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Vancouver, Canada: Meisner Intensive Training Program

“Larry, this workshop made me feel so alive and totally reconnected me with why I want to act and what I really am passionate about. It has been so refreshing and inspiring to hear you so eloquently express what I had forgotten was in my heart and to feel the room come alive as each person’s individual passion was ignited. What also set this apart from other workshops that I have taken was that you took the time to really teach us something and to give us step-by-step tools. You never glossed over anything or stated something without helping us find the path toward that goal. You are so encouraging and gentle and passionate and humble and wise. Thank you so much for this experience.” Danielle

“You offered me permission to start simply which helped take me away from trying to make something happen, towards allowing myself to ride on the wave of what comes my way. The reminder to remain available to everything is so important in my real life as well as my acting life. Your clarity, humor and compassion created a space in which I could let go of control. It felt possible to cut to the chase with a community of strangers, and yet, a caring community we became. Thanks Larry.” Jean

“The exercises, while being awkward and scary at first, really developed into a familiar and exciting opportunity to just “be” with another actor, carving out a new experience together on stage. I feel much more open and freed during these exercises than I imagined possible. You are an extremely passionate and caring teacher. You guided us through the work with a gentle hand and pace which allowed the exercises to really sink in. Thank you so much for all your kindness, knowledge and support.” Jackie

 

“This workshop has been inspiring. It’s amazing how much can be learned when you break things down to their simplest form. You helped me to bring together everything I have learned over the past six years by simply making things uncomplicated. A very big thank you, you’re awesome.” Brandon

  

“I am impressed with how much I take with me after this class and I have to say that I spent more time in the moment and out of my head than I have in a long time - it was a great feeling. What a joy and relief to be so focused on other people. I also appreciate how comfortable and able to be open you made us feel right off the bat. Please come back to Vancouver and extend the class, or heck, just move here and teach full time. Thanks for the journey.” Brittany

“I have learned the extent to which I live in my head and the extent to which my reactions and words and filtered and controlled. The progression of the exercises is genius and simple at the same time. As I heard it and watched it and learned it, it made perfect sense, but I felt that I really started to get it in the third day’s morning exercise where, with Chantal, the room melted away and it was just her and I and a real connection; not one contrived but a genuine human connection. I was able to understand where, when and how the magic happens. I am newly inspired to work at the craft and to have patience with the process. Thank you Larry. Really.” Lori

“I’m not sure where to begin. So many elements that have remained a mystery to me have been revealed. By this I mean being completely in the moment with another human being. I know what that feels like now, it is in me and so I know what I must strive for in my work. Thank you for everything and inspiring me to go further.” Evan

  

“Larry, it is hard to begin to tell you how affected I was by your inspiring words. You gave me a different way thinking about the craft. You have re-ignited my passion for acting - I felt as if I had gone “stale” and over the course of this class, I have experienced such an unexpected range of emotion. I FEEL AWAKE! Everyday, I went home from class, I didn’t lose my alertness and my openness to everyone and everything around me. This workshop has given me a greater understanding into what it means to be human. You are truly something to aspire to. Thank you for granting us this opportunity and I can’t wait for you to return!” Kimberly

 

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