Once Upon a Time, The Tax Collector

“Close your eyes. Take a deep breath and let's tune in to your body… These are Jamie Wollrab's famous first words at the beginning of every session. We start the beginning…from within. With the actor. That's what I've learned in the years I've been working with Jamie. He is…my acting coach of 5 years. We started working together after I landed the role of the Evil Queen on ABC's Once Upon A Time. An iconic role whose personality traits could quite easily land one in the looney bin. Jamie's brilliance, compassion, love for the craft and his plethora of acting techniques have kept me from going down a dark path with this character. Jamie is my acting conservatory. He has taught me that no matter how evil or dark a character may be, the choices we make don't have to come from a negative place. We make healthy, positive choices so as to help the actor not lose themselves in the process.  He is so well versed in body work, voice, script analysis, character breakdown and so much more. All of what an actor needs to be their best. Jamie's assistance helped me elevate this character to levels I never thought imaginable… and make stronger choices to best show the complexities and nuances. I would highly recommend any artist to work with Jamie. Your experience will not only inspire you to be a greater performer, it will drive you to be a better human...”

The Expanse, Hunger Games Series, The Unit

“Jamie Wollrab has been my dear friend and coach for almost a decade. I believe the source of his enormous talent is in his compassion. He is an expert in scene study and character development as well as a master in voice and body work. What makes him unique is how he infuses the work with the process of healing. This allows the actor to be fully present with nothing in the way of doing their best work. He has been invaluable to me, and I think any artist would be better for working with him.”

“Working with Jamie is life changing. He has this unique way of getting right to the heart of what a student needs. His coaching is profound for the craft of an actor but also for the life of an actor. My work with Jamie has shifted my perception of myself and career. It has opened me up to truly believing in the possibilities that I felt inside. The work with Jamie moves quickly. It’s deep and it’s personal. He is extremely intuitive and caring. There is no hiding with Jamie. He guides you to finding and living your truth in your life which effortlessly begins to translate to your work. Working with Jamie really sets you on the path of an artist rather than just an actor. It is holistic and healing. It’s the only kind of work for my craft I care to do now.”

Shameless, The Connors

“I have worked with Jamie for over 10 years now and would truly recommend ANYONE to work with him. Sessions with him feel more like life coaching or therapy ...while expressing through the point of view of another character. He’s always helped me build connections and reminded me how beautiful natural human emotions really can be.”

“What makes Jamie unique is that he is the only coach I can think of who stands on the bridge between a deep, grounded spirituality and a gifted performer/teacher/director. And so, what he brings to each person with whom he works is a spirituality that will not only make them deeper performers but happier and more expansive human beings.”

Total Request Live, Men’s Group Participant

“Jamie’s coaching came at a crucial time when I was launching my dream project. He kept my eye on the prize and helped me bring my very best to it.”

“Jamie is one of those incredible teachers that can see you’re more than human- you’re this magical being filled with possibility. He’s the first teacher I think I’ve genuinely felt safe with. Jamie gives you the space needed to grow and also holds you when you need support. He gives you freedom to choose, and knowledge that will change your life’s vibration, and the way you approach your craft. There are so many different places to access that don’t have to come from pain, they come from pure artistry. Everything changes when you work with Jamie Wollrab. Everything. I’m honored to have him as a coach, and a friend.”

Captain America Series, Avengers Series, I Tonya

“I’ve known Jamie since college. Since then, I’ve always admired him as an actor and took note of his uncompromising passion for the craft and for the theater.

Over the years, I’ve gotten to know Jamie also as a teacher and what has blown me away every time, every year, which never changes, is his dedication, commitment, and this relentless ability he seems to possess to find the truth in the work at all costs.

That idea, you know of searching where you make sure that ‘no rock is left unturned’ so to speak, well, with Jamie you can bet, there will be at least one rock that you didn’t think about, one idea that could be the clue to your character or to your performance, one key thing that he’s discovered.

I found the work we’ve done together with him as a coach necessary and revealing. His skills don’t stop there but include the voice and the body which he will make you realize you haven’t actually used, even though you thought you did.

The guy is like a traveling encyclopedia. There isn’t a master or a technique he won’t know about or that he hasn’t exploded or studied himself. And best of all, Jamie doesn’t possess a single dishonest bone in his body. I have respect and tremendous love and support for him.”

Pretty Little Liars

“… I felt like I was at pivotal moment in my career, making progress but not quite getting the job, I knew in order to get from where I was to where I wanted to be, I had to find ways to delve deeper and make better choices, to trust the work and go into any room with the confidence of someone ready to work. 

Thankfully, at that crossroads, I found Jamie Wollrab.

…The change was literally instantaneous. I worked with him only twice before booking my first major role on American TV…

I love every minute of working with Jamie, he is an untraditional acting coach in the sense that he looks at you as a whole person, in the sense that he not only looks at and works on your acting technique but also where in your body there are energy blocks, or we work with dreams to examine where we can find more depth in a character by utilizing the subconscious mind, subtle changes that can make a huge difference in your performance.

If you want to maximize your potential as an actor, if you are someone that works hard and strives to  be a truly great actor, I can hand-on-heart say that Jamie will help you get there. He is one of a kind, and I am so thankful I found him.”