The Meisner

Teacher Training Program

- Summer 2026 -

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Larry is known as "The Teachers Teacher"

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The Meisner Teacher Training Program

Our Meisner Teacher Program is truly the most thorough and rigorous training in the skills of teaching, and doing, the Meisner Approach as taught by renowned author and teacher, Larry Silverberg.


Who is it for?

Every year, our students come from every part of the world. They are professors, heads of university theatre departments, professional and aspiring actors, film and theatre directors, high school acting teachers, screenwriters and other professional theatre and film artists. 


When is it? 


This Certificate Program is held in two parts, each part is 2 weeks long.  The next Part One begins on July 12th, 2026  and concludes on July 26th.


Our students take Part One in one summer, receive the Level One Teaching Certificate, and then come back the following summer to complete the Advanced Certification requirements. 


Each day, you will be in rigorous training sessions, rehearsals, practice sessions with partners and preparing homework assignments for the following day. 


There is also time built in for enjoying the Fun and Sun of St Petersburg, Florida!


How Much Is It? 


The Part One program fee is $2975


The fee pays for all of your classes & activities. A $300.00 deposit holds your place in the program.


The balance is divided into 2 payments. The first due by January 15 and the second due by May 15. 


(Due to limited seating, all payments are non-refundable.)


Where is it? 

The program is based in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida! With great restaurants, museums and beaches, St Pete is one of the three fastest growing cities in the country.
Space in this program is very limited so be sure to apply and register early!

Acceptance into the Summer Meisner Program is based on a telephone interview with Larry.
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“Larry Silverberg is truly a Master Teacher. This work is very important. After attending the summer training programs with Larry, I was so enthusiastic that I have sent three of my faculty and I encourage other actors and teachers to take this extraordinary training program!”


Barbara MacKenzie Wood

Carnegie Mellon School of Drama
“In my 30 years of teaching, I have studied with Master Teachers from around the world. Larry is a Master Teacher of the highest caliber. Larry's teaching is nothing short of brilliant and my teaching has improved immeasurably as a result of observing him in action."

Trudie Kessler

 DePaul University Theatre School

"Plain and simply, Larry Silverberg is the most effective teacher of acting
I have ever been privileged to work with." 

Robert McDonald

Graduate, Yale School 
of Drama