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02/15/2025

Congratulations, Kristen Lundberg, on your terrific work on the BOOST Mobile Campaign! The commercial is hilarious, and we keep spotting it on the television as it runs non-stop! Nice work, Kristen!



Become the Commercial Actor Every Brand Wants To Book.
Carla Rosati's March Commercial Intensive Class is designed to turn actors into the go-to choice for brands.

📅 When: Wednesdays, 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm, from March 5th to March 26th

With hands-on experience and professional feedback every step of the way, you’ll turn your auditions into bookings.
Call us at (323) 954-1200 or Visit www.anniegrindlay.com/commercial-acting-class-intensive
Enroll today to secure your spot in the next session!

02/13/2025

👓🎥 Actors who wear glasses, we see you...literally, sometimes too much! Glare on your lenses from your ring light or overhead light can ruin a great self-tape. Here’s how to fix it:

Option 1: Try polycarbonate lenses with anti-glare. Many working actors swear by these to eliminate reflections while keeping their prescription intact.

Option 2: Get a second, identical pair of frames and pop out the lenses entirely. Just remember, some styles pull off the no-lens look better than others, so double-check how it reads on camera.

Option 3: If you need reading glasses (hello, fellow "cheaters" crew), enlarge the font on your script. The last thing you want is to squint during your audition.

These little tips and tricks can help you along the way. 🥰❤️

-Carla Rosati

Imagine this: you’re confident, prepared, and booking roles in commercials that everyone remembers. Carla Rosati's Comme...
02/12/2025

Imagine this: you’re confident, prepared, and booking roles in commercials that everyone remembers. Carla Rosati's Commercial Intensive Class is designed to turn actors into the go-to choice for brands. This 4-week, on-camera program dives deep into real-world audition scenarios, helping you master:

▪️Scripted dialogue and slating techniques
▪️Reaction & improvised group spots
▪️Spokesperson and interview-style commercials
▪️Partnered spots with props
▪️Interview Spot

With hands-on experience and professional feedback every step of the way, you’ll turn your auditions into bookings. Class begins on Wednesday, March 5th. Enroll today to secure your spot in the next session!

🕵️ What your role knows changes everything. Every role knows something, whether it’s secrets, details from prior convers...
02/11/2025

🕵️ What your role knows changes everything. Every role knows something, whether it’s secrets, details from prior conversations, or their own observations. This ability to stay present, grounded in what your role knows, while reacting realistically to new developments can completely change the way you perform. Let's break it down today.

02/11/2025

When you're watching great performances on film and television, what do they all have in common? Great performances have a lot going on inside and very little going on outside. The more that's going on inside, the less that goes on outside.

For your next audition, focus on the inner work. Build your backstory, understand your role's emotions, and trust that the story is flowing through you. When you strip away unnecessary movement and trust the stillness, the camera will capture everything in your eyes. ✨ 💎

I hope this helps!

Share your thoughts in the comments and send this message to a fellow actor friend who needs this reminder. 🌟

02/07/2025

[SEND THIS TO THEM] Shoutout to the best reader AND bestie! 💕
Cheers to friends who help us chase our acting dreams! 🥂✨

02/06/2025

Feeling the pressure to be perfect? Here are 3 tips to overcome the desire and the pressure to be perfect as an actor.

1️⃣ Find your Zen Practice
Phil Jackson (legendary coach of the Chicago Bulls and LA Lakers) swore by Zen practices to help his players stay present. For actors, being grounded and living in the moment allows you to truly experience the conversations. What keeps you centered? Meditation? Yoga? Journaling? Breathing exercises? Find what works for you.

2️⃣ Focus on the Process, Not the Outcome
Yes, you audition to book the job, but when you make it all about the result, you’re measuring your worth by someone else’s approval. Acting is about self-expression, creativity, and the process of becoming. Fall in love with the work, not the "yes." This is vital!

3️⃣ Relaxation is Key
Tension in your body creates barriers to authentic creativity. Before in-person or virtual auditions, practice relaxation techniques. Also, skip the caffeine before auditions. You’re not doing yourself any favors! Trust me, I know!

Being perfect isn’t the goal...being authentic is 💛

What advice do you have for when an actor feels the need to be perfect? What has worked for you to ease tension before performing? Share your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to share this message with an actor friend who might appreciate this reminder. 🌟

Nailing a co-star audition may seem stressful as the role typically only has a few lines 😅, but with the right strategy,...
02/05/2025

Nailing a co-star audition may seem stressful as the role typically only has a few lines 😅, but with the right strategy, you CAN stand out from the rest. Here's how to create objectives for your role that will leave a lasting impression.

SAVE THIS FOR LATER

Need more insight about nailing your co-star auditions? Join us!
AGS offers a 1 Day Co-Star Intensive where you’ll learn how to make both your dramatic and comedic co-star auditions memorable and unique for your casting type in order to book the job.

The next class date is:
Saturday, April 19th
Cost of the Class: $125

This class sells out quickly.
Reserve your spot on the AGS website!
https://anniegrindlay.com/co-star-intensive/

Picture the casting director viewing the same scene 50 times...Each audition tape, they encounter the same tone, physica...
02/04/2025

Picture the casting director viewing the same scene 50 times...
Each audition tape, they encounter the same tone, physicality, and delivery style.

Let's say one of the lines is...
"But I wanted 24 roses," with the character feeling upset as a note on the sides.

Let's imagine each actor auditions in a similar fashion, delivering the line in a similar way.

However, in the midst of this, your audition tape comes in.
You decide to take a different approach. You deliver the line, and then add a flirtatious chuckle and a pouting face.
As a result, your audition tape stands out from the rest, showcasing its captivating and multifaceted nature.

Casting directors watch countless audition tapes for the same role. By adding layers to you as “the character”, you catch the attention of casting and make them think, “Huh, I like this fresh perspective. It’s unique.”

Standing out in auditions requires making interesting choices.

02/03/2025

Start with life, not just lines. Enter every conversation with purpose and eyes full of life 👀✨

Ask yourself: Where do you come from? Why are you showing up? Why are you stepping in? Why are you entering the house? As human beings, when we’re having a conversation, we’ve come from somewhere.

Whatever the situation is, understand what you’re doing before this conversation and have that be the compelling force at the beginning. You need this for casting to want to watch your tape, or most are not going to keep watching. That’s a hard truth, but keep this in mind to stand out during auditions. ✨ 💎

I hope this helps!

Share your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to share this message with an actor friend who might appreciate this teaching. 🌟

02/01/2025

Busy actor life = gigs, auditions, classes, meetings & the occasional latte run ☕✨ ☕🎬 How do you balance it all? Drop your advice below!

Congratulations, Ariana Grande, for your Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for your performance in "Wicked." 💕

Wow, what a fantastic group of students to work with! 🙌 We’ve spent time digging deep into the relationships within your...
01/31/2025

Wow, what a fantastic group of students to work with! 🙌 We’ve spent time digging deep into the relationships within your conversations (scenes). The material you tackled was no walk in the park, full of twists, turns, and plenty of dramatic and comedic challenges. You’ve handled it all with so much dedication and hard work. I couldn’t be more proud of the energy you’ve shown.

Amazing work, everyone! 🌟 🎉

Nervous before your big audition? 😅 Try this 1-min routine to calm your mind + boost confidence.Curious to see the impac...
01/30/2025

Nervous before your big audition? 😅 Try this 1-min routine to calm your mind + boost confidence.

Curious to see the impact for yourself? Take a moment to try it out and feel the difference.

How do you calm your nerves before auditioning? Any go-to practices or techniques that work for you? Share your advice in the comments!

Give someone a tag.You know they need to hear this.❤️ 🧡 💛
01/30/2025

Give someone a tag.
You know they need to hear this.
❤️ 🧡 💛

01/28/2025

Actors, don't let your phone screen steal the conversation!

✅ Make sure your phone screen is off in dramatic scenes (no cute distractions allowed, even though your photo of your dog or cat is adorable! 🐶🐱😅)
✅ Nail the laugh in comedy with the perfect pic. Get the exact picture described in the script, adding an even greater comedic detail to your performance. 📲😂

Follow this professional advice for drama AND comedy scenes. 🎬

01/25/2025

I recently worked with a young actor on Dollhouse, the new spin-off of The Handmaid's Tale. The world in this story is vastly different from our own, shaped by strict rules and restrictions.

For example, we had to explore a society where something as simple as eye contact between a young man and a woman carried significant weight. To bring this story to life, we focused on stepping into that world first...its rules, and its structure of society...before even touching the words.

The result? The words on the page transformed. Every line felt richer, more authentic, and achingly real. Here’s a reminder for actors: start with creating the world way before you get to the words. Build the environment, the structure, and the society. Only then can you truly breathe life into the words. ✨ 💎

I hope this helps!

Share your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to share this message with an actor friend who might appreciate this teaching. 🌟

01/24/2025

You know that feeling when you know you nailed it? 💚 Drop a 💯 if you can relate!

Congratulations, Cynthia Erivo, for your Oscar nomination for Best Actress for your performance in "Wicked."
Well deserved! 💚

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Congratulations, Kristen Lundberg, on your terrific work on the BOOST Mobile Campaign! The commercial is hilarious, and we keep spotting it on the television as it runs non-stop! Nice work, Kristen! #BoostMobile @kristenlundberghehe Become the Commercial Actor Every Brand Wants To Book. Carla Rosati's March Commercial Intensive Class is designed to turn actors into the go-to choice for brands. 📅 When: Wednesdays, 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm, from March 5th to March 26th With hands-on experience and professional feedback every step of the way, you’ll turn your auditions into bookings. Call us at (323) 954-1200 or Visit www.anniegrindlay.com/commercial-acting-class-intensive Enroll today to secure your spot in the next session! . . . #actor #auditioning #actingaudition #casting #castingcall #commercial #commercialaudition #commercialacting #commercialclass #actingclass #actingcoach #actingschool #actingintensive

Are You An Actor With Glasses? Let’s Talk!
Are You An Actor With Glasses? Let’s Talk!

👓🎥 Actors who wear glasses, we see you...literally, sometimes too much! Glare on your lenses from your ring light or overhead light can ruin a great self-tape. Here’s how to fix it: Option 1: Try polycarbonate lenses with anti-glare. Many working actors swear by these to eliminate reflections while keeping their prescription intact. Option 2: Get a second, identical pair of frames and pop out the lenses entirely. Just remember, some styles pull off the no-lens look better than others, so double-check how it reads on camera. Option 3: If you need reading glasses (hello, fellow "cheaters" crew), enlarge the font on your script. The last thing you want is to squint during your audition. These little tips and tricks can help you along the way. 🥰❤️ -Carla Rosati #actingschool #actingclass #actingintensive

What’s Going On Inside?
What’s Going On Inside?

When you're watching great performances on film and television, what do they all have in common? Great performances have a lot going on inside and very little going on outside. The more that's going on inside, the less that goes on outside. For your next audition, focus on the inner work. Build your backstory, understand your role's emotions, and trust that the story is flowing through you. When you strip away unnecessary movement and trust the stillness, the camera will capture everything in your eyes. ✨ 💎 I hope this helps! Share your thoughts in the comments and send this message to a fellow actor friend who needs this reminder. 🌟 #actor #actingwithoutacting #auditioncoach #auditionprep #auditioning #actingaudition #auditiontips #casting #castingcall #laactor #atlantaactor #chicagoactor #nyactor #actingclass #actingcoach #selftape #selftapeaudition

[SEND THIS TO THEM] Shoutout to the best reader AND bestie! 💕 Cheers to friends who help us chase our acting dreams! 🥂✨ . . . #actor #acting #actingwithoutacting #bookingthejob #auditioncoach #auditionprep #auditioning #actingschool #actingaudition #actingtips #actingclass #actingmemes #actormemes #actorslife #selftapeauditions #actorslife #SabrinaCarpenter #JennaOrtega #SabrinaCarpenterEdit

3 Tips To Overcome Perfectionism As An Actor
3 Tips To Overcome Perfectionism As An Actor

Feeling the pressure to be perfect? Here are 3 tips to overcome the desire and the pressure to be perfect as an actor. 1️⃣ Find your Zen Practice Phil Jackson (legendary coach of the Chicago Bulls and LA Lakers) swore by Zen practices to help his players stay present. For actors, being grounded and living in the moment allows you to truly experience the conversations. What keeps you centered? Meditation? Yoga? Journaling? Breathing exercises? Find what works for you. 2️⃣ Focus on the Process, Not the Outcome Yes, you audition to book the job, but when you make it all about the result, you’re measuring your worth by someone else’s approval. Acting is about self-expression, creativity, and the process of becoming. Fall in love with the work, not the "yes." This is vital! 3️⃣ Relaxation is Key Tension in your body creates barriers to authentic creativity. Before in-person or virtual auditions, practice relaxation techniques. Also, skip the caffeine before auditions. You’re not doing yourself any favors! Trust me, I know! Being perfect isn’t the goal...being authentic is 💛 What advice do you have for when an actor feels the need to be perfect? What has worked for you to ease tension before performing? Share your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to share this message with an actor friend who might appreciate this reminder. 🌟 #actor #actingschool #actingclass #actingintensive

Beginnings of Conversations
Beginnings of Conversations

Start with life, not just lines. Enter every conversation with purpose and eyes full of life 👀✨ Ask yourself: Where do you come from? Why are you showing up? Why are you stepping in? Why are you entering the house? As human beings, when we’re having a conversation, we’ve come from somewhere. Whatever the situation is, understand what you’re doing before this conversation and have that be the compelling force at the beginning. You need this for casting to want to watch your tape, or most are not going to keep watching. That’s a hard truth, but keep this in mind to stand out during auditions. ✨ 💎 I hope this helps! Share your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to share this message with an actor friend who might appreciate this teaching. 🌟 #actor #actingwithoutacting #auditioncoach #auditionprep #auditioning #actingaudition #auditiontips #casting #castingcall #laactor #atlantaactor #chicagoactor #nyactor #actingclass #actingcoach #selftape #selftapeaudition

Busy actor life = gigs, auditions, classes, meetings & the occasional latte run ☕✨ ☕🎬 How do you balance it all? Drop your advice below! Congratulations, Ariana Grande, for your Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for your performance in "Wicked." 💕 #actor #acting #actingwithoutacting #bookingthejob #auditioncoach #auditionprep #auditioning #actingschool #actingaudition #actingtips #actingclass #actingmemes #actormemes #actorslife #selftapeauditions #actorslife #ArianaGrande #ArianaGrandeEdit #Wicked #Glinda

Colin Farrell Thanks The Whole Team Who Helped Make The Penguin Successful Speech from the 82nd Golden Globes YT Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91Y8wwXtLFY #ColinFarrell #GoldenGlobes #Acting #ActingCareer #EntertainmentIndustry

Drama Vs. Comedy Phone Screen Rules
Drama Vs. Comedy Phone Screen Rules

Actors, don't let your phone screen steal the conversation! ✅ Make sure your phone screen is off in dramatic scenes (no cute distractions allowed, even though your photo of your dog or cat is adorable! 🐶🐱😅) ✅ Nail the laugh in comedy with the perfect pic. Get the exact picture described in the script, adding an even greater comedic detail to your performance. 📲😂 Follow this professional advice for drama AND comedy scenes. 🎬

Getting Into The World
Getting Into The World

I recently worked with a young actor on Dollhouse, the new spin-off of The Handmaid's Tale. The world in this story is vastly different from our own, shaped by strict rules and restrictions. For example, we had to explore a society where something as simple as eye contact between a young man and a woman carried significant weight. To bring this story to life, we focused on stepping into that world first...its rules, and its structure of society...before even touching the words. The result? The words on the page transformed. Every line felt richer, more authentic, and achingly real. Here’s a reminder for actors: start with creating the world way before you get to the words. Build the environment, the structure, and the society. Only then can you truly breathe life into the words. ✨ 💎 I hope this helps! Share your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to share this message with an actor friend who might appreciate this teaching. 🌟 #actor #actingwithoutacting #auditioncoach #auditionprep #auditioning #actingaudition #auditiontips #casting #castingcall #laactor #atlantaactor #chicagoactor #nyactor #actingclass #actingcoach #selftape #selftapeaudition

You know that feeling when you know you nailed it? 💚 Drop a 💯 if you can relate! Congratulations, Cynthia Erivo, for your Oscar nomination for Best Actress for your performance in "Wicked." Well deserved! 💚 #actor #acting #actingwithoutacting #bookingthejob #auditioncoach #auditionprep #auditioning #actingschool #actingaudition #actingtips #actingclass #actingmemes #actormemes #actorslife #selftapeauditions #actorslife #CynthiaErivo #CynthiaErivoEdit #Oscars

Creating Strong Truths
Creating Strong Truths

Hello, 2025 👋! Kicking off the New Year video messages with something I’ve always believed in and will continue to focus on, helping my actors truly believe the situation they’re in. Because when you believe it, you experience it. You don’t have to "act" it. That’s where the magic happens. ✨ I used to emphasize making strong choices for their pieces, but over time, I realized that planning “how” to play something often takes you back to acting instead of living your story. Now, it’s all about creating really strong truths for yourself. 🌟 Something I want you to understand is that human beings have truths. Actors have choices. 🌟 Shift into creating very, very strong truths for yourself, and watch how your performances transform. I hope this sparks something for you today! ✨ 💎 Share your thoughts in the comments and send this message to a fellow actor friend who needs this reminder. 🌟 #actor #actingwithoutacting #auditioncoach #auditionprep #auditioning #actingaudition #auditiontips #casting #castingcall #laactor #atlantaactor #chicagoactor #nyactor #actingclass #actingcoach #selftape #selftapeaudition

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