We first realised how well these techniques could blend when we taught together in Guildford. We would come home at night and spend hours talking about the students - their blocks, resistances , issues ...where they were at in their development and what was needed to help them overcome their particular obstacles. The more we discussed and shared ideas the more we began to see that, although Meisner and Method both offered full Techniques on their own, specific elements from the different philosophies excelled at dealing with specific problems faced by actors.

through the combination of the techniques there was no obstacle that couldn't be overcome. We fine-tuned our approach over 2 years and have now launched the Actor's Craft.

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It is important to note that this approach is not without precedent - Larry Moss (Method) and William Esper (Meisner) are 2 of the most prominent Masters in the USA who espouse a similar philosophy to varying degrees. we would highly recommend reading their books.

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Ultimately, all the great teachers have sought to achieve the same thing - a technique which will allow the actor to create truer and greater performances. On the journey, as is only natural, differences of opinion evolved which led to specific approaches and philosophies. We then see the partisan almost tribal instincts of human beings kick in - "my way is better than yours". When in truth, when seen objectively, this isn't really true at all. They are often different solutions to the same problem.

We benefit hugely from their personal beliefs as now we have a variety of techniques and exercises which confront all the problems an actor will face in their career.

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We both passionately believe in our own respective Techniques but through our shared learning and study can now clearly see the massive benefits of learning these Techniques together.  

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Each Script, each character presents a unique challenge. Also, each actor is unique and will have personal preferences and inclinations which is why we believe its fundamental our students find the right path for them whether that be the Meisner Technique, Method Acing or a combination of both.