"I loved the class. It was pretty awesome. You are a gifted teacher. I would not only recommend your class, I would insist that actors take it!"

- Janice

"Your perspective is always excellent – nothing extraordinary becoming just that! :)"

- Rebecca Davey

"The Directing Actors workshop with John has been totally an out of the box experience for me, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. His approach to acting techniques sets the Director’s mind on a self-empowering tour to take in the Actor’s personality, mold it, motivate it and tune it into what he wants for the scene. I recommend John’s workshop to Directors looking to explore ways of getting the best out of their own talent and the individual talents of their cast."

- Wael Shentenawy

"This was one of the best experiences of my life and I’m not just saying that to be nice. I will construct an email that qualifies this statement and expresses my gratitude."

- Marta Bartowski

"My best to you, the Centre for the Arts, and all that you have going on, artistic and personal."

- Jeff Roop

"John controlled the room and was strict with everyone which made the course more realistic."

- Brunella Battista

"Awesome work! Thank-you for fighting for us!"

- Zenna Davis-Jones

"John has a very pleasant way of giving feedback. He’s encouraging, has a fine sense of humour…I felt safe to try out things…"

- Liz MacRae

"I just wanted to thank you so much for the past 4 weeks. Thanks again for all of your help, I feel like I grew a lot in my work and want to keep going with what I was finding."

- Katie Witkowski

"Our only complaint was that we didn’t get enough time with you. …I want to thank you for your openness and candour in class. I rediscovered the reasons why I wanted to be an actor."

- Geri Lee, Yale School of Drama

"You were truly a wonderful guide. I can’t recall ever having such an observant, articulate, gentle instructor so committed to his craft. Talk about models to aspire to!"

- Jennifer Overton

"My models who took a transition course into film and television acting swear by your course."

- Jeff Andrews

"Thank you for your time, knowledge, and thoughts this last month or two. It has been eye opening and inspiring."

- Zach Eisenstat

"Your workshop has taught me things that I didn’t expect…it was, perhaps, life changing."

- Laura MacLean

"John is an extraordinary human being and teacher; the latter is more than likely due to the former. He is one of those teachers who is relentlessly giving, totally approachable, not to mention thoroughly versed in his craft. In short, I believe him to be an instructor of the highest caliber."

- Michael Greer

"The response has been overwhelming and the results impressive. The combination of John’s years of experience in front of a camera coupled with his natural teaching abilities makes him one of the most dynamic instructors I have come across. The praise does not come lightly."

- Cheryl Ashton, National Screen Institute

"Your class environment is so supportive and healthy! I was surprised by how much if what I’ve learned from your classes has not only stayed with me but grown with me. Onwards and upwards!"

- Birgitte Solem

"Thanks so much for coming last night. Your support means a lot to both Rebecca and I. It’s very important to have you as a mentor and witness to my work. Thanks!"

- Marie-Claire Marcotte

"Your talent, skill (as practitioner/teacher), dedication, attention to detail and sense of humour are of extraordinary value to us. The benefits for our students are being seen both on Irish and international celluloid."

- Patrick Sutton, Gaiety School of Acting