About Us
Stan KirschA native New Yorker and cum laude graduate of Duke University, Stan spent his twenties working successfully as an actor. With over a hundred hours of film and television to his credit, Stan’s resume includes FRIENDS, JAG, FAMILY LAW, and a five year stint on the TV series HIGHLANDER. When he hit thirty, Stan got behind the camera for the first time. He has since directed several short and industrial films, notably STRAIGHT EYE: THE MOVIE (Alan Dale, UGLY BETTY and Rex Lee, ENTOURAGE), US ONE NIGHT (Alison Brie, MAD MEN and Liza Weil, GILMORE GIRLS), and the animated television pilot SUPERBUDDIES. Stan has also cast a variety of projects including BREAKDOWN, TRANSGRESSIONS (nominated for a 2007 BAFTA Award for Best Short Film), three seasons of the MTV series INVINCIBLE, and Stan Lee’s TIME JUMPER for Walt Disney Studios.
For the past decade Stan has also been one of the most prominent and sought after acting coaches in Los Angeles. In that time he has worked with thousands of actors to hone their craft and garner success in an otherwise elusive industry. His clientele, comprised of working actors throughout the business, have booked literally hundreds of roles from TV series regulars to film leads, recurring roles and guest stars. In 2008 he and his wife formed Stan Kirsch Studios, where he currently works to further the success of actors on a daily basis.
Kristyn Green (Operations Manager) In addition to her work at Stan Kirsch Studios, Kristyn is also an actress and television host. She recently appeared opposite Debra Messing on USA Network’s THE STARTER WIFE and will soon grace the big screen alongside Faye Dunaway, Ed Begley Jr., Amy Acker and Danica McKellar in the feature film 21 AND A WAKEUP. Horror film fans will also recognize Kristyn as one of the leads of CARVER, which is quickly becoming a cult classic. Since 2008 she has been the host and writer of TRUE COUNTRY, GoTV Networks’ weekly rundown on the country music industry.
Kristyn has also worked extensively behind the camera, most recently as the casting director of Stan Lee’s TIME JUMPER for Walt Disney Studios. From 2003-2005 Kristyn ran BROADWAY BABIES, an organization designed to bring dance and musical theatre to children throughout Los Angeles and its surrounding areas. In 2008 Kristyn co-founded Stan Kirsch Studios with her husband Stan Kirsch, where she currently serves as the Operations Manager.
Elaine Loh (Faculty Teacher)A Brown University graduate, Elaine is a true multi-hyphenate. As an actress, her numerous on screen credits include ROMANTICALLY CHALLENGED, CALIFORNICATION, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, CHUCK, THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE, IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, FRAGMENTS (opposite Forest Whitaker) and THE DEATH AND LIFE OF BOBBY Z (opposite Jason Lewis). In 2008 Elaine produced THE THREE AMIGAS, which was sold at the Cannes Short Film Corner. She has also assisted in casting dozens of short films and commercials.
In 2007 Elaine began coaching actors for auditions and teaching a business course for professional actors. Since then she has helped dozens of actors hone their skills, learn the ins and outs of the business, and book dozens of film, television, and prominent new media roles. In 2009 she began working at Stan Kirsch Studios, where she currently serves as both a teacher and private coach.
DaJuan Jonson (Faculty Teacher)DaJuan hails from University of Florida where he got a BA in Theater and went on to Colorado State University for his Masters! Television credits include: 24, Private Practice, CSI & CSI:NY, and currently recurring on General Hospital! DaJuan also had a lead role in the Toronto & Berlin International film festival official selection, PEDRO. He’s also starred opposite Ving Rhimes in WRATH of CAIN & Lauren Ambrose in THINK OF ME.
DaJuan has worked with Stan for over 7 years and began teaching for SKS in 2010.
Colleen Foy (Faculty Teacher) Upon graduating from Marquette University in Milwaukee with a major in theatre, Colleen spent a year touring the country as “Alice” in ALICE IN WONDERLAND with the National Theatre of the Deaf. She was the only hearing member of NTD’s Company in the 2004-2005 season. That year she taped several segments for the classic show SESAME STREET teaching the “Sign Language Word of the Day” to millions of children. After living in hotels for a year, Colleen relocated to Los Angeles to start her TV and film career. She has filmed several national commercials and primetime TV appearances, most recently guest starring on FRANKLIN & BASH, COLD CASE, CRIMINAL MINDS, CASTLE, THE CLIENT LIST and SWINGTOWN. In 2007 she made her feature film debut in the Academy Award winning film THERE WILL BE BLOOD, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Daniel Day-Lewis.
After working with Stan for years, Colleen began serving as a coach and teacher at Stan Kirsch Studios and has quickly become a client favorite!!
Josh Brener (Faculty Teacher) Bio Coming Soon
