Rob Horton | The Meisner Technique

Learn the Meisner Technique with Queensland’s leading Meisner teacher, Rob Horton

Presented by Impulse Company Australia & Imperfect Creatives

  • Sanford Meisner

    Sanford Meisner (1905-1997) was a legendary American Acting Teacher who founded the Meisner Technique which emphasises truthful acting.

    He was a founder-member of the celebrated Group Theatre in America in the 1930’s and spent nearly 50 years training actors at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York.

    His Graduate Actors contain many Hollywood Stars including: Timothee Chalamet, Alexandra Daddario, Sandra Bullock, James Gandolfini, Christoph Waltz, Diane Keaton, Steve McQueen, Robert Duvall, Gregory Peck, to name just a few.

    Scott Williams

    Scott Williams is a direct student of Sanford Meisner.

    Directing actors from the age of 17, he holds a BA in English Literature and an MA of Arts in Dramatic Literature, and in 1996, he moved to London, UK to establish The Impulse Company where he trains actors in the Meisner Technique.

    Scott teaches internationally; regularly visiting USA, France, Hong Kong, Australia, Turkey and of course the UK. He has distilled the Meisner training into 5 exercises based on truthful, authentic acting and FUN.

“I’m delighted to recommend Mr Rob Horton as a master teacher of the techniques of Sanford Meisner.”

Scott Williams, Direct Student of Sanford Meisner

Master Meisner Teacher | The Impulse Company, UK

Our student’s work

What they’ve said

  • “Rob Horton is an exceptional Meisner teacher whose deep passion for the craft of acting has inspired countless performers over the past decade."

    Stuart Lumsden

    Chair of Acting

    New York Film Academy Australia

    NIDA Graduate

  • “Rob Horton is an amazing acting coach. He is a Master Meisner Teacher. Meisner Technique is an essential tool for every actor! Go and do Rob’s classes – you won’t regret it.”

    Mark Piper

    Director, Film and Television, Australia

  • “Returning to the art of spontaneity, Rob delivers by far the best actor’s training in Brisbane.”

    Dante Tierney

    Actor

    QUT Brisbane

  • “No one has ever come close to the feeling of inclusivity and support he provides. His deep understanding of the acting craft, mixed with his love of sharing information, has allowed me to evolve my acting skills beyond what I ever thought possible.”

    Kai Chapple

    Graduate Actor

    New York Film Academy Australia

  • “Rob Horton has always provided a safe, encouraging space to work and improve. Super recommended!”

    Cecilia Varese

    Actor

    Queensland Conservatorium, Brisbane

  • “In his profession as an actor and an acting instructor, Rob is knowledgeable, passionate, enthusiastic and insightful. He is adept at bringing out the best in his students and instilling a love of the art of performance while doing so.”

    Adrian Moses

    Academic Chair

    New York Film Academy Australia

  • “Working with Rob Horton changed my acting career.”

    Zijuan Elsol

    Actor

    New York Film Academy Australia

  • “If you would like to learn from not only a master of this technique, but also a very kind and wise craftsman, do classes with this legend.”

    Anna Mac

    Graduate Actor

    The fACTory, Brisbane

  • “Apart from being incredibly knowledgeable, Rob is the kindest, most honest teacher.”

    Jason Sardinha

    Actor

    New York Film Academy Australia

  • “His teaching style is subtle yet effective, kind and supportive. He’s also a lot of fun! He is capable of helping students at all different skill levels.”

    Mel Dawe

    Actor

    Wisconsin, USA

  • “Excellent training from a super actor/director – we were so lucky to have you last year Rob (and Susan)!”

    Jill Sullivan

    The Opera and Song Collective

  • “Rob, you absolute weapon... everyone commented how wonderful you were too.”

    Olivia Bosshard

    Writer / Lead Actress

    The Curator (2025)

  • "Rob is always a pleasure to learn from because he is kind and thoughtful, and works hard to create a safe and open space for creativity to flourish.”

    Renee Huddy

    Actor

  • Rob’s teaching credits include Senior Acting Tutor at the New York Film Academy Australia, Meisner and Acting For Film Tutor at Griffith Conservatorium in Brisbane and Acting Tutor (Meisner Technique) at Imperfect Creatives and The Actor’s Club on the Gold Coast, Queensland.

    In the UK, Rob was Artistic Director of Raa Theatre (his own company) and he worked with Mikhail Mokeev of Moscow Art Theatre, who taught Rob Stanislavsky Technique. Rob was also AD for two seasons of Weekly Repertory Theatre at Spilsby Theatre in Lincolnshire.

    Rob’s recent film credits include ‘Take My Hand’(2024) and ‘Space/Time’(2025). He was a finalist for ‘Best Australian Actor 2019’ at the AFIN International Film Festival for ‘Norm’(2019). Rob highly values his work with Scott Williams over recent years and he completed Impulse Teacher Training with Scott in 2022.

Training and Courses

  • Meisner Modules 1/4/5

    Queensland Conservatorium: Actors ( Yr 2 )

    August- October 2026

    PRIVATE INDUSTRY BOOKING

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  • Meisner Module 1

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    Kate Jaggard

    November- December 2026

    OPEN FOR BOOKINGS

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  • Private Coaching

    Brisbane & Gold Coast

    Work with Rob in a private class

    2 Students minimum

    CONTACT

    Email Rob directly

    rob.horton.actor@gmail.com

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