Comprehensive Training For Serious Actors
MCIT Studio is the only actor training program in San Diego that offers both the Meisner and Chekhov techniques, and the only studio on the west coast the integrates the two.
Co-Founded by Master Teachers Lisa Berger and Liz Shipman in 2013.
Executive Director, Dr. Katie B. Turner
Co-Founded by Master Teachers Lisa Berger and Liz Shipman in 2013.
Executive Director, Dr. Katie B. Turner
up next at the studio!
Find full class descriptions HERE.
- June Saturday Seminar, 6/29: Foiling Around: Theatrical Sword Fighting Basics, Details and Register HERE
- Thursdays starting July 11th: Free Drop-in Zoom Classes, 6:30-8pm PST!
- Join us for a free weekly clinic, to learn or brush up on skills related to the Meisner & Chekhov acting techniques, as well as general acting practice. Open to everyone!
- Zoom ID: 893 1791 1888, passcode 748863
- RSVP appreciated but not required, RSVP Here
- July 27th, Introductory Intensive. Register HERE
- Join MCIT Faculty and Executive Director Katie Turner for a one-day introduction to the Sanford Meisner and Michael Chekhov acting techniques. Participants will learn the foundational concepts of each technique and more about the training possibilities with MCIAT, including our certificate program.
- 10am-4pm (with lunch break); location TranscenDANCE Studio, 5700 El Cajon Blvd.. Only $45 for the whole day, $35 for students/seniors/military!
- Week of September 2nd: Fall Session Begins! Chekhov & Meisner Classes in 8-week Sessions, with Liz Shipman, Lisa Berger, and Katie Turner
- New! More class days added!
- Early Bird Discounts available for a limited time! All options require a $50 deposit due at the time of registration to hold your space in your chosen classes.
- Register for the 10-month Certificate program by August 1st and save $500 off the total cost!
- Register for the 20-month Certificate program by August 1st and save $200 off the total cost!
- Register for a single 8-week session by August 1st and save 20% off the cost of the session!
What We Offer
Michael Chekhov and Sanford Meisner Integrated Training Certificate
Additional Offerings
We also offer workshops and short-term classes to support your overall professional development, including:
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- The studio offers a range of acting classes in Meisner and Chekhov Acting Techniques, including a comprehensive ten-month certificate program that combines both techniques in one program.
Additional Offerings
We also offer workshops and short-term classes to support your overall professional development, including:
- Saturday Seminars: One-day workshops on topics such as Stage Combat, Mask work, Viewpoints, ...and so much more!
- Saturday seminars are FREE for MCIT students enrolled in a current 8-week session!
- Online workshops: Classes offered via Zoom on such topics as:
- The Artist's Way, with Lisa Berger
- Virtual Shakespeare, with Liz Shipman
- Voice Acting
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Class Times And Locations
We offer classes at various time to accommodate even the busiest of schedules. Pick the class that is right for you.
Our studio is conveniently located at: STUDIO OASIS * 4265 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego 92105 *(Upstairs--Entrance onVan Dyke Ave) NOTE: Sometimes we hold classes at alternate venues. Always check for emails or other notifications for details prior to attending a class or other event. Contact Exec. Director Katie Turner with Questions: 970-903-8924 (text or call) [email protected] Classes fill up fast...
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OUR FOUNDERSLISA BERGER, MFA Founder, teaching partner--Meisner Technique"My greatest passion is teaching the Meisner technique. I was trained by Maggie Flanigan in New York City and have been teaching acting for over twenty years. In my experience, no other technique is as effective."
Learn More about Lisa HERE. |
Our executive director |
LIZ SHIPMAN Co-Artistic Director--Chekhov Technique"I am a Freelance Director and Specialist in Psychophysical Actor Training. I am a Certified Laban Movement Analyst, studied Chekhov with Joanna Merlin and many other world renowned Master Teachers of the Chekhov Work. My approach to training actors integrates the theories and practices of Michael Chekhov, Rudolph Laban and Arthur Lessac voice work."
Learn More about Liz HERE. |
DR. KATIE TURNER
"I am a long-time Theatre Artist and Educator with a passion for actor training. I am THRILLED to be coming back to MCIT as their Executive Director and as a Faculty member after completing their two-year Comprehensive Program. I look forward to helping the studio grow and expanding what we offer." Learn More about Katie HERE. |
"The two-year MCIT program completely changed how I understood acting. It taught me how to be in the moment, fully present, responding to my partner truthfully. It taught me how to prepare for a role and a performance, and how to stay emotionally healthy while exploring the depths of a character's emotional point of view. I owe so much of who I am as an actor to Lisa, Liz, Jeffrey and Mike, and I will be forever grateful to have had them as my teachers and collaborators."
Beth Gallagher, Graduate of the Two Year Program |
"The MCIT Studio offered me the most invaluable training I could have received. Throughout the two year program they break down acting into a step by step process that can be applied to any project. The Meisner training is grounded in really seeing and really hearing what is in front of you at any given moment to then really do something (trust me, it'll make sense after some time studying here) and the Chekhov training helps to eliminate tension in the body to freely create distinct truthful physicality. The studio is challenging at all levels and with the help of my incredible classmates I was able to grow deeper and further into the work. Lisa Berger and Liz Shipman are both masters at what they teach and it was a gift and an honor to study with them."
Connor Sullivan, Graduate Two Year Program |
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