Classes / Meisner technique classes in Los Angeles
Arlo lists 13 schools for Meisner technique classes in Los Angeles, with 4 current classes from 2 schools. 3 listings publish a price or rate; the billing basis can differ by school.
The Meisner technique, developed by Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York, trains actors to respond truthfully to a partner instead of planning a performance. Training usually starts with the repetition exercise and builds through independent activities and emotional preparation toward scene work.
It suits actors who want a structured, sequential technique and can commit to a full progression. Experienced actors also use it to break habits of over-preparing.
Meisner training in Los Angeles is usually sold as a sequence: a first-year progression over several terms, or a fixed course of eight to twelve weeks, meeting one to three times a week. Monthly tuition commonly runs around $300 to $500, so a full program costs more in total.
Many Meisner teachers let you observe before you enroll. Ask when the next first-year group starts, because most programs do not accept students mid-sequence, and ask how missed classes are handled.
General guidance from rates LA schools commonly publish. Each listing shows that school's own price and terms.
Ongoing advanced weekly workout for long-term artistic practice: scene work, Meisner, improv, writing, directing, and script analysis. Off-camera with occasional on-camera work. Four classes per month; no refunds, substitutes, transfers, audits, or deferments.
Last verified Oct 5, 2026
Online section of the Meisner Technique program. Whether you have never acted or are a professional actor, everybody begins together because they are learning a new language.
Last verified Oct 4, 2026 · Unclaimed
4 classes per month.
Last verified Oct 4, 2026 · Unclaimed
Two-year program, pay month to month. In person twice a week.
Last verified Oct 4, 2026 · Unclaimed
Schools with a program or a recently verified class here. Class counts show what is current today.
| School | Class | Price | Neighborhood | Next start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGB Studio | The Tuesday Class In-Person | $295 USD/month for four classes per month | North Hollywood | Tue, Oct 6 |
| Ruskin School of Acting | Meisner Technique Program | — | Santa Monica | Schedule not published |
| Ruskin School of Acting | Meisner Graduate Class | $240 per month | Santa Monica | Schedule not published |
| Ruskin School of Acting | Meisner Technique | $320 per month | Santa Monica | Schedule not published |
Arlo tracks 4 Meisner technique classes in Los Angeles, with 3 listings showing a published amount out of 4 total. The visible amounts run $240 to $320, such as BGB Studio and Ruskin School of Acting, but their billing basis can differ: a school may quote a single session, recurring rate, or full course. Check each listing's price note and confirm the final total on the school's enrollment page.
Arlo lists 13 schools that teach Meisner technique classes, including Actors Workout Studio, Alan Gordon Studio, Baron Brown Studio, BGB Studio, and Elizabeth Mestnik Acting Studio, and 8 more. 4 classes from these schools are current right now. Each school page shows its current classes, and every listing links to the school's own booking page.
These classes are spread across 2 neighborhoods in Los Angeles. The most options are in Santa Monica and North Hollywood. Each class page lists the studio's neighborhood and address, and you can filter the full listing by area to find classes closest to you.
Schedules and prices can change after a source check. Confirm the final details with the school and read how Arlo verifies listings.