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
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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/
John Boylan | Acting Coach

Toronto-based acting classes for camera

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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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“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

April 19, 2026

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  • First Read of a Scene.
  • 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
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
On Camera
Sep 7
Sep 7, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026
On Camera
Sep 7, 2026 – Oct 12, 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 …

Sep 7, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026
The Intensive 2026
Oct 21
Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026
The Intensive 2026
Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026

The best work is often the result of an intense and in-depth period of concentrated effort. This is also the way an actor makes significant gains in their overall abilities.

 Over four days this October, five hours each day, you’ll work with a small handful of like-minded actors to develop your skills in working effectively – and successfully - in front of the camera …

Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026
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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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