John Pallotta is a master on-camera acting teacher and one of the most sought-after acting coaches in the industry today. With nearly 40 years of experience as an actor, playwright, director, producer, and coach, he has trained under such legends as Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler, Bobby Lewis, Uta Hagen, Austin Pendleton, and Wynn Handman. At the core of his philosophy is a belief that has become an industry standard: "Acting is a State of Mind."

 

John has conducted thousands of coaching sessions, igniting and reigniting the careers of actors working at the highest levels of the industry. He is endorsed by some of the biggest names in the business, including Oscar, Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe winners and nominees.

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His body of written work is equally prolific. John has authored 19 books on the craft of screen acting, written 23 plays for the stage, and penned 9 screenplays. His work has been produced, developed, and workshopped at some of the most prestigious venues in the country, including the Actors Studio and Playwrights Horizons in New York City, the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, the Labyrinth Theatre in NYC, and stages across the United States.

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As a teacher, John's singular mission is to help every student find their own authentic voice. He believes acting is not an overnight achievement — it is a living, breathing process of discovery that unfolds every single day. To become an actor is to adopt a new way of thinking and a new way of seeing the world. Just as the choices you make in life shape your path, the choices you make as an actor define your work.

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