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Acting teacher & director Kevin Kittle, alongside his student Carson S. Davis, dive deep into the Sanford Meisner Acting Technique—while also exploring the wider landscape of life as a modern actor. Featuring candid conversations, practical insights, and interviews with renowned industry professionals. To have your question answered on the podcast, email us at: meisnerpodcast@gmail.com
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Send us a text 🎉 After 15 installments of diving deep into Sanford Meisner’s technique, Kevin Kittle & Carson S. Davis sit down to reflect on the first season of It’s Not NOT a Meisner Podcast and answer YOUR questions & comments sent in over the past few months. 💌 From debates on whether “talent is something you either have or you don’t” 🤔, to the role of training vs. raw creativity 🎨, to how actors of the past approached their craft before formal techniques... we’re covering it all....
Send us a text In EP09, PT2, the Golden Globe & Emmy-nominee, Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory, The Flight Attendant), joins Kevin & Carson for a conversation that’s funny, candid, and full of heart. ⭐ Actors won’t want to miss this one — Kaley may hate talking about acting, but what she reveals is gold: ✨ Why not overthinking can make you more present and truthful 💡 The power of joy, play, and generosity on set — and why kindness matters as much as talent 🐶 How building balance throu...
Send us a text Kevin & Carson unpack what it really means for actors to make positive choices—not “good” in the moral sense, but choices that keep you open, available, and fully alive in the moment. 💡 Whether it’s in a scene, an exercise, or life, the duo digs into why leaning into these expansive choices fuels richer experiences and deeper truth in your work. 👂 In this episode: 🛠 How to recognize and craft positive choices in acting 🤔 Why some choices shut you down instead of opening you...
Send us a text In this visual follow-up to our Meisner "Independent Activity" breakdown, Kevin & Carson get out of the chairs and into the doing. Joined by actors Will Ehren, Camila Canó-Flaviá, and Ryann Meyers, we put theory into practice — showing how the exercise actually looks, feels, and evolves in real time. 🎭🛠️ 🧠 What are the rules? 👀 Why are you doing what you are doing? 🔥 And what happens when the repetition collides with the doing? Whether you're listening 🎧 or watching 📺 (yes,...
Send us a text 🎭🛠️ In Part 1 of EP08, Kevin and Carson unpack Sanford Meisner's Activity Exercise: what it is, why it matters, and how it's often misunderstood. This exercise isn’t about sitting around waiting to feel something — it’s about doing, truthfully and fully. After all, it’s not called FEELer — it’s called ACTor. 🎬 To act is to DO. ✅ Whether you’re just starting out or deepening your craft, this conversation dives into what it really means to live truthfully under imaginary circumst...
Send us a text 🎭 In EP07, Kevin & Carson sit down with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright & actor Stephen Adly Guirgis. They talk about his rise with LAByrinth Theater Company, his legendary playwright/director collaboration with Philip Seymour Hoffman, and his deep connection to the Meisner Acting Technique. 🏆 STEPHEN ADLY GUIRGIS is a member and former co-artistic director of LAByrinth Theater Company. His upcoming stage adaptation of Dog Day Afternoon, starring Jon Bernthal and Ebon...
Send us a text CLICK HERE TO WATCH ON YOUTUBE! In EP06 PT2, Kevin & Carson hold a visual demo 🎭 of Meisner's famous (or infamous) Repetition Exercise. 🎉 They invite actors CHARLOTTE FOUNTAIN-JARDIM (DOC on Fox) & LAURA SOHN (Agent Alina Park on NBC's The Blacklist) to participate, while Kevin coaches them through the moment-to-moment work 🔁. This episode gives viewers a real-time look at an exercise that’s often misunderstood — and shows how powerful it can be when done truthfully 💥👀....
Send us a text In EP06 PT1, Kevin and Carson dive into the origin and theory behind Sanford Meisner’s landmark repetition exercise. 🔁 They explore how and why Meisner developed it, what sets it apart from other acting techniques, and how it trains actors to respond truthfully in the moment. 🎬✨ Whether you're new to Meisner or revisiting the work, this conversation lays the foundation for a deeper understanding of the craft. 🎭🧠 👀 Stay tuned for Part 2 next week! We’ll move fro...
Send us a text In EP05 of It's Not NOT A Meisner Podcast, Kevin & Carson open up the inbox and tackle your listener questions! 💌💭 From Suzuki 🦶 to Actioning techniques 🧠, those magical “aha” moments ✨, and what it really means to be an actor in the digital age 📱🎬 — we’re covering it all. Got a Theatre/Acting question for next time? 📧 Email us at meisnerpodcast@gmail.com Instagram & TikTok: @meisnerpodcast | Want your question answered in a future episode? Email us at [meisnerpodcast@g...
Send us a text In this follow-up to last week’s episode on The Three C's, the wonderful Jasmine Carmichael joins Kevin & Carson for a deeper dive into what it really takes to become the artist you want to be in the modern age. In Part 2 of Episode 04, we explore: ✨ What commitment looks like in the modern age 🧠 The role of self-care in sustaining focus and energy 🎭 How to always bring your A-game — whether you're taping at home, auditioning live, or stepping onto set. JASMINE CARMICHAEL i...
Send us a text This week, Kevin and Carson break down the three essentials every young actor should have in their toolkit: Commitment 🎯 – Showing up fully, even when it’s hard Concentration 🧠 – Staying present in the moment Collaboration 🤝 – Because acting is NOT a solo sport Kevin also invites a live classroom of students to join the conversation and ask their own questions — bringing real voices and real curiosity to the mic. Stayed tuned next week for EP04, PT2 featuring a very special gue...
Send us a text This week, Kevin and Carson dive even deeper with the radiant Eli Pauley 🌟—teacher, actor, director, and lifelong student of the craft. Eli opens up about chasing this art form with hunger, heart, and humor. In this interview you will hear about: 🎓 What it really means to pursue training—and keep pursuing it ❤️ Navigating the industry with integrity, humor, and heart 💡 The importance of mentorship, curiosity, and showing up 🔁 Teaching Theatre vs. Teachin...
Send us a text Dive deep into the value of performance with Kevin Kittle and Carson S. Davis as they explore why theater is (arguably) humanity's most powerful art form: From cave paintings to modern stages, discover theater's ancient roots 🌟Unpack how performances challenge societal & political norms, sparking personal growth 🔍Hear hilarious & profound stories about the transformative power of storytelling 🤡Stay tuned next week for EP03, PT2 with our very special guest, Eli Pauley!&n...
Send us a text TOM PELPHREY (@tommypelphrey) is a powerhouse actor known for OZARK (Emmy nomination), BANSHEE, LOVE & DEATH, OUTER RANGE, A MAN IN FULL, and MANK. An @mgsarutgers alumnus trained in the Meisner technique, Tom’s stage credits include Broadway’s “Fool for Love” and “End of the Rainbow.” Catch him next in HBO’s TASK, starring alongside Mark Ruffalo in a gritty Philly-set crime drama from the creator of “Mare of Easttown.” Instagram & TikTok: @meisnerpodcast | Want your qu...
Send us a text In this episode of It’s Not NOT a Meisner Podcast, hosts Kevin Kittle and Carson S. Davis unpack the mind of acting legend Konstantin Stanislavski and his powerful writings on Artistic Truth and Natural Beauty. What does it mean to make fiction feel real? Why is emotional honesty more important than surface-level realism? Kevin and Carson explore how actors can access truth, return to a childlike sense of presence, and bring authenticity to every moment on stage. You’ll hear ab...
Send us a text In the inaugural episode of It’s Not NOT A Meisner Podcast, acting teacher & director Kevin Kittle teams up with his student, Carson S. Davis, to kick things off with a candid, teacher-to-student conversation about Sanford Meisner's legendary acting technique. Kevin & Carson introduce themselves, talk about their shared history, and dive into the heart of the Meisner Technique — starting with Sanford’s genius definition of Acting. What does it really mean to “live...
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