Westlake Acting Studio taught by Markus Flanagan

16/02/2026

Ah, one of the greats has passed. Here he is in class with Mr. Meisner. I met him when I was 19 and asked him about class. He was very kind. His work is as perfect as acting gets. He leaves us with performances that teach us just how complex and fragile our humanity is.

30/12/2025

Installment #7 February 22, 2026...
Year Three of the Same Day Plays in London.

07/07/2025

If you're lazy and looking for the same cookie-cutter class, this may not be the class for you" - Adriana Adler (former student)

The Meisner technique cannot be taught quickly, it requires depth, determination and passion. That's why Meisner classes at Westlake Acting Studios are not like the rest. Having been taught by Meisner himself, a class with Markus Flanagan allows you experience the Meisner technique like you haven't before.

Book now for an introduction session on the 19th July, or join a beginner or advance week intensive this August. Link in bio

21/10/2024

Our very own Faizon Sheikh wins best actor for his work in the movie “Stalled.”
He was excellent in the film, this is well deserved!

28/04/2024

Some of you were in class with Sarina. She is one of ours.

Trying to take show to the Edinburgh Fringe is an enormous undertaking for an artist but it’s life changing. Fundraising however is tiring and lonely.

Let’s all help one of ours. Donate something to her.

Firstly, she gets the obvious financial help, but second, and more importantly, Sarina hears from her community back home that we are behind her.

Click the link and send her whatever is comfortable. The morale boost she gets will make it feel like it’s millions, I promise.

Hi!!! It’s me, Sarina!! I am so excited to announce that this summer I … Sarina Freda needs your support for no no no please no god no, nevermind i'm fine

18/02/2024

Look who showed up at AFI last night! Faze, who looks like he’s trying to sell you a car, had the boys drop in to see his triumph in Stalled. These guys repeat together regularly, and look at that…they’re going to each other’s premieres.

20/01/2024

16/03/2023

“People are felt rather than seen after the first few moments”- John Steinbeck

02/09/2022

Happy birthday, Mr. Meisner, and thank you again and again!

31/07/2022

I don’t know how to post the video clip but I wish I could.

The Bear series on Hulu.

Episode 2 at 19:51, the best telephone call scene perhaps ever.