I have great empathy for him, I just said that I, personally, would have a hard time taking lessons from him because I would have a hard time listening to him. Don't fucking lecture me on lack of sensitivity. I'm also a singer, and I know just how terrible it would be to lose one's voice. So don't lecture me.

JCnena Says:

Dec 28, 2007 - Real classy pal. you're the one making stupid comments. Deal.

chcknpie04 Says:

Dec 28, 2007 - ARE YOU FUCKING INSANE???So, I make an offhand observation of myself as far as Meisner's voice is concerned, and you, knowing absolutely NOTHING about me, attack me, then proceed to lecture me with this self-rightious attitude...wow. How pathetic is it being you? Maybe YOU should not be so judgemental, eh?Deal.

JCnena Says:

Dec 29, 2007 - You're manifesting what you are for the world to see. Too bad we can't see who you are.

KainTheDragoon Says:

Feb 5, 2008 - He's a great inspiration. It's sad what happened to his voice. I am inspired by his determination to never give up no matter what happened. May he be an example for everyone in strength, determination, and acting.Even without his voice, he's still a great actor, and when you see him teach in the later parts, you can see his genius at work.5/5 to him.

PetrosMichaelides Says:

Feb 10, 2008 - Definition of Acting: Acting is living truthfully under imaginary circumstances. You can achieve that by developing certain skills to be able to stay in the moment:

PetrosMichaelides Says:

Feb 10, 2008 - 1) Listening (really listen what the other person says) 2) watch the other person (to interpret the emotion) 3) be responsive (Respond to what you get from your partner)4) Really do what is that you do (Whether be it to prepare a cake for your nephew that just had an accidents and his birthday is tomorrow, really prepare the cake)5) Do nothing unless something to makes you do it.6) being able to emotionally prepare for what just happened.

PetrosMichaelides Says:

Feb 10, 2008 - In conclusion there are some final touches to the role:Accent and physicality

marialenatsioli Says:

Feb 13, 2008 - i'm greek.i study in a drama scool and i have a teacher,who's teaching us meisner technic!i'm lucky because meisner gave a lot and i had the chance to lern from his excersises!everithing he said are so into the point!the documents you have uploaded are treasure for me!

johnsullivan57 Says:

Feb 25, 2008 - Meisner Video 1.

JohnnyValo Says:

Mar 21, 2008 - Is this guy the Steven Hawking of acting?

jwctkd28 Says:

Apr 22, 2008 - That'd just make you a crummier actor than you probably are anyway. If you can't look past his problems, and see his genius, you can't look outside the box, which is what acting consists of, most of the time.

fazehead Says:

Apr 28, 2008 - His Book is Great too.

lep1113 Says:

May 21, 2008 - I went through a 2 year Meisner intensive program at my University and it was amazing

lekristajo Says:

Jun 10, 2008 - Hey jus wondering, these documentaries are they from SANFORD MEISNER MASTER CLASS DVD?

MKD825 Says:

Jun 13, 2008 - I'm not coming down on you man, but try to understand. My grandmother had a laryngectomy. I remember the apprehensive look in her eye when she was about to speak to "new" people for the first time, just as I remember the odd looks on their faces. Being misunderstood, hung up on, FEARED while trying to communicate is extremely frustrating and heartbreaking for laryngectomees. You would've gotten used to Meisner's voice, meanwhile he'd be getting used to the hole in his neck.

chcknpie04 Says:

Jun 13, 2008 - I think my comment was taken a little out of context, or just misinterpeted. I have all the empathy in the world for somebody who's lost their voice. I'm a classical singer, and am ridiculously protective of my voice, and so the prospect of something like that is frightening.I will admit that my original comment was tactless and mean, but I meant it jokingly. It definitely didn't sound that way, but my main point is, being a voice snob, it would be really hard to take lessons from Sandy.

loachendormi Says:

Jul 9, 2008 - genius with an alien voice

bgoodell Says:

Oct 5, 2008 - meisner technique changed my life forever... love it!

deported Says:

Oct 30, 2008 - yay for Meisner!!!

mrhowlett Says:

Nov 20, 2008 - He's good. But he's no John Beschizza.

sanjuliadiego Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - I agree, Mr. Howlett ;)