Meisner technique training to empower and deepen your acting craft

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We teach practical acting techniques to help you discover your most profound artistic self

Scott Williams, our Founder and Artistic Director, teaches techniques rooted in the ideals of his training with American master teacher Sanford Meisner and director William Ball. This journey leads him to inspire artists across the globe for over 40 years.

Founded by

Scott Williams

American-born, Scott is an international director and teacher and the Artistic Director of the UK-based Impulse Company.  Scott trained with Sanford Meisner at New York’s Neighborhood Playhouse in the 1970s, and relocated to London in the mid-1990s following a San Francisco-based career as a teacher, director and artistic director for Hillbarn Theatre. After his move to London and the founding of The Impulse Company, Scott has continued his multi-dimensional schedule of teaching and directing across the continents for 35 years.

Full Course

Our modular, year-long Meisner classes in London and Australia are in high demand, with rolling interviews 2 times a year

Location
Dates
Length
Sessions
Instructor

Sydney

Aus
Dates:

Year-round

Length:

18 weeks

Sessions:

1 per week

Melbourne

Aus
Dates:

Year-round

Length:

18 weeks

Sessions:

1 per week

Instructor:

Erica Chestnut

London

UK
Dates:

Year-round

Length:

24 weeks

Sessions:

2 – 3 per week

Instructor:

Scott Williams

Short Courses

We offer a variety of short courses from beginners through to advanced.

Course
Dates
Length
Location
Instructor

Play-in-a-Month

UK
Dates:

November 3, 2024

November 24, 2024

November 3, 10, 17, 24 & 25

Length:

5 days

Location:

London

Instructor:

Scott Williams

France Workshops

Dates:

December 2, 2024

November 8, 2024

Paris Dec 2-6, Montpellier Dec 7-8

Length:

Location:

Paris_Montpellier

Instructor:

Scott Williams

New York Acting Intensive

USA
Dates:

March 10, 2025

March 21, 2025

Length:

2 weeks

Location:

New York

RE:ACT

UK
Dates:

April 2, 2025

June 1, 2025

Length:

8 weeks

Location:

London

Instructor:

Scott Williams

Alumni Drop-in

UK
Dates:

April 2, 2025

June 1, 2025

Every Friday during terms

Length:

1 per week

Location:

London

Instructor:

Scott Williams

Faculty

Our faculty comprises experienced professionals dedicated to teaching the Meisner technique. Learn more about our team and their expertise in our faculty directory.

Media

Discover a range of resources in our media section, including instructional videos, podcasts, and our media kit, all designed to enhance your understanding of our approach.