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John Robert Powers has operated modeling and acting schools in 1923. It provides training in areas such as modeling, acting, personal development and image enhancement. It connects students with industry professionals and opportunities, aiming to prepare individuals for careers in entertainment and fashion.

Pros
  • Supportive environment for growth
  • Skill development in various areas
  • Positive experiences reported
Cons
  • High financial commitment required
  • Concerns about program legitimacy
  • Lack of communication from staff

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2019

    You may not believe it, but I was once a very timid woman who could barely speak in front of an audience. Today, I am a powerful speaker who can rouse crowds. I got this confidence from John Robert Powers and their endless coaching — it’s worth it to invest in yourself.

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    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2019

    Working with John Robert Powers has completely transformed our lives. My family and I support my son’s dream of becoming a model, so when this opportunity with JRP came, we took it. Now he’s out performing, and we are all the more thankful for it. He is living his dream, and we are very proud of him.

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    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2019

    I thought modeling meant just walking down a runway, but I was mistaken. I quickly realized how out of my league I was on my first rehearsal with JRP. I didn’t even know the basics! But they worked with me and never stopped believing that I could do it. Thanks to my JRP family for helping me become better!

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2019

    I have been acting for a while now but haven't landed good projects. I enrolled in JRP, and to my surprise, I realized that I was doing a lot of things wrong! I am about to complete my rehearsals, and I am excited to meet the agents at my showcase see if this will widen my horizons.

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2019

    My name is Makayla, I am 21 years old, and I am from Michigan. One day in October of 2018 I was in my car when I heard an ad on the radio for auditions for John Robert Powers Acting and Modeling. I called the number that was provided and spoke with someone about scheduling an audition. Three days later, my mother and I drove an hour to the hotel where the auditions were being held. The auditions for my group were supposed to start at 12:30 and I will admit they didn't start until a little after 1--but I am patient and wasn't bothered by it (just nervous I had to wait a little bit longer).

    The initial audition went great (I even had the chance to meet and talk with the CEO of the Chicago and NYC headquarters, Colleen!!!) and I was told that I would get a phone call between 6p-11p that night. When I got a phone call, they would tell me if they were interested in me coming back the next day for a callback or not. Well, around 10:30 that night I received a call from the woman I auditioned with and she told me she was thrilled to be able to tell me that they were interested in me. I went back in the next day for the callback and that went great as well--they wanted to enroll me in their acting class! So what did I do? Exactly what you're doing right now--looking up reviews. The reviews I saw a year ago were less than flattering and I was concerned that I may have just convinced my parents to invest in a scam rather than my future as an actress.

    The following weekend I showed up to the first rehearsal (again, an hour away from home) at a different hotel than the hotel I auditioned at. After 5 months of rehearsals with a very talented coach (Chuck) I was ready for the February 2019 showcase in Chicago. I felt completely prepared (and completely terrified) for my performance in front of the 3 agents and 1 IPOP representative. I was really bummed that none of the agents wanted much to do with me once they found out that I was 21 (most of them were looking for 16 and younger (I look really young)).

    However, the IPOP representative, Cheryl, was VERY pleased with my performance. She handed out flyers to quite a few people and told them that they would receive a call on whether or not she was interested in bringing them to IPOP (International Presentation of Performers) in Los Angeles in July. I was one of about 10 people she told to have a seat and she'd be around to talk to momentarily. So, I sat down thinking "well, this is either REALLY GOOD or REALLY BAD," hoping for the first option. After everyone else had cleared out she told those of us that remained in our seats that she scored us a 9/10 on our performances while also stating that she doesn't give ANYONE a 10 because EVERYONE has room for improvement. She told us that we didn't need to wait by the phone in anticipation-- SHE WANTED TO BRING US TO LA IN JULY!

    The next morning we reported to the JRP office in Chicago where she gave us all of the information we needed and gave us time to ask any questions that we had. I convinced my parents to, once again, make an investment in my future as an actress and began the preparation for my trip to LA. In a way, July came SO quickly, while also feeling like it was a million years away. Along the way, Cheryl was so incredible about answering all of my questions and making sure that I was fully prepared to rock IPOP.

    One early morning in July 2019 my mother and I flew across the country to Los Angeles for a competition that would truly change my life, though I didn't know it at the time. At IPOP there were groups from ALL OVER THE WORLD that included groups of EXCEPTIONAL singers, dancers, actors, and models (some, participating in all four categories). I had the chance to compete in a Soap Opera competition (yeah, I'm pretty dramatic). Out of all the girls that participated that were 18 years of age or older, two girls from JRP were runner ups and I was declared the WINNER. Me. A girl from a small town in Michigan. The winner of an acting competition open to girls 18+ from all over the world. I'm still in shock months later.

    The next day, I performed a hallmark commercial and a dramatic monologue in front of many talent agents, managers, and casting directors. Our final day in LA we were able to meet with all of the agents and managers that gave us callbacks and out of all of the groups that attended IPOP, JRP was the only group where EVERY SINGLE PERSON RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE CALLBACK. Personally, I received close to a dozen callbacks.

    Upon returning back home to Michigan, I was diligent about emailing back and forth with the agents and managers that were interested in signing me. Within a week I had scheduled and NAILED an interview with Manikin Talent and Modeling Agency based in Jacksonville, Florida and within 48 hours of the interview I had signed official paperwork stating that I was a represented talent by their agency. Every week I receive many emails from them with different jobs that I qualify for and with my crazy work schedule I was finally able to submit myself to my first casting yesterday (November 4, 2019). It's not much, but it's a start and I'm certainly further toward my dream than I was at this time last year. And now I am able to make conscious and SMART decisions about my acting career like moving to Atlanta in 2020 to build my acting resume before moving to LA in 2021 to really get things going!

    There is a price when it comes to JRP's classes and the trip that I took to LA (personally my family has paid approximately $7000), but I fully believe that if acting, modeling, singing, or dancing is something that you are interested in, you should give it a try. If I would have believed some of the nasty things that I read about JRP I wouldn't have made it this far and I would still be stuck at a job that isn't my passion with no end in sight. I believe that a lot of the people who write these terrible reviews about JRP are people that didn't put in all of the effort to make it worth the money that they were paying and inevitably didn't get all of the opportunities that I worked my ** off for. You'll never know unless you try...

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 5, 2019

    JRP keeps me on my toes. I thought I was a good actress before JRP, but they quickly made me see that I can always keep on improving. Now I am always fully-booked, and I have my pick of projects. I know I wouldn’t be who I am today without their steady guidance.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Oct. 31, 2019

    Being an artist is difficult, especially if you don't know anyone in the industry. Thankfully, I enrolled in JRP's courses, and I learned a lot about the industry's in’s and out’s. I also participated in their auditions, and I got to meet a lot of interesting people.

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    Reviewed Oct. 29, 2019

    I used to cry on cue, but JRP taught me how to weep with real emotions. That was a constant criticism I heard from my previous auditions. I never understood how my tears were "emotionless," with JRP, they not only taught me to act better, but they also taught me how to use my emotions to perfect my craft.

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    Reviewed Oct. 25, 2019

    JRP instructors are very different from the rest. They don't get tired of explaining concepts even when I seem slow on the uptake, and they taught me that practice does make things perfect. I am now a better actress, and I can wow any panel of judges thanks to my JRP education.

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    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2019

    If you want the courage to go after your dreams, then enroll with JRP. They'll gladly equip you with the skills you need to become a better version of yourself. They can help you, whether you're into acting, singing, modeling or you want to improve your personality. Trust me — they have helped me become the person that I am today.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2019

    I enrolled my daughter here, and it’s the best money I spent. She is now the star of her drama club, and I am so proud of her. Keep up the good work. I highly recommend their services. Thank you very much.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2019

    I enrolled my children here for the summer because they didn't want to do usual camps. Had I known they would take to acting like ducks to the water, then I would've done this sooner! Thank you very much.

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    Reviewed Oct. 4, 2019

    They never promised that they’ll give my daughter a job, but they did promise to make her great at modeling. That’s what happened. My Tiana can apply makeup expertly, fluff her hair, and strut as if the street is her catwalk. She also received a few jobs pretty quickly, and I am really glad that I took the risk with JRP.

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    Reviewed Sept. 30, 2019

    I was a single mom who was struggling with the bills, but my son really wanted to sing. I cannot afford the lessons, but we saw one ad for JRP, and I said, okay, let's try this one. It worked out even better than I imagined. They offered me a flexible payment plan for something I can afford, and now my son is living his dream.

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    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2019

    This is a great academy for those who want to improve themselves. I enrolled my son here because he was getting bullied for being too shy, and I wanted him to become more confident and assertive. Well, JRP helped him get over that pretty quickly. The best part of the experience is he made friends with a lot of people in the program. Now he is very happy and active.

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    Reviewed Sept. 23, 2019

    One of the good things about JRP is how transparent they are. My coach says that we have to constantly improve ourselves if we want to be good at what we do, and that's what they did to us. Before JRP I was really shy, and I couldn’t perform well, but now, I can wow any crowd with my energy. If acting doesn’t work out for me, then I Now have the tools to be anything I want to be, even a public speaker!

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    Reviewed Sept. 17, 2019

    Investing in JRP is one of the best decisions I have ever made. They are very nice and very professional. My coaches really focused on helping me get over my shyness so that I can perform well. They were upfront that they are preparing me for acting and there is no guarantee of a job after the workshops, but they paid off because I landed my first casting after my with them.

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    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2019

    There were Fashion Commercial Print workshops, and our coaches taught us how to pose and to maximize our assets so that our flaws are less visible. I also had bad posture from when I was growing up, and JRP also corrected that so I can walk straight on the catwalk. Definitely money well-spent.

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    Reviewed Sept. 10, 2019

    You can learn a lot about modelling by watching YouTube, but the workshops given by John Robert Powers really helped me to become a professional model. I learned how to do my makeup and hair, so you are prepared anytime. This is a great academy if you are serious about wanting to become a star.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2019

    Megan was great, she was able to answer all of my questions and concerns and made me feel very comfortable. She responded to me quickly and made me feel like I was not alone through this tough time I'm going through.

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    Reviewed Aug. 28, 2019

    I first contacted John Robert Powers because I thought they could help get auditions for my daughter. However, I realized that it is more than that. They teach you how to successfully go through an audition so you don’t make a mess out of your auditions. Through their help, my daughter has successfully scored two modeling gigs, and a small role in a local show.

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    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2019

    JRP fulfilled my child’s dream of becoming an actress. Since she was young, she would act in front of the TV with my hairbrush as a microphone. Through JRP’s workshops, my child bloomed and became quite the performer. She just got accepted into her first role, and she couldn’t stop thanking me for the opportunity. Thank you John Robert Powers!

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    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2019

    If you want a life of sequins and glitter, then enroll your child in John Robert Powers. I had timid 10-year-old twins who did not want to go to summer camp or sports camp. So, I enrolled them here. They loved their workshops and are looking forward to doing more at JRP.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2019

    I first signed up my 13-year-old with JRP to help her get over her stage fright. I didn’t expect her to love acting, but she surely took to it quickly! She grew so much; she joined the drama club at school and is now a little diva. She now stars in school plays thanks to JRP.

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    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2019

    John Robert Powers has truly empowered my child. I signed up for a year’s worth of acting classes, and after a year, she has grown to become a beautiful and powerful performer. She can act, is very comfortable to sing and dance, and can strut on the runway like she owns it. Great training ground for aspiring talent!

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    Reviewed July 26, 2019

    I started with John Robert Powers because I had difficulty expressing myself. My Mom signed me up with them, and after a few months, I was talking as well as my peers. When I became a little older, I wanted to act, so I signed up with them as well. I am the performer that I am today because of them.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2019

    John Robert Powers won’t directly give you a job, but they helped prepare me for a lot of auditions, and through that, I got a lot of callbacks and castings. When I first started, I couldn’t act my way out of a bag. Now I can wow the companies I am auditioning for and charm anyone.

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    Reviewed July 8, 2019

    I first went to John Robert Powers when my son said he wanted to be in an advertisement. They invited us for an audition and during the process, coached my son how to perform. He went home a very happy boy and I decided that it’s a worthy investment if it could make my kid more confident.

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    Reviewed July 2, 2019

    John Robert Powers is the best acting school I’ve ever attended. I have been acting since I was three, and they have been with me every step of the way. They’ve taught me how to properly act in auditions and also how to improve. I wouldn’t be the actor that I am today without their help—and today I am a part of big campaigns from big names!

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    Reviewed June 10, 2019

    I found JRP while browsing the Net for acting classes for my 8-year-old daughter. I’d like her to be with other people, and I feel it will help her overcome her shyness. She’s a talented actress in front of my phone camera, but she’s terribly shy when she knows somebody else is watching her. I wanted to put away that weakness, and upon discovering John Robert Powers, I was intrigued by their claims and success stories. I was right to enroll her. My daughter has been improving day by day.

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