Actors Training Centre of Manitoba - Testimonials

	Ashley Hirt
	“The classes and workshops offered at ATCMB are exceptional. After class time, I always leave feeling that another hurdle has been crossed, and my acting muscles stretched in a new direction.”

	Warren Ellis
	"When you want to learn to act well, there is no better place than the Actors Training Center of Manitoba, and there are no better teachers than Nancy Drake and Jeff Skinner. I could go on about the detailed script and scene analysis, or the supportive class environment, or the help getting roles, or a hundred other things, but really… What else do you need to know?"

	Cheri Frazer, Corporate Documentation Specialist, Vansco Electronics
	"I lead training sessions at work, and my voice used to hurt after a 3-hour class; now I can speak all day without any problems. The breathing techniques keep me calm and focused, and friends and relatives no longer ask me to repeat myself. I'm already looking forward to taking the next level."

	Sean Robson
	"I attended the Practical Voice and Diction Class at the Actors Training Centre of Manitoba. I am not an actor or an aspiring actor. I took the course because my career requires a fair number of presentations and good communication skills. The course was fantastic! Nancy put me on a path to understanding how to use my voice to better express myself. She has an amazing ability to quickly identify key areas of improvement and then show you exactly what to do to move to the next level. I highly recommend this course, or any course with Nancy for that matter, to anyone interested in learning better self-expression!"

	Jacqueline Guertin
	"It was great to get up in front of the camera in a relaxed setting, but with professionals around. The class was very informative and I picked up numerous little tools throughout the weekend and I feel much more confident with my abilities to present myself at an audition."

	Lisa Johnston
	"Actor's Training Centre of Manitoba has provided me with quality training and invaluable information that has helped guide me as I build my acting career. The professional teachers push me to my limits; allowing me to explore new ways of expressing myself. I’ve discovered that as an actor, training is imperative. I now understand why auditions that I had gone to in the past were 'hit and miss'”.

	Meghan Duffy
	"Since I have started training at the Actors Training Centre of Manitoba with Jeff Skinner I have grown into a more conifident, educated, and well-rounded actor. I would highly recommend Jeff Skinner's classes to actors of all ages and levels."

	David Shaver
	"I have been taking Jeff's Intro to Film and TV acting since last fall. I feel truly blessed to be able to be trained by him at the Actor's Training Centre! He focuses on the gradual elimination of self-consciousness and encourages you to share your own feelings on what's happening, in order to train you to become an objective observer of your own work. He stresses the vital importance of the quality of the artistic work of acting as being the professional actor's truest goal. His own 35 years of experience in both stage and film acting is proof positive of his professional ability. His consistent sharing of what he knows makes me think of him as kind and benevolent and a top-drawer teacher whose techniques and advice can be relied upon consistently by the learning actor, be they new, as myself, or for those having possessed a good deal of experience. I am happy to recommend Jeff to ANYONE who is interested in learning the fascinating and rewarding craft of film and TV acting!"

	Jason Mitchell
	"Jeff shows you all the techniques he knows, letting you experiment with them to figure out which work best for you. He’s an extremely knowledgeable, passionate and honest teacher. His classes are priceless."

	Blair St. Germaine, Talent Agent - Unlimited Talent
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	Bob Hill
	"As a person with absolutely zero acting experience and somewhat of an introvert, Jeff's coaching method in the beginners class gave me one giant leap forward, thanks Jeff."

	Cheryl Costen
	"Jeff is an experienced, skilled instructor who is passionate about the film industry and equally passionate about helping his students hone their craft. No matter what a person's current skill level, Jeff can bring out their best. I've been attending ACTMB since October 2005; since then I've experience definite growth as an actor."

	Daryl Dorge
	"After only a short time, I have already learned a great deal about the craft and about myself. He constantly is trying new approaches and goes into all facets of the industry. Jeff will point out your strengths and works on your weaknesses. Be ready to pay attention because this is not a class for the unmotivated. His classes are intimate and supportive. Be forewarned, after you start you will never want to stop!"

	Laura Jayne Macdonald
	(Comments about ATC's video audition taping service) [click here for more info]

	Jason Westmacott
	"I found the Film Acting course allowed me to become more aware, comfortable and focused on true acting skills. The feed-back from Jeff and the support of other fellow actors was the perfect learning environment for this art. You will know what I mean when one day you are viewing your work, and you believe it."

	Les Klassen
	"As a director new to the Industry, Jeff's acting classes have taught me how to give better direction."

	Lois Brothers
	I would just like to say that I really am enjoying the on-camera scene work that we get to do in this class. It is great to be able to see yourself and learn things from watching. The class is a good size ( not too big not too small)where you have the opportunity to work with different people. You are also given the time and feedback from Jeff with all of your scene work to help raise you to the next level.

	Toni Reimer
	"By the way, absolutely amazing class last night! Thank you for the listening exercise. I'm excited about where we are all taking our acting. I'm so glad that you decided to teach!"

	Will Woytowich
	"I have learned more about the craft of acting in the past few months in this class, than in any other previous class or workshop combined. If you are serious about growing as an actor, then this is where you should be."

	Jillian Donkersley
	After enrolling in Jeff's classes at the Actors Training Centre I have become a more confident and skilled actor. This improvement has directly resulted from taking the constructive criticism that Jeff has offered me for the on camera work done in class, and simply applying it. Not only has Jeff's class offered me many different techniques to strengthen my craft, it has also enabled me to further my knowledge concerning the industry. If you are serious about pursuing acting as a career or just as a hobby this class is a great place to fine tune your skills.