John Casablancas Modeling & Career Center

WHAT A TOTAL SCAM!!! My son was called by them to come in. They told him he needed to take the classes and verbally said we will pay $ 3,000, you will only need to pay $ 1,600. His reading is very poor, he has learning disabilities and they had him sign a contract, for $ 2,620. and put a deposit down of $ 100. He left building called me and took a picture of contract, I told him to go in and cancel. He went back in and they told him he had to send it by certified letter, this is on a Thursday, the contract says you can cancel with certified letter within 3 CALENDAR days, they are closed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. So you are screwed! This place needs to be shut down for these practices and taking advantage of kids!!! I will go on as many sites as possible and put reviews in like this!!!

They contacted my daughter after she had submitted her resume for an acting job. She looked them up and saw that they had a school. She told them up front she did NOT want classes. She’s been taking classes/​acting since 4^th grade, she is now a senior in college with a theater minor. They said if she did ok she wouldn’t need classes. After the first audition the agent said she did it just right, he had no direction to give her. They asked her to come back the next night, again she reiterated that she would NOT take classes. They told her to come in, she wouldn’t necessarily need to take them. Again, she drove 45 minutes each way just to be told they wouldn’t promote her unless she took a 20 week «boot camp»! If you’re looking for an acting school, they may be good, but if you’ve already been there, done that and are ready for an agency, skip it!

I personally think this modeling agency is awesome. My daughter was accepted last night and she was so excited. My husband and I believe this experience will give her the confidence and professional demeanor she will need to accomplish her goals and strive for success. The ladies and gentlemen at this office are very nice and welcoming. Their upbeat attitude made my daughter feel vibrant and eager to start her training. The attitude of these employees surely make you feel like you are already a part of the modeling industry.
Keep up the GREAT JOB!!!
Also, for those who are unsure or have negative replies, if this is what it takes to make my loved one gain confidence and can keep her out of trouble or seeking unhealthy fulfillment; then I’m willing to take my chances. These classes are better than me taking her to see a therapist for depression or low self-​esteem issues.

Called to see what it was about, had an interview set up, the lady was sweet for that phone call. An emergency came up and I wasn’t able to attend the interview, they called me 5 times total and the time I answered the same lady was beyond rude and was asking so many personal questions. I eventually had to hangup, she then called me 2 more times. I’m sorry but I feel disgusted with how I was treated. Do not set up an appointment if you cannot go, even if it’s an emergency!!! Ha. Ruined my interested for the industry.

Don’t listen to all the haters out there this place is a great place I could never ask for a better acting teacher and modeling it might be a little expensive at first but there are hundred percent no regrets this place has launched my career now going onto interviews even a company contacted me love this place

If there broken starts thats what I would give, my husband called this agency to get info on how they would welcome new talent and the receptionist informed my husband we were welcome and schedule and interview .The number one question was asked if this place was a school and if they would sell us classes?, because this is NOT what we wanted they responded NO not school talent agency and that interview, and appointments would be given if selected. When we arrived they asked us to fill paperwork and provide with head shot as we waited there were other people, loud music, young girls walking around not sure if staff or other they called our name and went on a very small tour showing us pics on wall of other people who attended then took us to a room to read a script and take a pic shortly we got called back and was told we would be graded A B C to categorize us A being they loved us and sign us up immediately B call us back 2interview were both parents needed to be present C sorry but not interested at this time. we were graded B 2 nd interview was scheduled were we were asked to come in with no makeup, hair pulled back we arrived on time but it got wierd no people were around just the agent and greeted us he took us to a room were he asked us to memorize script then he video us on his cell phone and took pictures with cell phone during this time totally unprofessional he keeped say staff was not there? We then went to office and started to have a conversation were he said we were great but that we needed some training??? I felt it coming so I Politely waited until he asked us questions sure enough it got to that point, he said how much do u think this will cost you? I looked at my husband and said dont know, I thought as told by receptionist this was NOT a school he said she needs guidance, training, and our cost will be up to $ 2000 my jaw dropped I excused my self and said sorry but I wasn’t going to waste no more of his time because we were Not interested. …we went out of our way to make time, my daughter was excited hopeful… Warning to everyone dont go to this place it’s a waist of time and literally going to break your hopes and dreams!

This is a scam. They call you telling you your child is being selected for an audition and potential screen work/​modeling work and to come in for a selected time only to find out that you have to pay $$$$ for classes to even have the potential to get said work and of course head shots and more. SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM.

Lots of energy here tonight. A group is learning runway techniques. Another group is in the TV/​Commercial room practicing their lines in front of the camera. Another group is fine turning their acting skills. Fun night… Glad my daughter is a part of this organization.