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Telling stories that matter Earlier this month, we were thrilled to conduct an interview with ADS alumnus Nicholas Bourne on the success of his film, Handsome (2021). The film is an intimate documentary about Nicholas and his brother, Alex, who…
Method vs Meisner The Meisner Technique in Context The Meisner Technique is a comprehensive system of training exercises for actors developed by Sanford Meisner. This detailed method enables actors to give truthful and powerful performances on stage and screen. It…
What is the Meisner Technique? The Meisner Technique is widely regarded as the most powerful and effective actor training method. Students who aspire to be professional actors will do well to consider studying the the technique as part of their…
How can I become an actor? How do I become an actor? How do I enter the industry? How can I get started? These are some frequently asked questions by many people who want to embark on a career in…
Layers A short film showcasing our graduating students One of the ways we help to develop our students’ acting careers is by working with them on short film projects. The films are produced by Fay Beck and Graham Jones through…
Method Acting Acting Techniques of the Professionals What is Method Acting? To most people the term method acting brings to mind such feats of physical and psychological endurance that sometimes verge on the cringeworthy. We associate the work of Daniel…
Meisner Technique Video Our Meisner Technique Beginners class has been working very hard this year learning and practising the technique. This a short sample video of some of their Meisner Technique exercises. Students in this video had only been training…
Meisner Technique vs Method Acting Answer by Fay Beck: As a Meisner Technique teacher I find that students can struggle with both. Generally speaking, people who are naturally more honest and expressive as regards their emotions, find Meisner easier to…
THE ONE LESSON YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS AS A BEGINNER ACTOR THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD ACTING TRAINING In this very important lesson, Fay Beck, the principal of Beck Academy of Dramatic Art talks about the importance of training as…
