ADVANCED FOUNDATIONS OF METHOD ACTING

NEW ONLINE CLASS STARTS SUNDAY, MAY 17th

15-WEEK ONLINE FOUNDATIONS OF METHOD ACTING 2.0

Taught by Veteran Actor David Wenzel

15-Week Online Course | Sundays, 7:00 PM - 9 PM ET | May 17th – September 27th, 2026

Prerequisite: Completion of Foundation 1.0, experienced actor, showcase actor, or prior-experience approval by the instructor

Course Overview:
Building on the core principles introduced in Foundation 1.0, Foundations of Method Acting is a deep-dive exploration into the legendary techniques that have shaped the craft of acting for generations. Guided by veteran actor David Wenzel, this 16-week immersive course will refine your skills through focused study, rigorous exercises, and scene work rooted in the teachings of iconic acting pioneers.

From the emotional truth-seeking of Stanislavski, to the personal connection and substitution techniques of Uta Hagen, to the spontaneous, moment-to-moment responsiveness championed by Sanford Meisner, students will explore the full spectrum of Method-based training. Each week will be structured to build practical tools, encourage self-exploration, and challenge actors to bring honest, compelling performances to life.

Class Details:

Start Date: Sunday, May 17th, 2026
End Date: Sunday, September 26th, 2026
Time: Sundays, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM Eastern (Live via Zoom)
Format: Online, Interactive Group Sessions + Assigned Partner Work
Level: Intermediate (Completion of Foundation 1.0 required or prior training approval)

What You'll Learn:

Advanced exercises in emotional recall, sense memory, and personalization
Techniques for breaking down scenes using given circumstances and objective/obstacle work
Integration of Hagen’s substitution and transference methods to create truthful performances
Application of Meisner’s repetition and improvisational techniques to develop spontaneity
Deepening presence, listening, and authentic reaction in partner work
Constructive feedback and coaching from David Wenzel to refine performance choices
How to apply Method techniques to contemporary and classical texts

EACH STUDENT WHO COMPLETES THIS COURSE WILL EARN AN ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT

Each class is limited to only 16 students, ages 16 and older.

CLASS TIMES:

Sundays: 7 PM - 9 PM Eastern (4 PM Pacific) -
Starts Sunday, May 17th through September 26th

PRICE: $1595 (Normally) $1795

PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT: If you pay for the program in full, you can save an additional $100 Discount.

PAYMENT PLAN OPTION (MONTHLY): You can elect to pay for the program in four (4) equal installments of $373.75. A deposit of $100.00 to secure your spot, followed by three additional payments of $373.75 on June 1st, July 1st, August 1st, and September 1st.

PLEASE NOTE: You are committing to a 15-week class. All classes will be recorded in case you miss the live class. NO REFUNDS.

About the Instructor:
David Wenzel is a veteran actor with over three decades of experience in film, television, and theater. Trained in classical and Method techniques, David has worked alongside some of the industry’s most respected artists and is passionate about nurturing the next generation of truthful performers. His teaching style is both rigorous and compassionate, helping actors to unlock their authentic selves and trust their instincts.

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15-WEEK CURRICULUM INTENSIVE

Weekly Breakdown:

Unit 1: Deepening the Foundation (Weeks 1–4)

Week 1: Reintroduction & The Method Toolbox

Course overview, expectations, and revisiting Foundation 1.0 principles
Relaxation, concentration, and the actor’s instrument
Intro to Stanislavski, Hagen, and Meisner—how their work interrelates

Week 2: Sense Memory & Emotional Recall

Sensory exercises to activate memory and create emotional truth
Personal object work and solo exploration

Week 3: The Magic If & Given Circumstances

Applying Stanislavski’s imaginative tools to develop inner life
Text-based exploration of character environment and stakes

Week 4: Uta Hagen’s Object Exercises – Substitution & Transference

Personalizing the imaginary world through substitution
Monologue exercise using transference

Unit 2: The Responsive Actor (Weeks 5–8)

Week 5: The Reality of Doing – Meisner’s Repetition Technique

Introduction to repetition, instinctive reaction, and emotional honesty
Partner work begins

Week 6: Improvisation & Impulse

Expanding spontaneous reactions in structured improvisation
Building connection and freedom in performance

Week 7: Private Moment & Inner Objects

Developing layered interior life in character
Exploring privacy on stage

Week 8: Emotional Preparation & First Reads

Preparing emotionally before entering a scene
Cold readings with guided feedback

Unit 3: Scene Work & Application (Weeks 9–12)

Week 9: Scene Study I – Objectives, Obstacles & Tactics

Partner scenes assigned
Table work with intention and stakes

Week 10: Scene Study II – Rehearsal & Adjustment

Rehearsal check-ins
Coaching on personalization, beats, and actions

Week 11: Scene Study III – Presence & Connection

Deepening listening and staying present under pressure
Meisner tools for in-the-moment reaction

Week 12: Scene Study IV – Performance Workshop

Work scenes with instructor feedback
Begin preparing final performances

Unit 4: Integration & Performance (Weeks 13–15)

Week 13: Monologue Work – Personalization & Text Breakdown

Choose or bring monologue for Method-based exploration
Focus on subtext and inner monologue

Week 14: Monologue Coaching – Truth in Performance

One-on-one coaching
Applying Method tools to short solo work

Final scene and monologue run-throughs
Peer feedback and final adjustments

Week 15: Final Performances & Individual Evaluations

Live showcase of scenes and/or monologues
Instructor feedback, reflection, and next steps