New York

The Clifford Odets Ensemble Play Commission is an annual playwriting commission sponsored by The Lee Strasberg Creative Center. This commission invites emerging playwrights to write original works for an ensemble of actors at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute.

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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