-They want to continue with me, but i have done some research, and i am apauld at the rubbish they were tellng me in the first place. I am going to talk to thm tomorrow, about this, but don't know how.
I want to make my point clear, or should i just i am not interested? Either way, i know i am not gonna waste my time there. thanks
2007-06-26 20:31:13 · 8 answers · asked by _Staying brilliantlybeautiful_** 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
this is so sad to hear, that things like this do happen,
-they had pics up of famous stars that went there
-success stories
-and two little boys who came in saying how much fun they were having, and getting booked
**So, should i confront them about what i ahve heard, and been experiancing.. exactly how should i go about telling them, b/c though i am now 99.9999% this is a scam, know that i wont continue one, i just want to know what i should tell the lady who lied to my face and many others, that they had the potential of going far.
2007-06-26 21:25:58 · update #1
TOTAL SCAM!!!!!!!!!!! Run away FAST! Those pictures they have of famous people who supposedly graduated from their program? Some of those families have sued because NONE of those people have EVER been involved with JRP. In the old days they had pics of Lucille Ball up and her estate sued them. Others: Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, Heather Locklear, Barbara Walters - All lies.
Just cut off communication. You don't owe them any explanation. They're trying to TAKE YOUR MONEY! They're LYING to you!
Repost with what you want. Do you want a modeling agent? A talent agent? Classes? Where are you located? We'll help you find legitimate info. Just please run aways from these people.
2007-06-27 07:30:54 · answer #1 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Let me give you a piece of advice. Turn your back on them and run, don't walk.
I know several people who have worked for JRP, and they have told me all the inside secrets. JRP makes their money by getting people to pay exorbitant sums of money to take classes, etc., with the promise that they are sure to get work. The work rarely materializes. I know some people who took out a loan for $6000, even after the people I knew who worked there told them they absolutely should not do it. They were seduced by the idea that their daughter, who is a very cute girl, could become a child star. JRP told the same story to approximately a dozen families, when the reality was that the ad agency which was looking for a child already had told them they had a child in mind for the ad campaign, and that they were most likely going to go with their first choice, a child who lives in Los Angeles.
JRP does have its good points. They do teach you how to project your voice, how to hit a mark, and how to walk in high heels without falling over. But their main contribution to the industry involves having people teach there and be able to put their experience on their resume. JRPs money comes almost exclusively from convincing people to take more classes and spend more money seeking jobs that never materialize.
Trust me on this. It isn't a scam. It's just not a really good place to spend your money or time, either. If I were you, I wouldn't even bother going back for another meeting. Call them and tell them you have changed you mind, and are not interested. They can be very persuasive, which is part of their training. Don't fall for the sweet talk.
Best of luck.
2007-06-26 21:05:19 · answer #2 · answered by Bronwen 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yea I auditioned for JRP about 1 year ago now, and I got all the way through and they said, "oh we can guarantee you for a commercial... We just need you to take these classes that will cost about $10,000" No joke. It's not a scam, but it is a bad way to waste money with no real guarantee that you will get anywhere.
2007-06-26 22:10:17 · answer #3 · answered by Gabe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT go back to them. They only want your money.
They are very skilled at "preying on the vulnerable, who think they have acting and modeling potential.
They know how to get $2,000.00 out of wannabe actor/models. Do NOT go back to them, or you may lose more than $2,000.00.
Always go to bbb.org to see if a business has complaints.
JRP is a scam, as is Barbizon. Any acting/modeling agency that asks for money is a scam. Legitimate Modeling agencies never ask for money, because they get their money once a model books modeling assignments.
2007-06-27 03:30:25 · answer #4 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful there are a lot of places that just take your money and then will say there is nothing for your "type" at this time My aunt had a friend who paid for "lessons "on how to walk ,how to dress, head shots etc. then said there was no work for her at this time. When she objected she was told to read contract nowhere did it say a job was guaranteed
2007-06-26 23:58:27 · answer #5 · answered by shawns bonnie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to an audition with john robert powers a couple years ago, and they wanted me and my sister to come back, but we didnt because my mom used to model and many of the professionals she worked with told her that if you truly have talent, you dont need to do stuff like john robert powers. its a scam. I wouldnt waist my time.
2007-06-27 03:42:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not trying to be the odd ball out here, but one of my best friends is with JRP and they, like you, told her she had talent. well, she never paid for any expensive lessons, they just started sending her out to auditions. she started last year and has done 5 junior model runway shows, 2 Levi's commercials, a modeling gig for limited too, and a spot with Gap. so maybe they are legit.
2007-06-27 08:34:12 · answer #7 · answered by i<3theflowers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, don't be interested.
JRP IS A SCAM.
Just say you're not interested, stay professional at all times.
Case and point: http://www.2nd-tier.com/showfax_bbs/index.cgi?noframes;read=4985
2007-06-26 20:38:24 · answer #8 · answered by Miss Mimi Marquez 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋