Australia's Only Authentic Meisner Masterclass – Now in Brisbane

Train with Justin Lehmann | Hosted by Brock Casting Services

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The Opportunity

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Brock Casting Services proudly presents a rare opportunity for Brisbane and Queensland actors to train with Justin Lehmann, Australia's only teacher of authentic Meisner Repetition technique.

This intensive two-day masterclass brings world-class acting training directly to Brisbane's emerging screen industry hub—no need to travel to Melbourne or overseas.

This is the second time Brock Casting Services has brought Justin to Brisbane, and the only opportunity in Queensland to access this transformative training.

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Why This Masterclass Is Different

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The Only Authentic Meisner Training in Australia

Justin Lehmann is the sole Australian practitioner trained directly by William Esper, who worked alongside Sanford Meisner for over 17 years.

This isn't an interpretation or adaptation—this is the authentic Meisner technique as Sanford Meisner designed it, preserved through direct lineage from master to student.

Most Meisner classes in Australia teach modified or misunderstood versions of the technique. Justin's teaching stays faithful to the original purpose and wisdom of Meisner's groundbreaking improvisation exercise, offering Brisbane actors a direct connection to one of acting's most transformative methodologies.

The Lineage: Sanford Meisner → William Esper (17 years) → Justin Lehmann → You

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What You'll Master in This Brisbane Masterclass

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Over this intensive two-day workshop, you'll experience transformative breakthroughs in:

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Core Skills You'll Develop

Active Listening
Learn what it truly means to listen as an actor, not just hear lines. Discover how genuine listening unlocks authentic performance.

Present-Moment Awareness
Develop the capacity to work unanticipated moment to unanticipated moment—the foundation of compelling screen acting.

Truthful Performance
Discover how to work from yourself authentically, not from constructed character choices. Access your genuine emotional life.

Partner Connection
Master the art of working off your scene partner in the most productive way. Build dynamic, electric chemistry on camera.

Actor's Intelligence
Cultivate the ability to work from moments rather than logic or planning. Trust your instincts over your intellect.

Authentic Repetition
Understand what the Repetition exercise actually is—and what it's not. Experience the exercise as Meisner intended.

Releasing Control
Learn to give up control and come truly alive in your performance work. Stop forcing, start living.

Self-Awareness Without Self-Consciousness
Stop watching yourself and start being present. Eliminate the inner critic that blocks authentic work.

Performance Honesty
Build the essential muscle of honesty that underlies every great performance. Truth is the foundation of all compelling acting.

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Who This Masterclass Is For

Serious Actors Ready to Transform Their Craft

This course is designed for professional actors with serious artistic intentions:

✓ Professional Brisbane actors seeking to deepen their craft with authentic technique
✓ Queensland performers preparing for film, TV, and theatre auditions
✓ Actors new to Meisner who want to learn it correctly from the beginning
✓ Experienced performers looking to reconnect with foundational acting principles
✓ Brisbane 2032-focused actors building world-class skills for international productions

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What This Masterclass Is NOT

This is NOT a casual drop-in class. This masterclass requires commitment, vulnerability, and genuine dedication to the craft of acting.

If you're serious about your craft and ready to work at the highest level, this is for you.

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Why Train in Brisbane with Brock Casting Services

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Casting Director Insight Meets World-Class Training

As Queensland's most experienced casting director with 30+ years in the entertainment industry, Liza Brock understands exactly what separates good actors from great ones.

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From her unique vantage point—both as a former performer and working casting director—Liza knows what productions are looking for: authentic, present, truthful performers who can deliver moment-to-moment reality on camera.

By hosting elite training like Justin Lehmann's authentic Meisner work, Brock Casting Services is committed to elevating Brisbane's acting talent to international standards—essential as Queensland becomes Australia's next major screen production hub ahead of Brisbane 2032 Olympics.

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The Brock Casting Network Advantage

Actors who train through Brock Casting Services masterclasses join an exclusive network of serious performers, gaining visibility within Queensland's casting community while developing world-class technique.

This isn't just training—it's strategic career positioning with Queensland's leading inclusive casting director.

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The Meisner Technique Advantage

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Why Hollywood's Best Choose Meisner

The Meisner Technique has proven over decades to be a reliable, organic, and healthy approach to learning acting craft.

Unlike method acting or other approaches that can be psychologically demanding, Meisner's repetition-based system builds authentic performance capacity through structured improvisation and partner work.

Major film and television actors trained in Meisner technique include household names across Hollywood and the Australian screen industry.

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This technique is particularly valuable for on-camera work, where truthful moment-to-moment behavior is essential. Casting directors can spot Meisner-trained actors immediately—they're the ones who listen, react genuinely, and live truthfully under imaginary circumstances.

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Brisbane Masterclass Details

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Location - Brock Casting Studio
Level 5/102 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Easy access via public transport, parking available nearby

🎭 Hosted By
Liza Brock, Founder of Brock Casting Services
Queensland's leading inclusive casting director with 30+ years industry experience

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🎓 Taught By
Justin Lehmann, Justin Lehmann Studio (Melbourne)
Australia's only authentic Meisner Repetition teacher
Trained by William Esper (Meisner's protégé of 17 years)

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⏰ Duration
Two full-day intensive workshop
Time to be confirmed for both days
(Lunch break included)

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💰 Investment
$TBC per participant
 

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👥 Class Size
Strictly limited to 10-12 participants for personalized attention and deep work
Small groups ensure every actor receives individual feedback and coaching

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About Justin Lehmann

Australia's Gateway to Authentic Meisner

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Justin Lehmann's teaching is faithfully inspired by William Esper, internationally recognized as one of Sanford Meisner's most authentic protégés.

Justin's work offers Australian actors direct insight into the genius of Meisner's groundbreaking but often misunderstood technique.

By staying true to the lineage from Meisner → Esper → Lehmann, this masterclass provides a direct experience of the true purpose and transformative power of this work—something unavailable elsewhere in Australia.

Justin doesn't interpret Meisner. He doesn't modify it for contemporary audiences. He teaches it exactly as he learned it from William Esper, preserving the integrity and potency of the original work.

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About Brock Casting Services

Queensland's Most Experienced Casting Director

Female-owned Brock Casting Services is Brisbane's most diversely experienced casting agency, specializing in inclusive casting for film, TV, commercials, and theatre across Queensland.

With 30+ years of industry expertise, Liza Brock brings both performer, Talent Manager and Casting director perspectives to developing Brisbane's acting talent.

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From the other side of the camera, Liza has:

• Achieved two gold records as a '90s pop star (Teen Queens)

• Worked as a TV presenter

• Founded and sold BMEG Talent Agency (one of Queensland's leading agencies)

• Cast for major film, TV, and commercial productions

• Pioneered inclusive casting practices in Queensland

Brock Casting Services is committed to positioning Queensland as Australia's premier screen production destination, building world-class local talent ahead of Brisbane 2032 Olympics international productions.

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Booking & Enquiries

Spaces Are Strictly Limited

To maintain the integrity of the Meisner work and ensure every participant receives personalized attention, this masterclass is limited to 12 serious actors only.

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Why Actors Return

"If it was just good training, they'd move on to the next workshop. But most of the first cohort are back—because this work changed how they act."

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Repeat participants understand: authentic Meisner isn't a one-off workshop. It's a technique that deepens with practice—and they want more time working directly with Justin's authentic lineage approach.

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Limited spots remain for new participants. Don't miss your chance to join Queensland's most dedicated actors in this exclusive training.

Jump on our waitlist.

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Don't Miss This Rare Opportunity

This masterclass represents a rare opportunity to access world-class acting training without traveling to Melbourne or internationally.

Queensland actors: This is your chance to train with Australia's only authentic Meisner teacher, right here in Brisbane.

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Ready to Transform Your Acting?

Serious Actors Only

If you're committed to your craft and ready to work at the highest level, contact Brock Casting Services today to secure your spot in this exclusive masterclass.

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Spaces have already filled, very limited spots available. 

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