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Musician and Actor

John’s professional theater experience is extensive on Broadway, Off-Broadway and in regional theaters.

This winter, check out John’s performance in the Johnny Cash show “Ring of Fire” at

Cabrillo Theater in Thousand Oaks, California February 3-12, 2012

Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside, California February 17-18, 2012

The Stage Theatre at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver, Colorado: Mar 23, 2012 – May 13, 2012

In addition to the acting role of Jack Cash, Johnny Cash’s brother, Foley sings and plays the harmonica, dobro, mandolin, electric and acoustic guitars.

“… John Foley (guitars, dobro, harmonica, mandolin) is an expert musician as well as a zany comic character, no doubt because of his background as a former member of improvisational companies the Groundlings and Gross National Product.” – Arkansas.com

English and Drama Tutor

Successful communication skills go well beyond good writing in English class. Successful communication is an integrative process, involving and combining writing, speech and kinetic awareness. The integrated expressionpossible with English and Drama is a powerful, effective and enjoyable approach to full communication for your child. Physical and vocal awareness combine with traditional writing techniques and exercises to energize your child’s learning. These three modes of expression reinforce and strengthen one another.

John can help your children grades 4 through 12 develop their full range of abilities. Call John at 847.644.6211 for a free consultation.

People are Saying…

“John Foley nailed my child on all accounts in just three weeks-both positive and negative! I was amazed at how he seemed to know her strengths and weaknesses so well. He inspired my daughter to be better and continue her quest in acting and writing”.  - Parent Center for Talent Development student

“Mr. Foley is a great instructor  with a lot of passion and skill. He refines and perfects teaching methods to reach kids at all different levels.” – Parent Center for Talent Development student

“John consistently offered students opportunities for higher level thinking and performance, and provided positive and helpful feedback.” – Parent Center for Talent Development student

The School Show Pete Seeger’s America

Pete Seeger

Pete Seeger

Pete Seeger’s America is a fifty- minute musical journey created by noted musician/educator and Broadway veteran John Foley. The show is a lively, interactive concert which brings to life Seeger’s passion for the American folk tradition, education, and the environment.

In a class-length program, Mr. Foley sings Seeger’s best and well-known songs, accompanying himself on the banjo and six- and twelve-string guitars. He shares with us the dramatic, humorous and thrilling highlights of Seeger’s life. Audiences participate in many of the stories and songs. Seeger’s best-known classics are included – Where Have All the Flowers Gone?, We Shall Overcome, The Foolish Frog, Abiyoyo, Bells of Rhymney, Well May the World Go, Wimoweh and many others.

Booking Information

John has prepared exciting interactive materials to help your students get the most out of the performance experience.

Choose from these three performance content areas. John will provide appropriately leveled classroom materials prior to the show.

  • The Environment
  • American Folk Tradition
  • American Activist History

Booking a performance is easy. Simply contact John via email or call him directly at 847.644.6211 for available dates.

Acting Coach

Do you have an important audition coming up?
Do you need extra help with a scene or a monologue?

John Foley has worked extensively coaching and directing both student and professional actors. As a teacher, he has experience primarily with middle school and high school students.  John achieves  excellent results with

  • monologue selection
  • text analysis
  • behavioral choices
  • the voice
  • memorization
  • relaxation in performance

John can also help you select and prepare materials for auditions.

It’s easy to contact John. Simply email or call him directly at 847.644.6211.