Actor. Coach. Author. Casting Director.

Helping actors build truthful performances-and lasting careers.

Private coaching, career consulting, workshops, and the proven Onion Method™ that helps actors make clear choices and book professional work.

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The Method

The Onion Method™

Good acting is built one truthful choice at a time.

The Onion Method™ — an 11-layer acting technique designed to help actors move beyond “performing” and begin having real, truthful experiences on camera.

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The Actor’s Workbook

Featuring The Onion Method

This practical workbook breaks acting down step-by-step, helping actors peel back the layers of a script to create connected, believable, emotionally truthful performances.

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What They Are Saying

“Meg is one of the very best coaches for young people I’ve ever met in the business, anywhere. She treats all of her students like professionals, regardless of age and gets the best performances out of them!"

-Agent Jamie Pillet

Talent Agent, William Morris Agency

“Acting Out is one of my favorite places to scout talent. The training the students receive is unparalleled. Meg and her teachers are so gifted at bringing out the best in young actors and never losing sight of young artists having fun in the creative process. I have found many young stars who have gone on to have impressive professional careers at Acting Out and couldn't recommend it more”

-Victoria Kress

Talent Manager, Osbrink Agency

"Watching Meg Deusner teach a class is like watching a magic trick being performed. She is honest, direct, challenging and loving at the same time! It also helps that Meg is HIGHLY knowledgeable about the acting business. I highly recommend Acting Out Academy from beginners to the seasoned actor."

-Gerra Avery

Agent & Owner Avery Sisters Entertainment.

“Acting Out is far and away the finest professional training I’ve seen in the Southeast. I wish I’d had the benefit of Meg Deusner’s insight as a young actor.”

-Actor Micheal O'Neill

Dallas Buyers Club, West Wing, Council Of Dads

“You won’t find a better acting school in the region than Acting Out. As someone who’s seen the results firsthand, I can say with confidence that Meg Dusner has created something truly special. Her students are trained not just for the local market, but for the international stage—which is exactly what the industry demands today. Meg brings in top coaches, agents, and managers from around the country, giving her students access to the kind of insight and guidance that’s hard to find anywhere else. So many working actors—series regulars and feature film leads—have come out of this program because of the incredible training and real-world preparation they receive. And it’s not just the classes—Meg's relationships in the industry open real doors. When a student leaves Acting Out, they’re not only prepared—they’re respected, connected, and ready to work.”

-April Baker

Talent Manager, Magnitude Entertainment

“I consider Acting Out Academy in Birmingham Al, up there with the top acting schools in the USA. Master Coach and owner, Meg Deusner believes in the craft of acting and so her students are equipped to truthfully portray the emotional lives of the characters they are auditioning for. Not only do I find top talent at AOA, I also entrust them with training so many of my clients whether they are brand new or seasoned working actors. For the beginner or the professional working actor, AOA is a creative, challenging environment to grow as an actor with the support of a team of well trained coaches that are continuously auditioning themselves and they know how to help the actor deliver the best audition possible.”

-Lynne Marks

Talent Manager, PKMK Talent

"We have seen firsthand the training and professionalism that Meg Deusner instills in her students. This is the kind of team dynamic we seek to align ourselves with, because these are the hallmarks that contributed to one of our most iconic bookings. "

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