“Great learning experience. It gave me feedback that showed my negative thoughts are unfounded and gave me the confidence to just be myself. Nelly inspired everyone to participate and turned everyone into an actor! I enjoyed how Nelly brought out things in me, that I didn’t even I had – it was freeing.”
-Jackie Vendetti [Marketing Consultant]
“An excellent chance to improve communication skills and abilities”
– Dave T. [Aspiring Actor]
“I wanted to dive in deeper to emotionally connect to my message, and these exercises really helped to show me the places where that was happening. Really had fun- and got to exercise a creative muscle that hasn’t gotten a lot of attention from me in my life.”
-Scott Dvorak [Urban Planner]
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“Fun and educational class. If you like meeting new people and exploring the world in and around you, this is a class for you! Passionate teacher!”
-Yelena P.
“Acting for Non-Actors was a wonderful first-time acting class! Our classmates became our little family so taking risks felt safe and the encouragement from Nelly was always there. I highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to learn more about themselves, gain confidence, and to do something fun, creative and very interactive. The only downside was that the 2 hour long classes flew by way too fast!! Amazing experience! Tons of fun!”
-Theresa Bouck [Buyer]
“I want to thank you for everything. You are a wonderful teacher. Not only am I looking forward to taking more classes with you, but I would also recommend your classes to friends.”
-Rhiannon A. [Teacher]
“4 thumbs up”! A great learning experience in a fun, casual environment.”
-Damon Hamm [Web designer/ Artist]
“As a teacher, I found I can bring some of the acting techniques into the classroom to help students build confidence and motivation. Thank you for the wonderful experience.”
-Rene Munoz [Teacher]
“Nelly is a great instructor and really helps you feel comfortable. I would recommend this class to anyone who feels ignored in large group classes and who wants to be creative and let go a little.”
-Miriam Ramos [Call Center Operator]
“Definitely worth the time in mid-Saturdays. Great self-improvement class one can ever take. Nelly is a superb teacher and director! Looking forward to Acting II.”
-Michael Wu [Venture Capitalist]
“Everyone should do this once before dying.”
-Sam M. [Web Developer]
“Acting for Non-Actors” was exactly the right introduction to the techniques and process of preparing and performing theater–fun, lively, friendly and never a dull moment.
–Phil A. [Software Architect]
“I really enjoyed the class, it was a great way to flex different muscles than I typically do- a very different experience from my other activities. The teacher was very enthusiastic, organized, and available for feedback and offline support. This made it clear that she wasn’t doing it for money- but rather to help people and teach them. It made the experience genuine. I discovered some fun exercises to do with friends, as well- another benefit of the class. Overall- a great experience.”
-Saif A. [Financier]
“This class was a breath of fresh air. It was something that I looked forward to coming every week. The people in the class were all very nice and open. I wish the class was longer and will miss seeing everyone every Sunday.”
- Mary- Jane O. [Student/ Psychologist]
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“This acting class was fun and rewarding. I met great people and learned about acting in a safe and supportive environment. Highly recommended! ”
- Charles M. [Teacher]
“Great first class for anyone who is curious about acting”
-Brad R. [Systems Specialist]
“This class was amazing and it truly gave us the opportunity to come out of our shells and be like kids again. Thanks again for putting together this remarkable class and giving us the prospect of acting…I enjoyed it very much.”
- Lev M. [Accountant]
“It was fun/ challenging. I definitely did some things I would not have thought I could have done before.”.
- Peter V. [Software Engineer]
“I had a great time and learned a great deal about acting and being in front of an audience. Nelly does a great job of nurturing your acting abilities in a safe and friendly environment.”
– Eduardo V. [Financial Analyst]
“Nelly’s class is a chance to feel like you’re a part of the “acting world” without really having to be an actor. The name of the workshop is perfect, and Nelly is charming and engaging, I really enjoyed it.”
-Sherril S. [Speech Therapist]
“… a fun and simple way of really learning to perform in your own life, to take risks, and to discover how to use your own voice to your advantage.”
-Liz M. [Teacher]
Testimonials for “The Meisner Technique (Acting)”
“Eye opening experience! Great opportunity to learn new skills, challenge yourself and make new friends! Everything I learned, and discovered turned out to be extremely useful in all aspects of my life, professional and personal! The only regret I have is that I didn’t take it earlier.”
~Bogie Baranowski
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“The Meisner Technique class has definitely helped me become more “me” and follow my instincts when interacting with others. I’ve always been a bit shy around new people and so this class is helping me accomplish exactly what I hoped for.”
~Ruchi Jain
“This class will help all those people interested in living fuller, more emotionally charged, and socially aware life.”
~Edan Dhanraj
“Meisner workshop is a great practice for your mindset if you want to keep in shape such skills as being in the moment, be quick on your feet and connecting with yourself and others. Not to mention the great benefit of making new friends and expanding your social network!”
~ Yelena Privalova
“Excellent class for anyone who needs a creativity booster in their personal and/or professional lives. I looked forward to every class as we had a great group of people and class itself was a ton of fun. Nelly’s an amazing teacher who provides excellent coaching and pushes you when necessary.”
~Voytek W.
“I loved this class and the people I met, and look forward to taking another class with Nelly. This class taught me to be much more open and freer with my emotions without automatically judging myself. I feel like I grew so much during the course of the class, and carry myself more comfortably than I did before. I also watched my classmates grow and become quite talented performers, which was a joy to see. I would recommend this to anyone who’s looking to wake up their emotionally expressive side.”
~Josie Ngo
“My experience has been nothing less than fun and informative. I feel more confident in a room full of people and I have enjoyed every class. Also, thank you for all the additional information you have given me [business of acting].”
~Nate Arabi
“The Meisner Workshop is a great practice for you to keep in shape such skills as being in the moment, thinking on your feet and connecting with yourself and others. Not to mention the great benefit of making new friends and expanding your social network!”
~Yelena Privalova
“I got so much out of this class!! Sounds cheesy but it kind of changed my life! Really enjoyed. Thanks!”
~Karoliina O.
“Thoroughly enjoyed learning the Meisner Technique with Nelly. I learned to really appreciate the craft of acting and learned some things about myself along the way.”
~Emma Fiszman
“Nelly- your unique examples and scenarios make the Meisner Technique easy to grasp even for beginners like us. You should start compiling all those examples and make a book out of it”.
~Himanshu S.
“I learned more about myself and it helped validate some strengths and weaknesses.”
~Sonia Ang
“I feel I learned to listen to a partner more intently and to stop analyzing and be more spontaneous. Watching expressions of the other person during repetition exercises helped to clue into their feelings and to better feed off that in my own responses. I learned to open up and be more free and spontaneous. Also, the independent activities were good in that they taught us to think more about ways to make the activity seem more believable. Of course, learning to prepare oneself emotionally certainly helps in repetition exercises as well as scenes. It was a wonderful experience for me and I look forward to continuing with more advanced study.”
~Betsy Kerner
“Awaken. Enliven you in a way that impacts all areas of your life. I had sharper instincts at work which was an obvious benefit.”
-Mona B.
“Nelly, for me, is a breath of fresh air in her style of teaching. I enjoy her as much as I enjoy what she teaches.”
-Sherill S.
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