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Company In Residence

The Actor's Place is proud to be home to the Meisner & Chekhov Integrated Actor Training Program, founded by Liz Shipman and Lisa Berger in 2013

Executive Director and Additional Faculty, Dr. Katie Turner

Comprehensive Training for Serious Actors

MCIAT Studio is the only actor training program in San Diego that offers both the Meisner and Chekhov techniques, and the only studio on the west coast that integrates the two.

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Classes for Every Budget and Schedule

With new sessions starting every 8 weeks and daytime and evening classes, we have options for everyone.

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Session 3 Schedule (1/19-3/13)

Chekhov: 

Thursdays 6:30-9:30pm

Fridays 11am-2pm

 

Meisner: 

Mondays 6:30-9:30pm

Fridays 2:30-5:30pm​

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Fees:* 

One class/week: $450/8 week session

Two or more classes/week: $600/8 week session

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*New students save 20% on their first session; Continuing to enjoy 10% off additional sessions

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Price breaks available for 2-year certificate students​

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Training Options

Earn a Certificate of Achievement in both techniques or focus on one​

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Commit to completing the program, or just drop in as you can for 8 week sessions

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Find what works best for you!

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MEET THE FACULTY

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Liz Shipman, Chekhov
Lisa Berger, Meisner
Dr. Katie Turner, Meisner & Chekhov

GET STARTED

Find the option that's right for you: 

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  1. Try it out! Observe a class for free (Registration required--use audit buttons at top of page)​

  2. Save a spot! 

    1. Continuing Students: ​

      1. Register to save your spot​

    2. New Students: ​

      1. Register to get on the waiting list​

  3. Make an appointment or give us a call, text, or email to start a conversation! ​

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