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.
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.
Our modular, year-long Meisner classes in London and Australia are in high demand. We encourage you to apply swiftly so you don't miss out.
We offer a variety of short courses from beginners through to advanced.
Alumni Drop-in
April 2, 2025
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June 1, 2025
Every Friday during terms
1 per week
London
5-Day Introduction to Impulse MAY
May 18, 2026
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May 22, 2026
May 18, 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2026
5 days
London
Scene into Song - The Impulse to Sing 2026 (MELB)
June 29, 2026
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July 3, 2026
29th June - 3rd July
5 days
Melbourne
Impulse on Screen 2026 (MELB)
July 6, 2026
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July 10, 2026
July 6th - 10th (with additional Feedback session on 11th July)
5 days
Melbourne
5-Day Introduction to Impulse 2026 (MELB)
July 13, 2026
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July 17, 2026
5 days
Melbourne
A Taste of Impulse 2026 (Ballarat)
July 18, 2026
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July 18, 2026
Saturday 18th July, 2026
1 day
Ballarat
Scene into Song - The Impulse to Sing 2026 (SYD)
August 4, 2026
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August 8, 2026
5 days
Sydney
Impulse on Screen 2026 (SYD)
August 11, 2026
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August 15, 2026
August 11th - 15th (with additional morning Zoom Feedback session on 17th Aug)
5 days
Sydney
5-Day Introduction to Impulse 2026 (SYD)
August 18, 2026
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August 22, 2026
5 days
Sydney
Our faculty comprises experienced professionals dedicated to teaching the Meisner technique. Learn more about our team and their expertise in our faculty directory.
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.
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I had been acting for ten years but was never really confident in my ability. Whilst on Scott’s workshop, I swiftly learned about using a true technique and craft which has now given me all the tools I need as an actor to go on and perform at the highest level. I highly recommend working with Scott Williams.
Michael Budd
Actor/Director/Producer
Ruby’s Choice (Director), In the Cold Light of Day, Matrix Reloaded
