Training

(SYD) Modular Year Long Course

Unlock your true potential with our modular Meisner technique training.

Do you want to get out of your head?

Are you looking for a reliable, practical acting technique?

Are you looking for a deeply joyful, authentic process that allows you to become fully present in your body and responsive to your partner?

Do you want to revive the love you have for your craft with one of the industry’s leading teachers?

Our Meisner training follows a modular format to accommodate the unpredictable nature of an actor's career and personal life; you can pick up a module when the timing is right, to align with new projects, roles, or necessary breaks, ensuring a balance between professional commitments and your learning journey.

Length

18 weeks

6 weeks per module

Sessions

1 per week

Time

Dates

See below for specific session dates and times

Begins

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Ends

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Location

Sydney

Aus

Venue

MEAA

245 Chalmers St, Redfern 2016 NSW

Cost

$1,485

Refer to payment options below.

Please ensure you read our payments and refunds policy carefully before applying.

Modules

Module 1:

Living Truthfully

Living Truthfully covers our Meisner-rooted Technique, giving you a deep and experiential grounding in its analysis and exercises, focusing on those which bring you into 'the moment.'

24 sessions over 8 weeks

Module 2:

The Given Circumstances

The Given Set of Circumstances takes the Technique forward into work with 'the givens' of performance, including investing in the realities of doing — the heart of any actor's work.

24 sessions over 8 weeks

Students must have completed Module 1

Module 3:

Text — A State of Aliveness

A State of Aliveness takes your work into text, from the first reading and text analysis, through to rehearsal techniques, culminating in a performance of scenes for an invited audience.

24 sessions over 8 weeks

Students must have completed Modules 1 & 2

Module 1:

Living Truthfully

Living Truthfully covers our Meisner-rooted Technique, giving you a deep and experiential grounding in its analysis and exercises, focusing on those which bring you into 'the moment.'

6 sessions over 6 weeks

Module 2:

The Given Circumstances

The Given Set of Circumstances takes the Technique forward into work with 'the givens' of performance, including investing in the realities of doing — the heart of any actor's work.

6 sessions over 6 weeks

Students must have completed Module 1

Module 3:

Text — A State of Aliveness

A State of Aliveness takes your work into text, from the first reading and text analysis, through to rehearsal techniques, culminating in a performance of scenes for an invited audience.

6 sessions over 6 weeks

Students must have completed Modules 1 & 2

Payment Options

Option

1

Per Module

$200 deposit

to secure your place in each module

+

$295 balance

due two weeks before each module begins

Total

Per module

$495

Total course price: $1,485

Total course price: $1,485

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New Students

To begin your training with us, please fill out the form below.

Steps

1
Fill out our questionnaire
2
Chat scheduled with Scott
3
Confirmation
& payment

Please read through our terms and conditions before applying.

Existing Students

For our returning students, the enrollment process is streamlined for your convenience. As you're already part of the Impulse family, there's no need for another conversation or questionnaire. Simply select your desired course and enroll directly. We're excited to have you back and continue your journey with us, building on the skills and experiences you've already acquired.

FAQs

Who are the course tutors? (AU)

The course is designed by Impulse Artistic Director Scott Williams, and taught by our Australian faculty who have trained with Scott as both actors and teachers - with Sam Smith and Matt Minto in Sydney, and Erica Chestnut in Melbourne.

What happens if I need to defer a Module?

Once you have signed up and paid your deposit, you have access to all three modules at a time that suits you. Whilst most people tend to do their 3 modules one after the other, occasionally an actor may book a job, or life happens, and you need to put it on hold. Let us know that you need to defer, and when you would like to jump back in, and we will find a place for you.

How big are the class sizes?

Class sizes vary, but are unlikely to consist of more than 20 people. Between eight and 15 has been the average over the 20 years that we’ve been training actors.

Because the Technique is experiential, classes are practical and are, we believe, unique in the amount of personal tuition and feedback you’ll receive.

Where do I begin with the Year-Long course?

The majority of students will begin with Module 1, Living Truthfully. Even if you’ve done an introductory course with us, or elsewhere, it can only give you a flavour of what the Technique can deliver.

Students who have already have a significant body of experience with The Impulse Company may begin with either Module 2 – The Given Set of Circumstances – or Module 3 – A State of Aliveness, using it as a showcase opportunity, with Scott’s agreement.

Who are the course tutors? (AU)

The course is designed by Impulse Artistic Director Scott Williams, and taught by our Australian faculty who have trained with Scott as both actors and teachers - with Sam Smith and Matt Minto in Sydney, and Erica Chestnut in Melbourne.

How big are the class sizes?

Class sizes vary, but are unlikely to consist of more than 20 people. Between eight and 15 has been the average over the 20 years that we’ve been training actors.

Because the Technique is experiential, classes are practical and are, we believe, unique in the amount of personal tuition and feedback you’ll receive.

How big are the class sizes?

Class sizes vary, but are unlikely to consist of more than 20 people. Between eight and 15 has been the average over the 20 years that we’ve been training actors.

Because the Technique is experiential, classes are practical and are, we believe, unique in the amount of personal tuition and feedback you’ll receive.

What currencies do you accept?

You are able to pay in your local currency to a local business banking institution in Australia, UK, EU and USA. We use Wise for international payments, and can accomodate most currencies this way. Contact us if you wish to pay in another currency. Read more about paying by credit card with Wise.

What happens if I need to defer a Module?

Once you have signed up and paid your deposit, you have access to all three modules at a time that suits you. Whilst most people tend to do their 3 modules one after the other, occasionally an actor may book a job, or life happens, and you need to put it on hold. Let us know that you need to defer, and when you would like to jump back in, and we will find a place for you.

Where do I begin with the Year-Long course?

The majority of students will begin with Module 1, Living Truthfully. Even if you’ve done an introductory course with us, or elsewhere, it can only give you a flavour of what the Technique can deliver.

Students who have already have a significant body of experience with The Impulse Company may begin with either Module 2 – The Given Set of Circumstances – or Module 3 – A State of Aliveness, using it as a showcase opportunity, with Scott’s agreement.