The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute

We are thrilled to announce that, this Saturday, alumnus Arjun Mathur will be joining us for an online StrasbergTALK! In 2020, Arjun was nominated for an International Emmy for "Best Performance by an Actor" for his role in Amazon Prime’s Made in Heaven. Students and alumni - check your emails for the Zoom link!

Ginny & Georgia, a new drama series by Sarah Lampert, will premiere tomorrow on Netflix! Don’t miss NYU Tisch at Strasberg alumna Brianne Howey shine as Georgia Miller, a 30-year-old single mom, in what critics are calling the next Gilmore Girls! Photo by Roy Rochlin

Hey students and alumni! Don’t forget the deadline for our 4th Annual Lee Strasberg Film Festival is almost here! Submissions will be accepted until February 26th. For more information on the festival and how to submit, head to strasberg.edu/filmfest!

Tune in to NBC’s The Blacklist tomorrow night at 8pm EST to catch alumna Ingrid Jean-Baptiste’s US television debut - on her birthday no less! Bonus! You can spot LSTFI instructor Marcel Simoneau tomorrow on The Blacklist too! He guest stars in the episode as Stephen Gervais.

February 17th marks the anniversary of Lee’s passing. We honor and celebrate his legacy and cherish the work he left for us to continue. As Lee himself once said, Art is longer than life. These words now hang outside the school he built with Anna, the school we so gratefully call our home.

We love seeing our teachers in action! Check out our wonderful instructor Marcel at work with his son in this national E*Trade commercial!

We bear witness to and are deeply saddened by the immeasurable injustices and pain endured by the Black members of our community and our country. We offer our love and heartfelt compassion to those who are suffering and to those who are engaged in the fight for justice. As a community of artists, we celebrate and value the richly diverse and powerful voices, talent, culture, stories and history of all people. It is our responsibility to ensure that each voice is equally signi...ficant and vital in the arts and to all of us as fellow human beings. It will take more than a declaration of support for justice and equality to stand against the history of racism and institutionalized oppression in this country. We have a responsibility, as artists and as human beings, to take an active role in shaping the future we wish to see. We vow to do more to embrace and amplify the works of black artists and artists of color in our teaching, in our performances, and in all of our artistic pursuits. Let us dedicate our voices and take action toward building a new reality in the arts and in every field of human endeavor based on respect, equity, justice, inclusivity and a profound belief in the significance of each person. Make your voices heard. We are with you. #BlackLivesMatter

Introducing the wonderfully talented Julia Fhym Luna! You can catch Julia as the Messenger, Secretary of State, and Attendant in our upcoming production of Antigone. Antigone begins streaming one week from today! We cannot wait to share this timely production with you all.

Exactly one year ago today, our staff, faculty, students, and alumni gathered to honor the Institute’s 50th Anniversary and to celebrate the next 50 years to come. A year ago, we never could have imagined a world of online classes, one where we cannot see all your wonderful faces in person. However, despite the many challenges that 2020 has brought, we have been and continue to be impressed with, inspired by, and so very proud of our students’ perseverance, hard work, and ingenuity. No matter the shape of the industry, we know that the next 50 years will be marked by an incredible generation of artists.

Introducing Toi Howard! Toi will be gracing your screens as Tiresias, the Counselor, and Polyneces in our upcoming production of Antigone. Stay tuned for more information on how to stream this exciting virtual show!

Applications for the Cicely Tyson Scholarship are officially open! We are honored to have founded this new award for BIPOC actors, named after such an incredible artist and humanitarian. Learn more and apply today at strasberg.edu/scholarships!

Introducing another one of our wonderful NYU Second Year students, Caroline Coleman! In our upcoming production of Antigone, Caroline will be playing Ismene - Antigone’s sister - as well as the Chief of Staff and Eurydice. Mark your calendars! Antigone will stream in less than two weeks!

Hey YAS parents! Don’t forget - our Young Actors at Strasberg virtual Halloween Party is this Saturday! Check your emails to RSVP for this fun fall event. Last year’s Halloween bash was a spook-tacular success! We can’t wait to see what costumes our Young Actors have in store this year.

Rehearsals for our upcoming production of Antigone are underway and we cannot wait to share with you more about our wonderful cast and team. Without further ado, introducing Nimene Wureh! Nimene will star in Antigone’s titular role, the play’s rebellious and tragic heroine. Stay tuned for more cast announcements, coming soon!

Hey NYU APT, Transfer and Independent Curriculum students! Don’t forget to submit your self-tapes for The Line by this Friday at 7pm EST. We are so excited to be presenting a virtual production of Jessica Blank and Eric Jensen’s The Line this semester, directed by the incredible Henri Esteve. Best known for his role as Javier Salgado on ABC’s Revenge, Henri is an alumnus of LSTFI himself. The first time I ever felt at home on a stage was in the Marilyn Monroe Theatre, ...in Lola Cohen’s Tuesday morning class. That building, that institution, holds a really special place for me and I am excited to work with people experiencing it for themselves. -Henri Esteve Stay tuned for more on this upcoming production! See more

Calling all playwrights, directors, and actors! Imaginarium Theatre Company, founded by five wonderful LSTFI alumni, is holding its Inaugural Fundraising Festival! This exciting new theatre fest will be held entirely online, so all artists are able and encouraged to submit regardless of where they’re based. Head to www.imaginariumny.com/work-with-us for more information and how to apply!

These photos were taken one year ago today, on the momentous 50th anniversary of the Institute. Happy anniversary, LSTFI! Here’s to year number 51. And to our staff, faculty, students and alumni - thank you for making this school a home. We cannot wait to see you again!

Our upcoming online Fall Intensive starts November 3rd! This two-week class is perfect for introducing both new and experienced actors to Lee Strasberg’s Method - and features two electives specifically designed to suit remote learning. Check out the full schedule below! Applicants for the 2020 Fall Intensive need only submit an application (no fee) with a short statement about why they would like to attend and a passport-sized photo. No reference letters, transcripts, proof of medical insurance, resume or C/V required! Learn more at www.strasberg.edu/new-york-theatre-fil//intensive-courses/!

Next week is our annual Community Week! This year, we have a wonderful series of virtual events planned, open to NYU and Institute students alike. Both current students and alumni are welcome to join us! Check out the schedule below and mark your calendars!

14 years ago today, 30 Rock starring LSTFI alumnus Alec Baldwin first premiered on NBC! Loved by critics and viewers alike, 30 Rock has been called one of the greatest TV comedies. Over its seven season run, the show racked up nominations for 145 different awards - winning 39!

One month from today is the start of Geoffrey Horne’s Chekhov Workshop! Students will meet just once a week to master two speeches of their choosing from Chekhov’s plays or short stories. Find details for the class below: November 10 - December 1 Tuesdays 10am - 1pm EST... $275 If interested, reach out to [email protected]!