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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

May 26, 2025

Bad Acting Exercise. Acting class.

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July 09, 2024

Directing the Actor (2023): Comments after Actioning exercise

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March 31, 2019

Teaching (2015)

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March 30, 2019

The Intensive (2012)

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March 29, 2019

Time Exercise

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March 28, 2019

Time Exercise Discussion

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March 27, 2019

“Blocking for Camera” Ryerson University drama students, 2009

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March 26, 2019

Scene Study

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March 25, 2019

“Flower Girl Exercise” Ryerson University drama students, 2009

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March 24, 2019

"The Leper and The Monk" Ryerson University drama students, 2008

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March 23, 2019

How to Use an Exercise.

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March 22, 2019

Directing the Actor: The Actors Audition

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March 21, 2019

Directing the Actor: Imagination Exercise

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March 20, 2019

Directing the Actor: 1 2 3 Exercise

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March 19, 2019

Directing the Actor: John Coaches

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March 18, 2019

Directing the Actor: A Discussion on the Work

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March 15, 2019

Montage 3

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John Boylan | Acting Coach

John Boylan | Toronto Acting Coach

Available Classes

Calendar

Aug 4

Aug 4, 2025 – Aug 15, 2025

Semi Private Sessions

Aug 4, 2025 – Aug 15, 2025

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 4, 2025 – Aug 15, 2025

Sep 8

Sep 8, 2025 – Oct 13, 2025

On Camera

Sep 8, 2025 – Oct 13, 2025

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 …

Sep 8, 2025 – Oct 13, 2025

Oct 22

Oct 22, 2025 – Oct 28, 2025

The Intensive

Oct 22, 2025 – Oct 28, 2025

The Intensive 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.

The only course of its kind in Canada.

The best work is often the result of …

Oct 22, 2025 – Oct 28, 2025

Nov 10

Nov 10, 2025 – Dec 15, 2025

On Camera

Nov 10, 2025 – Dec 15, 2025

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

Nov 10, 2025 – Dec 15, 2025

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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.

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.

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.

416 568 9072

john@centreforthearts.com

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