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THEA 126MThe Meisner Technique: A Practical Exploration

5 creditsUndergraduateStudent Option

An intensive immersion into the teaching techniques and actor-training originated by Sanford Meisner. Presents exercises and projects utilizing improvisation, physical activities, and, finally, memorized text. THEA 21 and THEA 124 are recommended as preparation. Admission/enrollment by audition or application. Check for details in the Class Notes section of this course in the Class Search when the course is offered, or email questions to: theater-ugradadv@ucsc.edu.

  • Admission by audition at first class meeting: Come prepared to present two memorized monologues, one modern and one classical; each should be 90 seconds or less. Students admitted to the class will be given an enrollment permission number by the instructor during the first week of the class to enroll through MyUCSC. Questions may be addressed to the instructor: gfritsch@ucsc.edu

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When it runs

Winter 2026Open Winter 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Studio
Mon Wed 4:00pm–5:25pm
TA Studio C100G. J. FritschOpen 12/20

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