ACTING CLASSES FOR LSTFI ALUMNI
Acting Classes for Alumni in Los Angeles
As in most fields of artistic endeavor, however, the fundamentals of the actor’s craft must be practiced daily or else you go backwards… Actors must make a commitment to train daily and to work on their craft throughout their careers.
– Lee Strasberg, A Dream of Passion
Lee Strasberg believed that an actor’s education is never finished and underlined the importance of ongoing training. Honoring this sentiment, The Institute offers classes specifically designed for alumni to continue their actor training and keep their skills sharp – even as their professional careers develop. Continue reading to explore alumni opportunities available online and at the Los Angeles Campus.
METHOD LAB
Saturday Method Lab: 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. For more information contact [email protected].
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.
METHOD IN FOCUS
Method in Focus is a 4-week online class dedicated to a more focused study of Method Acting and the industry. Each month’s session is taught on a new specialized topic, such as Advanced Sensory, Animal Exercise, Emotional Memory, Character Development, or Auditions & Self Tapes. Enrollment in Method in Focus requires previous study with LSTFI, allowing the class to dive deeper within each subject.
LSTFI ACTOR SHOWCASE
The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute’s annual Actor Showcase offers a select number of LSTFI students and alumni the chance to perform, in-person in Los Angeles, for an esteemed audience of casting directors, agents, producers, and entertainment industry leaders. Applicants must have completed at least a 12-Week Program in New York or Los Angeles to audition. This showcase is highly competitive with a limited number of actors selected to participate.