Accepting Applications for Fall 2026
Acting
Conservatory
Program
A Rigorous, Two-Year Training Alternative
to an Acting MFA.
toolkit for lasting success in a program that takes you
and your craft seriously.
- Comprehensive 2-Year Curriculum
- Meisner, Voice, & Movement Integration
- Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Join the TKS community and become a confident actor for the rest of your life.
Are you a passionate actor
committed to excellence?
An Acting Conservatory Where Artists Build Their Toolkits for Success
The 2-Year Conservatory at Terry Knickerbocker Studio is rooted in the Meisner technique, giving you consistent, progressive training that builds your craft step by step. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Instead, a reliable practice that leads to lasting transformation.
When you commit to the work, you won’t just become a better actor you’ll become the kind of artist who’s ready for anything.
Program Features
Most acting training is random. A class here, a workshop there. We offer a systematic approach that builds a reliable, professional-grade instrument.
Flexible
Start Dates
Begin your training when it suits you. With cohorts starting in both Fall (September) and Spring (January), you can jump in exactly when you are ready.
Evening & Weekend Tracks
Train without pausing your life. Our dedicated evening and weekend schedules allow you to maintain your career while pursuing rigorous, conservatory-level training.
Customizable Curriculum
This is not a drop-in class. You receive the same world-class curriculum and faculty instruction as our 2-Year Conservatory, simply paced to fit your schedule.
Customizable Curriculum
Small class sizes ensure you get “on the floor” every single session. At TK Studio, you are never just a number; you are a collaborator.
The Curriculum
Over two years, students engage in rigorous training that fosters authentic connection and emotional truth in performance.
- The Meisner Technique
Dive deep into the foundational principles of the Meisner Technique, focusing on truthful behavior, spontaneity, and the actor’s instinct. In Year Two, apply your training in real-world scenarios with Scene Study.
- Truthful Acting
Enhance your ability to respond in-the-moment and build confidence in your auditions through dynamic acting exercises.
- Truthful Acting
Enhance your ability to respond in-the-moment and build confidence in your auditions through dynamic acting exercises.
Program Tracks
We offer multiple tracks of Conservatory training to customize your journey. You can also add classes a la carte to build the curriculum that aligns with your goals as an actor.
Fundamentals
$11,800
Per Year
- First Year Acting
- Theatre History (Spring)
- Movement I OR Voice I
This track is a commitment of approximately 7–13 hours per week in both Years One and Two.
Essentials
$16,675
Per Year
- First Year Acting
- Theatre History (Spring)
- Movement I
- Voice I
This track is a commitment of approximately 7–13 hours per week in both Years One and Two.
Complete
$19,400
Per Year
- First Year Acting
- Theatre History (Spring)
- Movement I
- Voice I
- Alexander Technique I
- Clown I
This track is a commitment of approximately 7–13 hours per week in both Years One and Two.
Our students in action
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Start your journey today with training that is rigorous, reliable, and real.