Backstage - 2008
"The worst quote in the world is, 'Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach,'" contends Lisina Stoneburner, the founder and co-owner of Atlanta's The Company Acting Studio. "Because even though you can book a job and you can work doesn't necessarily mean that you can pass on that information and inspire somebody else to do it."... Read More
Murphy North Carolina - 2007
"Many aspiring stars of stage and screen travel from all over the southeast to study with the highly regarded acting coaches. They can boast students who have secured roles... Read More
The Piedmont Review - 2006
"But while she proudly sends many students on to star in commercials, on Broadway and in big budget Hollywood movies, she is careful to stay faithful to her acting philosophy "We don't train celebrities, we train actors."... Read More
The Loganville Tribune
"Why do you hate me?"she asked. "Because you just blew me off, you treated me badly, you cursed at me"the child responded. "But why - tell me how you feel," she asked again as she followed him around the room, forcing him to cower behind lights and equipment. " I hate you,"he said. "Louder," she responded. "I hate you,"he shouted vehemently. "Great, that's what we need,"she responded."Now let's get started."... Read More
Jezebel Magazine - 2006
The granddaughter of screenwriter Arnold Manoff (Ivanhoe, Route 66, Casbah), Stoneburner (Longo) started producing her own plays when she was just a little girl. "I started putting on plays with the girls in my building, down in the community room,"she says. "I would organize everything."... Read More
Southern Screen Report - 2006
" Colin and I started out working together in The Company Acting Studio. A whole bunch of us became friends and we went out to Los Angeles together to work. It's like one big family. I really repsect The Company. If it wasn't for them, I don't think I'd be where I am right now."... Read More