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T. Schreiber
Founded the T. Schreiber Studio in New York City, known for comprehensive acting training. Notable students include Edward Norton and Peter Sarsgaard.
David Mamet
Co-founded the Atlantic Theater Company and created Practical Aesthetics, a down-to-earth acting method. Notable students include William H. Macy and Felicity Huffman.
Sanford Meisner
Developed the Meisner technique which focuses on 'living truthfully under imaginary circumstances'. Notable students include Steve McQueen and Diane Keaton.
Kristin Linklater
Developed Linklater Voice Technique, helping actors to liberate their natural voice. Notable students include Bill Murray and Sigourney Weaver.
Uta Hagen
Authored 'Respect for Acting' and 'Challenge for the Actor'; developed acting exercises. Notable students include Al Pacino and Matthew Broderick.
Jacques Lecoq
Pioneered physical theatre and movement, founding L'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq. Notable students include Geoffrey Rush and Julie Taymor.
Cicely Berry
Voice director at the Royal Shakespeare Company, she is known for her text work with actors. Notable students include Sean Connery and Daniel Day-Lewis.
Patsy Rodenburg
Head of Voice at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, known for her work on voice and speech. Notable students include Joseph Fiennes and Ewan McGregor.
Lee Strasberg
Pioneered Method Acting in America at the Actors Studio. Notable students include Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, and Marlon Brando.
Ivana Chubbuck
Created the Chubbuck Technique, which builds on the Method. Notable students include Halle Berry and Brad Pitt.
Konstantin Stanislavski
Developed the Stanislavski system, a methodical approach to acting that influenced Method Acting. Notable students include members of the Moscow Art Theatre.
Michael Chekhov
Developed the Chekhov Technique, emphasizing imagination and physicality. Notable students include Yul Brynner and Marilyn Monroe.
Larry Moss
Famous for coaching actors for complex roles and performances. Notable students include Leonardo DiCaprio and Hilary Swank.
Stella Adler
Founder of the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, she emphasized the actor's imagination. Notable students include Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro.
Anne Bogart
Co-founder of SITI Company and developer of the Viewpoints technique which explores movement and time. Notable students include Elizabeth Banks.
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