TESTIMONIALS
Hear What Our Clients Have To Say
"The teachers at SKS are able to instantaneously discover weaknesses an actor may be unaware of. They have an amazing gift of being able to effectively and honestly communicate with the actor allowing for immediate growth and change. SKS has helped me hone my craft in a way no other studio has yet. Thank you!"
-Alan Ritchson (REACHER, Series Lead)
"SKS has helped me hone my craft in a way no other studio has yet"
"SKS marked a pivotal shift in my career. It was where I learned to audition for camera. Colleen showed me a whole new skill set to call on for breaking down scripts, especially comedy, because comedy is way more technical than you think. SKS also taught me the single most important thing for auditioning which is to be 110% prepared; that way, when nerves, traffic, life throw you curveballs, you’re still ready to book the job. Colleen’s a successful working actress, so everything she teaches is relevant and current. But my favorite reason for working with Colleen is that she’s one of the most empowering and encouraging teachers I’ve ever worked with. You leave a private or class with her feeling ready to take on the world. I’m grateful to now call her friend. The only reason I haven’t been back to the studio as much is because they taught me how to audition so well that I’m now always on set. It’s rare that I meet a working actor in LA who hasn’t come through this studio. I’m so grateful for Colleen and the community that SKS has given me."
-Catherine Haena Kim (THE COMPANY YOU KEEP, Series Lead)
"It’s rare that I meet a working actor in LA who hasn’t come through this studio"
"My life completely changed after my 1st consultation at SKS. After 7 months of working there, I found a manager and theatrical agent, went through my first pilot season, and booked a Series Regular on a multicam show. If you want to be a WORKING actor, this is where working actors train."
-Christine Ko (Dave, Series Regular)
"If you want to be a WORKING actor, this is where working actors train"
"A lot of coaches teach the notion that acting is about getting in touch with ones self. SKS will teach you how to get and hold a job. I recommend that every actor that wants to work or work more in film and tv study at SKS. Their practical approach to the craft, attention to detail and knowledge about all facets of our profession are unparallelled. Working at SKS will not only make your acting sharper and more specific, but if will render you confident in the knowledge that your choices are as strong and as solid as possible. That true confidence is an absolute necessity walking into an audition or onto a set."
-David Giuntoli (Million Little Things, Series Lead)
"I recommend that every actor that wants to work or work more in film and tv study at SKS."
Stan Kirsch Studios is a true rarity. In a business that can be at times cutthroat and at times downright disheartening, the SKS family is a beacon of support, positivity, and prodigious talent. With an emphasis on solid technique and consummate professionalism, the training at SKS provides actors with exactly the tools they need to start working and never stop. And with wonderful people like Kristyn & Colleen at the helm, there is simply no better community in town.
-Josh Brener (Silicon Valley, Series Lead)
"SKS provides actors with exactly the tools they need to start working and never stop"
I am so grateful I found SKS! Since I started taking classes and coaching at SKS, I have seen a noticeable improvement in my auditions/ self tapes and my pins and bookings have increased. More importantly, SKS has helped me find MYSELF in my acting again! For years I was so focused on trying to give casting what I thought they wanted, and I forgot to bring myself to every character. SKS has shown me that the most unique thing you can be as an actor is YOURSELF. That you should trust your instincts and your impulses, and never dim your own light. The studio is a safe, supportive and encouraging space to have fun, play, and be yourself. With amazing coaches and a wonderful leader in Kristyn, Stan's dream lives on and I for one am so grateful to have found this wonderful community that is Stan Kirsch Studios!
-Britney Young (GLOW, Series Regular)
"SKS has helped me find MYSELF in my acting again!"
"It's been an amazing journey over the years and I know that the main reason things started turning around for me because I decided to show up at your doorstep. Up until that point, I hadn't worked in over four years and really didn't know what was wrong and was on the verge of quitting. Had I not shown up at your doorstep, I am certain the life I'd be experiencing at this moment would be decidedly different. With you guys holding my hand and guiding me, I feel like the sky's the limit now. There just isn't enough words to tell you what you guys, the studio, the dear actor friends at the studio, have done for my life."
-Leonard Wu (American Born Chinese, LEAD)
With you guys holding my hand and guiding me, I feel like the sky's the limit now
"For the longest time, I didn't take classes for auditioning because I worried that coaches would try to make me interpret the sides the way "they" wanted. I worried that taking classes would homogenize my acting style and beat out of me any impulse that was unique to myself. That was bullsh*t. Everyone who works at Stan Kirsch showed me how to keep my impulses intact while at the same time addressing the things that had prevented me from booking roles. Taking classes at Stan Kirsch taught me how to be MORE naturally myself in an audition setting."
-Rachel Bloom (CRAZY EX GIRLFRIEND, Series Lead and Creator)
"Taking classes at SKS taught me how to be MORE naturally myself in an audition setting."
Golden Globe Winner - Best Actress
"Whenever I meet actors who have just moved to LA, or are feeling stuck in their work and looking for their next step, I send them to SKS with complete confidence. SKS provides a safe space to grow, explore and discover your craft. It demands a level of professionalism and focus on “the work” that anchors you in a solid technique applicable to any material, without overcomplicating things! Stan has a refreshing approach that is equivalent to an athlete in training. It’s simple, clear, and demands your best."
-Kate Mansi (Actor, Daytime Emmy Winner)
"SKS provides a safe space to grow, explore and discover your craft."
Daytime Emmy Winner - Outstanding Actress In a Drama Series
"I learned of Stan Kirsch Studios when one of my sitcom co-stars was singing their praises. After trying a class, I understood why! It’s rare to find a comfortable class environment that offer all of the ingredients: positive support, sensible critiques, lively camaraderie and rock solid tools and techniques. Whether I’m in need of a simple “tune-up" or guidance for a difficult role, SKS never lets me down. SKS is an invaluable resource for staying focused and confident and on top of your skills. Do it!"
— Chelsea Kane (Baby Daddy, Series Regular)
"SKS is an invaluable resource for staying focused and confident and on top of your skills."
"Working with SKS has been one of the single best decisions I have made in my career. Not only does their genuine enthusiasm and support make you walk into an audition feeling like a million bucks, but the proof is in the pudding regarding just how amazing the technique at SKS is. Since working here, my bookings have exponentially increased as well as my callback and pilot testing ratios. My agents, managers and I are so excited about the bookings and feedback and cold hard results. I couldn't have done it without SKS!"
-Hayley Marie Norman (Actor)
"Working with SKS has been one of the single best decisions I have made in my career."
"SKS marked a pivotal shift in my career. It was where I learned to audition for camera. Colleen showed me a whole new skill set to call on for breaking down scripts, especially comedy, because comedy is way more technical than you think. SKS also taught me the single most important thing for auditioning which is to be 110% prepared; that way, when nerves, traffic, life throw you curveballs, you’re still ready to book the job. Colleen’s a successful working actress, so everything she teaches is relevant and current. But my favorite reason for working with Colleen is that she’s one of the most empowering and encouraging teachers I’ve ever worked with. You leave a private or class with her feeling ready to take on the world. I’m grateful to now call her friend. The only reason I haven’t been back to the studio as much is because they taught me how to audition so well that I’m now always on set. It’s rare that I meet a working actor in LA who hasn’t come through this studio. I’m so grateful for Colleen and the community that SKS has given me."
-Catherine Haena Kim (THE COMPANY YOU KEEP, Series Lead)
"It’s rare that I meet a working actor in LA who hasn’t come through this studio"
SCROLL THROUGH
"It's been an amazing journey over the years and I know that the main reason things started turning around for me because I decided to show up at your doorstep. Up until that point, I hadn't worked in over four years and really didn't know what was wrong and was on the verge of quitting. Had I not shown up at your doorstep, I am certain the life I'd be experiencing at this moment would be decidedly different. With you guys holding my hand and guiding me, I feel like the sky's the limit now. There just isn't enough words to tell you what you guys, the studio, the dear actor friends at the studio, have done for my life."
-Leonard Wu (American Born Chinese, LEAD)
"With you guys holding my hand and guiding me, I feel like the sky's the limit now."
"A lot of coaches teach the notion that acting is about getting in touch with ones self. SKS will teach you how to get and hold a job. I recommend that every actor that wants to work or work more in film and tv study at SKS. Their practical approach to the craft, attention to detail and knowledge about all facets of our profession are unparallelled. Working at SKS will not only make your acting sharper and more specific, but if will render you confident in the knowledge that your choices are as strong and as solid as possible. That true confidence is an absolute necessity walking into an audition or onto a set."
-David Giuntoli, Million Little Things (Series Regular)
"I recommend that every actor that wants to work or work more in film and tv study at SKS."
"Stan Kirsch Studios is a true rarity. In a business that can be at times cutthroat and at times downright disheartening, the SKS family is a beacon of support, positivity, and prodigious talent. With an emphasis on solid technique and consummate professionalism, the training at SKS provides actors with exactly the tools they need to start working and never stop. And with wonderful people like Kristyn & Colleen at the helm, there is simply no better community in town".
-Josh Brener (Silicon Valley, Series Lead)
"SKS provides actors with exactly the tools they need to start working and never stop"
"For the longest time, I didn't take classes for auditioning because I worried that coaches would try to make me interpret the sides the way "they" wanted. I worried that taking classes would homogenize my acting style and beat out of me any impulse that was unique to myself. That was bullsh*t. Everyone who works at Stan Kirsch showed me how to keep my impulses intact while at the same time addressing the things that had prevented me from booking roles. Taking classes at SKS taught me how to be MORE naturally myself in an audition setting."
-Rachel Bloom, Crazy Ex Girlfriend (Series Lead, and creator)
"Taking classes at SKS taught me how to be MORE naturally myself in an audition setting."
"Whenever I meet actors who have just moved to LA, or are feeling stuck in their work and looking for their next step, I send them to SKS with complete confidence. SKS provides a safe space to grow, explore and discover your craft. It demands a level of professionalism and focus on “the work” that anchors you in a solid technique applicable to any material, without overcomplicating things! Stan has a refreshing approach that is equivalent to an athlete in training. It’s simple, clear, and demands your best."
-Kate Mansi (Actor, Daytime Emmy Winner)
"SKS provides a safe space to grow, explore and discover your craft."
"SKS has helped me find MYSELF in my acting again! For years I was so focused on trying to give casting what I thought they wanted, and I forgot to bring myself to every character. SKS has shown me that the most unique thing you can be as an actor is YOURSELF. That you should trust your instincts and your impulses, and never dim your own light. The studio is a safe, supportive and encouraging space to have fun, play, and be yourself."
-Britney Young (GLOW, Series Regular)
"SKS has helped me find MYSELF in my acting again!"
"The teachers at SKS are able to instantaneously discover weaknesses an actor may be unaware of. They have an amazing gift of being able to effectively and honestly communicate with the actor allowing for immediate growth and change. SKS has helped me hone my craft in a way no other studio has yet. Thank you!"
-Alan Ritchson (REACHER, Series Lead)
"SKS has helped me hone my craft in a way no other studio has yet"
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"I learned of Stan Kirsch Studios when one of my sitcom co-stars was singing their praises. After trying a class, I understood why! It’s rare to find a comfortable class environment that offer all of the ingredients: positive support, sensible critiques, lively camaraderie and rock solid tools and techniques. Whether I’m in need of a simple “tune-up" or guidance for a difficult role, SKS never lets me down. SKS is an invaluable resource for staying focused and confident and on top of your skills. Do it!"
-Chelsea Kane (Baby Daddy, Series Reg)
"SKS is an invaluable resource for staying focused and confident and on top of your skills."
"Working with SKS has been one of the single best decisions I have made in my career. Not only does their genuine enthusiasm and support make you walk into an audition feeling like a million bucks, but the proof is in the pudding regarding just how amazing the technique at SKS is. Since working here, my bookings have exponentially increased as well as my callback and pilot testing ratios. My agents, managers and I are so excited about the bookings and feedback and cold hard results. I couldn't have done it without SKS!"
-Hayley Marie Norman (Actor)
"Working with SKS has been one of the single best decisions I have made in my career."
"My life completely changed after my 1st consultation at SKS. After 7 months of working there, I found a manager and theatrical agent, went through my first pilot season, and booked a Series Regular on a multicam show. If you want to be a WORKING actor, this is where working actors train."
-Christine Ko (Dave, Series Regular)
"My life completely changed after my 1st consultation at SKS. "