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John Robert Powers

Lorna of Chino, CA November 4, 2009

Heard an ad on the radio stating that JRP was holding auditions, made an appointment went in and was introduced to "agents" that had flown in from New York and would be leaving the next day. Everyone was told they would be auditioning in front of a camera, what to do, not to do, what they look for and talked about "celebrities" that had or are JRP clients. Was told that not everyone would get a callback, which is understandable. After about 3 hours and the interviews, told to call back on Monday. Called and was told yes, your child is so cute, perfect and we needed to go back in for another audition with Paul, the so-called agent from NY. Got there, went through the "audition" and was told he was great. Then immediately told he needs acting classes and we need to put out 5,900 NOW, in a lumpsum payment. When asked for credentials, we were given a wierd look and told that no one had ever asked for that before. My husband asked for the credentials of the "acting teachers" and we were told that they don't give out personal information. Credentials are hardly personal information.

Anyway, my husband said he would talk it over with me, his wife, and call the next day. We were told that it was now or never and that Paul was leaving for NY and they were making their decisions tonight. My husband asked Paul for a business card and he said Gloria should have all that. When we asked Gloria for a business card she said that her 7 year old daughter had ripped them all up!?!? We knew it was a scam. They hold themselves out to be agents or in direct contact with agents when what they are is a school.

theresa of orlando, FL June 11, 2009

they have scammed be they are all about the money and got my daughters hope high and after some classes she did not see what they have offered and she refused to go to any more classes

Brianna of Albuquerque, NM August 21, 2008

Brianna of Albuquerque NM (08/21/08)
My daughter was selected to continue to the next round at this talent agency, but as soon as the excitement began it went away becuase they told us how much money it was going to cost in order to get her started. I truly beleive that these talent agencies are ripping people off and they are able to do that by presenting the few clients that they had who actually did become famous. I think that this is ok for people who actually have a few thousand dollars in hand, but even then these companies should be up front instead of getting a small childs hopes up then making it look like thier parents are letting them down because they don't have the money to go forward with it.

This experience let myself and my daughter down, and I don't think that anybody deserves that.

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