Claire McClainTeaching Artist
Brooklyn Acting Lab / Creative TeamEst. 2008
meet the
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Official Company Playbill / Brooklyn Acting Lab
The people behind the magic; dedicated teaching artists, directors, and administrators who create a space where young performers feel confident, supported, and inspired.
Founding LeadershipTHE PEOPLE WHO
THE PEOPLE WHO
BUILT BAL
Brooklyn Acting Lab was founded in 2008 by Murat Ozcan and Kristen Lynch. What began as a small, passionate program has grown into a vibrant creative home where artistry and play coexist, guided by their vision and sustained by a dedicated team of collaborators.
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Co-Founder & Executive Director
Kristen Lynch
Kristen co-founded Brooklyn Acting Lab with a vision of creating a joyful, inclusive space where young people could explore storytelling, music, and imagination. At BAL, she leads the organization with heart and intention—designing programs, directing productions, supporting teaching artists, and building strong relationships with families.
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Co-Founder/ Artistic Director
Murat Ozcan
Murat Ozcan is the Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Brooklyn Acting Lab. With a career spanning Turkey, Paris, and New York, he brings decades of experience as a director, producer, educator, and actor. Since founding BAL in 2008, Murat has helped create a joyful and inspiring environment where young people build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love for storytelling through theater.
Administration
The people keeping the day-to-day company rhythm moving behind the curtain.
Company Manager
Meredith Goldberg
Meredith is the heartbeat behind the scenes. She keeps the studios running, communicates with families, solves problems before you even know they exist, and makes sure every young actor is hydrated, supported, and having a blast.
Technical Director/ Music Director
Kat Lee
Kat Lee is the Technical Director of Brooklyn Acting Lab, where she oversees production technology, theatrical design, and technical operations while also supporting the artistic development of student performers through vocal coaching and music instruction.
Artists and Educators
THE CREATIVE TEAM
Hover over any name to see the face behind it. Working theater artists, every one.
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Annabel HoffmanTeaching Artist
Cameron SeefriedTeaching Artist
Cara VaitilingamTeaching Artist
Catherine BloomTeaching Artist
Cherise KimoyTeaching Artist
Isaiah MichaelsTeaching Artist
Jasmine MaldonadoTeaching Artist
Jeana ScottiTeaching Artist
Joanna SchubertTeaching Artist
Joseph DePietroTeaching Artist
Joy DonzeTeaching Artist
Julianna KantorTeaching Artist
Leon GloverTeaching Artist
Maeve MollaghanTeaching Artist
Ruthy FrochTeaching Artist
Sarah SlippTeaching Artist
Sebastian ZunigaTeaching Artist
Shira FinkTeaching Artist
Sophie KrupanszkyTeaching Artist
Sydney CoxTeaching Artist
Stars Behind The Training
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We're always excited to connect with talented teaching artists, directors, music directors, designers, stage managers, and creative collaborators who share our passion for working with young people through the arts.
Get In TouchBrooklyn Acting Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Brooklyn Acting Lab is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.