Jake Epstein
/“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
Read MoreTestimonials on John Boylan, Toronto-based actor, acting coach, teacher and mentor.
“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
Read More“Posted ‘What you have’ on social today —
“It’s such a good one. We spend so much of our lives thinking the answer lives outside of us, but what we have is the answer, is everything, is what makes me, me. And that’s my strength, not my weakness. Distilling that. Recognizing that. Being truthful to that.
“That’s real power and builds conviction. Loved it.”
- Camille Stopps
Read More“I did a self tape audition yesterday after reading your missive. The character was supposed to be about ten years older than me. I have my mother’s cane and used that to influence my posture. It helped. It was my own little secret. I brushed my teeth before I left the house.”
- Tom Butler
Read More“Nice and inspired comments for the students and actors that you are working with.”
- Arne Zaslove
Read More“John, I love this, so much.
“I remember how hard it was to say, 'I am an Actor' at first- even up to a few years ago. Especially while I was waiting tables. I liked remembering this, because this 'I am a good actor' step feels hard in the same way. It's amazing how hard it feels.I understand it on paper, and on paper I agree, but to understand it in my core, believe it with my knowing? It's a step for sure. At times, like with a "bad" audition, like the one I am still recovering from, this idea of 'good' gets beat up inside me, I don't feel 'good' who was I to say 'good'.
“I think maybe it's about letting go of 'perfection' and accepting 'good' as your baseline. Knowing that you are 'good', you will always continue to pursue 'great', you are not immune to failure, you are still learning, but the baseline is 'good', and now that is where you are starting from.
“Thank you for this.
“I just said it, and it felt better than yesterday :)”
- Jillian Welsh, in response to “I’m a good actor“
Read More“Great tips for the young actor, John. Your thoughts are much appreciated.“
- Michael David Kirby, Humber School of Creative and Performing Arts, Toronto
Read More“Aha, that’s quite brilliant! Your entries are most useful to actors and everyone.“
- Lesley Larkum, Head of Strings, Dulwich College, London
Read More“These are gems. John’s Tip And Insights are relatable and inclusive, and there is no doubt that every actor at every level will benefit. There are decades and decades of insight packed into these pages.“
- Rich Caplan, Talent Agent, Noble Caplan Abrams, Toronto
Read MoreJohn Boylan | Toronto Acting Coach
After delivering Directing the Actor at the New York University, Graduate Film School, the National Screen Institute, Winnipeg and for The Directors Guild of Canada this course is now being offered here.
Suitable candidates have a level of previous experience: either …
These are professional track acting classes with practices that meet the actor's needs to work in the film and TV industry.
This course is right for you if: you are committed to being a professional actor; you have some experience in theatre or film; you have some actor training; you recently graduated from theatre school; you have an agent or are actively seeking one …
Using a feature film scene and typical TV scenes you will have time and space to pursue questions that you need to work on. With only one other actor there is a peaceful atmosphere to do detailed work that can most assist you…
These are professional track acting classes with practices that meet the actor's needs to work in the film and TV industry.
This course is right for you if: you are committed to being a professional actor; you have some experience in theatre or film; you have some actor training; you recently graduated from theatre school; you have an agent or are actively seeking one …
This is a one-hour session over Zoom geared to discuss the work in our most recent class.
For years I’ve been frustrated that I don’t get to speak much to the actors …
Working on Zoom this method of recording all the takes while I coach you has proven successful. We keep working, hone the scene, make adjustments …
I can help you make a demo reel and we can schedule it at whatever time suits us both. Please send your photo and resume.
The first step is a one-hour consultation where we discuss who the reel is for, what types suit you, which scenes to do, your hair and wardrobe.
Second step is …
IT'S YOUR SPACE. TAKE YOUR PLACE.
All posted class times are Eastern Time Zone (EDT/EST). A photo and resume must be submitted before registration is confirmed. Scheduled classes and coachings cannot be re-scheduled. If you’re unable to attend you forfeit the time and fee. Make up classes are not held over to future sessions, there are no refunds and money cannot be used towards another class. We reserve the right to change the time, date, and price of our courses.
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