No. We believe that a solid academic foundation should be a young person’s first priority. JRP’s policy is to work only with those families who strive for academic excellence. Most states require an Entertainer’s Work Permit that must be signed by the child’s school principal and sent to the Department of Labor.

Children will not be pulled out of school for our classes or for auditions with agents and casting directors. Even agents will book most auditions for jobs between the hours of 3:00pm and 7:00pm.

The First in the World; The Best in the World

A short history on the John Robert Powers School System

Our Founder, John Robert Powers. Author of 3 books on modeling and personal growth

JOHN ROBERT POWERS founded the modern day billion dollar modeling, talent, and corporate training industry. From his many writings and published books Mr. Powers created the curriculum that is the core of the personality development, modeling and other course offered at the worldwide network of John Robert Powers Schools. 

Mr. Powers believed that there is no such thing as an unattractive person, just some people who do not know how to make the most of themselves. He dedicated his life to helping people to develop and take good advantage of their personalities.

Naturalness was his gospel. He encouraged his female students, "don't make up, make down." Our schools still believe and teach this philosophy. Be yourself. Be natural. That is what our courses are all about.

It was during the 1920's that Mr. Powers came to New York City with the hopes of becoming an actor. His business and entrepreneurial skills led him elsewhere. He overheard an associate say he wanted a group of attractive people to pose for magazine advertisements. Powers rounded up acting friends and trained them for these advertisements. The modern modeling industry was born. He founded the first modeling agency in 1923. Around the world the JOHN ROBERT POWERS SCHOOL SYSTEM celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2003.

Fame and fortune have come to many personalities who were trained in the methods originated by Mr. Powers. First Lady JACKIE KENNEDY, RAQUEL WELCH AND DIANA ROSS attended Powers' schools. PRINCESS GRACE OF MONACO was a Powers Model. Jennifer Jones, Ava Gardner, Barbara Stanwyck, Lucille Ball, Lee Remick, Ann Margaret, Henry Fonda, Tyrone Power were also Powers Models with the original John Robert Powers Agency in New York City from the 1920's through the 1940's.

The famous people of tomorrow are attending our schools today.

We hope you will take advantage of a Powers course for a better, happier, and more successful life.

JRP Sponsored Events and Celebrities

JRP Atlanta Owner Dale Howell and Lawrence Fishburne	JRP Atlanta Owner Dale Howell and Robin Williams
JRP Atlanta Owner Dale Howell and Joshua Jackson

Lindsey Lohan with iPOP! VP Tiffany Rochel and JRP VP Patricia Brown	JRP Graduate Brenda Song
Brenda Song with JRP President Ron Patterson and VP Patricia Brown	Erin Sanders, Zoey 101 with JRP President Ron Patterson
Gary Marshall and Sela Ward	Vanessa Bryant
Sandra Bullock – JRP Sponsored Event	Ashton Kutcher – JRP Sponsored Event

Mr. Ron Patterson
John Robert Powers

Dear Mr. Patterson:
I wanted to write this letter to express my sincere thanks to Marcia Mitas and John Velthuis of John Robert Powers, Colorado Springs. My daughter Tayanna began classes at JRP in December 2001. She was a very shy, quiet 6 year old, but enjoyed the classes. She auditioned for IMTA and was selected in March to attend. The specific classes for IMTA began shortly thereafter.

Marcia was her coach for the IMTA classes with John coaching her specifically on character work. The changes in Tayanna during these classes were amazing! Within a very short amount of time, Tayanna became less shy and more confident both in her acting and in day-to-day life. I almost entirely attribute this to Marcia and John. They provided her with a caring, supportive and safe environment that she excelled in. Beyond the environment, the specific coaching that they did was not just directed towards acting and modeling, but towards life itself.

When we went to IMTA last month, Tayanna knew that she was prepared. Marcia and John had told her what to expect, worked with her on her commercials and monologue and transformed her into a very confident little girl. Tayanna received 4 honorable mentions at IMTA and was offered an exclusive contract with a manager in Los Angeles. None of these things could have been possible without Marcia and John.

I would highly recommend John Robert Powers to anyone that was interested and more specifically, Marcia and John in Colorado Springs. They have become friends and earned our trust and gratitude.

Sincerely,
Joseph M. Todd
Colorado Springs, CO

I would love to be first to let you know that your student, Jason Quack, who had caught my eye at JOHN ROBERT POWERS Beverly Hills... just booked a COKE commercial. It's Jason's first booking and he is thrilled. I think Jason has a lot of potential and this will be his first booking of many. Congratulations!

Joy Di Palma, Real Life Management

“John Robert Powers rocks with talent! I come to scout knowing I am going to find fresh faces who are prepared for Hollywood – knowing the biz as well as how to audition. I rely on the JRP talent pool for pilot season. They book the jobs!”

Susie Mains – Trilogy Talent

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John Robert Powers helped create the magic of Disney on Wednesday, December 15, 2004, hosting the DVD release party of the "Princess Diaries 2" at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The slumber party themed event transformed guests into royalty for the night, as they celebrated with the stars of the film.

Guests attended the event in their pajamas and were given tiaras and princess rings when greeted at the door. Celebrities such as Melinda Clarke, Lisa Rinna, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Beverly Peele, Amy Yasbeck, Sela Ward, Tia and Tamara Mowry, Vanessa Bryant, John Robert Powers' CEO and President Ron Patterson, and the film's star Callum Blue and director Gary Marshall all gathered on the pink carpet in support of St. Jude's Hospital. John Robert Powers provided a Monarch Make-Up Studio, Princess Hair Do Salon, and an Etiquette station where teams of skilled John Robert Powers' coaches transformed girls into princesses throughout the course of the evening. Ten lucky girls chosen from a "Princess for a Day" radio contest also sponsored by John Robert Powers were given the opportunity to walk the pink carpet and pose for the press.

“Soap Talk” host Lisa Rinna and kids						Movie Producer Gary Marshall and JRP President and CEO, Ron Patterson presenting a generous donation from John Robert Powers to St. Judes Hospital.
Ron Patterson, John Robert Powers' CEO and President, Super Model Beverly Peele and daughter Cairo
						JRP Princess Winners
JRP Etiquette Table						Royal Highness Hair Salon
Twins, Tia and Tamara Mowry			The OC's Melinda Clark and daughter					Actress Amy Yaskbeck and daughter

On behalf of John Robert Powers, Ron Patterson presented a generous check to show support in continuing the research work St. Jude's offers for children.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and media communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fund-raising organization. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org.

In an effort to reach out to inner city youth, John Robert Powers is proud to partner with LA's BEST After School Enrichment Program to provide the "Acting 4 Life" Program to elementary school students with the greatest needs and fewest resources throughout the City of Los Angeles. The 8-session, bi-weekly program will take place on a monthly basis for the purpose of educating and graduating participants in each calendar month.

With the "Acting 4 Life" Program, John Robert Powers implements exciting and educational exercises that will not only provide an orientation to the performing arts, but also enhance and improve basic life skills such as reading, writing, public speaking, and other important communication skills. Students will be taught the same life skills lessons offered to aspiring models and actors by trained John Robert Powers professionals in their nationally recognized schools.

Through scenario based acting classes, the program will offer on camera introductions and interviews, voice and diction, commercial performance, and dressing for success - all fundamental skills that can be applied in future job interviews and all aspects of life. In addition to the course, John Robert Powers will end the eight week session with "Industry Night", where participants of each program are showcased before talent industry executives, allowing each participant the rare opportunity to perform for, and make a lasting impression on, those with the ability to make "Acting 4 Life" a reality.