Wayne Dvorak Acting Studio

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1949 Hillhurst Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027

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I really enjoy my Meisner training with Wayne. I have been studying with him for almost a year and plan on continuing my training with him. The classes are small, so you get ple...

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Okay - you want to be real - that is what Wayne Dvorak teaches - how to be real - how to not act, and how to respond to another persons words and behaviors. His class is good, h...

Wayne Dvorak, Meisner technique classes: No Artificial Flavors, 100% NATURAL at very Fair Price, It Rocks!;) 11/10/2008

I think 5 stars are not fair for this, It deserves 10 star rating:). As my title says, Wayne Dvorak, Meisner Technique acting classes brings acting Naturally in you, there is nothing artificial about them;). The Meisner Technique is just amazing because this Technique is all about making yourself believing in the character and situation to a point where you actually become that character and than you don't have to fake it, play it or act it. This technique can make you go so detailed in all areas of different emotions, that before i thought that only way it can be reached is by faking it and i must say that his fees is very fairly priced too! more

Wayne is great! 11/3/2008

Taking the Meisner Technique with Wayne Dvorak was the best decision I could have made for my craft. I have reached levels in acting I never thought I could. I feel much more free in my acting and my emotional range is stronger and more consistent. I finally feel like I have a technique under my belt that is reliable and actually works. more

Your search for excellent Meisner training is over! 11/3/2008

\r I first heard of Wayne's class during a career consultation. The Casting Director I met with was gushing about the Mesiner Technique with Mr. Dvorak. Me being stubborn at the time decided I would forge my own path at one of those ""Learn Mesiner in a month"" programs. $1000 later I limped into Wayne's office for an audit. He has to be one of the most sincere people in Los Angeles. He truly cares about you as an actor but more importantly as a person. A few highlights about what I LOVE about class:\r \r - 12 students MAX\r - Motivated classmates\r - Safe environment to take risks in your craft\r - Price\r - You will work at LEAST twice every class\r \r If your are auditing Meisner programs in Los Angeles do yourself a favor and set up an appointment with Wayne. more

Dvorak?s Meisner is technique great! Wonderful teacher/mentor! 10/30/2008

When first moving to Los Angeles I was weary of what type of class I wanted to take and with which instructor I would put my money and my trust into. There were just so many to choose from! I wanted to be careful because I had heard awful stories about classes not giving you your moneys worth, along with them being way too overpriced. I found out about Wayne?s Meisner technique through a co-worker who simply raved about the class and all the benefits he had received since he had started. The next day I called Wayne, who was extremely welcoming and interested in my story, and booked an audit. more

If you are serious about acting, take Wayne Dvorak's class! 10/30/2008

I've been in class with Wayne for some time now and have found his class exceptionally professional and, moreover, generous and nurturing. Wayne has this uncanny ability to see through people - he's the kind of mentor that is honest with you but always relays his comments to you in the most friendly and constructive manner, making class a real safe-haven where it is painless for an actor to open up. At the studio you have no reason to hide behind any pretenses (and Wayne sees right through them, anyway). Pros: Awesome acting class more

The Real Deal 2/26/2008

Wayne?s class is for actors who take the craft and themselves seriously. The first year of the Meisner technique, as taught by Wayne, is an exiting revelation that equips the student with an awareness of their own emotional repertoire, and then teaches them how to immediately access it deeply and honestly. In the second year, the focus turns to the nitty gritty of acting work; scene study, script analysis, ?character? work, and finding choices for the character so that you, the actor, can bring to bear those emotional realities you honed in the first year. The first two years of Wayne?s training are a serious, vastly rewarding challenge both personally and professionally. After those two years an actor can expect to be and feel like a bone fide craftsman in the art. Which comes in handy in the Professional level class, where you have repeated face to face ?show off? time in front of Casting Directors and Agents in the interests of advancing yourself into the world of paid gigs. It is no understatement to say that Wayne?s instruction and mentorship made me into the real deal. I am proud to have made it through and confident with any script in my hands. more

Meisner taught by Wayne Dvorak was my best decision ever!! 2/12/2008

The thing that makes Meisner such a good technique is that it is so limitless, yet still safe. What I mean by this is that other acting styles that rely on actors real personal past experiences in order to get into a REAL emotional state are limited in that an actor then only has the ability to draw upon that which they have actually experienced. With the Meisner technique you learn how to get into a REAL emotional state using a ""seed"" of reality and fictional circumstances applied to that ""seed"" of truth. Not only does this make the Meisner technique as limitless as your imagination, it also makes it safe in that you can easily ""turn it off"" when they call cut, because whatever you were crying about or in a rage about is not based on something that was a traumatic truth in your life. Pros: Quality, personalized training more

A really great Meisner class! 1/22/2008

In Wayne's Acting Studio, I found a place where I can really hone my craft and make it my own. He creates a safe environment where you can go to places you've feared to go in the past. This class has been the best thing going for my career. Out of my work in this class I was able to get my first theatrical agent in L.A. He not only develops you as an actor, but he also develops you in the business in acting. I've grown more in 2 years with Wayne than I have in my entire career. I highly recommend his Studio for anybody that is seriously considering a career as an actor. Pros: love the space, the intimacy more

A Great Coach and an Amazing Person 1/17/2008

I can't say enough about Wayne Dvorak and his acting classes. He is much more than just an acting coach. he is the most caring, professional, humble and dedicated person that I have met. if everyone else in this world was more like Wayne, it would be a much better place. He treats everyone with respect and cares about them like they are his own. Even after I left his classes he continued to be like a mentor and a manager. Whenever I come upon something in my career, I know that i can count on him for insightful guidance and advice. more

Best acting class I've taken 1/16/2008

Wayne Dvorak excels in teaching the Meisner technique. He has created a very supportive atmosphere at the studio and strives to bring out your honest emotions. His enthusiastic teaching style, relaxed attitude, and honest critiques encouraged me to reach acting levels I didn't think were possible for me. He is very helpful when I have questions or concerns about the business part of acting, such as headshots, agents, auditions, etc. Because of Wayne's and experience, I now have more confidence when meeting casting directors. Wayne truly cares about his students and our success. I've never felt that I was just another number in Wayne's studio. more

Acting class 11/18/2007

Wayne Dvorak's acting studio is one of the best meisner studio in Los Angeles. Wayne not teaches you invaluable tools for acting, he's also a mentor who helps guide you through the industry. Under Wayne's guidance I have booked multiple jobs, including Charlie Wilson's War, starring Tom Hanks And Julia Roberts, directed by Mike Nichols. Wayne is the best acting coach in the city, period..... more

Excellent Meisner Instruction 10/20/2007

Wayne is excellent in explaining the Meisner technique! Every class he makes sure every student has a turn to act. He also is informative and helpful with audition techniques. Not only does he have his students work with Meisner techniques and exercises, but he has us incorporate the techniques in scripted scenes. Wayne prepares his actors for the intensive acting roles so they are prepared and ready for any opportunity. more

Best Meisner Class in Los Angeles 10/11/2007

Wayne Dvorak's acting studio in Los Angeles is one of the best technique classes bar none. Wayne's interpetation of the Meisner Technique is a class that you are given the attention that every actor yearns for. He is a amazing teacher that takes time to give you feed back in every class that is priceless. Take it from a student. You can't get this type of instruction for a reasonable price anywhere in Los Angeles. more

Best Meisner Technique class in L.A. 8/21/2007

I am currently in Wayne's class. I have taken many, many classes in Los Angeles, and I have never gotten as much out of class as I have with Wayne. I was always a very self-conscious actor until I started learning the Meisner Technique. Wayne creates a safe, unique environment so that you feel like you can truly be yourself and work on your craft. Not to mention how supportive and helpful he is. He is amazing about answering questions and taking time out of his day to help out his students. I totally recommend Wayne's class for anyone who wants to come out of their shell and learn to act naturally. However, this is class is not for the faint of heart...Wayne will make you work, but you will be a better actor for it! more

MOST ENRICHING MEISNER CLASS 8/10/2007

I have been studying Meisner since I started seriously pursuing acting about 4 years ago. I trained in Orlando with a good teacher and then moved to Los Angeles. I took other acting classes and audited Meisner classes, but could not find a fit. I knew when I started with Wayne that it would change me as an actor. I was right. Over the past year I have become a more confident actor. Wayne pushes you to really emotionalize your circumstances. In his class I have really opened up emotionally, learned to listen, and can get to the depth I have only barely grasped before. I would recommend him to any actors who want to challenge themselves to be great not just good. Pros: Personal attention, class size, tuition. more

Wayne Dvorak's Meisner class makes you a better actor and a better person 8/6/2007

A previous student of Wayne Dvorak, I found that his class not only helped me become a better actor, it ultimately made me a more conscious, aware, honest person. With the intuition of a psychologist (or even a psychic at times!) he really understands not only how his students act but how they THINK and feel. I feel completely honored having been taught by such an incredible teacher who I often refer to as ""the American Anthony Hopkins"". Having experienced wonderful acting classes at UCLA, I still think that Wayne Dvorak is by far the best, most insightful teacher I have ever had. He is a true mentor as he is not only knowledgable about just about anything in ""the industry"" (or in general -- I've gotten sage advice from him about landlord issues!) -- he is also extremely trustworthy. And even though I have chosen to pursue writing and painting as two of my main passions in life, I feel completely enriched by my experience in his class and I truly believe that what I have learned has impacted my writing and my art -- as well as how I perceive myself and communicate with others.\r So do I think you should take his class? Not necessarily. Only take his class if you are serious about being a great actor. More importantly, take his class only if you are fully willing to throw yourself into a powerful introspective experience. Pros: quality, class size, cost, attention, personal development more

Best Meisner Acting Class In Hollywood 7/7/2007

I am a professional actor in L.A. I have been cast in films and tv shows opposite stars like Al Pacino, Matt LeBlanc, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Benjamin Bratt. I didn't have much technique and got by mostly with my naturalism and personality. Still, because I worked in television, film, and commercials fairly consistently, I had my fair share of ego. About a year ago, I decided that I wanted to step things up. It was time to get my skill level up to a point where I was able to do anything as an actor, no matter the size or scope of the role. I looked around town and decided to join Wayne Dvorak's class. I wasn't sure but I thought I'd give it a shot. Almost a year later, I am completely blown away. I have come so far and my ego is fully in check...I realize how much work is still left for me. Wayne strips away all the layers of conditioning for his students so that they are able to react truthfully in each moment. It takes such talent for him to be able to read each individual with such accuracy. The quality of everyone's work has grown so much and it's very exciting to be a part of this process. He keeps the class size small and expects us to take part in rehearsals during the week. Attendance is very important but it isn't a chore...it's a comfortable environment that I look forward to coming to every week. Above all, he is a brilliant man and his lines of communication are always open. Truly a special person and a kind human being. I give this studio my highest recommendation to any actor in Los Angeles who doesn't mind putting in effort. If you're like most of the flaky, unreliable wannabes around town, this is probably the wrong class for you. But if you're driven and reliable, no matter where your career is, if you're working or if you've never taken a class, I honestly believe this is the class you have to be in. And if you audit the Saturday class, I will tell you the same thing in person. Now stop reading and call Wayne!! Thanks for your time.\r Pros: Wayne Dvorak, Location, Cost, and Especially The Results more

A Great Teacher; An Amazing Experience! 6/12/2007

Wayne Dvorak is a passionate, energetic, motivating, incredibly smart teacher who truly believes in the benefits of Meisner for working film actors. In this class you learn film/TV acting via Meisner with a teacher who is seriously committed to the craft and expects the same from his students. At the same time, Wayne is very supportive and gives students the individual attention they need. Wayne?s years of acting experience, combined with a desire to teach and support other actors, has not only impacted my acting, but influenced me as a person as well. more

Fantstic acting class! 6/6/2007

After auditing several acting classes is was a relief to find Wayne.\r The studio is clean, in a great neighborhood and even has parking.\r Class is structured, small and intimate and the students are serious\r about their craft. Wayne is a terrific mentor: smart, disciplined and\r has a great personality, his knowledge of the business is priceless.\r The Meisner Technique is transforming me into the organic film\r actress I have always wanted to be.\r This class is a committment and is for serioius actors only! more

Best training for a serious actor! 5/26/2007

I am in the second year of training at the Dvorak Studio and my craft is like night & day from when I started. Wayne takes the Meisner technique and gears it more toward film & television acting. The classes are small, so you get to work in every class. His feedback is honest and straight foward. It is amazing how everyone in my class has grown so much since we started! Pros: Develop your emotional range, be truthful/real not ""acting"", small classes, caring teacher Cons: If you are not committed to developing your craft, it is not for you. more
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