Guided by the methodology that has its roots in the ''system'' set forth by Constantin Stanislavski in his three groundbreaking books, An Actor Prepares, Building a Character and Creating a Role, the Actors Studio Drama School involves three years of intensive study in the dramatic arts.Continuously evolving, the ''system'' informs the curriculum of this unique dramatic arts degree program. Whether an aspiring actor, director or playwright, you will begin your three-year exploration by studying the actor's craft and developing a shared language. In the first year you will be consumed with learning the methodology and language, as well as training in your craft. In the second year, you and your fellow MFA candidates will immerse yourselves in unique and specialized training. Working together as an ensemble-actors, directors and playwrights-in your third year, you will apply your knowledge and skills in a Repertory Season.<br><br>During the three-year Acting program our acting students experience an intense training, consisting of deep and detailed personal work on what we call the actor's instrument. The students have the opportunity to develop their craft not only in their classes but also in a variety of public performing events. Our acting training is based on the Stanislavski ''System'' and its American development through the Group Theater and the Actors Studio, The three-year Acting program is focused on sensitizing and opening the actor's instrument, thereby freeing the actor's individual and unique talent. This work allows the actors to express themselves in the deepest and most personal way in a variety of roles both in class and in performance, The three-year Movement program is especially designed to develop the stamina, fluidity, grace and power of the actor's physical instrument. The work offers a series of exercises, improvisations and stages of movement inspired by the experiments and teachings of innovative masters of the theater, A second aspect of our Movement program consists of dance classes held at the studios of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and taught by their faculty and The three-year Voice program is based on Kristin Linklater's approach, which we consider the finest vocal training for actors.