New York

LSTFI presents its first ever cabaret performance, directed by Michael Kushner. Join us for an evening of songs about growing pains, featuring music made famous by Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Jerry Herman, Stephen Sondheim, and more.

NYU Tisch at Strasberg proudly presents Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
Directed by Sam Barkley and Julia Di Lorenzo

LSTFI is proud to present our graduating 2-Year Conservatory students in their final showcase.

LSTFI is proud to present the 2025 StrasbergWORKS selection: Dry Fall, written and directed by Rebekah Raphling.

Fall 2025 NYU Production:

The Cherry Orchard
By Anton Chekhov
Adapted by David Mamet
Directed by Martin Balmaceda

Kids, teens, parents, and guardians are invited to LSTFI New York for free sample classes and a Q&A with our Young Actors at Strasberg team. Learn more about Method Acting and our year-round Young Actors programs for students in grades 2-12!

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Join us at LSTFI New York for free sample classes and an information session with our admissions team. Learn more about LSTFI’s actor training, Institute programs (18+), and application process.

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Alec Baldwin & John Patrick Shanley present

OUTCASTS
A One Night Only Benefit Reading
In support of The Lee Strasberg Creative Center
Find tickets at givebutter.com/outcasts.

Fall 2025 Institute Production:

Big Love
By Charles Mee
Directed by Lauren Zeftel

2025 Clifford Odets Ensemble Play Commission:
Dead to Us
By Malikah Stafford
Directed by Stephanie Rolland

Each year, the Lee Strasberg Creative Center sponsors the Clifford Odets Ensemble Play Commission. The program commissions an emerging playwright to write, develop, and stage an original play starring the NYU Practicum ensemble.

LSTFI is proud to present the graduating 2-Year Conservatory students in their final showcase.

Directed by Kirsten Russell

Featuring: Rosey Baker, Matthew John Benedetti, Chardinè Fauntleroy, and Helen Randag

Find tickets at f25conservatory.eventbrite.com.

The Minutes
By Tracy Letts
Directed by Attilio Rigotti

Set in the fictional town of Big Cherry, The Minutes unfolds in real time at a council meeting, where idealistic newcomer Mr. Peel demands to know what he missed at the previous week’s meeting... and why will no one tell him?

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Join us for an evening of song and dance at our Institute Winter Musical Theatre Showcase!

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The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute is proud to present our Spring Cabaret Workshop. This ensemble of NYU Strasberg and Institute students will showcase a night of song and storytelling at NYC's iconic Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Join us for an evening of song and dance at our NYU Spring Musical Theatre Showcase!