Customer ReviewsforJohn Casablancas Modeling and Acting Agency
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Review from Emily A
1 star01/13/2024
READER BEWARE* Tina K***** Management (formerly JC Models CT) is interested in one facet of representation: profit margin. After appealing to Ms. K***** regarding a real and personal conflict, Ms. Ki**** made a flippant dead-end suggestion. In this context, she also told me that she receives "200 emails a day". During the course of the 11-week class, I made 4 unsuccessful attempts to meet with Ms. K****** Our only interaction, which took place over the phone, was entirely unsatisfying due to her defensive repartee. (However, I would like to compliment all of the instructors whose interest in their students extend beyond the bottom line.) I spent $1100 and have no tangible end-product that I can be proud to submit in the industry. Sadly, I am choosing not to contract with Tina Ki**** Management.Review from Joslyn P
5 stars11/02/2023
We are excited for our first acting audition tonight. My child reached out to someone about information and we shortly after, within 3 days, received a phone call and had an audition scheduled. The lady who I spoke with was very kind, pleasanr, and informative as well as supportive of my child being a transgender. We are looking forward to working with the team. My child is 16 and has been acting for years now including being involved with ********* ****** performing arts and was accepted inti the talanted theater program for ********* ******. This is a dream of theirs and I am excited for this opportunity. Break a leg kiddo!!!Review from marleigh m
5 stars04/25/2023
I have been with JC for about 2 years now and my experience with this team has been nothing far from amazing. Tina is one of the most personable, kind-hearted, and motivated person that I have met and I feel so lucky and proud to be represented by her as well as the entire JC team. This agency has such a family feel and I have felt so welcomed. The classes they offer for their beginning models as well as refresher classes are amazing and should never be overlooked! I am so happy I ended up with JC and would recommend this agency to any model or actor who seriously is determined and willing to work hard to reach their dreams and goals! Forever thankful for this team and Tina:)!!Review from Seamus F
5 stars04/04/2023
I've been modeling for JC for a little under a year now and so far my experience has been great. A year ago I didn't even think something like this was possible for me, and week ago I just booked my first job. I have been in the same field for 15 years and I always wanted to make this dream of mine into a reality. JC made that happen for me they gave me the confidence and skills needed to make this happen. They have been wonderful on the phones with me as well when I call with my many questions about getting my footing in this industry.John Casablancas Modeling and Acting Agency Response
04/28/2023
We appreciate your kind words!Review from Stan G
5 stars02/18/2023
I have been with JC Modeling and Acting of CT since 2004 and it has been a wonderful experience. The training that they provided me was amazing and not only helped me land many paying jobs but also pushed me to grow on a personal level. Tina, Kara, and Chloe are the utmost professionals and everyone I've formed relationships with at JC has kept my best interests in mind over the years. I trust them explicitly! You get out of it what you put into and as long as you do your part, the team at JC will do everything it can to help you succeed. My journey with the agency has been awesome and I hope to partner with them for many years to come!! With gratitude, **** **John Casablancas Modeling and Acting Agency Response
02/20/2023
Thank you ***** We have truly enjoyed working with you. We appreciate your hard work!! All of the clients we have placed you with have been very pleased with your work. THANK YOUReview from Darrin J
5 stars01/28/2023
A great source to find new talent, with every visit, I'm pleasantly pleased with the roster I'm presented. Tina, Chloe and Kara are a great team to work with for people who want to learn about the fashion business. They personalize their approach with a clear direction based on what each individual's career choice may be. As an agent, I'm never disappointed and very honored to call them great business friends!John Casablancas Modeling and Acting Agency Response
01/30/2023
Thank you! We know how busy you are, so taking the time to write this means so much to us! We enjoy working with the new faces and our experienced talent. Helping them to become successful is something we work hard for, and is very exciting to achieve.Review from Christina T
1 star01/26/2023
Such a waste of money. You are better off getting your own portfolio and a agent. They are terrible they don't give you any of the tools you need. They where supposed to have my son sit with there agent never did they tell you have to fill your profile out on line they give you no direction. They don't even take your measurements and the sad thing is when you are making your profile they ask you all those questions you would think they go over that with you. They charge you all this money take pictures then tell you to get professional photos done. The pictures that they took I could take better pictures. Oh and if you ever move and try to go to another JC agency they don't take transfers you have to pay all over again. And they can't even help you with contacts in your area. You will never get follow up calls after you graduate they only post thing on your portal on line and you could sign up or go try out that's about it. They should be ashamed of them self as a company. Save your money get a agent .John Casablancas Modeling and Acting Agency Response
01/27/2023
We are sorry you feel this way. We did everything we agreed to in our contract. Even went on to help you to get placed after you moved to another state. We have pages of emails that you do not reply to. We are sorry to hear you had trouble with the new agency, but that is not something we are responsible for. We tried our very best to help you, but we can't do it alone. Please contact us so we can help.Review from Mary R
5 stars03/17/2022
Excellent Customer Service- Friendly administration always a smile when you walk in the door. Instructors go above and beyond as they do in house training and do Zoom for those who cant attend in personReview from Lilith Y
5 stars03/16/2022
Nothing but wonderful things to say about JC of CT! Amazing customer service and staff, professional atmosphere, incredible client list, exciting and welcoming environment! They are the real deal! It's important to do your research in this industry, and JC of CT is absolutely the way to go!Review from M. M.
1 star02/20/2022
So I'm speaking up after old lady receptionist hung up called me. I asked to speak to director concerning clas time and mangment she very rudely interrupted me was quite confrontational. Went as far as to say I'm not normal person for working night time job znd that I should go look else where quote her own words. I was so aw struck how easily this agency can harass me 4th time since I was 24vyrs old. Not 4 months apart I declinedcseveral times . Now Jay now some Amy recruiter. I declined heart felt apostles after last debacle experience 2cweeks back forth back forth berated disrespect. At this point blocked all communication hope never be called again to audtuon for an agency who hang ups allows such staff disrespect thier own clinets. If I spoke that way to director teacher coach clinet I would be fired. Why is second agency thinks ok to talk down to customers talents because not everyone first cookie cut classes scude time. Alpt of people work night no excuse receptionist to get very haughty rude and quite belligerent then hang up after I try to excuse her behavior talk directly to director regards my concerns. After see lot bad reviews I think safe they do not have any actual clinets who are reputable and just school scam education no actual work in high fashion or commercial industry. I doubt they book clients acting jobs with Netflix Amazon HBO ect I can't be associated with such unprofessioolism behavior poor treatment . I am no longer considering this school mind you 4th time Bern pursued and harrasef to audtion and given rehearsed promises and grandeur of how unprofessional unkind quite frankly very dismissive, they really are.John Casablancas Modeling and Acting Agency Response
03/16/2022
Hello Matthew, I am sorry to read your review. You are not a customer of ours. I understand that you wanted a specific schedule with us, and when we could not accommodate your request you swore at our staff member and hung up. We have been in business over 35 years, and have an A+ rating with BBB. We value our relationships with our clients, and always communicate in a professional manner. Also, we have never had anyone by the name of Jay work for us. I am sure anyone reading this will understand that there are 2 sides to every situation. We wish you all the best.Customer Response
03/16/2022
I didn't swear have voice mails and texts and recorded conversation with YOUR rude receptionist who was very eittling and no o r apologized and still apologized for the on going harassment 4 years phone calls and request to sign up and payb2400 contact for alleged trainings. I didn't swear or hangup she hung up then called back and went on going saying I was rude onto of after being asked not be contacted any more 4 years not even 6 months your prior scooter have number vo8cemail is was for John Casablanca but because you allow employees belittle army veteran and berate them not " quite being normal like other people with regular schedule " unquote why don't you try bigger agency phone hung up on me unquote. Still unprofessional business that after your money and does not respect veterans and fact work at night and am college student on top your apologized does not feel sincere or heart felt the facts your receptionist was extremely rude and belittling even after asking speak to director I was denied.
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