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
  • Tips and Insights Definitions Informed Articles Shout-Outs Recorded Poetry
  • Teaching Videos Student Videos Demo Reels
  • Testimonials
  • Film Camp for Teens Independent Short Film Screenings Galleries
  • Contact
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/
John Boylan | Acting Coach

Toronto-based acting classes for camera

Shout-Outs

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/

Shout-Outs.

The Shout-Outs recognize and celebrate colleagues work and lives.

The people here have a commonality with me in being part of the film and theatre community and having faced similar struggles to keep going and take their place.

The Shout-Outs also give a chance to see fifty years of history in the performance world in Canada. They show that continuity of individuals in the industry both in their quality and the quantity of work.

An opportunity for those entering the profession to see and read about those who have gone before them.

November 01, 2019

Amanda Walsh

November 01, 2019/ John Boylan
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Amanda Walsh took class with me during the time she was transitioning from Toronto to Hollywood.

She has worked at the top of the industry from the get go. Amanda is an honest, talented actor and a warm and considerate person. Congratulations to you, Amanda, on being successful in this difficult business. Best for the future!

November 01, 2019/ John Boylan/

John Boylan

  • Hardee T. Lineham
  • Jeff Irving
  • 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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