John Robert Powers Modeling
School
To Whom It May Concern:
I had taken some classes at John Casablanca's and have
been very pleased with the outcome on how I feel about
myself. CONFIDENCE!
I just recently attended that Michael Beaty Expo in
Dallas, Texas, and received a call back from New York
(Model Service Agency).
The person there said she would prefer it if I were
21 (I am currently 20), so we (MTM) are following up
with that later on just to see what may come out of it.
I was always told "we do not promise a job to anyone,
you must work your hardest." I had always been very
aware of that... no surprise.
Just this past week, my mother heard a commercial on
the radio about a guy named Sheehan Douglas, who supposedly
helped with casting many TV shows like Simpsons, Malcom
in the Middle, and Joe Millionaire, plus American Idol.
The audition was along with an audition with John Robert
Powers international agency.
So yesterday I went and met with their "National
Director." Who had been in some daytime soap?
My mom and I were told to call back today to see if
I made callbacks.
We called and they said the national director would
call us back.
We did get a call and he said that they have just chosen
me (riiiight) for my cast type.
During the second audition he had me re-read the commercial
I read before as well as close my eyes and repeat letters!
He was so amazed that I remembered them all. It seemed
too weird.
On the phone he told us that he wanted me in the competitive
program.
When we got there he said he wanted me as a lifetime
member (ummm... not paying $9,900 for anything).
He said he liked me, because, even though I am 20, I
am 4'10" and 85 lbs (and before you say anything,
yes, I have received jobs!), I can be marketed as a child,
which is what they would focus on.
I had a light inside me and a lot of potential.
Everyone hears that.
They brought in someone whom they said was their "Promotional
Director," and said he did all the things that you
find in the Sunday paper.
It just seemed too good to be true, and of course that's
always the case.
They told me how I would meet with agents and his goal
was to get me on a sitcom and, eventually, into movies.
He was putting me in a 30-week course called "Commercial,
Film then Improv," because "comedy is your
area."
He then said that he would go talk it over with the
staff.
He came back 10 minutes later, and said, "I have
talked it over and it would be a pleasure to work with
you."
Now I had not read these letters before, but my mom
and I got a bad taste in our mouths, and decided to investigate
a little.
Now that I have seen many people have been told the
same thing, I know what I need to do.
Yes, I was sucked into the "I'm gonna meet agents!" sales
pitch, but thankfully I read this.
I also checked out the BBB site, and they have not had
any complaints, but the BBB contacted them, yet they
did not respond. (Not good, right?!)
Good luck to everyone who is trying to pursue a career
in this industry. It's tough and a lot of work, but as
long as you are determined, and on top of it, you will
eventually get something out of it, even if it's just
self-esteem.
Thanks again,
C.B.
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