Gobetti/Ormeny Acting Studio

Gobetti/Ormeny Acting Studio offers professional acting training rooted in the Meisner technique. The Basic Class meets twice weekly for actors beginning the technique, whether they are new to acting or new to the Meisner approach. The Advanced Class meets six hours once weekly and continues the work at a professional level. The studio also offers a Cold-Reading & Commercial Workshop twice yearly, an Interview Technique Workshop for three hours twice yearly, and private coaching for audition preparation, technique development, on-set coaching, and professional guidance.

Programs

• Gobetti/Ormeny Acting Studio — Professional acting training rooted in the Meisner technique. Small classes. Every actor works every session. Prospective students must audit a class before enrolling; there is no charge.
• The Basic Class — Twice weekly · For actors beginning the technique, whether new to acting or new to the Meisner approach.
• The Advanced Class — 6 hours, once weekly · A rigorous continuation of the work, expanding into professional-level application.
• Cold-Reading & Commercial Workshop — Offered twice yearly · Essential for working professionals.
• Interview Technique Workshop — 3 hours, offered twice yearly · Covers what to wear, what to ask, what to share, and related interview skills.

About the provider

Maria Gobetti and the late Tom Ormeny founded the studio, and Maria Gobetti teaches every class. The studio has operated since 1979. Students go on to perform in productions on the Big Victory and Little Victory stages, and classes are taught in small groups where every actor works every session.

• Private Coaching — Available for one-on-one work, including audition preparation, technique development, on-set coaching, and professional guidance.

Classes are small and focused; every actor works every session. The studio is rooted in the Meisner technique. Prospective students are required to audit a class before enrolling; there is no charge. The studio is a professional training environment at The Victory Theatre Center in Burbank, CA.

What families say

“Through her encouragement and insight, Maria helped me find and unleash the talent buried within.” — Jeff Kober

“She transforms competent actors into exceptional actors.” — Cordelia Stone

“Simply the best coach, finest of teachers. Passionate and professional.” — Ron Howard

Last updated October 5, 2026.