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Meisner technique

Meisner technique proper noun: an approach to acting in which the actor focuses on the other actors in the immediate environment, rather than on him- or herself.

Proper noun

the Meisner technique

  1. An approach to acting in which the actor focuses on the other actors in the immediate environment, rather than on him- or herself.

Origin of Meisner technique

Developed by American theatre practitioner Sanford Meisner.

Questions about Meisner technique

What does Meisner technique mean?
Meisner technique means an approach to acting in which the actor focuses on the other actors in the immediate environment, rather than on him- or herself.
What part of speech is Meisner technique?
Meisner technique is a proper noun.

Words near Meisner technique in the dictionary

  1. Meisinger
  2. Meisingers
  3. meism
  4. meisms
  5. Meisner
  6. Meisner technique
  7. Meisners
  8. Meissa
  9. Meissen
  10. Meissenware
  11. Meissl

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