AWAKEN YOUR PRESENCE

ACT FROM THE HEART

Ireland’s only Designated Meisner Training
Affiliated with Meisner Institute LA
Approved by the Meisner Estate

Courses

Courses

  • Weeks: 4-8

    Time: 6pm-9pm (10am - 5:45pm for weekend courses)

    Location: Dublin City Centre

    Places: 8-10

    Fee: from €320 (inc. €100 deposit up front to secure place)

    This course covers the foundational skills of the technique, which provide a simple and effective way to:

    • Heighten your sensitivity and responsiveness to the other actor moment to moment

    • Spark your imagination in ways that evoke authentic, spontaneous behaviour and a deeper, embodied belief in your work

    • Get you out of your head, into your heart, and living truthfully under the imaginary circumstances of the text.

    Suitable for actors, directors, improv artists, and anyone interested in exploring the above.


    Upcoming Courses:


    21 July - 8 September 2026 (Tuesday evenings)

    25 July - 15 August 2026 (Saturdays)

    Apply via the contact form.

  • Weeks: 6-8

    Time: 6pm-9pm

    Location: Dublin City Centre

    Places: 6-8

    Fee: from €470 (inc. €100 deposit)

    This course focuses on deepening the process of applying the technique to speeches and scenes. Over the course, you will also cover scene analysis, immersive character research exercises, and the process of introducing characterisations to this work, exploring how to add more externally transformative elements to your process while sustaining the heart of the authentic and responsive work that lies at the core of the technique.

    Open to those who have completed the Introduction to Meisner Intensive or equivalent training in the fundamentals of the technique (pending a conversation with the teacher to determine suitability).

    Upcoming Courses:

    23 July - 10 September (Thursdays evenings)

    29 October - 10 December (Thursday evenings)

  • Weeks: 10

    Time: 6pm-9pm

    Location: Dublin City Centre

    Places: 10

    Fee: €350 (inc. €100 deposit up front to secure place)

    Open to students of the Intro to Meisner and Advanced Meisner courses, or those with an equivalent level of experience in Meisner training.

    This class provides an environment for alumni of both the Intro and Advanced courses to continue their practice of the technique on a weekly basis, engaging with a single playtext over the course of ten weeks. This course operates in much the same as a rehearsal room, with a view to allowing participants to discover how they can continue to apply the tools of the Meisner work in the face of all that the process of rehearsing and performing a play inevitably brings up. 

    Next Course: TBC

  • Time: 6pm-9pm

    Location: Dublin City Centre

    Places: 10

    Fee: €40

    These classes are run intermittently throughout the year and open to those with previous experience in the basics of the technique, dedicated to practicing the fundamentals of the technique through Repetition and Doors & Activities exercises.

  • Bespoke one-to-one coaching sessions tailored to your own personal needs. Can be used for coaching on auditions/self-tapes, ongoing projects, drama school audition speeches, and accent coaching.

    Hourly Rate: €50

    Fill out our contact form to enquire about a session.

  • "Easily one of the best short courses in acting I've done. Wherever you are in your career; whether you're looking to get into acting, auditioning for drama school, a recent acting grad looking to touch up your practice, or an experienced actor looking to bring an extra layer to your performance, you'll get something from this course. Leonard is a dedicated, encouraging and thoughtful teacher, and there isn't anyone I wouldn't be happy to recommend this course to."

    David Rawle, Actor (Small Town, Big Story; Blue Moon; Pixie)

  • "Changed my approach to acting and gave me confidence and a love for it again. It’s one of the strongest techniques I’ve ever come across for getting into that bold limitless state. I’ll definitely be back."

    Kwaku Fortune (The Dry, TWIG, Line of Duty, Normal People, Animals)

  • "The Introduction to Meisner course was a brilliant experience that I can’t recommend enough to anybody interested in acting. It didn’t matter if you had years of experience or none, the classes were a non-judgemental space where everybody was encouraged to start from scratch. The open, fun atmosphere made it so easy to get out of my own head and feel really present within the work. I still return to the tools I took away from the classes all the time, it totally changed my approach to both performing and consuming film/ TV/ theatre for the better!"

    Emily Healy (Say Nothing, Bad Sisters)

  • "A game-changer for me as a director. I found it collaborative and genuinely fun in a space that felt safe to take risks and push myself. The structure of the classes slowly builds confidence over the course, and the weekly exercises helped me properly understand Meisner from the ground up. It’s made me rethink how I work with actors - how to bring them into the script and create the right emotional space for real, free performances without over-directing. The work I did in the class directly informed the way I shaped my most recent short film, which has since gone on to have a successful festival run. I’d highly recommend the class to any director wanting to reframe how they collaborate with actors and create work that feels alive."

    Olivia McLaughlin, Director

  • "I got so much out of it. It made me less self-conscious and more present to my scene partner. I signed up for the advanced course and the first availabile opportunity"

    Tony Doyle (Hidden Assets, Kin, Dublin Oldschool)

  • "It was exactly what I had been looking for. The classes are very practical, and even when I wasn't up doing an exercise myself, I learned so much from sitting back and watching others explore what was possible from a performance when you are connected to yourself, your scene partner, and the space around you. I would highly recommend working with Leonard if this is the kind of in-depth work you are a looking for."

    —Sarah Griffin, Actor & Director

  • "The Meisner courses made a huge difference in how I approach acting and any of the auditions and self-tapes I’ve done since then. It was a really supportive and constructive learning environment where we had the freedom to explore what worked for us and what didn’t, and also a great way to meet another lovely actors and make friends! I really can’t express enough how much it’s changed how I view performance, and I’ve seen a marked difference in the work I’ve done since. If you do any acting course, do this one!"

    Niamh O’Farrell-Tyler, Actor

  • "I wish I could say I was being hyperbolic, but it has completely changed the way I watch films, television series, and plays. Leonard's style of teaching has taught me so much about how to communicate with an actor, how to analyse and interrogate text, and how to get the most from whatever scene is in front of you. I feel incredibly lucky to be able to continue with my career having learned these skills, and I cannot recommend the course enough - to actors, directors, and writers alike."

    Hiram Harrington, Writer & Director

  • ‘’The Meisner Institute Ireland classes were instrumental in developing my practice as an actor. The skills that I learned during this course have become an essential part of my process. Leonard is an amazing practitioner who shares his knowledge and experience in a constructive, fun and explorative manner. I have since moved away to study a Masters in Acting and I truly believe that the work I did through the Meisner Institute Ireland, and the support that Leonard offered, assisted me in achieving this. It is a lovely working environment and a chance to meet a group of like-minded people who are all eager to learn. I was always excited to see what each week would bring!’’

    Amy Scollard, Actor