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Over 40 years across screen, stage and stand-up — now sharing four decades of craft as a mentor to the next generation of performers and speakers.
John Samaha has been a character actor for over 50 years and has worked all over the world. Visually, he is ethnically ambiguous and can pass for endless nationalities — a polyglot and a master of accents and dialects. Whilst John has enjoyed an illustrious acting career, these days his real passion is teaching and imparting knowledge to others. He has worked worldwide teaching masterclasses in theatre and screen — acting workshops, actor-director workshops, motivational technique, audition technique, acting technique, public speaking and media training — and has undertaken attachments with theatre companies globally to bring theatrical performances across the line. His workshops are dynamic, passionate and entertaining.
Tips on acting, stand-up comedy, performing arts and public speaking, in a supportive, fun environment. Private classes also available.
Find out moreOne-on-one and small-group coaching tailored to your craft — from first audition tape to career-defining role.
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John is a writer and producer and loves producing comedy. A curated glimpse into professional moments, creative processes, and standout roles from a dynamic career on stage and screen carries through into how he teaches — collaborative, precise, and always in service of the story.
The ensemble effect — working alongside students and creating a collaborative, joyful learning environment.
John also teaches public speaking and media training — how to engage audiences and win them over with impactful public presentations.
Workshops are designed to fine-tune performances into ones that are truthful and authentic.
A glimpse into the creative process — from workshop preparation to live coaching and collaborative learning environments.
Public speaking for corporate professionals — team building and staff development. Communicating your ideas clearly and presenting them openly in a public forum is an essential component of success across several domains of life.
