What I find so unique about JRS and in particular John, is his ability to meet you exactly where you're at on your path, and make you better.

Mahershala Ali

MOONLIGHT, Series Regular on HOUSE OF CARDS

I've taken a lot of acting classes.  Some have been good, others not so good.  But no class has helped me more in my growth as an actor...

Randall Park

Series Reg on FRESH OFF THE BOAT, Lead in THE INTERVIEW

In JRS classes I found a refuge from the initial loneliness and a creative space where I was free to make mistakes and be unbridledly creative.

Alycia Debnam-Carey

Series Regular on FEAR THE WALKING DEAD

JRS has meant more to me than I can say. The studio and its community saved my relationship to auditioning when I was starting to feel cynical and, god forbid, bored.

Kimmy Shields

Series Regular on INSATIABLE, Recurring on BIG LITTLE LIES, GIRLBOSS and ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT

My career occupies two unquestionably distinct time periods: before I met John and after. His ability as a teacher allowed my work to grow by introducing me...

Teddy Sears

Actor (Series Regular on 24, MASTER OF SEX, THE DEFENDERS, etc.)

John is an amazing teacher. I cannot recommend him enough. He was one of the most significant influences on my career as an actress...

Paula Patton

Actor (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 4, PRECIOUS, DEJA VU)

I found John and his studio at the lowest point in my career. I was going nowhere fast, career-wise, and my own self worth had been obliterated by the industry.

Lindsey Morgan

Actor (Series Regular on THE 100, Emmy-nominated Role on GENERAL HOSPITAL)