Programs and Tuition| The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute

The Programs at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute were created by Lee Strasberg and are under the artistic supervision of his wife, Anna Strasberg, and his son, Creative Director David Lee Strasberg.

Lee Strasberg designed the classes to offer actors the opportunity to pursue their work systematically and to gain firsthand knowledge of his fundamental concepts. Here, through class work, seminars, exercises, scene work, demonstrations, commentary and discussions, both professionals and non-professionals are encouraged to develop their art and themselves.

Comprehensive training is necessary for actors to reach their maximum potential. The Institute offers carefully designed programs, which vary in level and scope, to empower our actors to face every challenge with courage and confidence. The 12-Week program allows for an actor to study full-time or in a flexible part-time program.

For a small taste of our work, and to experience Lee Strasberg’s Method Acting for yourself you can enroll in an Intensive Programs in New York or Los Angeles.

12-week program

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Designed for students interested in beginning Method Acting training, as well as those who are employed and require a flexible schedule or evening classes. Classes are conducted Monday through Friday and students may study full or part-time. If successful in their classes, they may re-register to continue your studies.

This program includes a minimum of two Method acting technique classes per week, each four hours long. A Full-Time schedule consists of 22 hours of class per week, and includes a comprehensive list of Electives in addition to the Acting Technique class. See Classes for a full list of potential class offerings.

Tuition for the Full-Time 12-Week Program is $5,500 *
* A non-refundable registration fee is applied each session. $150 Domestic Students $250 International Students
** $90 FedEx rates may also apply to facilitate visa documents.
*** Additional fees may be applied to all tuition fees.

Tuition for the Part-Time 12-Week Program is $1,950* (Domestic students only)

One-Year Conservatory Program

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Presents the fundamental aspects of Method Acting while delivering the core elements of training for the body and voice, and shares the initial focus of the Two-Year Conservatory Program with classes in Method Acting, Movement & Voice, History, Production and Performance. The program may be completed in 36 weeks (9 months) of dedicated training. Upon successful completion of the One-Year Conservatory Program, students will receive a formal Certificate of Completion. See Classes for a full list of potential class offerings.

Tuition for the One-Year Conservatory Program is $16,500 * Tuition may be paid all at once, or in three installments, one before the start of each session. Installments require additional non-refundable registration fees with each new session.

* A non-refundable registration fee is applied each session. $150 Domestic Students $250 International Students
** $90 FedEx rates may also apply to facilitate visa documents.
*** Additional fees may be applied to all tuition fees.

Many students re-enroll in the One-Year Conservatory program in order to gain the Two-Year Certificate of Completion. Students who wish to successfully complete the Two-Year Conservatory Program must complete an initial nine months of consecutive study and be in excellent standing with the Institute. International students who wish to also be eligible for OPT must complete an initial nine months of consecutive study and be in excellent standing with the Institute.

Two-Year Conservatory Program

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This program offers students a broad-based performing arts education, in addition to the core Method Acting training. The program consists of five major areas of focus: Method Acting, Movement & Voice, History, Production and Performance. Upon successful completion of the Two-Year Conservatory Program, students will receive a formal Certificate of Completion. See Classes for a full list of potential class offerings.

Tuition for the Two-Year Conservatory Program is $33, 000 * Tuition may be paid all at once, or in six installments, one before the start of each session. Installments require additional non-refundable registration fees with each new session.

Our Session Schedule

The 12-Week, One-Year & Two-Year Conservatory Programs all commence on the same Session start dates listed below:

Winter 2012 Session: Monday, January 9^th – Friday, March 30^th
Spring 2012 Session: Monday, April 2^nd – Friday, June 22^nd
Summer 2012 Session: Monday, June 25^th – Friday, September 14^th
Fall 2012 Session: Monday, September 17^th – Friday, December 14^th

Please note the application deadlines for all international students [except Canada]:
Spring 2012: February 20^th,2012
Summer 2012: May 14^th, 2012
Fall 2012: August 6^th 2012

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NOTE: You can now fill out all of our application forms online, print, sign and send via postal mail along with your application package to the appropriate campus.