“Ms. Angeli teaches the Meisner Technique with a certain warmth, making her students fall in love with the craft over and over. Along with the right amount of confidence and wisdom she imparts to her students, we are challenged to explore, dig deep into our truths, and express freely. As you learn from her, you realize that she is also actively and continuously learning with you. Her prodigious understanding of the Meisner Technique allows Ms. A to guide each student in a personalized way, which in turn lets the students apply the technique to their acting. Such qualities make her not only an ideal teacher, but one of the most trustworthy mentors.
A friend recently noted, “Something changed in you after you started studying Meisner,” with a smile on her face. It might be Meisner, but I’m sure the change was noticeable (and dare I say, positive) because of who my teacher is.
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— Issabella Ver
“This class went above and beyond all of my expectations in the best ways possible. Before learning about the Meisner Technique, the process of acting for me was always so complicated and analytical. It became difficult to find genuine moments in scenes that I had been rehearsing over and over again. But after taking this class, I’ve learned how to simply be present and allow myself to be brought wherever the moment takes me. I’ve learned how to be a feather in the wind, which honestly, takes so much of the pressure away from having to “perform” and think about how the audience sees me. Thanks to Ms. Angeli - who is one of the most intelligent and compassionate people I am honored to know, and her incredible guidance, I’ve learned that the most important person in the scene is not you but your co-actor, and that if you trust them, something beautiful will always emerge. I am beyond grateful to have taken this class!”
— Mika Puyat
“Acting was literally just a dream for me. I came into Ms. Angeli’s classes with so many questions and “what-ifs”, not just about the craft but about myself. And Ms. A simply has such an open heart to connect in a super special way with her students. Each of her classes has that special power for you to just love the craft even more and to appreciate yourself. I did not only learn, but I also found a family that supports, loves, and cares genuinely for each other. I will be forever grateful to have known Ms. A and to have stumbled upon her class just when I decided to take my first step towards pursuing my dreams - for the courage she has given me, for believing in me and in what I can do, and for being an inspiration. Her love and genuine support has led me to pursue the craft and desire for more, and to strive for excellence. I am now a theater actress, student, and performer in Italy, in pursuit of something more than I imagined. Thanks to Ms. A who made me believe in myself.”
— Niscetas Corvera
“I swear by Meisner. It is a technique that is easy with no shortcuts to one’s truth, without psychological harm, and big, sharp training for your naturally immense imagination and empathy. I bought the book after I took the class so that I would always have it with me. And I swear, if you enroll for her classes, you won’t ever regret it, and you will take it with you your whole life long.
I went through a hell-hole. But I’m not kidding when I say that this teacher’s lessons are among the things that have helped keep me sane through it. I’m glad to have been part of her class, and I’m keeping all the friends I met there - especially this wonderful human named Angeli Bayani.
Every other human who becomes her student, I will treat as my Meisner sibling, as I do my batch mates. I swear to you, Ms. A will take care of you if you are part of her class. That’s our mother, right there.”
— Chai Fonacier
“As someone who didn’t have a lot of training and experience, I didn’t have clear expectations coming into the class. But instantly, it became something I looked forward to every weekend. Ms. A has a way of teaching you with the utmost care and patience while still challenging you to become better and stronger as an actor. I always felt safe and comfortable whether I was satisfied or not with my performance, because Meisner allowed me to get out of my head and just ‘really do’ it. It taught me how to become more honest and trusting with my instincts, allowing me to be more present and intentional with my acting.
Ms. Angeli’s guidance and teaching just brought out something in me that changed my entire approach to the craft. Now, every time I go into a new class, I can’t help but find my way back to Meisner.”
— Belle Francisco
“Ms. Angeli is a great teacher, and she reassures her students that her class is a safe space for us to learn and to make mistakes. I love how she kindly pushes us to reach our full potential. She always reminds us that it is okay to go on our own pace in self-discovery.
I had so much learnings from this class - as an actor and as myself. I discovered so much about myself: my weaknesses, my boundaries, my strengths. I had an idea of what would work and what wouldn’t work for me as an actor. Mostly, I have discovered a new safe space, and I have learned to strip myself off of unnecessary filters that I have put on. I recommend this class to aspiring, beginning, and already practicing actors.”
— Cloie Sioson
“I loved how Ms. Angeli was always pushing us to be more truthful (when she notices that we haven’t) without overstepping the boundaries. She provided a safe space for us wherein we can be honest, and grow at our own pace. There was no fear or pressure to be perfect. She created an environment where actors can make mistakes and learn from each other. It was an amazing experience that kept me invested the whole time! The classes provided another level of understanding in acting that works for both professional and non-professional actors. Here, I learned to be more confident, fearless, and real. Anyone interested in discovering more about their true self should definitely enroll in this class. I had so much fun!”
— Fiona Yang
“It was a total privilege to learn from Ms. Angeli who really teaches from love, in addition to already being a premier artist. It was enriching not only for me as an artist, but as a human being as well, to be taught by someone who imbues passion for an approach such as Meisner. She instills confidence and inspiration in a space of honesty and truth. Wonderful, great learning experience in terms of really understanding the self, and the role it plays in fully giving focus and attention to the co-actor; as well as experience what it's like to "really do", and what it's like to hone in and have a strong point of view. Truly an amazing experience to be her pupil. ”
— Dan M. Ansaldo