"Another great class last night, I learned a lot and had an epiphany about myself. Looking forward to the next session."
"I really enjoyed the class, mix of people, your teaching style, and working with Meisner's approach. It affirmed my love of acting."
"I had a great time in class. The opportunity to be with people in an honest, vulnerable way is such a rare gift."
"Chris Harder's acting class is the bomb!"
"Chris… I cannot tell you how much your Meisner training has already helped me."
"Love the class and appreciate your teaching style."
"Just wanted to say how much I appreciate the time and energy you put into your teaching. Thank you for making space for it in your life—it's changing mine."
"Every class teaches me so much about myself... a moment to let go, a reminder of how to connect with others, and an awareness that I need to care for myself... Such good food for this actor's soul."
"Thank you for creating such a unique and vulnerable space with your Meisner class. I learned A LOT and really enjoyed it in ways that I wasn't expecting."
"Thank you! On every level it was fantastic. The space and environment felt so safe and growth nurturing. Your guidance was the perfect blend of honest, vulnerability, wisdom, encouragement. "
"Class exercises bring me to a new level of self-understanding and awareness… an authentic self as the foundation for understanding the emotional reality of a character in a play."
"Class pushed me to make new discoveries about myself. Chris is present and caring, modeling beautiful interactions with his students."
"Just want to say 'thanks' for what I've learned in your classes. I now have a much better understanding of the Meisner technique."
"Thank you. I appreciate how much you push me to keep exploring, expanding, and taking my character's points of view to the next level."
"You create a safe place to play and explore. Your feedback is helpful and encouraging. I had fun and am excited for next week!"
"Thanks - Absolutely revivifying. You are an observant, insightful and skilled teacher. I am still in awe."
"Being in class, doing exercises, warm ups requiring movement has been quite beneficial for my rehab. I feel like I've regained a certain amount of body and emotional control. "
"Thanks, the work is so freeing and empowering. I left each class feeling exhilarated. I love how everyone threw themselves into it.
What Students Are Saying
"Thank you! On every level it was fantastic. Your guidance was the perfect blend of honest, vulnerability, wisdom, encouragement. "
"Another great class last night, I learned a lot and had an epiphany about myself. Looking forward to the next session."
"Every class teaches me so much about myself... Such good food for this actor's soul."
"I really enjoyed your class and your instructing style! Your feedback is helpful and encouraging, and your instructions and reflections are clear and easy to understand. I am excited for next week!"
"Thanks again for a series that was absolutely revivifying. You are an observant, insightful and skilled teacher. I am still in awe."
"Chris Harder's acting class is the bomb!"
Questions?
Do I need acting experience?
No experience is required. Class is designed for all levels. The group is a mix of aspiring and working actors as well as creatives from all walks of life. I meet everyone where they are.
How do you work with mixed levels?
The foundations of the technique are an ongoing practice. Real connection, listening and attention can be practiced at any level. I have a number of solo and partnered exercises for various levels and for scene work I parter people at similar levels of experience.
How big are the classes?
I generally keep them small (8-12 students) for individual attention and a supportive environment.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing you can move in. We do some physical warm-ups and movement work.
What should I bring?
Just bring yourself ready to move and play- plus a notebook, water bottle and yoga mat.
PATA Audition Prep Workshop
A 3-week online workshop for audition confidence and stronger monologue skills.
What We'll Work On
Introducing pieces and transitioning smoothly
Timing and presentation
Character work: objectives, obstacles, tactics
Emotional preparation and "the moment before"
Monologue selection and editing (as needed)
PATA PREP - ONLINE
Dates: February 15, 22, March 1, 8
Time: Sunday evenings, 5pm - 7pm
Format: Online via Zoom
Investment: $100 for all 4 sessions | $30 per individual session