Eric Morris, born in 1931, acting since 1949, and creator of the Eric Morris System descended from Strasberg-lineage training, still teaches every class at his Wilshire Boulevard workshop, according to the studio's current materials. His book No Acting Please has been an LA rite of passage since 1978, with endorsements over the years from Jack Nicholson and Johnny Depp featured by the studio.
The work is experiential instrument liberation: relaxation preparation, group craft explorations, individual instrument exercises, then scenes and monologues, in long sessions, Monday and Wednesday evenings running to midnight, plus a Tuesday daytime class. Published tuition is $300 per month, and a genuinely free complimentary audit is the front door, bookable through the site.
Be a clear-eyed shopper here: Morris is 94, parts of the studio site are visibly stale, and this directory recommends a phone call to confirm current schedules before planning around them. But for actors who want to study with one of the last living first-generation teachers of the American experiential tradition, in the room and working, this is the address, and that opportunity does not have an indefinite shelf life.
Techniques taught
- Method (Strasberg): Lee Strasberg's Method: affective memory, relaxation, and sense work developed from Stanislavski's early system.
Class types
Enrollment and schedule
No audition is required. Entry via complimentary audit/observation; call or use audit registration form. Schedule: Weekly ongoing classes: Monday & Wednesday 5:30pm-midnight; Tuesday 10am-4pm (site also shows Tue to 5pm on prices page). Duration: Ongoing weekly enrollment; historical intensives and 4-6 day Jamborees.
Audit, trial, or intro class
Yes. FREE complimentary audit via registration form; downloadable Auditors Package
Published pricing
| Program | Published price | Source, as of |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly class (Mon PM / Tue AM / Wed PM), monthly tuition | $300.00/month | source 路 2026-07-16 |
Prices are the school's own published rates on the dates shown. We never estimate prices. Always confirm before enrolling.
Instructors
- Eric Morris, Founder / sole class teacher. Age 94; site states he teaches every class personally
- Susana Morris, Private coach. Offers private coaching sessions; rates vary by format
Location
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Sources and verification
- Eric Morris, homepage, accessed 2026-07-16
- Eric Morris, Weekly Classes, accessed 2026-07-16
- Eric Morris, Prices, accessed 2026-07-16
- Eric Morris, Contact, accessed 2026-07-16
- Wikipedia, Eric Morris (actor), accessed 2026-07-16
Researched 2026-07-16, last verified 2026-07-16. Facts above come only from these sources. Anything we could not confirm is simply not shown. Report incorrect information or claim this listing if you represent the school.
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