INSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING "...doing theatre in the way that made you love theatre to begin with." - Wendy Wasserstein A key aspect of EST's mission of developing new theatrical work is the nurturing and training of theatre artists. It is in that spirit that we offer labs, classes, weekend workshops and internships in New York City and at the Lexington Center for the Arts. LABS Actors, Writers and Directors collaborate and develop new material as an ensemble, resulting in a public presentation CLASSES 10-week technique-oriented sessions, with an elected focus on either writing, acting or directing WEEKEND WORKSHOPS One day and two day intensives include: Playwriting, Audition for Theatre and Film, and Camera Technique The Institute for Professional Training offers two sessions each year: FALL: October-January SPRING: February-May THE SUMMER CONFERENCE Is held in the Catskill mountains of Lexington, NY in July and August at the Lexington Center for the Arts. To be placed on our mailing list, or to receive a registration form, phone 212 247 4982