ABOUT THE NEW YORK CITY CAMPUS

Our acting school in NYC has two theaters and offers a curated season of shows, talks, and events that highlight the incredible interchange of people and art throughout the city. Workshops with professional industry guests and an array of plays, scene nights, and musicals are all part of the extracurricular offerings at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York.

Just like New York City, our student body is a diverse collection of artists and actors from different backgrounds and parts of the world. The New York campus has hosted students, theatre schools and groups from all over the US and over 140 different countries. Students at LSTFI join an expansive alumni network that extends around the globe in all facets of the entertainment industry.

Hosting a wide variety of acting classes, workshops and programs, including a Bachelor of Fine Arts partnership with New York University, the New York campus offers a broad range of acting programs designed specifically for actors of all levels pursuing their training in Lee Strasberg’s Method Acting.

Famous for its Red Doors, The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York has welcomed an incredible array of artists into its historic building over the past 50 years. Rachel Brosnahan, Laura Dern, Alec Baldwin, Chandra Wilson, Miles Teller, Sienna Miller, John Leguizamo, Claire Danes, and Lady Gaga are just a few of the many actors who have called this campus home. Over our Red Doors hangs a quote from Lee Strasberg: “Through these doors we invite talent in.” We look forward to you inviting you in so that you may take your first steps toward a successful career in acting.

ACTING CLASSES FOR KIDS & TEENS IN NYC

Our Young Actors at Strasberg Program offers year-round acting classes provide kids and teens from grades 2 through 12. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Scarlett Johansson, Uma Thurman, Chris Evans, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, and Rosario Dawson!

VISIT OUR NYC CAMPUS NEAR UNION SQUARE PARK

The New York campus is located on Lee Strasberg Way, right in the heart of historic Union Square. Surrounded by Off-Broadway theaters, New York University, The New School, and neighborhoods such as the East Village, Chelsea, and the Flatiron District, this campus provides a stimulating environment for artistic and creative work. Union Square provides easy access to all main subway routes; Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters, museums, parks, and nightlife are all just a train ride away. There’s no better place to study acting than alongside a vibrant community of Broadway shows, downtown theatre, and a thriving film and television scene – all in the cultural capital of the world.

Get directions to the NYC campus at 115 East 15th Street New York, NY 10003 or contact the Institute by calling (212) 533-5500.

“Through these doors we invite talent in.”

– Lee Strasberg