Giulia reflects on her time as an Associate Degree student of Lee Strasberg’s Method Acting
“You are now embarking on a journey of self-discovery. This work is about getting to know yourself completely.” Giulia looks back on the last two years of life earning her Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Method Acting.
Verticals: A new handle on Hollywood – Event Recap
Vertical series casting opportunities are becoming more and more prevalent, bringing both opportunity and skepticism with their growing popularity.
Five Ways to Stay Connected to Your Training While Abroad
As the industry becomes more global, staying connected to your craft has never been more important. Here are five ways to continue your training while abroad.
Female Playwrights Every Actor Should Know: From Aphra Behn to Today
From Aphra Behn to contemporary voices, discover the female playwrights shaping the theatre landscape and creating powerful roles for actors.
Steven Sarao: The Stories Only Life Can Teach
Steven Sarao reflects on The Method and how a 22-year career with the NYPD shaped his original play, The Boys from Kingsbridge.
Youth & Broadway: Examining the Success of Youth-Driven Shows like John Proctor is the Villain, Romeo + Juliet, and The Outsiders
Is this trend driven by Broadway content on TikTok or celebrity-led shows — or is it the fact that the actors and stories on stage reflect a younger generation?
Finding Home at LSTFI: Manoj Chandra on Craft, Community, and Kothapallilo Okappudu
LSTFI alumnus and Kothapallilo Okappudu star Manoj Chandra shares how The Institute became his artistic home.
Creating Without Permission: Emma Parks on Her Journey from LSTFI to Tribeca
Inspired by a personal story, NYU Strasberg alum Emma Parks took ‘Dirty Towel’ from concept to the Tribeca Film Festival.
From LA to Berlin: Maximilian Schulze on Acting, Persistence, and Navigating Two Worlds
From HBO to historical epics, Maximilian Schulze reflects on his path after LSTFI and building momentum abroad.
Malikah Stafford Receives the 2025 Clifford Odets Ensemble Play Commission
Sponsored by the Lee Strasberg Creative Center, the commission supports the development of an original play each fall.
‘MASS’ Makes Private Debut at LSTFI’s Marilyn Monroe Theatre
Alumni Jan Latto, Hannah Rose Doherty, and Carolina Velásquez return to LSTFI to share their haunting new short, MASS.
LSFTI’s Sizzling Summer Movie Watchlist
Looking for a way to beat the heat? Here are seven summer movies to add to your watchlist — all featuring LSTFI alumni!
What Is a Casting Director, Anyway?
What even is a casting director? We asked your burning questions, so you don’t have to.
The Truth Deserves a Stage: Dylan Pitanza on Founding Utopia for Losers and Directing ‘Mud’
LSTFI alum Dylan Pitanza is a full-time actor, director, and producter—and co-founder of the NYC theatre company Utopia for Losers.
Rising Filmmaker Deana Taheri Pushes Boundaries with ‘Bill’
Taheri’s bold dark comedy, Bill, won Best Horror at HollyShorts’ landmark 20th anniversary festival.
Navigating Cultures and Craft: Martin Drop’s Story
LSTFI alumnus Martin Drop wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the 2024 anti-war feature film, No Tomorrow.