The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute

Scene Night: Two-Year Conservatory Culmination (Winter 2026)
2026-03-25 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute- LA, 7936 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, 90046, United States
The Institute holds a Scene Night at the end of each term that features five available scene slots and is open to Strasberg students, staff, faculty and invited guests.

Students in their final term of the Two-Year Conservatory are guaranteed a spot and must present a staged and costumed scene (4-7 minutes) which will be evaluated. Remaining scene slots are open to all students to submit for and will be selected via a lottery-system. Students, see the FAQ for more details.

Winter 2026 Conservatory Grads include:

Open to invited guests including Artistic Director, David Strasberg, in the Sontag Stage.

Comedy Troupe Presents DOUBLE BOOKED
2026-03-26 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The James Dean Soundstage, 7936 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California, 90046
A collaborative live comedy experience—the culmination performance of our comedy and improv class! Directed By Fabiana Medici and Chris Prinzo.

Musical Theatre Class Performance
2026-03-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute – NY, 115 East 15th Street, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Join us for an evening of song and dance at our Institute Winter Musical Theatre Showcase!

Tickets available at 2026winterMT.eventbrite.com

Spring 2026 New Student Orientation
2026-04-03 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute- LA, 7936 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, 90046, United States
Orientation is mandatory for new 12-Week & Conservatory students. The day consists of welcoming the students to campus, discussing the Institute’s protocols and student expectations, exploring the campus, and meeting Institute staff. The day concludes with a Method Primer with David Lee Strasberg! Open only to new students enrolled for the Spring 2026 term at Strasberg LA. RSVP HERE

Method Lab
2026-04-18 11:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-20 11:00 - 15:30, 2026-08-15 11:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute- LA, 7936 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, 90046, United States
Advanced 1-day workshops taught by David Lee Strasberg, designed for experienced Method Actors to continue their training. Offered one Saturday per month, 11:00am – 3:30pm PST. Saturday Method Labs are open to current students, alumni, and guests. New or prospective students may attend in an observation capacity only. Register hereFor more information contact molly@strasberg.edu.

The Method Lab focuses on specificity and relaxation, the transfer of sensory work into action (movement and vocal expression) and scenes focusing on identifying circumstances.

Verticals: A New Handle on Hollywood
2026-04-22 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Marilyn Monroe Theatre (LA), 7936 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, 90046
A panel discussion led by LSTFI Head of Film Sheldon Larry with vertical series producers, directors, and cinematographers: Eris Zhao, Craig Lief, and Josie Andrews. What are verticals? Why are they the next big thing in entertainment? Why are verticals, aka microdramas, becoming a popular entry point for working actors? All of these questions and more will be covered as we delve into everything actors need to know to get a handle on vertical storytelling.

The in-person portion of this event is open to all, but the live stream will only be made available to NY/LA students, alumni, faculty and invited guests.

RSVP to attend in-person in Los Angeles

RSVP to attend virtually from New York or elsewhere

Student & Alumni Mixer
2026-04-29 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Marilyn Monroe Theatre (LA), 7936 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, 90046
This event is designed for current students and alumni to network and get to know more about the Strasberg Los Angeles acting and filmmaking community. There will be refreshments and games!

This event is not open to the public and is only for Strasberg students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

RSVP TO ATTEND

The LSTFI Cabaret
2026-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W 42nd St, New York, New York, 10036, United States
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.

Tickets available now

NYU Musical Theatre Class Performance
2026-05-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute – NY, 115 East 15th Street, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Join us for an evening of song and dance at our NYU Spring Musical Theatre Showcase!

Method Lab
2026-05-16 11:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute- LA, 7936 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, 90046, United States
Advanced 1-day workshops taught by David Lee Strasberg, designed for experienced Method Actors to continue their training. Offered one Saturday per month, 11:00am – 3:30pm PST. Saturday Method Labs are open to current students, alumni, and guests. New or prospective students may attend in an observation capacity only. Register hereFor more information contact molly@strasberg.edu.

The Method Lab focuses on specificity and relaxation, the transfer of sensory work into action (movement and vocal expression) and scenes focusing on identifying circumstances.

This month’s Method Lab will be a special session co-hosted by Barry Primus and David Strasberg as part of the Actors Studio Legacy Series. This is a wonderful opportunity to view archival footage of Lee Strasberg working with actors in session and to connect with the history and craft of the Actors Studio.

New Student Review - Spring 2026
2026-05-29 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute- LA, 7936 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, 90046, United States
The New Student Review is an opportunity for all first-term 12-Week, Conservatory & AOS students to present their work for feedback. All new students submit a scene or monologue self tape midway through their first 12-Week term. (See FAQ) The new students then gather to review their self tapes with David Strasberg to receive notes on their performance, as well as guidance for their continued training.Private event for students and invited guests.

Details:Friday: 11AM-12:30PM

No Rights Reserved
2026-06-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Marilyn Monroe Theatre (LA), 7936 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, 90046
No Rights Reserved is an annual original works festival, where students adapt one of ten works that are currently in the Public Domain. The result…Original work inspired by Public Domain art.

The Spring 2026 Festival presents works inspired by: As I Lay Dying (William Faulkner, 1930), Murder! (Alfred Hitchcock, 1930), The Blue Angel (Josef von Sternberg, 1930), Composition with Red, Blue, and Yellow (Piet Mondrian, 1930), Dream a Little Dream of Me (Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt, 1931)

Admission is free, but space is limited. RSVP to reserve your seat!

Scene Night: Two-Year Conservatory Culmination (Spring 2026)
2026-06-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute- LA, 7936 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, 90046, United States
The Institute holds a Scene Night at the end of each term that features five available scene slots and is open to Strasberg students, staff, faculty and invited guests.

Students in their final term of the Two-Year Conservatory are guaranteed a spot and must present a staged and costumed scene (4-7 minutes) which will be evaluated. Remaining scene slots are open to all students to submit for and will be selected via a lottery-system. Students, see the FAQ for more details.

Spring 2026 Conservatory Grads include: Gayathri Krishnakumar, Jeffrey Speirs

Open to invited guests including Artistic Director, David Strasberg, in the Sontag Stage.

One-Year Conservatory Self-Tape Culmination (Spring 2026)
2026-06-26 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Students completing the One-Year Conservatory submit a retake of the material they submitted for their New Student Review self-tape in term 1 to see their growth. Students also have the option to submit an additional tape with a new material choice (60-90 seconds).

All new submissions will be viewed at the One-Year Conservatory Self-Tape Culmination by David Lee Strasberg and other invited guests, which may include The Institute’s Head of Talent, faculty, agents, managers and/or casting directors. The One-Year Conservatory Culmination will also feature side-by-side viewings of selected submissions of the original and new takes to provide feedback and specific notes and critiques on areas of growth. Students– see the FAQ for more details

Spring 2026 One-Year Culmination students are:Abhi Sampathi, Amanda Veida, Charne De Jager, Emilia Mallucci, Farrah Wase-Bailey, Marina Hansen, Marco Rizo Patiño, Mohita Arumgulam, Noella Egelsee, Tripp Bromley III

Summer 2026 New Student Orientation
2026-07-02 11:30 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute- LA, 7936 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, 90046, United States
Orientation is mandatory for new 12-Week & Conservatory students. The day consists of welcoming the students to campus, discussing the Institute’s protocols and student expectations, exploring the campus, and meeting Institute staff. The day concludes with a Method Primer with David Lee Strasberg! Open only to new students enrolled for the Summer 2026 term at Strasberg LA. RSVP HERE

Submission Deadline - Lee Strasberg Film Festival 2026
2026-07-15 00:00 - 23:55 (America/New_York) | CA
The Lee Strasberg Film Festival (LSFF) is a three-day celebration of independent cinema and exceptional acting, hosted at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in Los Angeles. LSFF is a platform for both emerging talent, established voices, and Strasberg students & alumni—the festival showcases the best in short and feature films from Los Angeles, New York, and around the globe.

We encourage all to submit! LSFF’s Extended Film Submission Deadline is July 15, 2026 with a Last Call Deadline of August 15, 2026.

The 2026 Lee Strasberg Film Festival Event takes place November 13-15, 2026—tickets will be made available closer to the event date.

Method Lab
2026-07-18 11:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute- LA, 7936 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, 90046, United States
Advanced 1-day workshops taught by David Lee Strasberg, designed for experienced Method Actors to continue their training. Offered one Saturday per month, 11:00am – 3:30pm PST. Saturday Method Labs are open to current students, alumni, and guests. New or prospective students may attend in an observation capacity only. Register hereFor more information contact molly@strasberg.edu.

The Method Lab focuses on specificity and relaxation, the transfer of sensory work into action (movement and vocal expression) and scenes focusing on identifying circumstances.

*July’s Method Lab will be taught by The Institute’s Head of Instruction, Carlos Colunga.
