Alumni and The Method
Lee Strasberg’s Method was developed as a way for actors to have genuine and real performances. Strasberg alumni have been using The Method for over 50 years, here is what a couple of them have to say about The Method.
Amy Dellagiarino: The Language of Acting
In the years since studying at Strasberg, alumna Amy Dellagiarino took the tools she developed as an actress and made a career as a playwright.
Anna Voitenko: Dream a Dream
Alumna Anna Voitenko has big dreams, and is already living one of them – to become a serious actress.
Preeti Gupta: Truth Works
It has been an exciting month for LSTFI alumna Preeti Gupta who has two film projects premiering in NYC!
Lindsey Waguespack: Finding a Voice
LSTFI alumna Lindsey Woespack shares how Method Acting gave her a voice, and how she uses her training in her personal life.
Scarlett Johansson: A New Career Watermark
LSTFI alumni Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern star alongside Adam Driver in Noah Baumbach’s latest film – Marriage Story.
Marthilia Svarna: Storytelling in New Languages
Alumna Marthilia Svarna uses her Strasberg training to branch out, collaborate, and write her own stories. Her play “Our Basement” has been translated into Greek and is now showing in Athens!
Nives Bogad: Thanks For The Memories
Nives Bogad, an LSTFI alumna who completed her conservatory training in 2012 has since discovered the value of self promotion, marketing, and being true to yourself in this tough career field.
50th Anniversary Group Photo
On October 18, 2019, the student body, staff, faculty, and alumni of The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute gathered for a group photo commemorating The Institute’s 50th Anniversary!
Dante Brattelli: Never Stop Growing
LSTFI alumnus Dante Brattelli can be seen in The Fulton Theatre Company’s production of EVITA – extended until October 20th!
Being a Good Actor, Not a Good Celebrity
Read how alum Benjamin Josiah Tan learned to “value the craft of acting” while training at at LSTFI!
The Three Sisters
Among our 50th Anniversary celebrations, the school invited Dr. Sergei Tcherkasski from Russia to conduct a two-week long masterclass, culminating in a production of the final act of Chekhov’s The Three Sisters.
Joshua Chang: We’re All in It Together
Even when working with big names like Gina Rodriguez on Jane the Virgin, Joshua Chang says that he has always felt supported on set and in the classroom.
Get in Loser, We’re Going on Tour!
Read all about LSTFI alumnus Kabir Bery and his latest gig – playing Kevin G in the National Tour of Mean Girls!
Isabella Uzcátegui joins Theater Mitu
LSTFI alumna Isabella Uzcátegui has become an official member of Theater Mitu! Founded by Rubén Polendo, Theater Mitu is an artistic company that seeks to use art-making as a mode of research.
Backstage: They Got Cast!
Since the inception of Backstage’s “I Got Cast”, a recurring series detailing the ways that the famed publication has been a reliable tool for up-and-coming actors, countless LSTFI alumni have been featured!
Alli Willow: Student for Life
When Ally Willow dediced to become an actress her father, a director and artistic director, told her should would have to study for the rest of her life, and she has.
4-Day Intensive with Vincent D’Onofrio
This week, fourteen students and alumni from The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute were selected to study with acclaimed […]
LSTFI Alumni and Faculty Star in New Short Film
LSTFI teacher Mitch McCoy has just completed filming on new short film ‘Truth Incorporated’.
Sam Levinson: A Euphoric Success
Written, produced, and directed by LSTFI alumnus Sam Levinson, Euphoria starring Zendaya has taken HBO by storm.
Strasberg Takes the Emmys!
LSTFI alumni Rachel Brosnahan and John Leguizamo secure nominations for the 2019 Emmy Awards!
Olya Mikhaylova: Learning Your Instrument
Learn more about LSTFI alumna Olya Mikhaylova and her work with The American Mime Theatre!
Kelli O’Hara: Kiss Kate Goodbye
With seven Tony nominations – including a win for 2015’s The King and I – Kelli O’Hara is Broadway royalty and one of the many great LSTFI alumni working today.
Rachel Sussman: Making Art With Pride
LSTFI alumna Rachel Sussman is re-shaping the theatre landscape. Read more about this incredible artist and her spotlight in Playbill!