Really Listen, Respond, and Come Alive
Presence, play, and authentic connection: Meisner training for actors and creatives at every level.
A small, supportive group where you can explore, take real risks, and grow. Wednesday evenings in SE Portland.

Wednesday evenings · 6:15–9:15pm · In-person, SE Portland · From $45 drop-in / $200 for a 5-class series
Inside a Session
Class is a place to connect with community, warm up, work out, and grow at your own edge.
Every class opens the same way
Arrive and ground
A short meditation and gentle stretch to drop in.
Wake up and play
Ensemble games that switch on your listening and playfulness.
Check in
We gather as a group, present and honest.
Repetition
Meisner's foundational exercise: pure listening and impulse, the truth of what's alive between two people.
From there, the work follows the room
Depending on who's in class and where each person is in their practice, you might stay with repetition and go deeper, or move into independent activity, emotional preparation, imaginary circumstances, improvisation, and eventually scene work with text.
No two classes are identical. Each session meets you where you are.

What You'll Walk Away With
By the end of a series, here's what you'll carry out the door:
- A grounded, alive presence, on stage and off
- The ability to truly listen and respond in the moment
- Trust in your instincts and the freedom to follow them
- Easier access to real emotion when a role calls for it
- Characters you build from the inside out and fully inhabit
- The confidence to play, take risks, and create with anyone
“The work is so freeing and empowering. I left each class feeling exhilarated—I love how everyone throws themselves into it.”
“Thank you for making space for it in your life—it's changing mine.”
“Thank you for creating such a unique and vulnerable space with your Meisner class. I learned a lot—and enjoyed it in ways I wasn't expecting.”
“Absolutely revivifying. You are an observant, insightful, and skilled teacher—I'm still in awe.”
“The exercises brought me to a new level of self-understanding—an authentic self as the foundation for understanding the emotional reality of a character.”
“Class pushed me to make new discoveries about myself. Chris is present and caring, modeling beautiful interactions with his students.”
Questions?
A few common questions about the Wednesday acting class.
Do I need acting experience?
How do you work with mixed levels?
How big are the classes?
Can I try a single class first?
What if a class is full?
What should I wear?
What should I bring?
Save Your Spot in Wednesday Class
If you're ready to strengthen your listening, trust your instincts, and do brave, alive work in a supportive room, register now before the class fills.