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].
Monday Method Lab: Advanced Method Acting classes taught by Carlos Colunga, designed for alumni with representation. Monday Method Labs run once per month from 6:00pm – 10:00pm PST. These classes require invitation or instructor approval. Please email [email protected] to inquire.
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, allow the class to dive deeper within each subject.
Spring 2025 Actors Showcase
The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute Spring 2025 Actors Showcase is offering a select number of 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. LSTFI students and alumni who are currently enrolled or who have completed their study in 2019 or later. They must have completed at least a 12-week program at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute at either campus (online classes on their own do not count towards eligibility).
Submission Instructions:
If you ARE in the Strasberg Casting42 Database:
- 1) Login to your profile and go to “Active Castings” to submit
- 2) Update your profile (as applicable) and “Save” to submit to the Showcase Casting
If you ARE NOT in the Strasberg Casting42 Database:
- Submit through the LSTFI Casting Call,which will automatically create a Casting42 profile.
Please note that a reel is not required. You may enter a link to your website, reel, or self tape audition in the Showreel link field. - Once you “Save” your Casting42 profile will be created and your submission to the Showcase Casting is complete.
For All Showcase Submissions:
You will receive a self-tape audition request through Casting42 within 1-3 business days (after your eligibility has been confirmed)