The Basic Technique Series develops skills that can be applied easily, effectively and specifically. Students focus on the fundamentals of good acting such as physical and vocal control, emotional availability, character development and script analysis. As a student’s skill level increases, they can advance through all three levels of the Technique Series.

The Technique Series has been developed for the actor with little or no training. It is a series of three 12-week courses that meets once a week. Classes run between 3 and 4 hours long. Students will work in every class. No one ever just sits and watches at EMAS!

Through exercises, improvisations, monologue and scene work, beginning students acquire a clear, solid and effective approach to acting. The goal is to develop a comprehensive set of “acting tools” to draw upon when approaching a role or a scene. As a result, students acquire confidence, self-awareness, a strong creative sprit and professional work ethic.


EMAS believes that acting is a wonderful profession, but it is also hard work. We like to call it Serious Fun! So… although The Basic Technique Series is developed for those just beginning to explore the craft of acting, professional and disciplined behavior is expected.

Many students discover that they want to be training more than once a week. If this is the case and the faculty feel the student has demonstrated the work ethic necessary, they can move on to the Professional Meisner Training Program after the completion of one or more of the Technique Series classes.

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