LOS ANGELES THEATRE & FILM PROGRAMS
The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute® seeks to carry out its mission by offering the world’s most comprehensive and authentic acting training in The Method™.
The Los Angeles Acting Programs at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute were created by Lee Strasberg and his wife, Anna Strasberg, and are under the artistic supervision of his son, Artistic Director David Lee Strasberg.
Lee Strasberg designed the classes to offer actors the opportunity to pursue their work systematically and to gain firsthand knowledge of his fundamental concepts. Here, through class work, seminars, exercises, scene work, demonstrations, commentary and discussions, both professional actors and non-professional actors are encouraged to develop their art and themselves.
Comprehensive training is necessary for actors to reach their maximum potential. The Institute offers carefully designed programs, which vary in level and scope, to empower our actors to face every challenge with courage and confidence.
WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AT OUR LOS ANGELES CAMPUS:
INTENSIVE COURSES
Intensives offer a small taste of our work, with classes in Method Acting, TV/Film and Script Analysis. These 2-Week acting courses are offered approximately every 6 weeks. [18 class hours per week]
1 YEAR CONSERVATORY PROGRAM
A one-year immersive acting program for students seeking creative and professional development to navigate the arts and entertainment industry. [22 class hours per week, Part-Time Pathway program also available.]
ASSOCIATE OF OCCUPATIONAL STUDIES (AOS) IN ACTING DEGREE
A two-year degree program with intensive training in acting for theatre and on-camera. The program culminates in final stage and film productions. [22-26 class hours per week]
12 WEEK PROGRAM
An immersive, quarterly program designed for both new students beginning their acting training and professionals who wish to brush up their acting technique. Part-Time and Full-Time study available.
2 YEAR CONSERVATORY PROGRAM
A formal immersive acting certificate program designed for students seeking a concentrated course of study to inform their craft and empower them to navigate the industry. [22 class hours per week]
The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in Los Angeles is a private institution and is approved for operation by the Bureau of Private Post-Secondary Education (BPPE). Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
Job Classifications
The programs may result in freelance or self-employment. Each program of study prepares students for a career in the entertainment industry in either stage or TV/film. For LSTFI job statistics, jobs include: actor/actress in a stage production, film production, TV production, Industrial production (PSAs, etc.), or Commercial production; Voice-Over acting, stage or film combat, drama coach (Two-Year Conservatory or AOS graduates), Method Acting teacher (Two-Year Conservatory or AOS graduates), and drama critic. The work available to graduates of these programs is usually for freelance or self-employment.