Annie Grindlay Studio

Victor Mateo Testimonial

"If you're thinking about getting back into it (acting), don't fret. Just come back. Talk with Annie. Don't say nothing about what's going on in your head, in your heart, inner monologues, nervousness... Because she'll just shut it down. She shut it down for me. She called me out, and I've been blessed ever since. Now I'm good. I'm on to book. I'm on to get a manager and an agent. And I bet you, same for you. Join. Don't hesitate.” -Victor Mateo Thank you, Victor, for your honest feedback and testimony! We appreciate it!!! #thankyou #testimonial #advancedintensive #actingintensive #actingclass #actingstudio #actingcoach #laactingstudio #laactingclass

How To Approach A Role That Is Very Different From Who You Are

Stepping into a character that’s nothing like you can be tricky. When you’re working on roles that feel vastly different from who you are, whether they’re unscrupulous, unorthodox, or just completely unfamiliar, it helps to focus on the similarities first. Find the traits or experiences you share with the person in the story. This connection creates a good starting point, allowing your performance to feel more authentic. Then, shift gears and have fun exploring the differences. Be a detective! 🔍 Ask yourself, “What makes this person unscrupulous?” and then think about how you can create that inside of you. That is a fun way to approach it, and it makes it all a positive thing as opposed to a negative. ✨ 💎 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

Studio Tour

Welcome to my studio! 🎭✨ We've made some exciting updates for 2025, and I couldn't be prouder to showcase our incredible actors that you may know from film and television! First up, the amazing Zuri Adele from Good Trouble. We have Avantika, known for her role in Mean Girls! Next, Jaina Lee Ortiz, who starred in Station 19 for a remarkable seven seasons. From A.P. Bio, we’ve got Sari Arambulo, Aparna Brielle, and Eddie Leavy bringing their talents to the screen! Chicago Fire lovers, you'll recognize long time client, Jake Lockett, who became a series regular last year. We are all very, very thrilled for him! Shoutout to the brilliant Rami Malek, an Emmy winner for Mr. Robot and Oscar winner for portraying Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody! We have Manish Dayal, who shines in The Resident. Also, Ego Nwodim lights up our screens every week on Saturday Night Live! Finally, Greg Tarzan Davis, alongside Tom Cruise, is in Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One, and he's coming out in the next Mission Impossible this summer! I’m so proud of these people and their incredible work. 🌟I hope you enjoyed the tour! #actorslife #actingtalent #behindthescenes #studentspotlight #actingstudio

Free Casting Workshops Through SAG Membership

Are you a SAG member with your dues paid up currently? ☺️❤️ If so, you’re eligible for Casting Access, a FREE program that hosts over 400 workshops every year. These workshops are led by top casting directors and take place both online and in-person across various cities. Here’s a quick pro tidbit shared at a recent workshop in Los Angeles! When auditioning on Zoom, always be completely prepared. No fumbling with your equipment, adjusting lighting, or fixing your sound last minute. Show up camera-ready and 110% dropped in. Sometimes, it’s the smallest details that make the biggest difference in booking the job! Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to get insider tips, improve your craft, and stand out from the crowd. TAG or send this message to your SAG member friends and spread the word! 👍☺️❤️ #SAG #SAGAFTRA #CastingAccess #castingdirectorworkshop #casting #castingdirector #castingcall #actorslife #actorsofinstagram #auditioning #selftape #selftapeaudition #actingcoach #actingstudio

Isn’t it the best when you playback one of your self-tapes and realize your performance was spot on? That moment of pride is unbeatable. Can you relate? . . . #actor #acting #actingwithoutacting #bookingthejob #auditioncoach #auditionprep #auditioning #actingschool #actingaudition #actingtips #actingclass #actingmemes #actormemes #actorslife #selftapeauditions #actorslife #MargotRobbie #BarbieEdit

De La sharpe Hertzog Testimonial

"Annie is also just the best teacher in the world. She comes highly recommended. One of my good friends and a great working actor, Michael Masini, he recommended her and he would not recommend just anyone. So she is brilliant. I have been a little bit disinterested in acting for the past few years and I can tell you that after coming to Annie Grindlay Studio, it's the first time that I'm actually excited about auditions and my career again. So, if that's not saying something to you then I don't know what will." -De La Harpe Hertzog Thank you De La Harpe Hertzog for your honest feedback and testimony! We appreciate it!!! #thankyou #testimonial #advancedintensive #actingintensive #actingclass #actingstudio #actingcoach #laactingstudio #laactingclass

Make Exposition Blend Into Your Story

Exposition is the writer's way of filling in backstory. The problem is poorly written exposition can feel unnatural 😅. So when you see badly written exposition, ask yourself, “Why am I saying this?” Because there's no " why " in the dialogue, it's your job to come up with it and make it authentic for your role. Then it stops sounding like poorly written exposition; it can then become part of the story's narrative for you to live in. ✨ 💎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

Yuriy Borisov’s Stunning Silent Performance in Oscar-Winning Best Picture “Anora”

Have you watched Anora yet? Some performances stay with you long after the credits roll, and Yuriy Borisov’s portrayal of Igor in Anora is a brilliant example of that. From the moment he appeared on screen, I was riveted. He doesn’t have much dialogue, but you can't keep your eyes off him. What he's going through in the story is so specific and huge. He's plugged into the story constantly. He's living in the circumstances. His listening is amazing; you don't need to hear him speak to get interested in what's going on in the story.I always say, it's not about the words. It's about what you're experiencing underneath the words. This weekend, I encourage you to watch that performance and you'll see what I'm talking about. It was brilliant. ✨ 💎I hope this helps! Have you seen Anora? Let me know your thoughts about the film in the comments. #Oscars #Oscars2025 #TheAcademyAwards #Anora #YuriyBorisov #actor #actingwithoutacting #auditioncoach #auditionprep #auditioning #actingaudition #auditiontips #casting #castingcall #laactor #atlantaactor #chicagoactor #nyactor #actingclass #actingcoach #selftape #selftapeaudition

Michael Milton Testimony

“I learned so many amazing tips and tricks that I have already started implementing and having good success with. This class came highly recommended to me by another working actor friend here in LA, who I totally trust, and he did not let me down and I totally recommend this to you guys as well. Get in this class and you will start booking, I promise. So get in here.” -Michael Milton Thank you Michael for your honest feedback and testimony! We appreciate it!!! #thankyou #testimonial #advancedintensive #actingintensive #actingclass #actingstudio #actingcoach #laactingstudio #laactingclas

Fire Up Your Specificity For Commercial Auditions

Hey actors! 🎬 Whether you’re performing for a theatrical scene or a commercial spot, your individuality is your ticket to success. 🌟 Don’t miss out on Carla Rosati’s upcoming Commercial Intensive to fire up your specificity and charm the casting world! 📺 Join this Exclusive Commercial Intensive and master the art of standing out. Why not thrive theatrically and commercially? 😉 Acquire the assurance to attend your commercial auditions with the knowledge that you are fully equipped to book the job. Join Carla Rosati for the March Commercial Intensive Class, which will be held on Wednesdays from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. from March 5th to March 26th. 🔗 To find out more and sign up, visit anniegrindlay.com/commercial-acting-class-intensiveWe're excited to see you there! #actingwithoutacting #bookingthejob #auditioncoach #auditionprep #auditioning #actingschool #actingaudition #actingtips #actingclass #commercialaudition #commercialacting #commercialclass

📖 Friendly reminder to check your page number while prepping for an audition. Every story has a beginning, middle, and end. Each conversation builds on what came before and shapes what comes next. The way you integrate what came before, what your role is experiencing now, and what potentially lies ahead shapes the narrative of how you perform the story. Have fun with the process. ✨ 💎 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

Relatable?! 😅 . . . #actor #acting #actingwithoutacting #bookingthejob #auditioncoach #auditionprep #auditioning #actingschool #actingaudition #actingtips #actingclass #actingmemes #actormemes #actorslife #selftapeauditions #actorslife #HilaryDuff #HilaryDuffEdit