NEW YORK ACTING INTENSIVES

The New York Intensive Programs are designed to introduce both new and experienced actors 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 to attend on a 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.

If you are interested in 2025 Spring or Summer Intensives, please sign up here to be notified when they are announced in March 2025. There are no Intensives offered in New York between September and April.

Please note, our Intensives are open to students 18+. For kids and teen summer camps and intensives, visit strasberg.edu/YAS.

Class offerings, schedule, and program dates are subject to change at the discretion of the Administration.

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INTENSIVE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for the 2-Week Intensives must submit:

• Application form
• $75 application fee
• Resume/CV
• Short statement about why they would like to attend
• 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 brief interview will be scheduled following 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 applicants will be notified if a program is almost full or a waitlist has opened. 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.

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INTENSIVE LEVELS

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. May include 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.

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2025 SPRING & SUMMER INTENSIVES

To be announced in March 2025

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EXAMPLE INTENSIVE SCHEDULES

Monday	Method Acting	4:00 – 8:00pm
Tuesday	Character Work	6:00-10:00
Wednesday	Acting on Camera	4:00-8:00
Thursday	Method Acting	4:00 – 8:00pm
Friday	Acting for Film/TV	4:00 – 8:00pm

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