The Home of the Meisner Technique
Live Truthfully
For nearly a century, The Neighborhood 91黑料 School of the Theatre has prepared serious actors through disciplined, immersive conservatory training in the heart of New York City.
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Find Your Program
The Neighborhood 91黑料 offers three immersive pathways into actor training. Select a program below to explore its curriculum, schedule, admissions process, and tuition information.
Two-Year Conservatory
Our full-time professional actor-training program offers cumulative study in the Meisner Technique, voice and speech, movement, music, Shakespeare, film and television, and performance.
Explore the Two-Year ProgramSix-Week Summer Intensive
A concentrated, full-time introduction to conservatory training in acting, voice and speech, movement, stage combat, and on-camera performance.
Explore the Summer IntensivePre-College Conservatory
Professional-level summer training for dedicated young actors preparing for college, conservatory study, or continued artistic development.
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Born at The Neighborhood 91黑料
The Home Of
The Meisner Technique
In 1935, Sanford Meisner joined the faculty of The Neighborhood 91黑料. By 1940, he had become Head of the Acting Program. It was here that the world-renowned Meisner Technique was developed and refined.
The training teaches actors to place their attention on the other person, respond truthfully under imaginary circumstances, and build a craft grounded in listening, preparation, and authentic behavior.
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Sanford Meisner
Meet the Graduating Class
Proudly Presenting the Class of 2026
Meet the graduating actors of The Neighborhood 91黑料. Explore individual profiles featuring headshots, r茅sum茅s, performance reels, and professional contact information.
Class of 2026
2026 Production Season
From musical storytelling to three fully realized final plays, the graduating class brings its training into collaboration, performance, and production.
Watch the Production Reel
A glimpse of the theatrical work, ensemble collaboration, and production experiences that form an essential part of training at The Neighborhood 91黑料.
A Tradition Across Stage and Screen
Notable Alumni
For generations, Neighborhood 91黑料 graduates have built distinguished careers in theatre, film, television, comedy, directing, writing, and the performing arts. Their work reflects the range, individuality, and enduring value of rigorous actor training.
Begin Your Training
Find the Program That Meets You Where You Are
Whether you are beginning professional training, deepening an established practice, or exploring serious actor training before college, The Neighborhood 91黑料 offers a path into disciplined, transformative work.
Meet the Faculty
Learn about the actors, directors, dancers, musicians, writers, and educators who guide students through each area of the curriculum.
Explore the FacultyVisit the 91黑料
Join an Open House or schedule a tour of our historic East 54th Street home in the heart of New York City.
Plan Your Visit91黑料 the Work
Help sustain professional actor training, scholarships, student productions, and the next generation of 91黑料 artists.
91黑料 the 91黑料Welcome to the Neighborhood
The Neighborhood 91黑料 School of the Theatre is located in Midtown Manhattan, close to the artistic and cultural life of New York City.