In the Chair

Simone sits down with Trish Harnetiaux, Olivia Songer, and Blayze Teicher to discuss this spring's Practicum show: We Are Not Well.Buy tickets for We Are Not Well!Gala Ticketsmethodactingstrasberg.comFollow LSTFI on social media!Instagram: @strasberginstitutenyTwitter: @lstfiNYFacebook: The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute - New YorkWill Brockmanwillbrockman.comInstagram: @will.brockmanSoundCloud: Will BrockmanSimone Elhartsimoneelhart.comInstagram: @simone.elhart

Strasberg dance teacher Jeffrey Ferguson joins Will & Simone to talk about dance, travel, and more on this episode of In the Chair.  Stay tuned to hear Jeffrey guess Will & Simone's Sun, Moon, & Rising signs!methodactingstrasberg.comFollow LSTFI on social media!Instagram: @strasberginstitutenyTwitter: @lstfiNYFacebook: The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute - New YorkWill Brockmanwillbrockman.comInstagram: @will.brockmanSoundCloud: Will BrockmanSimone Elhartsimoneelhart.comInstagram: @simone.elhart

Strasberg Alumni Sam Permar and Ruthie Ofrasio talk to Will & Simone about the ways in which they've created their own work and forged their own paths since graduation.methodactingstrasberg.comFollow LSTFI on social media!Instagram: @strasberginstitutenyTwitter: @lstfiNYFacebook: The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute - New YorkWill Brockmanwillbrockman.comInstagram: @will.brockmanSoundCloud: Will BrockmanSimone Elhartsimoneelhart.comInstagram: @simone.elhartSam PermarHumans of My BedInstagram: @sam.permarRuthie Ofrasiothisisakin.com@ruthie.ofrasio

Strasberg teacher Madeline Jaye sits down with Will & Simone to talk about balancing a career in the arts with family life.  Alumna Maria Byers joins to talk about body image in theatre and dance.methodactingstrasberg.comFollow LSTFI on social media!Instagram: @strasberginstitutenyTwitter: @lstfiNYFacebook: The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute - New YorkWill Brockmanwillbrockman.comInstagram: @will.brockmanSoundCloud: Will BrockmanSimone Elhartsimoneelhart.comInstagram: @simone.elhartMadeline JayeInstagram: @madjayemovesFacebook: JAM: Jaye Actors MovementMaria Byersmariacbyers.com

This week's episode features Ron NaVarre and Erica Pappas, joining Will & Simone in the studio to talk about the importance of working with your body as an actor.  Ron and Erica explore the ways in which awareness, wellness, and listening to your body are of the utmost importance.methodactingstrasberg.comFollow LSTFI on social media!Instagram: @strasberginstitutenyTwitter: @lstfiNYFacebook: The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute - New YorkWill Brockmanwillbrockman.comInstagram: @will.brockmanSoundCloud: Will BrockmanSimone Elhartsimoneelhart.comInstagram: @simone.elhartRon NaVarreronnavarre.comErica Pappasericapappas.comInstagram: @eripappas

Co-directors Sam Barkley & Theresa Burns chat will Will & Simone about their journey throughout the process of Spring Awakening and how to keep actors safe in the rehearsal room.  NYU Tisch students Jeff Lawless and Camden Espino join to share their story from an actor's point of view.methodactingstrasberg.comFollow LSTFI on social media!Instagram: @strasberginstitutenyTwitter: @lstfiNYFacebook: The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute - New YorkWill Brockmanwillbrockman.comInstagram: @will.brockmanSoundCloud: Will BrockmanSimone Elhartsimoneelhart.comInstagram: @simone.elhartSam BarkleyTheresa Burnstheresaburns.netInstagram: @hoomanofchowderJeff LawlessInstagram: @jeff_flawlessCamden EspinoInstagram: @sondheimisbae

Strasberg alumna and Broadway star Carla Stickler talks about how she rewrote her life's path after leaving behind the role of Elphaba in Wicked.  Teacher Bruce Baumer shares his journey from opera to teaching, and NYU Tisch senior Patrick Yeboah joins to share his early-career transition from acting to modeling.methodactingstrasberg.comFollow LSTFI on social media!Instagram: @strasberginstitutenyTwitter: @lstfiNYFacebook: The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute - New YorkWill Brockmanwillbrockman.comInstagram: @will.brockmanSamantha Vitasamanthavita.comInstagram: @_vitalocaCarla Sticklercarlastickler.comInstagram: @sticklercarlaBruce BaumerPatrick YeboahInstagram: @patrickyeboah

Strasberg alumni Max Weinstein and Leona Stewart join Will & Samantha to talk about their experience at Strasberg during their primary training as well as how it influenced their advanced training and transition into the real world.  Simone Elhart returns to share her experience as an advanced student navigating the final semesters of her BFA.methodactingstrasberg.comFollow LSTFI on social media!Instagram: @strasberginstitutenyTwitter: @lstfiNYFacebook: The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute - New YorkWill Brockmanwillbrockman.comInstagram: @will.brockmanSamantha Vitasamanthavita.comInstagram: @_vitalocaMax Weinsteinmaxjweinstein.comInstagram: @maxjweinsteinLeona StewartInstagram: @leona.stewart_Simone Elhartsimoneelhart.comInstagram: @simone.elhart

NYU Tisch at Strasberg second years Dillon Odle and Alyssa Virji join Will & Samantha to talk about auditioning for Tisch as well as their experience at NYU so far.  This two-part series gives a behind the scenes look at one of the nation's top drama programs.methodactingstrasberg.comFollow LSTFI on social media!Instagram: @strasberginstitutenyTwitter: @lstfiNYFacebook: The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute - New YorkWill Brockmanwillbrockman.comInstagram: @will.brockmanSamantha Vitasamanthavita.comInstagram: @_vitalocaDillon OdleInstagram: @dillon.odleAlyssa VirjiInstagram: @alyssavirji

Actress & choreographer Theresa Burns drops by the studio to talk about musical theatre as well as how she worked her way up the ladder to her Equity card.  Knox Van Horn & Bella Harris join to talk about industry standards and body positivity.methodactingstrasberg.comyoungactorstrasberg.comFollow LSTFI on social media!Instagram: @strasberginstitutenyTwitter: @lstfiNYFacebook: The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute - New YorkWill Brockmanwillbrockman.comInstagram: @will.brockmanSamantha Vitasamanthavita.comInstagram: @_vitalocaTheresa Burnstheresaburns.netInstagram: @hoomanofchowderBella HarrisInstagram: @bella.leitKnox Van HornInstagram: @knoxvanhorn

Actors Studio member Geoffrey Horne speaks to Will & Samantha about the sensitivity actors need to employ in the face of a daunting and harsh industry.  Strasberg alumnae Simone Elhart and Caitlin Hammond join to share their stories of using the Method while practicing self-care. methodactingstrasberg.comyoungactorstrasberg.comFollow LSTFI on social media!Instagram: @strasberginstitutenyTwitter: @lstfiNYFacebook: The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute - New YorkWill Brockmanwillbrockman.comInstagram: @will.brockmanSamantha Vitasamanthavita.comInstagram: @_vitalocaGeoffrey Horneshakespearedowntown.orgInstagram: @geoffreyhorne1933Simone Elhartsimoneelhart.comInstagram: @simone.elhartCaitlin Hammondcaitlinhammond.comInstagram: @c8ham

Co-hosts Will Brockman & Samantha Vita are joined by Strasberg faculty member Tim Crouse and third year student Jenna Fink to talk about Strasberg alumna Lady Gaga's meteoric rise as well as her return to acting and how she relates to the #MeToo movement happening not only in Hollywood but also in everyday life.methodactingstrasberg.comyoungactorstrasberg.comFollow LSTFI on social media!Instagram: @strasberginstitutenyTwitter: @lstfiNYFacebook: The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute - New YorkWill Brockmanwillbrockman.comInstagram: @will.brockmanSamantha Vitasamanthavita.comInstagram: @_vitaloca