West Hollywood Intensive Program

The West Hollywood Intensive Program is designed to introduce both the experienced and inexperienced adult actor to the Method. The curriculum is based on our full-time programs: Method Acting, Acting for TV/Film, and additional electives that vary each session. This program is suited for university students, working professionals, and those students who are only able to attend a short program that would like to be exposed to new possibilities in their acting throughout the calendar year – winter, spring, summer and fall.

Intensives are offered seasonally at the Institute and run congruent to our regular adult Institute programming. Intensives are 2 or 3 weeks in length, depending on the session, and are for students wishing for a focused and concentrated taste of The Method. All intensives have a set curriculum that pushes students toward a certain level of training in acting, while building a basic understanding of Lee Strasberg’s work.

Intensives are broken down as follows:

Winter Intensive Course (February, 2 weeks)
Spring Intensive Course (May, 2 weeks)
Summer Intensive Course (July, 3 weeks OR August, 3 weeks)
Fall Intensive Course (October, 2 weeks OR November, 2 weeks)

The first step is always to apply. Simply click “How To Apply” to download the application and review the additional requirements listed on the second page: $50 application fee, resume, photo, essay, two letters of reference, verification of previous studies, and TOEFL for all applicants whose first language is not English. Once the application and the required submission materials have been received, we will contact you to schedule the personal interview either in person or by telephone or Skype (for those located out of the area).

An admissions decision will then be determined based upon your overall application and interview. Please be advised that there is limited space for this program. This program will close once all spaces have been filled.