"It was my first time taking Meisner but I loved the class and I think it's going to help me so much in roles especially in film and TV."

"Another great class last night, I learned a lot and had an epiphany about myself. Looking forward to the next session."

"This class has been an incredible experience. I didn't know what to expect, but what I came away with was sense of family & friendship, the ability to see people transform, and find space and expansion within myself."

"I really enjoyed the first class, the mix of people, your teaching style, and working with Meisner's approach. I'm looking forward to the rest of our classes. I think the class made me feel like not only was I in the right space, but it affirmed my love of acting."

"I had a great time in class today. Having the opportunity to be with other people in an honest, vulnerable way is such a rare gift. It is also wonderful to watch another person as their own vulnerability blossoms in front of you."

"I have benefited tremendously. I've learned to be more fully present, confident, and emotionally available. I highly recommend this class to actors who wish to take their acting to another level, or to anyone wanting to become more self-aware and present in the moment."

"Just wanted to say how much I appreciate the time and energy you put into your teaching. Thank you for making space for it in your life—it's changing mine."

"I have found Chris Harder's Meisner class to be very helpful both for my work as an actor and on a personal level. He creates a safe and encouraging environment, coaxing out more in people than they thought possible."

"Every class teaches me so much about myself, and gives me just what I need in that moment. This week it was a moment to let go, a reminder of how to connect with others, and an awareness that I need to care for myself. Such good food for this actor's soul."

"Chris Harder's acting class is the bomb!"

"Chris… I cannot tell you how much your Meisner training has already helped me."

"Love the class and appreciate your teaching style."

"This has been one of my favorite classes in Portland. I felt safe to be myself, to make mistakes, and to take risks. Chris' kindheartedness and humility about him naturally puts the class at ease."

"Thank you for creating such a unique and vulnerable space with your Meisner class. I learned A LOT and really enjoyed it in ways that I wasn't expecting."

"You lead an awesome space. There is a strong sense of trust and safety, which leads to courage and honesty. It's a pretty special environment to be in."

"Thank you for your class! On every level it was fantastic and far beyond my expectations. The space and environment felt so safe and growth nurturing. Your guidance was the perfect blend of honest, vulnerability, wisdom, encouragement. It was the first time I really understood what happens with the repetition exercise and most importantly- how it can help me grow."

"Class exercises help me peel away layers of protection (truly one at a time, and only with some effort) to bring me to a new level of self-understanding and awareness… these classes help clear away false and potentially negative barriers to presenting an authentic self as the foundation for taking on a role and understanding the emotional reality of a character in a play."

"Chris' class pushed me to make new discoveries about myself.  In the space he created I felt safe and the instant community was impressive. It was the event I looked forward to most in my week. Chris is present and caring, modeling beautiful interactions with his students."

"Meisner class makes me feel more alive. It teaches me more about myself and encourages a depth of awareness I have not experienced with other techniques."

"With clinical role plays in school, I've completely shocked people  – with the skills you helped me develop. Authentic behavior under imaginary circumstances. The energy really adds quite a dimension to the activities."

"Just want to say 'thanks' for what I've learned in your classes. I now have a much better understanding of the Meisner technique."

"Just wanted to show my appreciation for your masterful ability to pull someone out of a psychologically mortified / 'out of practice' state of performance in front of others, into the opportunity to experience creative moments that focus on the now and allow you to grow rapidly."

"Thank you again for all of your direction and feedback. I appreciate how much you push me to keep exploring, expanding, and taking my character's objectives and points of view to the next level."

"I really enjoyed your class and your instructing style! You create a safe place to play and explore. Your feedback is helpful and encouraging, and your instructions and reflections are clear and easy to understand. I had fun and am excited for next week!"

"Thanks again for a series that was a stretch for me—beyond my comfort zone and experience and absolutely revivifying. You are an observant, insightful and skilled teacher. Kind and firm. Your acting demonstrated the concept of point of view better than 5 book chapters. I am still in awe."

"3 yrs ago it was questionable if I could walk in a straight line or achieve any kind of emotional range again. Being in class, doing exercises, warm ups requiring movement has been quite beneficial for my rehab. I feel like I've regained a certain amount of body and emotional control. Your classes and expectations have pushed me forward. I actually think I could act again."

"Thanks for a wonderful class series. Something about the work is so freeing and empowering. I left each class feeling exhilarated. I love how everyone threw themselves into it. Connecting and collaborating with others towards a common goal is something I really missed. I want more."

"Something I really appreciate about class is that you meet each individual person exactly where they are. I like how, often when I share things in class you honor and hear them and then gently hand them back to me as my own and not as acting law."

"Your classes help to forge a community in Portland. And beyond connections for potential work opportunities, it is so encouraging to know people who have shared artistic experiences and collaborated in similar circles. So, in addition to all that you give us in class, thank you for this creative community. It is so important for all of us."