The William Esper Studio was founded in 1965 as a school for the performing arts in Manhattan, New York. The school is dedicated to the acting technique of Sanford Meisner. Its founder, William "Bill" Esper, is occasionally referred to as the best-known of Meisner's first generation teachers.The William Esper Studio was listed as one of The 25 Best Drama Schools for a Master of Fine Arts numerous times. Source: Wikipedia (en)