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Serving In-Person Acting Workshops in Atlantic, Camden & Cumberland Counties. Serving All of New Jersey Virtually.
OUR RESPONSIBLE STAFF
Warm. Supportive. Caring.
STEFANIE RYAN-MANHIM
President
Stefanie Ryan-Manhim has been in numerous films, commercials and TV shows since early childhood. She has worked as one of the main characters for Nickelodeon’s teen series “The Block”. Stefanie also teaches the workshop and does pageant consulting. Many of her students have gone on to book major roles in national commercials, stage performances, films, television series, and more.
QUINN SHOWELL
Vice President / Acting Coach
Growing up at Weist-Barron-Ryan, Quinn has been surrounded by all aspects of show business. His own career began at age 5. His accomplishments include several local &Â national commercials, TV shows & films. Commercials include Philadelphia Phillies, The Scooter Store and One Stop Car Audio. He also appeared on the Network TV Show "Hack" starring David Morris, National Geographic, and made regular principal appearances on national TV shows, radio, theatre and lead roles in over ten films. He has studied the performing arts, as well as public speaking on both East & West coasts.
Rob Reedy
Branch Manager / Acting Coach
From a young age, Rob has had a love and passion for Film and Television. In earlier years, he studied courses on video production, script writing, as well as make-up and special effects. Later, Rob went on to study acting, as it was always his true passion. Rob has been studying commercial, film, and method acting continually since he began acting. He has professionally worked on a variety of projects, including but not limited to feature films, television shows, television movies, and short films. Rob is the co-owner of Exit Zero Films LLC and is the writer and co-director for his upcoming film, 25 Years.
Tristan Basile
Administrative Assistant
Tristan Basile is a screenwriting instructor, performer, sword trick enthusiast, and writer for all things horror-adjacent. His film credits include background appearances in "Mean Girls" (2024), "Maybe I Do", and "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live", as well as a Casting Associate credit on Tony Goldwyn's "Ezra" (2024). Tristan is currently studying Literature at Stockton University. With his degree, he hopes to further his own writing analysis and to teach others how to write with intention. He has studied drama at the O'Neill Theatre, and was the youngest student admitted to the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. Tristan's play "I Saw Mommy Kissing Dracula" has been performed locally. He is eternally grateful to his grandmother Beverly and his former instructor Jim McCabe. Cheers!
Melanie Rivera Waldman
Acting Coach
Melanie Rivera Waldman is a passionately driven disability rights advocate, award-winning filmmaker, accessible yoga teacher, and is a member of SAG AFTRA. She currently holds her Bachelor’s degree– double major from Rutgers University, where she studied Theater & Journalism. She has worked on film sets with Weist-Barron-Ryan as Talent in the films "Bruised" and "Clerks 3". Her most recent short film "ILY" won the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Award for Best Awareness Campaign, her second winning film within the competition. By sharing her perspectives in life, Melanie is sure she can do her part to help further remove the stigmas surrounding disability issues and representation in the face of ableism & injustices today!
Margaret Newman
Coaching Assistant
Margaret has been a part of the WBR family for many years. She has been studying commercial and film throughout her training, and has professionally worked on multiple projects from television shows to feature films. Margaret has been pursuing her lifelong dream of creating her own own films with the hope of seeing them on the big screen. Her first film "Julia" was selected for multiple film festivals and awarded "Best Medical Drama" at Atlantic City Cinefest. It's important for Margaret to show her children and future actors what can be possible when you follow your heart and pursue your passions.
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