“I have been around great actors for over fifty years. Jim is a great actor, director, and teacher and if you have the chance to work with him, you really should.”
“I studied with all the greats - Strasberg, Stella, Bobby Lewis, Kazan - none of them taught like Sandy. Sandy was a true, artistic genius. And that's why I feel so grateful to know Jim and to have witnessed his incredible talent as an actor. I wept throughout the night as Jim does the impossible - he literally brings Sandy and his classroom to life. Bravo my friend and thank you.”
“Jim Jarrett is as rare a man as you will find in our profession and our art form. As a teacher he is pure authenticity. His fidelity and reverence to Sanford Meisner is unparalleled by anyone teaching Mr. Meisner's approach to acting. Period. Without exception.”
These are the voices that matter after the first impression: people who came in uncertain, stayed with the process, and found out what the training asks of them.
“I will GUARANTEE that there is no other Meisner acting school within 100 miles of this studio that would give you the experience that I have had”
“Each session I think 'It can't possibly get better than this' and then the next session comes. I've grown more as a person in the last year with Jim and my classmates than I ever have”
“Don't be like me! Don't think too much about it, just go for this training at The Meisner Technique Studio, and you'll come out a much better actor and person”
“If you're looking to instill true craft in yourself, and willing to work harder than you ever have before while putting your ego aside in order to fully obtain the teachings; then this is the school for you.”
“If you have the time, commitment and passion to dedicate to this journey, you will experience incredible growth as an actor and build resilience as a human being.”
“I am having hard time to find the right words to describe because this place is more than just an acting school. It became home to me. I owe so much to this school.”
“Somedays in class, I can feel Sanford Meisner in the room watching all of us students try to figure out these amazing teachings he created. I hope he is proud”
“I'll just say that by the end of it, there wasn't a whole lot I couldn't bring out of me. I learned from the inside out to give myself permission to express myself without holding back.”
“Jim Jarrett's commitment to teaching the Meisner Technique as true to Sandy Meisner's genius as possible preserves this legacy. Show up, work hard, commit, and be free - you will not regret it.”
“One of the most important things that I take away from my training is that I've learned how to have fun and be mentally healthy about my work and the business of acting. This industry is TOUGH but I am tougher.”
“I learned to build a character truthfully and honestly. One the biggest things I took away from this program is the power of my imagination and how it can transform the roles I go out for”
“If you're serious about giving yourself the best shot at becoming the best actor you can be and have respect for acting this is the place for you.”
“This training will push you to become a better, healthier, and professional actor AND person. It's night and day how I have transitioned as a person through this journey.”
“I can call myself an actor with confidence but most importantly I have confidence in myself to pursue whatever I wish to accomplish in life because of this school and the lessons I've learned here.”
“I've grown incredibly bonded to my class and the entire rest of my artistic family, including other students, alumni, and special guests that come to see us at the studio.”
“To be honest, this training was more intense than my Masters program (and that was tough as hell!) You get what you give and my class put in the work.”
“Are you ready to commit to learning an incredibly complex craft, show up for yourself in this high quality of training and be supported by an amazing teacher in the process?”
“Jim's guidance and wisdom and Sanford Meisner's genius joined together will teach you what it takes to be an actor with truth and depth and how to manage and transcend fears and insecurities.”
“If you truly believe in your heart of hearts that the one thing you were put on this earth to do was to be an actor, then the Meisner Technique Studio is the only place you should consider attending.”
“By far, the best investment in myself I have made. I had no idea what acting truly was until I attended this school and finished the program.”
“I've learned how to really listen, to read people and pay attention, how to be free, what makes me tick, how to work on a character, what to look for in a scene, how to be truthful, and what it takes to call yourself an actor.”
“This school is a treasure and gift. It is also a beautiful representation of what it is to truly learn the Meisner Technique, which I assure you goes well beyond being "an acting class".”
“It is no exaggeration to say that I have been blessed by friends and achievements that I scarcely dreamed possible when I walked into my first day of class.”
“The gifted teachers at the Meisner Technique Studio meet you where you are, and then lift you up to the highest standards of integrity, discipline and truthful being through acting.”
“I was riveted from day 1 and have never worked so hard in my life... Not only did this teach me how to be an authentic actor it taught me how to be a more authentic self.”
“Jim is one of very few who was trained by Sanford Meisner to teach the Meisner Technique which was really important to me. I'm forever grateful I studied here and have had the mentorship of Jim Jarrett.”
“Jim Jarrett is an incredible acting teacher and if you’re serious about this craft then look no further. Jim Jarret is a master teacher and there is a reason why Sanford Meisner chose him to carry on the Meisner legacy.”
“Jim’s inspiration and creativity are endless. His passion for teaching is unmatched. He is sensitive and understanding of the fact that each student learns differently. As Sanford Meisner would say, each actor has their own unique “instrument.” And Jim would be able to cater his teachings uniquely to each student’s needs.”
“Within two months of completing the business class, I've booked 3 speaking roles; 2 TV pilots (one for NBC) and an independent film. Lucky? Yes, partially. But I pursued this on my own for 5+ years when I was younger and more "marketable," and never booked this much.”
“When I say that this training changed my life, I am not exaggerating in the slightest. I went into this training expecting to learn how to act, but I left it transformed as both and actor and a human being.”
“The Meisner Technique Studio taught me how to be a better human being, how to feel deeper, how to love with intensity. It transformed my life, and for that, I am forever grateful”
“The world needs fearless artists willing to dig deep, listen to their instincts, and stand firmly in the truth of their imagination, this is what Jim Jarrett teaches at the Meisner Technique Studio.”
“I am confident, free, and able to tackle any curveball that comes my way in auditions because of the craft I honed while at The Studio.”
“While I have had countless memorable experiences here on these islands that I consider home, I must honestly say that I am today in a deep place of gratitude to Jim and Melissa for providing me with some of the most beautiful experiences I have ever had not only here in Hawaii but in my life in general.”
“The Meisner Technique Studio has been an absolutely priceless tool in my development as an actor. Truly priceless. It is what keeps me going”
“If you want to learn the craft of acting and truly have it mean something, look no further. Give yourself the gift of this training.”
“I would advise anyone who is truly passionate AND committed to attend this school. I can say without a doubt that there is no other place like it.”
“Jim is a wonderful teacher and has great passion for what he does. This class was absolutely life changing in so many more areas than just acting.”
“This training has released every fearful bone in my body, and I can proudly say that mentally I am ready for whatever obstacle or challenge my future holds.”
“You will be a different person, a better person by the time you're done. You will be able to call yourself an actor and have it mean something.”
“Jim has given everything he has so that people like me can feel the joy of personal discovery and self revelation.”
“If I had a list of words that come to mind when describing Jim, I would say: committed, supportive, caring, and consistent. He really know what he's doing.”
“Come here and your life will change. This is a beautiful, passionate family, and I am grateful for every minute I have spent in this place.”
“If you want to be an actor, a talented, competitive actor, then the Meisner Technique Studio is the first step on the Yellow Brick Road.”
“The best, most comprehensive acting schooling I've experienced. If you want to inject truth and spontaneity into your acting, this is the place to be.”
“This studio is my home. Here, I discovered I am an artist. I discovered I have a voice that deserves to be heard. I discovered my dream.”
“For any dreamer out there that has been contemplating where to study to further their dream, I encourage you to look into the Meisner Technique Studio.”
“I've taken acting classes for years prior to this and never felt near the growth and life changing transformation this school has brought me.”
“The key to success in this program is openness and dedication. For those serious about learning the craft of acting, I can't think of a better place to study.”
“You will learn to love who you are. You will be the most authentic version of yourself. You will be surprised how well you can work as an actor.”
“If you're serious about the craft of acting and are committed to your dreams, rest assured that your search has brought you to the right place.”
“Those of you about to embark on this journey, I envy you. You are in the hands of two people that with all their heart and soul, care!”
“This is a life changing, thought provoking, school of life, art, relationships, and limitless growth, surrounded by people who eventually become family.”
“Without any exaggeration, with what I've gained artistically and personally, this school will be the only reason I propel anywhere in this profession!”
“Not a day goes by that I do not recall the teachings and benefit from all I learned. You will grow as an actor, you will grow as a human being.”
“Yes this school is not for everyone. If you are beyond serious about becoming a damn good actor, this is most certainly the right school for you.”
“You will see some truly memorable work from your classmates and you will probably surprise yourself with what you are capable of.”
“I came to it a bit later in life, and thank goodness I did. I now own my dream and support it with a solid acting technique as a foundation.”
“The Meisner Technique Studio headed by Jim Jarrett and Melissa Thompson is by far the greatest program I have ever been a part of.”
“If you are really serious about becoming an actor and that's your dream and goal, then I recommend you take the gift of training with The Meisner Technique Studio.”
“Jim has given me so much. He teaches with passion, kindness and unwavering standards. I feel so blessed to have been a student here.”
“I have no hesitation in saying that Jim has made me a far better artist, and more importantly a far better human being.”
“This school and its rigorous schedule taught me passion, patience, and to pursue my dreams. I could not have asked for a better experience.”
“I have tried other ways of working, but none have had such an effect on me. Jim teaches with all his heart EVERY class.”
“Absolutely, hands down one of the finest acting programs in the country if not the world. I can't recommend The Meisner Technique Studio enough.”
“Jim taught me the structure, the foundation building, and the step-by-step process of how to make my dream a reality. I'm so empowered and thankful.”
“The confidence I've gotten has given me a new beginning in life and as an actor. Never would I have thought I would come this far with my craft.”