Testimonials

"Adult Professionals A & B"

FEEDBACK FROM PAST COURSES!

Course Outlines

"Worth every penny and then some.  I'd already done some theatre and learned
a lot about acting from this class."
Eric Schmidt, Student - Fall 2005

 "It's a great introductory course to the world of acting in front of the camera.
I got great insight into the industry and what the expectations are from an actor.
Also the teachers are so animated that it was 'superly' fun!"

Quyen Vuong, Student - Fall 2005

 
"Claudia and Meghanne!  Thank you both so much for an excellent experience!
Adult Professionals taught me so much about myself and
the skills I've learned are priceless!  Thank You.

Holly Lajoie, Student - Fall 2005

"This was an amazing course, worth every penny.  I never realized how much
I didn't know about acting!"
Erin McCluskey, Student - Fall 2005

"If you haven't worked in front of a camera before, you need to take this course. 
Camera is very different from theatre."
Mark Slacke, Student - Fall 2005

"This course gave me a good understanding of what I need to do to get
started in the business and also what I need to avoid. 
The classes were highly entertaining too!"
Jennifer Parlier, Student - Fall 2005

"This course was beneficial both on and off the camera.  We had some great
guest speakers who provided the class with information that will be beneficial
in advancing our acting careers."

Tyler Martin, Student - Fall 2005

"I came with lots of assumptions about who I am, how I do things, how things
are done in the industry, etc. The class taught me that I knew nothing &
gave me a new approach, letting me know that there are
many ways to do/approacha role."

Corry Burke, Student - Fall 2005

"This class helps people to be themselves."
Wayne Wilson, Student - Fall 2005

"Coming with absolutely no acting experience, I wasn't sure what to expect.
Turns out I had a really good time and got a lot out of the class.  Act Now!"
Erick Boychuk, Student - Fall 2005

"Even if you don't wish to be an actor, this course is a benefit in both your
personal and professional life."
Mark Millar, Student - Fall 2005

"If you really want to know what the industry is REALLY like, this course will
definitely show you.  They pull no punches in giving you the facts."
Ted Raymond, Student, Fall 2005

"Not only was the class informative and a great foundation for growth,
but it was very inspirational.  I'm looking forward to the next level - Actercise."
Jennifer Englert, Student - Spring 2005

"I had a fabulous time in the class.  I met a lot of great people.  Learned an
amazing amount from what I knew or thought I knew about the industry. 
Guests were a great addition and very informative.  All in all a great time."
Trevor Curren, Student - Spring 2005

“This class was a very useful opportunity to flex my "acting" muscles.  It
was the perfect arena to ask questions and soak up very valuable information.
I am not so scared of the world of acting anymore."

Charlotte Jewer, Student - Spring 2005

“Great class for the beginner actor or someone who just wants to learn about
 the business.  Lots of inside info & audition opportunities available.  Overall
good experience."
Melissa Jones, Student - Spring 2005

“Great class for someone getting started in the business.  Claudia is a riot."
Richard Groen, Student - Spring 2005

“Acting is an intimidating field to enter...but after taking the course, I not
only knew what to do, but felt confident in doing it."
Chris McNeil, Student - Spring 2005

"Claudia, you have helped me open a positive flow of creativity into my life.
I can't tell you how happy and excited for the future I've become since beginning
this course."
 Kristina Boychuk, Student - Winter 2005

"This class has helped me visualize my goals for my career as well as boost
my self-confidence when it comes to acting.  It's helped me become more
flexible on delivering my lines.  This is all done in a comfortable &
friendly atmosphere."

Ilona Smyth, Student - Winter 2005

"To take your expression, the course is 'fantabulous'.  I would not have
been able to start my acting career so quickly without this course.  Thank
you for your patience in answering all my questions and for the joyful way
you gave the course!"
Jocelyne Lafreniere, Student - Winter 2005

"This course is truly excellent and should be considered mandatory for
anyone who is serious about pursuing a career in acting for Cinema and Television!  Claudia, her knowledgeable staff and guest lecturers  provide an invaluable road
map/guide to the industry and the usual curves and turns you will face as
an aspiring Actor.  It would take you years of embarrassment and struggle
to acquire the inside  knowledge that this course provides.  Why stumble
around in the dark when this course can turn on the lights and help you
fast track your efforts to pursue and obtain your goal as an Actor? All
that - you'll meet and learn about other aspiring actors - and its fun. Try
it - you'll like it!   Why are you still reading - quit procrastinating -
sign up!"
Doug Smyth, Student - Winter 2005

"Claudia is very inspirational.  She made me realize that
acting is really about being yourself."
Carmine Langiano, Student - Winter 2005

"It was a very helpful overview of the industry and
really motivated me to get my "act" together!"
Steve Stransman, Student - Winter 2005

"Excellent forum for learning about the industry and starting to make contacts. 
I recommend this course for anyone starting out in the industry in Ottawa.”

Ellis Barefoot, Student - Winter 2005

"ACT gave me the courage to go out for an audition.  Sounds silly but having
the confidence & knowledge has made all the difference."

Meg Rose, Student - Winter 2005

"I love this course and I learned a lot about the industry.  Claudia was great
and I will recommend this course to everybody."
Daniel Desjardins, Student - Winter 2005

"I really enjoyed this course.  I think that my confidence, nervousness,
and my over all performance was improved.  I'm definitely going
to take more ACT courses in the future."
Cathy Symonds, Student - Winter 2005

"Great fun, but also a great learning experience."
Ali Salman Rizvi, Student - Winter 2005

"Great course!  I learned a lot & enjoyed the friendship of my fellow students."
William Thurlow, Student - Winter 2005

"I definitely enjoyed the course and got a lot of answers to the questions
I had pertaining to the industry."
Wes Oswald, Student - Winter 2005

"This class was very beneficial to me and I just cannot wait to come back.
Much love."

Armani Messi, Student - Winter 2005

"It was a very informative and fun class.  I enjoyed it very
much and would recommend this class."
Randy Kimmett, Student - Winter 2005

"Super duper Great!  Very informative, very motivational.  Puts a lot in perspective."
Veronique Pigeon, Student - Winter 2005

 "
The Adult Professionals course at A.C.T. Ottawa provides the best tools
and training to kick-start an actors career in cinema and television. The
professional instructor, Claudia, has been part this growing industry in the 
nation's capital for many years and her transfer of knowledge was invaluable.
Highly recommended school!"

Alexandra Awad, Student - Fall 2004

"In 8 weeks I have had 2 auditions, made great friends, met important people
& acquired an incredible network of information to get me going on my way."
Jennifer Puccini, Student - Fall 2004

"I love the fact that good or bad, we'll always get the truth from the instructor
and having the various special guests was enlightening!"

Filomena Tittarelli, Student - Fall 2004

 "The class was great.  Claudia taught me a lot about the industry & more
importantly I learned what to expect at auditions & how to perform at them
with a level of comfort & confidence."
Paula Harris Syed, Student - Fall 2004

"Excellent course - provides solid information.  This was a great
re-introduction to acting - thanks Claudia & Stephanie."
Michele Oberoi, Student - Fall 2004

"I really felt comfortable in the classes.  The vibes were just right.  Claudia,
you're a great teacher!  I learned so much.  But now it's up to me and I have a
great fundament to build on.  Thanks a lot!"
Kevin Volken, Student - Fall 2004

"This class really got the ball going.  I not only learned so much from the
personal tuition, but I received great personal support!  I feel so confident now!"
Magdalena Barys, Student - Fall 2004

 "If you've ever been curious about acting in cinema & television, ACT is a must!"
Ryan Moran, Student - Fall 2004

 "What a great place to start.  Learning with this much fun is hard to find.
I especially enjoyed the industry guests with
their first hand stories of being on set!"
Chris Urquhart, Student - Fall 2004

"Having an acting course in Ottawa is an absolute must.  Being prepared is the
best asset.  I feel more armed and confident after taking this course then I have
in a while - thank you for all the training, both of you."
Angela Parent, Student - Fall 2004

“I found the class to be very helpful to my craft. The guest speakers were very
informative and gave us a lot of good feedback.  I highly recommend this course
to anyone interested in acting for the camera."
Anonymous, Student - Fall 2004

"The A.C.T. team not only helped refine my acting skills, but also motivated me
to get out there and audition."
Anonymous, Student - Fall 2004

“This class has taught me so much about acting in front
of the camera.  The instructor & guest speakers were amazing. 
Their knowledge & dedication have helped boost my confidence to
become a professional in this hard & rewarding field” 

Nancy Kenny, Student - Spring 2004

“Claudia was great.  The class was excellent!!!” 

William J. Paul, Student - Spring 2004

“Excellent course!  The guest alone are worth the price of admission.” 

Guy Charlebois, Student - Spring 2004

“I loved every minute of this course. 
Anyone who wants to know about acting should take this!” 

Christopher Renaud, Student - Spring 2004

“Great job to all guests and Claudia!  The course
gave me a lot of confidence.  Thank you.” 

Liza Stekolnikova, Student - Spring 2004

“This class was great!  It gave me the confidence and necessary
information to start auditioning and acting, as well as many
opportunities to get started!” 

Emily O'Callaghan, Student - Spring 2004

“Truly outstanding!!  Where else could I have met so many great people?
And people that actually work in the industry.  The instruction received
in this course is truly invaluable.” 

Wayde Gilmour, Student - Spring 2004

“Awesome course.  Very professional.  A great first
step in becoming a 'pro' actor.” 

Stan de Haan, Student - Spring 2004

“I learned too much to write it just in one line...Thanks Claudia!” 

Maxime Thomas, Student - Spring 2004

“I really enjoyed this class, and I would suggest to expand A.C.T.
to other cities.  Without the help and the special guests I believe things
wouldn't have been a success for me.” 

Wolfgang Weber, Student - Spring 2004

“Claudia was great.  The class was excellent!!!” 

William J. Paul, Student - Spring 2004

"I had a super fun, frantic, fabulous, finicky & fantastic time!"
Elizabeth Ladouceur, Student - Fall 2002

"I love you all and thank you for everything!"
Renée Mondor, Student - Fall 2002

"A great place to meet, learn, grow as an actor.  The instructors work hard to get you to give it up to the camera."
Kim Fletcher, Student - Fall 2002

"I would recommend (A.C.T.) to anybody who wants to become an actor."
Marc Goneau, Student - Fall 2002

“This class has given me more strength to pursue acting in the near future.”
Jaime Aliaga Gallo, Student - Spring 2002

“If you want to get over yourself, meet great people, and be awakened to the world of acting, come do the ten-to-one shakedown with A.C.T.!”
Kyla Atkins-de Souza, Student - Spring 2002

“A.C.T. has the best acting training courses available in Ottawa!!!”
Mireille Eid, Student - Spring 2002

“Don’t audition without it!”
Mark Leahy, Student - Spring 2002

“It all started here!”
Terence Nelligan, Student - Spring 2002

“You guys are awesome!  Great team!!”  
Angelina Armstrong, Student - Spring 2002


“The instructors were awesome, great personalities & skill!” 
Lisa Stavropoulos, Student - Winter 2002

“I’m already selling the course to my own students.  We used to have to go to Montreal and Toronto for stuff like this - Thanks!”
Maureen Smith, Student - Winter 2002

“Excellent course, you’ve been able to teach and open doors.  Thanks!”

Charles Champagne, Student - Winter 2002

“I am just so impressed that you are continually trying to improve
the course.  Can't wait for level II.”

Paula MacPherson, Student - Winter 2002

“Great training for actors who want to start working in film & television.  Covers all aspects of what you need to know.”
Lisa Virtue, Student - Winter 2002

Course Outlines