SARAH CLARKE – who played Nina Myers on the hit TV show “24”
“Six years ago I was in London and saw a production of Mike Leigh’s Ecstasy. I was very impressed by the quality of the actors’ work, and their secret turned out to be their director, John Osborne Hughes. One conversation with him about his process with the actors, and I was convinced that it was something that I needed to explore. I invited John to come to New York to teach a small group of us, and five years later he is continuing to teach an inspired way of acting in NYC. John is easily the most effective acting teacher I have ever worked with. I experienced dramatic results from his instruction; and it is interesting to note that within a week of completing his course, I booked my first role in a Television series (“24”). I use John’s technique every time I work and find his ideas to be a continuing source of inspiration.”
EDDIE MARSEN – whose credits include Vera Drake (Winner: Best Supporting Actor BIFA), Gangs of New York, Gangster No 1, 21 Grams, Mission Impossible III and The Royal National Theatre
“I would say that John’s method of training is unique because of its holistic approach to the actor, his life and the story that the playwright or the film maker is trying to tell. He has been my acting teacher for the last six years and I consider him to be the most important influence on my career. John’s teaching represents the cutting edge of actor training in the world today.”
RICHARD BRAKE – whose credits include Batman Begins, Cold Mountain, Doom, and Hannibal Rising
“Quite simply, studying with John Osborne Hughes has profoundly improved my acting and quality of life. Prior to meeting John I had worked professionally for a number of years and studied with many “famous” acting teachers, both in the U.S and England. Yet I always felt plagued by a sense of inadequacy in my work, and a constant feeling of inconsistency. Although I had experienced moments of freedom and spontaneity on stage, I still felt confused and lost as to how to produce it consistently. At auditions I often became overwhelmed with fear and self-doubt. And though I dreamed of making a living as an actor, in truth, I did not see it as attainable, as I was so bedraggled by my inferiority complexes, and subsequent fears. All of that has completely changed. Working with John has hugely altered my acting and my life. Ultimately, the result speaks more effectively than words I can write. If you are serious about acting, then this course is not to be missed.”
PAUL BLACKTHORNE (Lagaan, ER, 24, The Dresden Files)
“I studied ‘The Spiritual Psychology of Acting’ with John Osborne Hughes for three years. Through the studies of mind, spirit and technique I have found that I am now able to approach acting with increased confidence and enjoyment. Whether it be Hollywood or Bollywood, or whether on stage, television or film, the application of John’s excellent teachings have proved invaluable. It is obvious to me that a great deal of the success I have achieved as a professional actor can be attributable to the study of John’s system of training. Whenever possible, I still drop in on the classes, I always find them thoroughly enjoyable and highly inspirational. I recommend The Spiritual Psychology of Acting to all actors and non actors alike. Even my Gran.”
ROSANNE CASH (Highly acclaimed Singer/ Songwriter)
“The Spiritual Psychology of Acting workshop was a watershed moment in my life as a performer, but more than that, it was a watershed moment just as a human being alive on the planet. I realized during my period studying with John that I have, and have always had, access to all the love and creativity I can contain or channel, and that my sense of my limitations are in large part self-perpetuating and false. John is a superb teacher; gifted in so many ways, funny, patient and with a profoundly comprehensive understanding of and facility with the material he presents. I highly recommend The Spiritual Psychology of Acting to anyone in the performing arts, or anyone who wants to find out further what really makes them tick.”