Jake Epstein
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“John’s Tips & Insights are so useful to me as an actor. I like to read one every few days just to put a bright reminder in my mind.“
- Jake Epstein, Designated Survivor, Suits, Degrassi
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Alicia Jeffery
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“Always love your insights. This whole page is great but the “bar advice” section really made me smile. I’ve heard advice from that source…many times… and I always shake my head.”
- Alicia Jeffery, Talent Agent, The Characters
Read MoreDion Johnstone
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"John Boylan not only gives an actor tools to break down any scene in any genre, he also excels at training an actor’s mental process, so that one is able to ask the most effective questions needed to continue growing professionally in this business. His one-on-one coaching and mentorship has helped me overcome many mental and emotional blocks, and I’ve watched my career change from guest appearances to series lead."
- Dion Johnstone
Read MoreMalin Akerman
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“I was very shy as a teen and so nervous about acting and he showed me how to be unafraid. He taught me to ask all the questions I needed to ask to be the best version of myself on camera.”
- Malin Akerman
Read MoreJoe Dowling
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"With a lifetime of experience as an actor and acting coach, John Boylan offers wisdom and insight to aspiring actors and experienced performers alike. The Tips and Thoughts are practical and applicable to many different aspects of an actor’s life and career. An indispensable read."
- Joe Dowling
Read MoreCamille Stopps
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“I deeply appreciate these Tips & Insights. They have a real impact on me. I use them as "an idea of the week", something to percolate on. They reinforce my confidence and conviction by the way they prompt me to actively think, and consider, and reflect on my/our work. You write for the actor, and advocate what's best for us through discussion, and through this offering of ideas -- some simple and some more complex -- but ALL important, and ALL parts of the industry that each and every one of us actors needs to look at along our individual actor journeys.”
- Camille Stopps
Read MoreJanine Pearson
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“I absolutely LOVE what you have written here and couldn't agree more. You are a great teacher and coach. So fortunate are those in your sphere.”
- Janine Pearson, Former Head of Voice, Stratford Festival and The National Theatre School of Canada
Read MorePatrick Garrow
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"I have to say that I’ve met many teachers in this performing arts corner of the city but none have had a fiercer commitment to the urgency of the arts in an often circumscribed democracy, and to the highest standard of professionalism and achievement in those he continues to teach, those who aspire to make this pursuit their life’s work. A great example to the actors of tomorrow to be sure."
- Patrick Garrow
Read MoreCamille Stopps
/“You own your experience, you speak to it -- let that stand without qualifying you are not a master. I'm very firm in my belief you should remove "I'm not a master" from the entry -- it feels like fat being trimmed from the piece, it's unnecessary for you to qualify your personal opinion that you are not a master.
“But also from where I stand you are a master of your craft and in your work, if not you then who? I equate the work you do and what you have to offer and have offered on par with Uta Hagen, Mesiner, Checkov, Eric Clapton, the top football coaches etc. I could go on -- you're on the high road, among the best in an ongoing serious and professional pursuit and exploration, you speak to understanding the actors work at the highest level.”
- Camille Stopps, in response to ‘It’s in the Masters’
Read MoreTate Ferron
/“I had such a great time in your class over the past 6 week, I feel I have grown as an actress and learned so much! I am wondering if you have any suggestions on what my next step should be in order to get experience and move forward.”
- Tate Ferron
Read MoreJanine Pearson
/“Yes, indeed, the dignity of labour. Best wishes to you on this winter’s solstice.”
- Janine Pearson
Read MoreBronson Black
/“Your insights have always been very helpful and I walk away with so much from all of our sessions. If you're available would love to pick your brain on this one.”
- Bronson Black
Read MoreGavin Le Ber
/“Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and experience over the last few weeks. Practicing in your class has been very helpful.”
- Gavin Le Ber
Read MoreClaire MacMaster
/“I’ve been on set this week in NYC for a web series. And your wisdom keeps coming back to me throughout our shoot days. All our conversations about what it means to be a “professional” in our work. How to carry yourself, how to prepare, support your scene partner, manage an unclear direction, etc.
“I am so grateful for all our coaching over the years - it is truly keeping me grounded in the midst.”
- Claire MacMaster
Read MoreAnton Iakovenko
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- Anton Iakovenko
Read MoreLuke Charles
/“Thank you so much for this feedback, it’s very encouraging to hear. I’ll always be grateful for the space you continue to create for us to practice and grow. I am enjoying the work, and feel it going in a good direction. I am feeling much gratitude and look forward to continuing our work as soon as I am able.”
- Luke Charles
Read MoreEvelyn Wiebe
/“I still consider you to be THE teacher for me and need you to know how influential you have been to my work.... My confidence is way, way more nowadays. I don't just say this - I credit that to our work together.”
- Evelyn Wiebe
Read MoreYuvi Randhawa
/“I got into a couple schools in LA, NYC, and Toronto! Thank you so much for all your help and support, I definitely could not have done this without all your help, both in the classes I’ve taken with you and the wonderful reference you gave me!”
- Yuvi Randhawa
Read MoreJohn Cleland
/“I think a lot of what I know about acting for the camera, I learned from you so, for what it’s worth, thank you. I have always pointed people to your course because, to me, you were one of the only teacher's in this town who really got how to talk to actors.”
- John Cleland
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