A series of interdependent exercises that one can work through sequentially, Meisner studies begin with simple word repetition exercises. Actors repeat a phrase back and forth, with no apparent meaning, until one of the actors feels a deep instinctive reaction to the other actor and commits to "doing" something different. While the phrases continue to be seemingly irrelevant, the emotional "listening" one does and the "doing" as they react, are key.
Other exercises use listening and observation. Actors repeat what they observe, until they can both hear and repeat what they hear. This can seem silly to the uninitiated but Meisner believed that these types of exercises are what help the actor to make real connections and genuine emotional dialogue.
To learn more about the Meisner acting and emotional memory, you can visit this page: Meisner acting and emotional memory or watch this video Meisner technique
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