#Whereworkingactorstalk: An illuminating, entertaining, no bullsh*t look into the entertainment industry. Each episode features a candid chat between the SKS staff and a variety of Film and TV professionals ranging from seasoned actors to casting directors, talent representatives and directors as they share their experiences, provide advice and discuss issues that are pertinent to actors today. Follow us on Instagram @StanKirschStudios and go to www.StanKirschStudios.com
Where Working Actors Talk
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#Whereworkingactorstalk: An illuminating, entertaining, no bullsh*t look into the entertainment industry. Each episode features a candid chat between the SKS staff and a variety of Film and TV professionals ranging from seasoned actors to casting directors, talent representatives and directors as they share their experiences, provide advice and discuss issues that are pertinent to actors today. Follow us on Instagram @StanKirschStudios and go to www.StanKirschStudios.com
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Recent Episodes
October 1, 2025
Eps 36: Finding Her Voice: Loren Escandón on Art, Culture, and Resilience
<p>In this episode, award-winning Afro-Latina actress and filmmaker Loren Escandón shares her inspiring journey from Cali, Colombia, to Hollywood. Growing up surrounded by cartel violence, Loren’s mother enrolled her in ballet to keep her safe, which sparked a lifelong passion for storytelling. She shares how her early training in ballet, tango, and jazz eventually led her to theater and television, as well as the challenges of navigating cultural shifts and learning to embrace her accent. Loren has appeared in hit series including Gentefied, 9-1-1, S.W.A.T., Selena: The Series, Truth Be Told, and Freevee’s Casa Grande. She is best known for her breakout role as Marisol in Netflix’s Purple Hearts. Beyond acting, Loren is an accomplished director and writer. Her debut, Phone Tales, premiered at multiple festivals, and her latest short, Los Patines, has won numerous awards including Best Short at the San Pedro International Film Festival and Best Latino Short and Director at the NYC Downtown Short Film Festival. Throughout the conversation, Loren emphasizes resilience, self-acceptance, and the importance of representation in storytelling. She offers insights into her creative process, her experiences navigating multiple cities and cultures, and her vision for what’s coming next.</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Early Life </p><p>00:25 Discovering Ballet and Storytelling </p><p>01:32 Transition to Acting and Moving to the US </p><p>02:27 Navigating the Acting Industry </p><p>03:48 First TV Role and Learning the Ropes </p><p>05:49 Settling in LA and Finding Representation </p><p>11:24 Audition Challenges and Self-Acceptance </p><p>16:59 The Importance of Training and Comedy </p><p>25:17 Wardrobe and Character Embodiment </p><p>26:50 Collaborative Costume Design </p><p>27:22 Realism in Acting </p><p>28:57 Transition to Directing </p><p>31:57 Creating Los Patina </p><p>34:50 Challenges and Triumphs </p><p>39:34 Future Projects and Aspirations </p><p>46:44 Reflections and Inspirations </p><p>49:46 Inside the Actor's Studio Questions</p><p>EPISODE LINKS:</p><p>· <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3559916/"><u>Loren’s IMDb</u></a></p><p>· Follow<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lorenescandon/?hl=en"><u> Loren on IG @lorenescandon</u></a></p><p>Host: <a href="https://stankirschstudios.com/colleen-bio"><u>Colleen Foy</u></a></p><p>Producer: <a href="https://stankirschstudios.com/kristyn-bio"><u>Kristyn Daniel</u></a></p><p>Music by: Lindsay Boreing and Will Boreing</p><p>________________</p><p>Want to learn more about Stan Kirsch Studios? <a href="https://stankirschstudios.com/"><u>Visit Our Website Here.</u></a></p><p><a href="https://stankirschstudios.com/podcast/"><u>Catch up on the podcast here.</u></a></p><p>Follow SKS on IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stankirschstudios/"><u>@stankirschstudios </u></a><br></p>
September 17, 2025
Eps 36: Meet the Newest Acting Coach at SKS: Award-Winning Writer/Actor A.J. Castro (Will and Grace, NCIS, 9-1-1)
<p>A.J. Castro was born in Costa Rica and raised in Miami, where he quickly found his love of acting. He sits down with host Colleen Foy to talk about his journey in the industry and finding his place as a Latino in Hollywood. From studying at CSULA to booking Will & Grace and 9-1-1, A.J.’s journey has now led him to becoming a coach at SKS. He shares his early career struggles, his entry into Hollywood through perseverance and community support, living a lifelong career with shifting goals over time, finding writing, and how being a father has shaped his stories. A.J. also shares insights about adapting to the industry’s demands, and how he found Stan Kirsch Studios right when he needed it. You’ll learn the importance of having a process, finding joy in the creative journey, and giving yourself grace in your creative process. </p><p>00:00 Introduction and Welcome</p><p>00:09 AJ's Journey to the Studio </p><p>01:22 Moving to LA: The Early Years </p><p>02:34 Finding Footing in LA </p><p>02:49 Acting Beginnings in Miami</p><p> 06:25 Challenges and Growth in Acting </p><p>07:50 The Importance of Goals and Consistency </p><p>14:48 Navigating the Acting Industry </p><p>30:00 Booking 911 & The Payoff of Consistency</p><p> 30:56 Overcoming Intimidation and Self-Doubt </p><p>33:19 The Importance of Casting and Perseverance </p><p>35:06 Branding and Marketing as an Actor </p><p>36:54 Discovering and Embracing Your Type </p><p>43:15 Writing as a Creative Outlet</p><p>46:54 Balancing Acting and Writing</p><p>52:51 Inside the Actor's Studio Questions </p><p>57:12 Final Thoughts and Aspirations</p><p>EPISODE LINKS:</p><p>· AJ Castro’s <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2285700/"><u>IMDb</u></a></p><p>· Follow AJ on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/realajcastro/?hl=en"><u> IG @realajcastro </u></a></p><p>· AJ’s <a href="https://bio.site/ajcastro?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaef1sgurfUsbwCCnnLto024gSxOb7wXiGyULdZ35gNHQaYHpWWa_vq0FAHXaw_aem_rQ9UXt6-5EgMcwcUVSP6VQ"><u>Links</u></a></p><p>·<a href="https://stankirschstudios.com/a-j-castro-bio"><u> Learn More about AJ’s Classes at SKS</u></a></p><p>Host: <a href="https://stankirschstudios.com/colleen-bio"><u>Colleen Foy</u></a></p><p>Producer: <a href="https://stankirschstudios.com/kristyn-bio"><u>Kristyn Daniel</u></a></p><p>Music by: Lindsay Boreing and Will Boreing</p><p>________________</p><p>Want to learn more about Stan Kirsch Studios? <a href="https://stankirschstudios.com/"><u>Visit Our Website Here.</u></a></p><p><a href="https://stankirschstudios.com/podcast/"><u>Catch up on the podcast here.</u></a></p><p>Follow SKS on IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stankirschstudios/"><u>@stankirschstudios </u></a><br></p>
September 3, 2025
Eps 35: Navigating the Actor's Journey with Allen Theosky Rowe: From Bombshells to Breakthroughs
<p>Allen Rowe (FBI Most Wanted, The Last Ship, Hawaii Five-0, ) has been a long time student of Stan Kirsch Studios. In this episode, he joins his mentor Colleen Foy to look back on his unique journey as an actor. Allen shares his early struggles, including flying between San Francisco and Los Angeles for auditions and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. Born in Taipei, Taiwan and being of Chinese descent meant that Allen had to deal with a lack of roles that he saw himself in early on. It was because of his community and classes at studios like SKS that kept him going and allowed him to craft his iconic, memorable auditions that led to roles on shows like 'Monk' and 'CSI Cyber.' Allen also discusses his experience working in Asia as a series regular on Tou Du (Wei Xian lu Cheng) and what he’s hoping for in the future. If you’ve been looking for motivation to keep going and remain resilient, this is the episode for you.</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Allen</p><p>00:24 Early Acting Struggles and Auditions </p><p>01:15 Breakthrough and Career Milestones </p><p>02:04 Challenges and Learning in Acting Classes </p><p>06:04 Memorable Audition Stories </p><p>07:29 Dealing with Rejection and Staying Active </p><p>10:58 Script Analysis and Preparation Techniques </p><p>20:17 On-Set Experiences and Networking</p><p>24:09 Reflecting on Early Career Experiences </p><p>24:25 Navigating the One-Hour Drama Auditions </p><p>25:43 Transitioning to Acting in Asia </p><p>27:36 Challenges and Successes in China</p><p>28:37 Returning to the US and Building Connections </p><p>31:06 Aspirations for a Series Regular Role </p><p>33:41 Exploring Different Genres and Roles </p><p>34:25 Portraying My Grandfather </p><p>36:40 Representation and Diversity in Acting </p><p>41:30 The Art of Self-Taping</p><p> 43:44 Inside the Actor's Studio Questions</p><p>EPISODE LINKS:</p><p>· Allen’s<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1115103/"><u> IMDb</u></a></p><p>· Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theosky8/"><u>Allen on IG @theosky8</u></a></p><p>Host: <a href="https://stankirschstudios.com/colleen-bio"><u>Colleen Foy</u></a></p><p>Producer: <a href="https://stankirschstudios.com/kristyn-bio"><u>Kristyn Daniel</u></a></p><p>Music by: Lindsay Boreing and Will Boreing</p><p>________________</p><p>Want to learn more about Stan Kirsch Studios? <a href="https://stankirschstudios.com/"><u>Visit Our Website Here.</u></a></p><p><a href="https://stankirschstudios.com/podcast/"><u>Catch up on the podcast here.</u></a></p><p>Follow SKS on IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stankirschstudios/"><u>@stankirschstudios </u></a><br></p>
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