Stefanie Black 
Stefanie Black has worked with John for over seven years and is currently a teacher and coach at JRS. She’s an actor, writer, and director originally from Allentown, PA. A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Playwrights Horizons Theater School, and an alumna of The Williamstown Theater Festival and ACT. Stefanie currently recurs on HOUSE OF LIES (SHOWTIME) and SCANDAL (ABC). She has also recurred on such shows as HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER (CBS) and THE GOODWIN GAMES (FOX), as well as appeared on GREY’S ANATOMY, BONES, ER, PRIVATE PRACTICE, RIZZOLI AND ISLES, and many others. Stefanie is a founding member and Co-Artistic Director of the LA based IAMA Theatre Company. She currently has several projects in development for television and film. Her specialty is helping actors break down a script fast using her knowledge of television, film, and theater, to guide towards an understanding of character and function when approaching an audition or scene.
Stefanie’s coaching rate is: Faculty.
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Katie Lowes
Simply put, Stefanie is an awesome coach. She is a working actress herself and has the experience of thousands of auditions, which is all valuable information. Plus, she is versatile! Comedy, drama, TV, film, you name it, she can coach it. I've never felt more confident on auditions then I worked on them with Stefanie. She's helpful, supportive, and aids you in making interesting and honest choices.Actor (SCANDAL)
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Blair Bomar
Stefanie certainly knows how to bring out the best in me and her focus and dedication to the craft is second to none. I love her energy and playful approach to the work. Her vision is clear and her voice formidable. She doesn't miss a beat and has what it takes to help me get to the next level.Actor