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The Method

As the only acting school in the world that teaches Lee Strasberg’s work in its consummate form, The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute® is the home for all actors seeking to delve into Method Acting and its tradition of training some of the world’s most brilliant and truthful actors.

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The Lee Strasberg Film Festival

The Lee Strasberg Film Festival is a three-day celebration of independent cinema and exceptional acting, brought to you by The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. Submissions for the festival are now open!

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Our Alumni

Our alumni have found incredible success in the fields of Film, Television, & Stage. Of the many students who called Lee Strasberg their teacher, or the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute their home, they all honor his legacy with their incredible work and talent.

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“I came here thinking I knew it all about acting, indeed I’ve never felt so grateful to be so wrong. My time at the Institute was a life changing experience, a revival. The teachers just know what they do, and how to do it.”

– Sybille Wehrli

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International Students
The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute welcomes international students at both the New York and Los Angeles campuses.
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Veterans
The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute is approved for the Non-College Degree Professional Acting Program.
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Young Actors Testimonials
Young Actors at Strasberg is a program for kids and teens interested in developing a strong foundation in Lee Strasberg’s Method Acting.
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