Javier Galitó-Cava's Meisner Technique Program

Javier Galitó-Cava's Meisner Technique Program

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About

I teach professional Theatre, film and TV Actors from all over the world in my Conservatory in Barcelona, Spain and through my workshops around the U.S, Latin America and Europe.

I am often traveling for work and this is a new service I am trying out. If I don't respond to your request, please don't take it personally, it probably means I am not avaialble at the time.

I enjoy working with Actors of all backgrounds with differnet levels of experience who are serious about learning the craft of acting. I am not someone who will "make your carreer happen" and I am not going to make any such promises. Your carreer is up to you, I LOVE the Arts and I am here to guide anyone with hunger and curiosity grow in this beautiful process.


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9 employees
19 years in business
Serves Wilton , CT

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    Aino N.

    For me working with Javier was a unique journey to my mind, to art and life.
    100% recommended.
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    September 30, 2020

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    Helene N.

    Meeting Javier is a gift, a great opportunity.
    He is a teacher who with delicacy and firmness manages to push you beyond your limits ... to enter unknown and profound territories making you feel safe and protected. He creates an environment where daring becomes natural and your personality manifests itself.
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    September 09, 2020

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    Christian R.

    Ive worked with dozens of coaches in my life, but Ive never grown so much as an actor than working with Javier. He loves what he does and he is fully committed to his students. Its just a gift working with him. He is tough but at the same time he gives you the tools and environment to enjoy the process while getting the most of it.
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    September 08, 2020

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    Paz G.

    There is a clear before and after since I worked with Javier Galitó-Cava. His teaching knowledge is absolutely magnificent. Javiers extraordinary abilities to listen and approach students are unique and so generous that allow the students to break down the walls and live truthfully in the character. His knowledge and passion for finding the truth of each moment lead his sessions with strong enthusiasm using a complete set of tools for the development of the actor. Javier is an acting master and I have no better recommendation for actors to get into his Meisners Tennique program. The program is designed for actors to be able to keep working while you move from one level to the next one, making this structure doable and affordable for everyone. I am glad to recommend his program as it changed my life and I think these gifts are meant to be shared!
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    September 07, 2020

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    Kornl D.

    His unique point of view and his generosity!
    Also that he creates a secure ambiente where you can experience.
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    September 06, 2020

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    Viviana Z.

    Its hard to find anything I do not like about working with Javier. Javier is dedicated, extremely competent, reliable, motivating, thorough, demanding and generous at the same extent, inspiring, accurate and tremendously specific. I cannot think of any other better acting teacher I have worked with.
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    September 06, 2020

    Frequently asked questions

    I work with students of all levels. From people who've always wanted to give acting a try but never had the time, money or guts to take the leap to professional award winning actors who have been working for a long time in either Theatre, film or television.

    Due to the nature of the work I do, I usually don't accept actors who are under 20 years of age. I do have a program for young adults but I only teach actors under 20 in group settings.

    I studied at A.C.T San Francisco (American Conservatory Theatre) and with Rachael Adler from Neighborhood Playhouse School NY. 

    I have been teaching for fifteen years and I am the founder and artisitic director of Meisner BCN, a Meisner Technique-based Program that has been forming actors from all over the world since 2007.

    Pricing is very much on an individual basis as I believe that education in the Arts should be available to everyone. My hourly rate is a sliding scale between $50 - $120 an hour. But those who can't afford these prices should not be discouraged to work with me. We can always find alternatives and create small groups where the hourly fee is shared with others.

    Groups are anyway my prefered way of working with Artists as it allows us to understand the importance of building community.

    Teaching acting came as a surprise to me. After graduating from Rachael Adler's Meisner technique program, I was really grateful for how the technique helped me change so much about my life and I wanted to be able to share the same treasure with the rest of the world.

    I began training as a teacher with Rachael, who in turn was trained by Saford Meisner himself, and started teaching as soon as I graduated. 

    I must confess I was surprised by the reception and success of my classes. In time, I wrote my own thesis on the work and designed my own Meisner Technique Program that continues to attract actors from all over the world.

    Although my workshops are geared towards professional actors, I enjoy working with Artists. In other words, humans hungry with curiosity and eager to discover and experience everything they are. 

    I am fond of LIFE. I adore guiding Artists in the discovery of their hunger and curiosity. As Auntie Mame says, "Life is a banquet and most poor suckers starve to death.". That line form the fun play by Patrick Dennis, has very much become my motto.

    Know what it is you need. Why do you NEED to be an Actor? NOT what do you think is going to happen, or why you want to be a recognized Artist. 

    The way in which I teach Acting is not about "making believe" but about reaching those places within the actor where the life of the character is allowed to come forth. It is not a comfortable process but it is most definitely a beautiful and exciting adventure.

    Having said so, I have a big issue with teachers who believe that becoming an Artist should be painful. There is a certain amount of emotional pain that goes with simply being alive and growing, but becoming an Artist should never be "the cover" for any kind of abusive behavior. 

    You should always ask a teacher why is it hard to work with them? 

    This is a pilgrimage not a vacation. Since it's not about "being comfortable", at least know what kind of discomfort can you expect so that you can make an educated decision as to whether or not you feel you are ready and willing to take the leap.


    Services offered

    Acting