CURRENT STUDENTS – LOS ANGELES

The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in Los Angeles strongly recommends students and employees stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is the health practice proven most effective in preventing severe illness and death. LSTFI encourages students/employees to stay informed regarding COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness, safety, types and current recommendations based on age, health and vaccination history.  Please see our Reopening Script​ for full details and protocols.

Remember that in the first year of full-time study, you may only take 1 of the following: Acting for TV/Film I or Improv I or Scene Study.
12-Week Curriculum Guide | One-Year Conservatory Curriculum Guide | Two-Year Conservatory Curriculum Guide | AOS Degree Curriculum Guide

Class transfers are available in Campus Cafe through the Friday of the 2nd week of classes. No class transfers are permitted after week 2.

Waitlists If a class is full, you can request to be added to the waiting list.

You should enroll in another class in the meantime, as you are not guaranteed a spot from the waitlist.

The system organizes the waitlist order based on time (order that the request was submitted). If someone drops the class, and a spot opens up, then the next person on the waiting list will be added. You’ll be notified via email if a spot becomes available and you’re moved from the waitlist.

12-Week & Conservatory students: Pay $500 deposit (inclusive of non-refundable Registration fee) in Campus Cafe in Application Status section(Information/Payment) to confirm enrollment and update Status from Accepted to Deposited.
Choose a Payment Plan. See the Payment Plan Due Dates Chart for more details. Specific payment plan details will be sent by the Bursar ([email protected]) after class registration

AOS Degree students: Pay $2500 deposit (inclusive of non-refundable Registration fee) in Campus Cafe in Application Status section(Information/Payment) to confirm enrollment and update Status from Accepted to Deposited no later than August 1. 
Choose a Payment Plan. Payment plan details (including amounts due and due dates) will be sent by the Bursar approximately 1 week after class registration.

2-Week Intensive students: Pay $800 deposit (inclusive of non-refundable Registration fee in Campus Cafe in Application Status section) to confirm enrollment and update Status from Accepted to Deposited to secure registration spot. Balance Due prior the program start.

Rehearsal space may only be reserved the day of and for a maximum of 1 hour. Please view the room schedule at the front-desk to reserve your rehearsal space. Remember that the Soundstage and Marilyn Monroe Theatre are not available for rehearsal unless approved by Admin.
The Self Tape Studio can be reserved for a maximum of 1 hour intervals. The sign-up schedule is available at the front-desk for each week

Current Students (and Alumni) are permitted to Audit (observe) ONE class ONE time each 12-week term and subject to availability. All audit requests must be submitted via this form at least 24 hours in advance.
Audits confirmations will be sent by [email protected] and you must pick up and audit pass from the Front-Desk and present it to the teacher in order to audit.

In order to check-out a book or play from the Institute’s library, you must join the library. In Librarika you can also check to see if we have the play and if it’s available to check-out or not. You must check-out the play(s) at the Front-Desk. Plays are checked-out for 3 weeks, but can be extended through the Front-Desk. Plays that are returned late, damaged, or not returned will result in a fee to the student.

You can also access these Digital Library resources:
ProQuest Drama Collection
Alexander Street Drama
(login information emailed at the beginning of the term)

You may email sides/scenes for class to be printed to the Front-Desk. Please note that we cannot copy copyrighted materials.

Unofficial transcripts can be accessed from your Campus Cafe student portal (as of April 2023).

For Official Transcripts, please order from National Student Clearinghouse (fee paid through site) here.

After completing your program of study, please complete this Exit Plan. (Required to obtain Certificate.)

If you would like to continue your training in a new program, please complete the Re-Enrollment form and register for classes in Campus Cafe.

If you are withdrawing prior to program completion, please complete the Withdrawal Form & Refund/Credit request forms and return to [email protected]