THE DIRT UNDERNEATH ACTORS' SPACE

First off he has an exceptional eye. He sees his students and their work with unbelievable clarity. He sees their strengths, weakness, successes, failures, where and when they need to be pushed, and the challenges that suit the growth they need to achieve. His insights into the minutia of their work is inspiring. There have been endless times in working with John, in class, that he has given me a single, well phrased, note, between takes, that has allowed me to take a scene and my work to unexpected places.

Credits: (Pop, Platypus, Six Day Road, War Horse, Breakout Kings)

I came to John’s class from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Terry Schrieber Studios in New York. When I moved to Toronto a friend recommended John’s class and what I found was a community of actors that are talented, intelligent and working professionals. They are all interested in delving deeply into the work and are honest and hardworking. This is a direct reflection of who John is as a teacher. He has an incredible eye for who a person really is and this has taken me to new heights in my life and work.

Credits: (Danny and the Deep Blue Sea – Brooklyn College – NYC, Terry Schreiber Studios (ongoing), Graduate of AADA)