Studio South - Atlanta

11/11/2025

🎥 When dreams come true…

11/10/2025

HUGE congratulations to Ethan Kramer for a most successful premiere of The Nublar Six this weekend! Ethan wrote, directed, and acted in this short film. We are so proud of you, Ethan!!

All of us at Studio South Atlanta had the best time helping Ethan see his dreams come true. Jackie encouraged Ethan to write the screenplay and helped with casting; LaRonn shot and edited the film; and Frankie worked as 1st Assistant Director! Ethan hand-picked his cast from several students at Studio South, even including Jayson, Meghan, and Coach Frankie. Congratulations to everyone involved in this production! We are so grateful to have been a part in Ethan’s directorial debut.

11/08/2025

We see you, Tim! Way to go!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DQxs2GzicTj/?igsh=MzNhcjY2eWo1M3U3

11/07/2025

Our Studio South ATL News Network team had a SPOOKtacular time covering the Coweta Charter Fall Festival!

https://youtu.be/HbZ55YyYGmM?feature=shared

Studio South Atlanta News Network Team Live From the 2025 Coweta Charter Academy Fall Festival

11/07/2025

🎬 Spring Semester Enrollment is open! Secure your spot now. Register by November 30 and receive early bird discount 10% off! Pay for full semester, multi-class, or multi-family member, and receive an additional $25 off monthly tuition ($125 for full semester). Visit www.studiosouthatl.com for info on special skills workshops coming soon!

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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7wsw-WYkvztlMGko0NMvhze1lKMOAhzcY1o3phwdqKLvxig/viewform

10/24/2025

🎬 In partnership and camaraderie with its founder, Studio South is thrilled to announce Meghan Coyle and Jayson Goldman as co-owner/directors. Meghan and Jayson bring drive, enthusiasm, and passion to their work and are excited to share their experience and wisdom with the next generation of artists. Stay tuned for exciting things coming soon at Studio South! See you in the studio!

Read their full bios at studiosouthatl.com

10/22/2025

Check out our incredible Studio South News Network Team reporting from the 2025 Senoia Car Show!

https://youtu.be/WrooWUt-BFY?si=gWEcJk_YQERP1B4L

09/24/2025

Meet Studio South’s incredible founder, Jackie Zwick!

Jackie Zwick began her entertainment career at the age of 17 as a local television host and announcer on BCTV in Connecticut. She moved on to radio newscasting and broadcasting with her own live show at WSHL just outside of Boston. After earning an undergraduate degree in Marketing Communication and Psychology, Jackie sought a Master's Degree from Northeastern University while taking on-camera classes from inspiring Boston-based coaches.

Upon her arrival to Georgia in 2006, Jackie quickly graced the stages of South Atlanta in shows like "A Christmas Carol" and "A Few Good Men." She was "discovered" by Casting Director Ann Wittenberg on the feature film "Lawless," starring Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, and Mia Wasikowski. After catching the film "bug," Jacqueline started making waves in the Atlanta market, securing jobs in background, featured, stand-in, supporting and principal roles on network dramas, independent films, television pilots, national commercials, print jobs, and feature films. She has trained with some of the best in the business, including local writer/director/actor Steve Coulter, voice-over actor/agent/producer Brian Bremer, and Executive Producer of The Walking Dead, Greg Nicotero.

Jackie has dabbled in casting, as well. Gaining experience as a Casting Assistant with New Life Casting, she worked on short films like "Paula Peril" (directed by Jason Winn, of Red Box feature "Fat Boy Chronicles" & Lifetime movie "The Assault") and blockbusters like Ant-Man (the first Marvel film to shoot at Pinewood Atlanta Studios - now Trilith Studios). Her tenacity and research skills scored meetings for the company with film moguls like Billy Bob Thornton. With a creative streak still very much alive, Jacqueline began writing, producing and directing her own short films, including "Through the Eyes of a Child" and “TWIST.” She created a production company (Henge Films) and started casting and producing independent projects, including “Life’s A Dance” and “By the Campfire.”

Jackie’s main passion of scouting and developing talent led to the establishment of her own acting studio in 2011. Her students have booked commercials, independent films, feature films, television shows, traveling stage productions, live runway shows, print and voice-over jobs. Her track record with acting students actively seeking and securing representation is over 90%. When not living the “set life,” Jackie can be found tending to her family’s 7 animals on “the farm” and hanging out with her amazing husband and three kids on the boat, at the beach, in the pool, or on the tennis court. She can also be found playing “Momager” on occasion with her own burgeoning performers. With emerging opportunities in the ever-growing film & television industry and flourishing studio productions just down the road, Jackie is excited to continue scouting and developing talent with the next generation of working actors.

Website: IMDb.me/jacquelinemariezwick

Photo Credit: Mike Colletta Images

09/18/2025

Third week of Fall semester is underway! Meet one of our interim directors, Jayson Goldman! 🌟 🎥 🎬

Jayson Goldman was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland where he attended Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and was appointed to the US Air Force Academy in 1992. He received dual degrees in Theater and Computer Science in 1999 from Birmingham Southern College where he studied the Stanislavski method and Studying Shakespeare by John Barton of the Royal Shakespeare Theater. Jayson performed in numerous theater productions by Shakespeare, Moliere, Ionesco, Wilson, Garret-Groag, and others as part of Birmingham Southern Theater and Birmingham Community Theater. Jayson also taught TV/Modeling classes for Elan Modeling Agency in Birmingham, AL.

After graduation, Jayson pursued a career in Computer Science and spent 23 years as an executive in the IT/Software industry serving as the Managing Director, North America and youngest member of the executive board for a global software company. This career brought him to Peachtree City, GA in 2016.

Jayson returned to acting in the summer of 2023 and he enrolled as a student at Studio South Atlanta in September of 2023. Jayson has acted in several lead and supporting roles for independent and student films, performed as stand-in and photo double for the lead actor in a feature film, and worked as an on camera principal for a major pharmaceutical commercial. He is represented by Resolute Artists Agency and continues to purse a career in Film/TV acting.

Jayson is pleased to now serve Studio South Atlanta as its Interim Director where he can collaborate with Jackie and the Studio South Atlanta coaching staff to provide engaging, enriching, and empowering acting, vocal, and voice over education to the diverse and talented student body.

Website: IMDb.me/jaysongoldman

Photo Credit: Teri Lyn Reimer

09/17/2025

Meet one of our interim directors, Coach Meghan, teaching Intro Actor for Kids Wednesdays this fall at 4:30pm 🎥

Meghan Coyle first found her way to the stage at a young age through years of intensive training in Chicago’s competition dance circuit. With movement as her first language, she can often be observed expressing through movement in order to reach the right words. After relocating to Georgia in 1999, Meg continued to choreograph, write, and perform in dance, chorale, and theater productions. She received dual degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice from the University of Georgia in 2005, going on to acquire a Masters in Social Work from UGA in 2011. Meg continued her education of human physiology and creative expression through several avenues, including pilates certification in 2012, yoga teacher training for anxiety, trauma and depression 2015-2018, and attends regular writing workshops locally and internationally to study prose, poetry, therapeutic journaling, and screenwriting.

Since 2003, Meg has served Georgia’s most vulnerable populations through community mental health programs, foster care and child welfare systems, hospital and patient outreach, and trauma therapy. Harboring an intimate awareness of the healing power of creative expression, Meg continually discovers the love for uplifting others to uncover their own natural gifts and talents, to help them hone their skills, and to facilitate access to a platform - no matter the size of the stage, page, or screen - for them to share and shine their light with others.

Upon finding a love for the film industry, Meg has been fortunate enough to act in lead and supporting roles in independent feature films, shorts, commercials, television pilots, and has performed as stand-in, background, and print. Also enjoying the magic of storytelling behind the camera, Meg writes for screen and works with production teams. She is honored and grateful to have found a home with Studio South where she can continue to empower, inspire, and collaborate with other creatives.

Website: IMDb.me/meghancoyle

Photo Credit: Brenda Allison

09/12/2025

Meet Coach Darren Polish!

A recent transplant from the Entertainment Capital of the World, Los Angeles, Darren Polish has been an A-list Voiceover talent for over 30 years. He has worked in just about every aspect in voiceover throughout his lengthy career.

Having just returned from providing Live Audio Description for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics for NBS Sports, Darren will quickly transition back to working for multiple clients from his professional home studio.

Darren has been cranking out voiceovers for Radio & TV Commercials, Promos, Movie Trailers, Corporate, Explainers, Narration, Video Games, E-Learning, Documentaries, TV Show Narration, Political Commercials, PSA's, and Audio Description!

Just a few highlights of his career included being the exclusive promo voice for TNBC, the Saturday morning line-up at NBC, the exclusive voice of Hyundai for 3 years, and most recently doing Live Audio Description for the WWE Smackdown, the 2024 SAG Awards, and a People's Choice Awards nominee for Top Gun Maverick.

Darren began his career in New York where he did theater, TV commercials, print work, industrials, voiceovers, and a stint on the soap opera, All My Children. He then left the Big Apple and headed to tinseltown to further his career. He continued to land more and more voiceover gigs as well as work in television and film.

Darren continues to be busy as a full time voice actor, either working from his professional studio here in Georgia or being flown to various locations for live session. He is looking forward to giving guidance to new and experienced talent to help elevate their careers to a level Darren has enjoyed for many years!

Website: darrenpolish.com

Photo Credit: Russell Baer

09/10/2025

Meet our vocal coach, Erin Walton, Mondays here at the studio. 🎤 🎶

Erin Roesel Walton attended Point University (1998-2003) where she received a Bachelor of Science in Music with Specialization in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy. In addition, Erin holds a minor in Business Administration as well as a minor in Biblical Studies. She has served in her current role as the choral director for Madras Middle School in Newnan, Georgia since January 2005. Erin is the voice instructor for The Next Level Studio, which she founded in 1999.

Erin is very passionate about teaching others the fundamentals of singing and performing. Erin has performed and directed for many local theatres, community groups and events including the 1996 Olympic Opening Ceremony, Atlanta Braves, Georgia Governor's Mansion, Good Day Atlanta, The Keith Brooking Children’s Foundation and at Carnegie Hall in New York City. She released her first solo album titled “Seasons” in December 2019. It can be found on multiple streaming platforms.

Among the hundreds of students Erin has coached throughout the years, some of her clients include stage and on-screen performer James Allen McCune, Broadway star Chase Peacock, and recording artists Corbette Jackson, Suzy Jones, Jessica Chunta, Matt Clark, Sayre Henley, Blaire Morgan, and Corbin Knowles.

Erin lives in Newnan with her husband Jason and children Elijah, Caleb, and Emerson.

Website: https://m.facebook.com/nextlevelvocal/

Photo Credit: Heather Bates