Acting Essentials: The Moment Before
October 27 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Pacific
In this introductory acting workshop rooted in the Meisner technique, participants will explore one of the most important tools an actor has: the moment just before entering a scene.
Through individual exercises and group activities, participants will practice using emotional point of view to shape how they enter a scene, connect with others, and bring more authentic life to a role. This workshop is beginner-friendly and open to anyone interested in acting, performance, creativity, or becoming more present in the moment.
Chapter
San DiegoProgram Type
WorkshopArt Form
ActingAbout the Instructor
Lisa Berger is a Master Acting Teacher with over 30 years of experience as a director, educator, and Meisner-trained performer. She currently teaches acting, directing, and the Meisner Technique at the University of San Diego, Mira Costa College, and City College, and co-leads the Meisner/Chekhov Integrated Training Studio. A graduate of The William Esper Studio in NYC and holder of an MFA from the University of Montana, Lisa’s pedagogy blends truthful performance, creativity, and mindfulness. Her directing work spans more than 60 productions at venues including La Jolla Playhouse, The Old Globe, Diversionary Theatre, and the NYC Fringe Festival. Lisa began her career as a teaching artist with Walt Disney’s The Lion King and The Metropolitan Opera Guild, and continues to bring that spirit of joyful rigor to every classroom she leads.
