The acting coach who made De Niro cry—and you never heard his name.
A leading acting teacher who trained some of the most famous performers of the stage and screen, Sanford Meisner was a founding member of the Group Theatre. The Group Theatre, a cooperative theater ensemble, became a leading force in the theater world of the 30s. Meisner performed in many of the group’s most memorable productions.
Acting
Meisner's own presence—raw, magnetic, utterly himself.
Direction
Doob lets the master teach; no flashy interruptions needed.
Production
Rare archival footage of Group Theatre's 1930s glory days.
Director
Nick Doob
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Meisner's famous 'repeat exercise' was born from eavesdropping on two patients in a mental hospital echoing each other's words. He thought he'd discovered something profound about human behavior.
The Group Theatre's 1931 production of 'The House of Connelly' was so radical that audience members fainted—yet modern drama programs barely teach this revolutionary period.
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