Joe McCoy​

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"Joe has an uncanny ability to to read people and understand 'the question they're in'. He is able to adapt himself to each participant's learning style, creating a vocabulary particular to them as he works. This training was thrilling and expansive. I will never forget it."

Chris Farquar - working actor - Toronto

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"Joe can be rigorous and demanding of his students, but unlike others, he is always kind, respectful and often humorous. He is playful in a way that allows people to feel safe, while being asked to do risky things."

Libby Mason - director, instructor - Pearson College - Victoria

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"Joe is without question the finest teacher I have had in my entire life. His way of teaching can be intensely personal, but never invasive. How does he do that? I think I speak for all of us when I say that working with him has been a profoundly transformational experience. Thank You, Joe."​

Jamie Nesbitt - multi award-winning theatre artist - Vancouver

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"I was extremely fortunate to have Joe Raphael McCoy as one of my first acting coaches. When word got out that he is opening his own acting academy, I had nothing but sheer joy and excitement. Any person looking to embark on a career as an actor would do well to study with Joe. He has the ability to understand and engage with actors in pragmatic language. There is always a challenge presented when working with Joe, but never in a way that is detrimental to the individual. He is able to shape each individual actor by holding them accountable to the work, while coaxing the best of who they are to come out and play in a safe environment. He is able to do this with a profound respect and love that very few acting coaches have. The knowledge that Joe passed on to me provided me with a strong foundation as an actor. To this day, any discovery I make in this art form has the fingerprints of Joe's guidance and coaching."

Warren Chow - working actor - Toronto.

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"Joe McCoy? Direct, intuitive, supportive, knowledgeable, he's a master at what he does and it's a privilege to work with him. He has an incredible ability to see YOU, read YOU, and pull out your best qualities and abilities. I've worked with him for 2 years; I hope I have him for 20 more. I am the actor I am today because of him. Thank you!"

Erin Huges - acting student - Victoria

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"Joe brings a deep level of integrity and sensitivity to each class. His professional yet quirky style immediately puts one at ease and inspires one to stretch and grow in a safe yet challenging environment."

Micheal Goudge - working actor - Vancouver

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