Aidan Gouveia
Rebels, I Declare War
"Jonathan really cares about his students and their progress. There's no time limit for your turn on camera because he takes the time to unlock your full potential, no matter how long that takes. He always manages to bring something out of me that I had no idea was there."
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Sarah Fisher
Kiss and Cry, Heartland, Degrassi Next Generation
"I have enrolled in many of Jonathan’s classes. They are extremely beneficial because Jonathan challenges me to explore new areas outside my comfort zone. The classroom setting is casual and allows you to learn in a group setting. Jonathan has helped me grow as an actor and I would highly recommend his classes to anyone who is serious about acting."
Anders Yates
Taken, Murdoch Mysteries
“Jonathan has an impeccable eye. He can see exactly what I need to do to find a deeper layer to a character, and is able to get me there in ways I never would have thought of. His energy and enthusiasm for his craft are boundless and I always turn to him when I need to prep a big audition.”
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Zoe Belkin
The Wanting, Carrie
“Working with Jonathan has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Not only has he created a studio that allows actors to experiment and exchange ideas in a supportive environment, but he has shown me new ways to expand my abilities and push through new boundaries. I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience working with Jonathan, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to learn and grow as a performer.”

“AIS is an incredibly supportive, personal and inspiring place. EVERY class I have stepped out of my comfort zone and have been pushed to learn and grow as an artist. These classes nurture actors and give them the courage to be truthful artists!”

Veronika Slowikowska
(Viable, Degrassi Nest Class)

“I have had the pleasure of working with Jonathan quite a bit over the past two and half years and through his tremendous guidance, ability to see us actors as people FIRST and his perspective on character work I have developed a confidence in tapping into my imagination to create characters from a place of honesty and truth. Jonathan provides a safe space in which you can play and truly discover your characters so that they are LIVING through you.”

Mamito Kukwikila
(Any Other Day)

“Jonathan is an enormously inspiring, creative and generous teacher, and working with him has been invaluable to my growth as an actor. I continue to attend his sessions at AIS and love his approach to on-camera work!”

Julianne Hobby
(Reign)

“I have been attending classes with Jonathan for 15 months now. He has given me the right tools to make circumstances become more real for me when I am in front of the camera and I have seen other actors who attend his classes grow in a magnificent way.”

Andres Jaramillo
(Before Tomorrow)

“Jonathan Higgins is one of Torontoʼs most generous acting coaches. He helps me bring something unique to every character. Jonathan gives invaluable advice as a coach- Iʼve seen him create magic with beginners and fine tune the work of seasoned professionals.”

Patricia Mckenzie
(Gangland Undercover, Cosmopolis)

” I’m so glad/grateful I finally managed to get myself to your class. So valuable, so practical, and actually so inspiring. I feel I look at the possibilities in film/tv in a whole new light.”

Chala Hunter
(actress/ award winning playwright)

“Jonathan Higgins, is an INCREDIBLE coach. I have been with many coaches but he has the best approach to teaching acting on camera by far!”

Zev Schwartz
(AIS student)