Shainu Bala: Always Learning
Shainu Bala, LSTFI Alum, has put substantial work into his career. His training as LSTFI made him realize the power of The Method and the profound performances it can create.
Adam Sandler’s New Career Highlight: Uncut Gems
The newest crime thriller from writer/director duo Josh and Benny Safdie, Uncut Gems stars LSTFI alumnus Adam Sandler.
Alumni on The Method
Alumni of The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute have been using The Method for over 50 years! Here is what a few of them have to say about it.
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.
Et Alia: Up-and-Coming
Founded by three LSTFI alumni, Et Alia Theater is an up-and-coming company based in NYC!
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.
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!
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.
Alumni Spotlight: 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.
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.
Liana Sonenclar: A Five Star Review
Actress, Playwright, and NYU Tisch at Strasberg Alumna Liana Sonenclar is at it again with the latest addition to her body of work.
The Bittersweet Road to Sweetbitter
The life of an actor was never in the cards for LSTFI alumna Erica Pappas. Only considering acting as a hobby, teenage Erica applied to New York University on a whim after life threw a wrench into her plans.