John Boylan | Acting Coach
  • 2026 Schedule The Intensive On Camera Audition Intensive Directing the Actor Semi Private Sessions Semi-Privates On Demand Demo Reels Mentor Sessions Audition Coaching The New Year Intensive The Follow-Up The Chair Next to Mine
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John Boylan | Acting Coach
  • Classes/
    • 2026 Schedule
    • The Intensive
    • On Camera
    • Audition Intensive
    • Directing the Actor
    • Semi Private Sessions
    • Semi-Privates On Demand
    • Demo Reels
    • Mentor Sessions
    • Audition Coaching
    • The New Year Intensive
    • The Follow-Up
    • The Chair Next to Mine
  • Resources/
    • Tips and Insights
    • Definitions
    • Informed
    • Articles
    • Shout-Outs
    • Recorded Poetry
  • Videos/
    • Teaching Videos
    • Student Videos
    • Demo Reels
  • Testimonials/
  • Archives/
    • Film Camp for Teens
    • Independent Short Film Screenings
    • Galleries
  • Contact/
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John Boylan | Acting Coach

Toronto-based acting classes for camera

Definitions

Definitions, by John Boylan, Toronto-based actor, teacher and mentor.

John Boylan | Acting Coach
  • Classes/
    • 2026 Schedule
    • The Intensive
    • On Camera
    • Audition Intensive
    • Directing the Actor
    • Semi Private Sessions
    • Semi-Privates On Demand
    • Demo Reels
    • Mentor Sessions
    • Audition Coaching
    • The New Year Intensive
    • The Follow-Up
    • The Chair Next to Mine
  • Resources/
    • Tips and Insights
    • Definitions
    • Informed
    • Articles
    • Shout-Outs
    • Recorded Poetry
  • Videos/
    • Teaching Videos
    • Student Videos
    • Demo Reels
  • Testimonials/
  • Archives/
    • Film Camp for Teens
    • Independent Short Film Screenings
    • Galleries
  • Contact/
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Screenwriter.

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A person who writes screenplays; the writer of the screenplay for a particular film or television programme.

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Actor.

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A person who acts a part on stage or (in later use also) in a film, on television, etc.; a dramatic performer, a player.

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Cinematographer.

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A lead cameraman or director of photography on a film or television production, who oversees camerawork and lighting and is responsible for creating overall visual style.

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Director.

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To supervise and control the making of a film or the production of a play, etc.; to guide or train (an actor, etc.) in his performance.

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Designer.

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A person who designs costumes or outfits, now esp. for theatrical or film productions; a specialist in costume design. Overall design of a project; the work of an art director.

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Cinema.

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Films or movies collectively; films or movies considered as an industry, art form, or type of entertainment.

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Camera.

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A device for capturing moving pictures or video signals, typically through the storage of a series of images in quick succession on photographic film or videotape, or in digital form.

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Motion picture.

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A sequence of photographs taken at very short intervals and presented to the eye in very rapid succession (usually by projection on to a screen) to create an impression of continuous movement; a cinematographic film, a movie.

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Theatre.

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Dramatic performances as a branch of art, or as an institution; the drama. …dramatic art as a craft, the theatrical profession… Theatrical or dramatic entertainment. A work of art that has the quality of drama or theatrical technique.

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  • Classes/
    • 2026 Schedule
    • The Intensive
    • On Camera
    • Audition Intensive
    • Directing the Actor
    • Semi Private Sessions
    • Semi-Privates On Demand
    • Demo Reels
    • Mentor Sessions
    • Audition Coaching
    • The New Year Intensive
    • The Follow-Up
    • The Chair Next to Mine
  • Resources/
    • Tips and Insights
    • Definitions
    • Informed
    • Articles
    • Shout-Outs
    • Recorded Poetry
  • Videos/
    • Teaching Videos
    • Student Videos
    • Demo Reels
  • Testimonials/
  • Archives/
    • Film Camp for Teens
    • Independent Short Film Screenings
    • Galleries
  • Contact/

John Boylan | Acting Coach

John Boylan | Toronto Acting Coach

Available Classes

Calendar
On Camera
Feb 23
Feb 23, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026
On Camera
Feb 23, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026

These are professional track acting classes with practices that help meet the actor's needs to work in the film and TV industry.

The format of the class is that you will use typical television scenes as a device to get you up in front of the camera practicing …

Feb 23, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026
Directing the Actor
Apr 17
Apr 17, 2026 – Apr 21, 2026
Directing the Actor
Apr 17, 2026 – Apr 21, 2026

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 …

Apr 17, 2026 – Apr 21, 2026
On Camera
May 4
May 4, 2026 – Jun 8, 2026
On Camera
May 4, 2026 – Jun 8, 2026

These are professional track acting classes with practices that help meet the actor's needs to work in the film and TV industry.

The format of the class is that you will use typical television scenes as a device to get you up in front of the camera practicing …

May 4, 2026 – Jun 8, 2026
Semi Private Sessions
Aug 3
Aug 3, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026
Semi Private Sessions
Aug 3, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026

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…

Aug 3, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026
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The Follow-Up.
The Follow-Up.

This is a one-hour session over Zoom geared to discuss the work in your most recent class or anything relating to your acting career.

For years I’ve been frustrated that I don’t get to speak much to the actors …

Audition Self-Tape Coaching.
Audition Self-Tape Coaching.

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 …

Demo Reels.
Demo Reels.

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.
 

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.

416 568 9072

john@centreforthearts.com

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