Classes & Tuition
There are only a handful of people personally trained by Sanford Meisner to teach his technique. Robert Carnegie is part of this very select group.
All of the teachers at Playhouse West have learned Mr. Meisner's approach and have been specifically trained to teach it. While many claim to teach The Meisner Technique, only a handful have first-hand experience with Mr. Meisner himself, let alone ten years of work with him as we have.
Therefore, our presentation of this approach to acting is legitimate and first-hand, something very few can claim.
Tuition and Class Structure
Class Structure
- Two Classes per week (3hrs/class)
- You will work EVERY class.
- Everyone starts in the beginning class regardless of prior training or experience.
- Promotion to Intermediate/Advanced is based on teacher assessment.
New Students
ALL NEW STUDENTS must start in a Beginning class regardless of prior training.
You can start at any time during the month as classes are ongoing. When you start is where you start, we tailor our program to you!
Returning / Advanced
Tuition is a flat monthly rate enabling focused, continuous development. Promotion remains at the discretion of the teacher.
Attendance
We take attendance VERY seriously. No make-ups or refunds for missed classes.
Consistent absence or lack of communication regarding absences may result in suspension or expulsion from the school.
Tuition
- • Cash/Check: $250/month
- • Venmo: $255/month
- • New students: One-time pro-rate available
Payment
First month must be paid via Venmo. Subsequently, we accept Cash, Check, or Venmo.
Email playhousewestdallas@gmail.com if you cannot use Venmo.
POLICIES & EXPECTATIONS
Payment Policy
All students are expected to pay their class fees, in full and on time. Those who pay after the set deadline will be charged a $10 late fee, no exceptions. Payment for Beginning class is due by 11:59pm PST on the 25th of each month for the following month. Intermediate and Advanced students pay on the first class day of each month.
Payment must be made no later than the second class of the month or the student cannot work in the class and will be sent home.
BAD CHECK POLICY:
If a student writes a bad check, that payment must be made immediately, in cash, plus a $20 fine. In addition, personal checks will no longer be accepted thereafter.
How Tuition is Calculated
Monthly fees at Playhouse West are based on a year's worth of classes. Each student is offered two classes per week, or an average of eight classes per month.
The monthly fee is averaged out to cover the total offered classes per year. Hence, in months with fewer classes (holidays/breaks), you are pre-paying for months with more classes (nine or ten classes).
Regarding Vacation & Holidays
We take 2 weeks during the July 4th holiday and 2 weeks at Christmas, as well as breaking for all other major holidays. Every student must pay for December/January to maintain enrollment, regardless of these breaks.
Our rates are intentionally reasonable to ensure high-quality training remains accessible, and we expect students to honor their financial obligations to the school.
Legitimate Meisner Training • Dallas, TX