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 apply for 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.

This program includes a minimum of 2 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 Part-Time 12-Week Program is $2100 (including a $150 non-refundable registration fee). Students on the I-20 (F-1) visa are required to study Full-Time. They may not enroll in the Part Time Program.
Tuition for the Full-Time 12-Week Program is $5650* (including a $150 non-refundable registration fee).
Tuition for the 12 Week Full-Time 16hrs/week for US Students is $4300 (including a $150 non-refundable registration fee).

Our Session Schedule

The Twelve Week & One Year Conservatory programs commence on all of the same Session start dates listed below:

Summer 2012 Session Monday, June 25th - Saturday, September 1st
Fall 2012 Session Monday, September 17th – Saturday, December 15th
Winter 2013 Session Monday, January 7th – Saturday, March 30th
Spring 2013 Session, Monday, April 1st – Saturday, June 22nd
Summer 2013 Session Monday, June 24th – August 31st
Fall 2013 Session Monday, September 16th – December 14th
Winter 2014 Session Monday, January 6th – March 29th 2014

Please note the application deadlines for all international students [except citizens of Canada]:
Fall 2012: August 6th 2012, Winter 2013: Monday, October 29th 2012, Spring 2013: Monday, February 4th 2013, Summer 2013: Monday, April 29th 2013, Fall 2013: Monday, July 22nd 2013, Winter 2014: Monday, October 28th 2014

* An additional $100/session fee applies to all international registrations. An additional $90 FedEx rate will apply to facilitate visa documents.

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 (technique), Movement & Voice, History, Production & Performance, and Filmmaking. The program may be completed in 36 weeks (9 months) of dedicated training. See Classes for a full list of potential class offerings.

Tuition for the One Year Conservatory Program is $16650* (including a $150 non-refundable registration fee). 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.

The tuition may be paid all at once, or in three installments, one before the start of each session. Installments require additional $150 non-refundable registration fees with each new session.

Our Session Schedule

The Twelve Week & One Year Conservatory programs commence on all of the same Session start dates listed below:

Summer 2012 Session Monday, June 25th – Saturday, September 1st
Fall 2012 Session Monday, September 17th – Saturday, December 15th
Winter 2013 Session Monday, January 7th – Saturday, March 30th
Spring 2013 Session, Monday, April 1st – Saturday, June 22nd
Summer 2013 Session Monday, June 24th – August 31st
Fall 2013 Session Monday, September 16th – December 14th
Winter 2014 Session Monday, January 6th – March 29th 2014

* An additional $100/session fee applies to all international registrations. An additional $90 FedEx rate will apply to facilitate visa documents.

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Two Year Conservatory (Certificate Program)

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 (technique), Movement & Voice, History, Production & Performance, and Filmmaking. Upon successful completion of the Two Year Certificate Program, students will receive a formal Certificate of Completion. See Classes for a full list of potential class offerings. It is required that students complete their initial nine months of this program consecutively.

Students in this full-time Two Year Certificate Program must take the following classes each session:

2 Method Acting classes (8 hours)
1 voice class (2 hours)
1 movement class (2 hours)
1 theatre history class (2-4 hours)
elective classes (6-8 hours)

Additionally Certificate students are required to take one two-hour Production class at least once during the course of their Program.

Depending on classes taken, students have the potential to earn 60 credits from Strasberg upon completion of the Two Year Certificate Program. Please note that every college has its own policy for the transference of credits, so the Institute cannot assure that credits earned at Strasberg will be universally accepted.

Tuition for the Two Year Certificate Program is $33150* (including a $150 non-refundable registration fee). The tuition may be paid all at once, or in six installments, one before the start of each session. Installments require additional $150 non-refundable registration fees with each new session.

Students who wish to successfully complete the Two Year Certificate 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.

Our Session Schedule

The Two Year Conservatory (Certificate Program) commences each September (Fall), January (Winter), Spring (April) and Summer (June)

Fall 2012 Session Monday, September 17th – Saturday, December 15th
Winter 2013 Session Monday, January 7th – Saturday, March 30th
Spring 2013 Session Monday April 1st – Saturday, June 22nd
Summer 2013 Monday June 24th – Saturday, August 31st
Fall 2013 Session Monday, September 16th – December 14th
Winter 2014 Session Monday, January 6th – March 29th 2014

Please note the application deadlines for all international students [except citizens of Canada]:
Fall 2012: August 6th 2012, Winter 2013: Monday, October 29th 2012, Spring 2013: February 4th 2013, Summer 2013: April 29th 2013, Fall 2013: July 22nd 2013, Winter 2014: Monday, October 28th 2014

* An additional $100/session fee applies to all international registrations. An additional $90 FedEx rate will apply to facilitate visa documents.

Download Two Year Conservatory (Certificate Program) Application (2013 Academic Year)

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.