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John Roberts Powers

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Welcome to the world of John Robert Powers, a company that has been around for more than 80 years. Thousands of people have come through our doors, some interested only in feeling more secure when they had to speak in public, others with their eyes fixed on the distant hope of Stardom. Some came to improve their self-confidence with training in what used to be called "the Social Graces", and others signed wanting to learn more about theatrical and commercial acting. Becoming a successful model or a respected actor is a lot of hard work, patience, persistence... and luck. The good news is that as you train at John Robert Powers, you will learn that the Entertainment Industry is much larger than you know. Given the right training, many satisfying opportunities and unique careers are accessible to you. Some of those opportunities are right in your own backyard.The courses available at John Robert Powers are designed to supplement your regular education, to help you develop the skills that are useful no matter what kind of career you choose. *********************************************************Stu dents may come to John Robert Powers for modeling and acting training, but we never forget to prepare them for their most important journey… Life! The "Life Program" is what makes John Robert Powers famous worldwide. It is the foundation of the John Robert Powers legacy. No other national school provides a core program of this kind.This workshop will prepare one for the future as well as give one the leading edge for today. It is not only meant for aspiring models and actors.This course can and should be taken by anyone wanting to excel and succeed. The "Life Program" is a ten week course covering the following areas: • Confidence building • Image development: Hair, skin, make up, etc. • Goal setting • Wardrobing • Etiquette and manners • Nutrition • Public speaking • First impressions • Interviewing skills • Social graces • Protocol**************************************************** ****** Unlike our "Life Program", the following programs at John Robert Powers are by invitation only. This ensures the highest level of success for each of our students. Each course listed below is ten weeks. Please consult your school for individual times and schedules. The "Modeling Programs" offered at John Robert Powers are tailored to fit the needs and success of each individual. Some workshops, such as Runway, have a height requirement and should only be taken by those students that are at least 5'6 and have the potential for more growth. All modeling programs at John Robert Powers are by invitation only. Modeling programs include:• Runway • Fashion and commercial print (no height requirement) The "Acting Programs" have become our most popular and successful programs offered at John Robert Powers. Because the entertainment industry is open to all typecasts in the acting fields, this program can be taken by all ages, looks and sizes. Following are a few of the many ten week courses offered at JRP for acting: • Television Commercials • Scene Study • Soaps and Sitcoms • Theatrical Workshops • Improvisation • Auditioning Techniques • Cold Reading • Voice and Diction • Monologues • Film ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~In 1923, a young actor turned model created the first training company of its kind. The “Powers Girl” was known as the epitome of poise, posture, sophistication and social grace. Over two million men and women of all ages are Powers graduates, including legends like Lauren Bacall, Lucille Ball, Henry Fonda, Ava Gardner, Grace Kelly, Montgomery Clift, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Diana Ross and Raquel Welch.Recent JRP graduates have appeared in numerous commercial campaigns, including McDonald’s, Levi’s, Pepsi, Chevrolet, Revlon, Home Depot and hundreds of others.Our students have also won roles in TV series such as Las Vegas, Even Stevens, Bernie Mac, All My Children, Days of Our Lives, Hope and Faith, Charmed and many, many others. JRP alumni have made their mark in the movies in such films as The Cat In The Hat, A.I., The Hot Chick, From Justin To Kelly, Win A Date WIth Tad Hamilton and many more.For three quarters of a century our focus has remained on developing individual potential so our students reach their highest goals in modeling, acting, and LIFE!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


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Articles:Come and see what JRP is up to! John John Robert Powers Acting School Sponsors Hollywood Breakthrough Awards at 10th Hollywood Film Festival Gala John Robert Powers sponsors Macy's Passport 05 Event Fortuna-born Josh Silva Is Los Angeles Bound Ed Hardy To Be Featured At iPOP! Yahoo.com - John Robert Powers to Sponsor Los Angeles Launch Part for Ed Hardy Vintage Tattoo Wear, May 18, 2005 John Robert Powers School System to Sponser Macy's 59th Annual Flower Show - CBS46com Buzzworth with Chloe Suazo - City Life Magazine, March 2005 Mary Ann Claro Talent Agency - Italian Tribune 9/30/3004 Tall teen takes to the runways- North County Times From Catwalk to Charity - Rancho Santa Fe Review KRON News - JRP School System Sponsers Disney DVD Release Party Modeling Schools, Do They Walk The Walk?, Pageantry Magazine, Spring 2005 Local Youth Makes It Into The Movies - Telegraph News Modeling Agencies From Around The World Seeking Out Irvine Teen -Irvine World News 5 Secrets Of A Winner - Pageantry Magazine Young Actor Puts A Boston Accent On A New TV Role - Boston Globe How To Lead A Model Life - Washington Post Prettiest Girls Live Here, Says Powers - Atlantic Constitution 11 Yr. Old John Robert Powers Student to Co-star in Wayne Krammer's "Running Scared" - Yahoo John Robert Powers School Still Going, Boosted by Career Woman- New York California Dreamin' of Winters in Chicago - Chicago Tribune (Robert Townsend) For A Night, They Own The Catwalk, St. Petersburg Times, December 6, 2004 B. Smith Finds Style By Thinking, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, pg C-2 , Dec 11, 2004 Las Vegas Local Wins NBC's Search for the Next 'Sports Illustrated' Swimsuit Model Press Release - Will Christianne Cyprian Of Hammond Be America's Next Top Model?

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The Entertainment Business depends on new faces and new talents. Our job here is to teach you what it takes to be successful through training and practice. It's up to you to do the work. We want you to be able to brag about the time you spend here. Q Who is John Robert Powers? John Robert Powers was an actor in New York City in the early 1900s. One day he overheard an associate say he needed a group of attractive people to pose for magazine advertisements. That’s when Mr. Powers’ exceptional entrepreneurial skills took over: he rounded up acting friends and trained them for the advertisements. From that informal beginning Powers went on to found the nation’s first modeling agency in 1923, and the modern modeling industry was born. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Q Are you a school? Yes, and we are extremely proud of our record. For over 75 years, we’ve helped our students earn and maintain a competitive edge over their rivals in the entertainment industry. Famous Hollywood stars still work with acting coaches because the best-prepared candidates are the most successful-like JRP graduates Suzanne Somers and Raquel Welch. back to top--------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------Q Does training make a difference? All the difference in the world. The entertainment industry is fast-paced and constantly changing, and agents and directors need faces and talent now. These busy professionals vastly prefer a well-prepared candidate to one who lacks polish, experience or training. back to top--------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------Q Do you only work with models? No. High fashion modeling has very strict physical requirements, 5’8” and above for women, 5’11” and above for men, and many otherwise talented individuals cannot qualify. The fact is that over 80% of John Robert Powers’ students are actors, but we also work with models, make-up artists, singers and dancers-anyone who is a part of or preparing to enter the entertainment industry. back to top--------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------Q Will this interfere with school? No. We believe that a solid academic foundation should be a young person’s first priority. JRP’s policy is to work only with those who strive for academic excellence. back to top--------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------Q What time commitment is expected if JRP agrees to work with me? Students commit one day per week to development. Auditions or other opportunities with agents, casting directors or other industry professionals can occur, but usually just a few times a month. back to top--------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Q Does JRP accept everyone? No. We are looking for people with a high level of interest and dependability. When our students meet top industry professionals their conduct is a direct reflection of our training. Our relationships with the best agencies and casting directors are excellent because we are known for presenting only the most talented, enthusiastic and professional candidates. back to top--------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Q I have heard that if you want to be a model, agencies will pay everything for you to start. Is this true? In any career, training and marketing are an up-front investment of time and money. The most successful models and talent will tell you that the learning process never ends. In today’s fast-paced environment, very few agencies in the world will front costs necessary to begin a model’s career-there ARE “discoveries”, but like lottery winners, they are rare. The vast majority of professionals have to work for their success. At John Robert Powers, we give you the training, guidance and confidence to help you attain your goals in the entertainment industry.

Music:

Communications Program Image Program • Communications • Make-Up • Listening Skills • Wardrobe • Non-Verbal Communication • Health and Fitness • Group Communication • Hairstyling • Interpersonal Skills • Visual Poise • Assertiveness • Social Awareness • Interviewing • Speech Delivery • Persuasive Speaking

Movies:

The "Life Program" is a ten week course covering the following areas: • Confidence building • Image development: Hair, skin, make up, etc. • Goal setting • Wardrobing • Etiquette and manners • Nutrition • Public speaking • First impressions • Interviewing skills • Social graces • Protocol

Television:

John Robert Powers offers both a 10 or 20 week class that covers the following: Following are a few of the many ten week courses offered at JRP for acting: • Television Commercials • Scene Study • Soaps and Sitcoms • Theatrical Workshops • Improvisation • Auditioning Techniques • Cold Reading • Voice and Diction • Monologues • Film

Books:

• Breathing Techniques • Pitch & Vibrato • Musical Voice • Introduction To Songwriting • Performance • Stage • Music Business • Videos & Promotion

Heroes:

Over two million men and women of all ages are Powers graduates, including legends like Lauren Bacall, Lucille Ball, Henry Fonda, Ava Gardner, Grace Kelly, Montgomery Clift, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Diana Ross and Raquel Welch.Recent JRP graduates have appeared in numerous commercial campaigns, including McDonald’s, Levi’s, Pepsi, Chevrolet, Revlon, Home Depot and hundreds of others.Our students have also won roles in TV series such as Las Vegas, Even Stevens, Bernie Mac, All My Children, Days of Our Lives, Hope and Faith, Charmed and many, many others. JRP alumni have made their mark in the movies in such films as The Cat In The Hat, A.I., The Hot Chick, From Justin To Kelly, Win A Date WIth Tad Hamilton and many more.For three quarters of a century our focus has remained on developing individual potential so our students reach their highest goals in modeling, acting, and LIFE!Q Who is John Robert Powers? John Robert Powers was an actor in New York City in the early 1900s. One day he overheard an associate say he needed a group of attractive people to pose for magazine advertisements. That’s when Mr. Powers’ exceptional entrepreneurial skills took over: he rounded up acting friends and trained them for the advertisements. From that informal beginning Powers went on to found the nation’s first modeling agency in 1923, and the modern modeling industry was born. back to top--------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------Q Are you a school? Yes, and we are extremely proud of our record. For over 75 years, we’ve helped our students earn and maintain a competitive edge over their rivals in the entertainment industry. Famous Hollywood stars still work with acting coaches because the best-prepared candidates are the most successful-like JRP graduates Suzanne Somers and Raquel Welch.

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