Universal Talent - Jimmy, John, & Glenn Vincent Acting Teacher Ditto On Universal Talent of Wayne, NJ Being A Ripoff and A Few Words of Advice Wayne New Jersey

Trust me when I tell you that everything said in any of the ripoff reports published so far about Universal Talent of Wayne, NJ is absolutely, positively true! I too, was a victim of their (Jimmy & John) scam a couple of years ago. John was the quieter-but equally untrustworthy-of the two, regarding the use of his & Jimmy's high-pressured sales tactics.

Jimmy was the "muscle"-end. He could-and often did-get pretty mean & nasty when things didn't go his way. Add to that, was their very charming "Acting Teacher"-the only one on their staff-who happened to be (a now former) friend of mine, named Glenn Vincent. I had known Glenn Vincent for over 40 years, and here he was today; the aforementioned "charming Acting Teacher", employed by Universal Talent of Wayne, NJ. Mr. Vincent didn't even have the courtesy of telling me (if for no other reason, than our being "old friends") that Universal Talent of Wayne, NJ was just a scam.

It was the first and only time I was ever "scammed-out of a friendship"; well, enough said about these three very different, but character & integrity-challenged low-lifes named Jimmy, John & Glenn. The loss of the money I laid-out on this scam has more than since been replaced; I eventually was able to join the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), where I got paid some good and honest Union wages. They didn't take any "commission" for it either, and after taxes it was all mine to keep.

With that said, what would my advice be to any serious, aspiring Actor? It's this.... do your homework and research first before spending even one Penny, don't trust anyone but yourself, and don't ever let anyone disuade you from your dream. Most especially, don't even trust anyone that you've known for many years, as they can screw you just as easily as a total stranger can. I now know that all to well. Best of luck & success to all, & thank God for websites like this!

Ronnie Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
U.S.A.

Trust me when I tell you that everything said in any of the ripoff reports published so far about Universal Talent of Wayne, NJ is absolutely, positively true! I too, was a victim of their (Jimmy & John) scam a couple of years ago. John was the quieter-but equally untrustworthy-of the two, regarding the use of his & Jimmy's high-pressured sales tactics.

Jimmy was the "muscle"-end. He could-and often did-get pretty mean & nasty when things didn't go his way. Add to that, was their very charming "Acting Teacher"-the only one on their staff-who happened to be (a now former) friend of mine, named Glenn Vincent. I had known Glenn Vincent for over 40 years, and here he was today; the aforementioned "charming Acting Teacher", employed by Universal Talent of Wayne, NJ. Mr. Vincent didn't even have the courtesy of telling me (if for no other reason, than our being "old friends") that Universal Talent of Wayne, NJ was just a scam.

It was the first and only time I was ever "scammed-out of a friendship"; well, enough said about these three very different, but character & integrity-challenged low-lifes named Jimmy, John & Glenn. The loss of the money I laid-out on this scam has more than since been replaced; I eventually was able to join the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), where I got paid some good and honest Union wages. They didn't take any "commission" for it either, and after taxes it was all mine to keep.

With that said, what would my advice be to any serious, aspiring Actor? It's this.... do your homework and research first before spending even one Penny, don't trust anyone but yourself, and don't ever let anyone disuade you from your dream. Most especially, don't even trust anyone that you've known for many years, as they can screw you just as easily as a total stranger can. I now know that all to well. Best of luck & success to all, & thank God for websites like this!

Ronnie Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
U.S.A.

Trust me when I tell you that everything said in any of the ripoff reports published so far about Universal Talent of Wayne, NJ is absolutely, positively true! I too, was a victim of their (Jimmy & John) scam a couple of years ago. John was the quieter-but equally untrustworthy-of the two, regarding the use of his & Jimmy's high-pressured sales tactics.

Jimmy was the "muscle"-end. He could-and often did-get pretty mean & nasty when things didn't go his way. Add to that, was their very charming "Acting Teacher"-the only one on their staff-who happened to be (a now former) friend of mine, named Glenn Vincent. I had known Glenn Vincent for over 40 years, and here he was today; the aforementioned "charming Acting Teacher", employed by Universal Talent of Wayne, NJ. Mr. Vincent didn't even have the courtesy of telling me (if for no other reason, than our being "old friends") that Universal Talent of Wayne, NJ was just a scam.

It was the first and only time I was ever "scammed-out of a friendship"; well, enough said about these three very different, but character & integrity-challenged low-lifes named Jimmy, John & Glenn. The loss of the money I laid-out on this scam has more than since been replaced; I eventually was able to join the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), where I got paid some good and honest Union wages. They didn't take any "commission" for it either, and after taxes it was all mine to keep.

With that said, what would my advice be to any serious, aspiring Actor? It's this.... do your homework and research first before spending even one Penny, don't trust anyone but yourself, and don't ever let anyone disuade you from your dream. Most especially, don't even trust anyone that you've known for many years, as they can screw you just as easily as a total stranger can. I now know that all to well. Best of luck & success to all, & thank God for websites like this!

Ronnie Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
U.S.A.

Trust me when I tell you that everything said in any of the ripoff reports published so far about Universal Talent of Wayne, NJ is absolutely, positively true! I too, was a victim of their (Jimmy & John) scam a couple of years ago. John was the quieter-but equally untrustworthy-of the two, regarding the use of his & Jimmy's high-pressured sales tactics.

Jimmy was the "muscle"-end. He could-and often did-get pretty mean & nasty when things didn't go his way. Add to that, was their very charming "Acting Teacher"-the only one on their staff-who happened to be (a now former) friend of mine, named Glenn Vincent. I had known Glenn Vincent for over 40 years, and here he was today; the aforementioned "charming Acting Teacher", employed by Universal Talent of Wayne, NJ. Mr. Vincent didn't even have the courtesy of telling me (if for no other reason, than our being "old friends") that Universal Talent of Wayne, NJ was just a scam.

It was the first and only time I was ever "scammed-out of a friendship"; well, enough said about these three very different, but character & integrity-challenged low-lifes named Jimmy, John & Glenn. The loss of the money I laid-out on this scam has more than since been replaced; I eventually was able to join the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), where I got paid some good and honest Union wages. They didn't take any "commission" for it either, and after taxes it was all mine to keep.

With that said, what would my advice be to any serious, aspiring Actor? It's this.... do your homework and research first before spending even one Penny, don't trust anyone but yourself, and don't ever let anyone disuade you from your dream. Most especially, don't even trust anyone that you've known for many years, as they can screw you just as easily as a total stranger can. I now know that all to well. Best of luck & success to all, & thank God for websites like this!

Ronnie Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
U.S.A.

I WOULD LIKE TO SET THE STORY STRAIGHT FROM THESE LOW LIFE DISGRUNTLED PEOPLE WHO POST FALSE INFORMATION ABOUT UNIVERSAL TALENT .

1. WE ARE A LICENSED NJ TALENT AGENCY .
2. ALL WORK IS NON UNION .
3. YOU START OUT AS BACKFROUND . WE DON'T PAY , THE PRODUCTION COMPANY SENDS THE CHECK TO US .
4. WE GET 15% COMMISSION ON THE GROSS PAY .
5. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE ALL JOBS TO EVERYONT . YOU MUST QUALIFY FOR THE RIGHT KIND OF PERSON CASTING CALLS FOR .
6. WE EXPECT TOTAL RELIABILITY . IF YOU DON'T SHOW UP ON THE JOB WITHOUT A VALID EXCUSE THERE WILL BE A REINSTATEMENT CHARGE .
7. YES , WE SELL HEADSHOTS THROUGH OUR PHOTOGRAPHER . YOU GET 36 SHOTS ON A DISK WHICH REMAINS THE PROPERTY OF UNIVERSAL TALENT AND THEN YOU PICK ONE SHOT WHICH IS PROCESSED INTO 50 HEADSHOTS .
8. MOST OF THE CASTING AGENTS WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOU LOOK LIKE SO WE USE THE HEADSHOT AND DISK TO EMAIL OUT YOUR LOOK . ON REQUEST WE MAIL OUT YOUR HEADSHOTS .
9. I TELL EVERYONE THAT YOU NEED A RESUME , IF YOU DON'T FOLLOW THROUGH THAT'S YOUR FAULT AS CASTING WILL THINK YOU HAVE NO EXPERIENCE .
10. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF GETTING WAIVERED , A ONE LINE SENTENCE OR A PRINCILAL ROLE . THIS HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARE ON THE JOB AND YOU WILL NEED TO AUDITION FOR ANY PRINCIPAL ROLE . MOSTLY ALL OF OUR PEOPLE ARE NEW TO THE INDUSTRY AND CAN'T ACT TO SAVE THEIR LIFE .
11- WE OFFER 4 ACTING CLASSES TO START YOU OUT IN ACTING WITH GLEN VINCENT WHO HAS BEEN TEACHING FOR MANY , MANY YEARS . IF HE WAS NO GOOD AS SOME SAY WHY WOULD HE ALSO BE TEACHING IN SOME COLLEGES AND ACTING SCHOOLS IN NYC . HUH !!!! YOU TELL ME !!
12. YES , WE NEED A FILE PHOTO TO MATCH YOUR PROFILE THAT YOU FILL OUT WHEN YOU COME INTO THE OFFICE . IF YOU BRING YOUR OWN PHOTO THERE IS NO CHARGE TO YOU .
13. MANY PEOPLE IN OUR FILES ARE VERY RELIABLE , SHOW UP ON ALL JOBS AND PAY OUR COMMISSION IN A TIMELY MANNOR . IF YOU WOULD TO TALK TO THESE PEOPLE I WILL GIVE YOU THEIR NUMBERS . THEY HAVE HAD MANY JOBS AND ARE VERY SATISFIED WITH OUR COMPANY . IT'S THE PEOPLE THAT DON'T SHOW UP ON JOBS OR NEVER PAY COMMISSIONS THAT PUT THESE FALSE REPORTS ON THIS SITE .
14 . OUR CHARGE IS $595.00 FOR THE PHOTO SHOOT , PROCESSING , PRINTING , 50 8 X10 HEADSHOTS AND 4 ACTING CLASSES . I KNOW OF ANOTHER AGENCY THAT SENDS YOU TO THEIR PHOTOGRAPHER AND YOU PAY @ $300 FOR ONLY ONE HEADSHOT , IS THAT RIGHT ?
15. WE WORK EVERY DAY WITH CASTINGS TO GET YOU JOBS AND WHEN THE INDUSTRY IS BUSY SO ARE WE , WHEN IT'S SLOW SO ARE WE . I TELL ALL THAT THIS IS PART TIME WORK BUT YEAR ROUND .
16. AT THE INTERVIEW I DON'T PRESSURE ANYONE . I TELL IT LIKE IT IS , THAT EVERYONE STARTS OUT NON UNION AND I ALWAYS TELL WHAT THE QUALIFICATIONS ARE TO GET INTO SAG UNION .
17. I CAN'T HELP IT IF YOU COME IN FOR YOUR FIRST INTERVIEW LOOKING LIKE A SLOB OR FORGET YOUR 3 CHANGES OF CLOTHES FOR YOUR PHOTO SHOOT . THIS SHOWS A LACK OF PROFESSIONALISM ON YOUR PART . IT'S YOUR FAULT YOU DON'T LIKE THE PHOTOS .
18. WE HAVE A WEBSITE AT UNIVERSALTALENTAGENCY.COM AND WE POST YOUR HEADSHOT AND BIO ON IT FOR ONLY $10.00 A MONTH . I KNOW OF ANOTHER AGENCY THAT CHARGES $55.00 PER MONTH . YOU TELL ME !!!
19. MANY PEOPLE HAVE COME HERE WHO HAVE BEEN TO OTHER PLACES AND ALREADY HAVE PAID UP TO $3000.00 WITH NO JOB OFFERS . AGAIN, YOU TELL ME !!!
20.TO SUM , IF YOU WANT TO BE IN THIS INDUSTRY YOU NEED 3 THINGS - TO BE SEEN , TO BE KNOWN OF AND TO BE REPRESENTED . THAT MEANS HEADSHOTS , RESUME AND JOBS . IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO COOPREATE THAT'S YOUR PROBLEM .

universal talent is a terrific agancy to work with...ronnie must have had old gripe with his former friend, glenn vincent... obviously the reason that glenn did not tell ronnie boy about universal being a scam is that universal is NOT A SCAM!!!! NO WAY NO HOW......but i will tell u that they have very strict rules about showing up on the set, and showing up on time....ronnie boy was very unreliable and his words r very untrue.....don't let him and his untrue comments stand in the way of ur dreams...he is probably an old a bitter man u waited to long to realize his dreams!!

Trust me when I tell you that everything said in any of the ripoff reports published so far about Universal Talent of Wayne, NJ is absolutely, positively true! I too, was a victim of their (Jimmy & John) scam a couple of years ago. John was the quieter-but equally untrustworthy-of the two, regarding the use of his & Jimmy's high-pressured sales tactics. Jimmy was the "muscle"-end. He could-and often did-get pretty mean & nasty when things didn't go his way. Add to that, was their very charming "Acting Teacher"-the only one on their staff-who happened to be (a now former) friend of mine, named Glenn Vincent. I had known Glenn Vincent for over 40 years, and here he was today; the aforementioned "charming Acting Teacher", employed by Universal Talent of Wayne, NJ.

Mr. Vincent didn't even have the courtesy of telling me (if for no other reason, than our being "old friends") that Universal Talent of Wayne, NJ was just a scam. It was the first and only time I was ever "scammed-out of a friendship"; well, enough said about these three very different, but character & integrity-challenged low-lifes named Jimmy, John & Glenn. The loss of the money I laid-out on this scam has more than since been replaced; I eventually was able to join the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), where I got paid some good and honest Union wages.

They didn't take any "commission" for it either, and after taxes it was all mine to keep. With that said, what would my advice be to any serious, aspiring Actor? It's this.... do your homework and research first before spending even one Penny, don't trust anyone but yourself, and don't ever let anyone disuade you from your dream.

Most especially, don't even trust anyone that you've known for many years, as they can screw you just as easily as a total stranger can. I now know that all to well. Best of luck & success to all, & thank God for websites like this! Ronnie Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey