INTENSIVES & ACTING WORKSHOPS – NEW YORK CITY
NEW YORK ACTING INTENSIVES
The New York Intensive Programs are designed to introduce both the experienced and inexperienced actor to Lee Strasberg’s Method. These short programs are suitable for university students, working professionals, and those who are only able to attend a short program. These short programs are not eligible for a student visa, so international applicants must be able attend on tourist or other visa type that permits this activity. The curriculum is pre-set and always includes two 4-hour Method Acting classes per week in addition to a focused selection of elective classes. All classes are taught by our regular faculty.
Class offerings, schedule, and program dates subject to change at the discretion of the Administration.
INTENSIVE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for the 2 Week Intensives must submit: an application form, $75 application fee, resume/CV, a short statement about why they would like to attend, and a passport-style digital photo for identification purposes. No transcript or letters of reference required; applicants should skip this section of the online application form! A short interview will be scheduled after application. If admitted, payment in full is required to secure a spot in the program.
Prospective students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as space is limited and programs fill up quickly. Admission for all intensives is rolling and closed programs will be updated on this page. Applicant will be notified if the program is almost full or in case of a is a waitlist. Once admitted, tuition is due in full to hold a space in the program. Students must attend an intensive for its duration; taking one week of a 2-week program is not permitted.
Tuition for 2-Week Intensives (20 hours per week): $1700
2024 SPRING INTENSIVES
Please select the appropriate level. If you are unsure, this will be determined after your interview.
Intensive Level 1 For students with some prior training or experience. Focused on Lee Strasberg’s Method Acting. Includes Acting on Camera, Movement, Audition and additional classes to build technique. | Intensive Level 2 For students with extensive prior training or experience Focused on Lee Strasberg’s Method Acting. Includes an Acting on Camera class. |
SPRING INTENSIVE 1
Level 2
May 13 – 24, 2024
Monday – Friday | 9:00am – 1:00pm
SPRING INTENSIVE 2
Level 1
May 28 – June 8, 2024
Tuesday – Thursday | 9:00am – 1:00pm
Friday | 9:00am – 6:00pm
INTENSIVO EN ESPAÑOL
2024 Spanish Intensive
May 28 – June 8, 2024
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SPRING INTENSIVE 3
Level 1
June 3 – June 14, 2024
Monday – Friday | 9:00am – 1:00pm
SPRING INTENSIVE 4
Level 1
June 17 – June 28, 2024
Monday – Friday | 9:00am – 1:00pm
SUMMER 2024 INTENSIVES
Summer Intensives will be held weekdays, Monday – Friday.
Hours will be in the afternoon and evening between 1:30 – 10:00pm.
Specific schedules will be posted at the end of May.
Tuition for 2-Week Intensives (20 hours per week): $1700
SUMMER INTENSIVE 1
Level 1
July 1 – July 12, 2024 (no class July 4th)
20 hours per week
SUMMER INTENSIVE 2
Level 1
July 15 – July 26, 2024
20 hours per week
SUMMER INTENSIVE 3
Level 2
July 29 – August 9, 2024
20 hours per week
SUMMER INTENSIVE 4
Level 1
August 12 – August 23, 2024
20 hours per week
EXAMPLE INTENSIVE SCHEDULE
Monday | Method Acting | 1:30 – 5:30pm |
Wednesday | Movement Improv | 1:00 – 3:00pm 3:00 – 5:00pm |
Thursday | Method Acting | 1:30 – 5:30pm |
Friday | Acting on Camera | 1:30 – 5:30pm |