Master Class

Advance work in scene study, monologues, improvisations, and professional coaching. The class meets once a week for a six week session. This class is open to students already enrolled in the Ruskin school or to new students by audition.

Each week the students are instructed by a different actor or director. Past and present teachers include:

Anthony Hopkins
Tony Franciosa
Dylan McDermott
Ed Asner
Paul Michael Glaser
Brenda Vaccaro
Olivia d'Abo
Chris Mulkey
Paul Sand
Karen Landry
John Finn
Dan Attias
Tony Bill
Joel Polis
Spencer Garrett
Barbara Tarbuck
as well as many others.

First Year

The first year of work is the foundation of Sanford Meisner's entire technique. Exercises in repetition, independent activities, emotional preparation, and scene work. The class meets twice a week.

Second Year

Training in Advanced Meisner Technique exercises including work in characterization, relationship, improvisation, and Spoon River Anthologies: applied scenes performed from plays of both modern and classic text. The class meets twice a week.

Introduction to Meisner Technique

Young Adults Class

Alexander Technique

Commedia dell'Arte - Viewpoints

Movement Training

Voice

Dylan McDermott teaching Master Class

Brenda Vacarro teaching Master Class

Anthony Hopkins teaching Master Class

Admission to the Ruskin School of Acting is based on a personal interview with John Ruskin. Interviews are conducted throughout the week and can be scheduled by calling the school at 310.390.4212

Download our Admissions form here.