Annie Grindlay Studio - In-Person Free Workshop on May 11th, 2026

Annie Grindlay, Carla Rosati and Jo-Ann Pantoja will be hosting this Free IN PERSON Workshop to provide you with more information about the ANNIE GRINDLAY PHILOSOPHY, amazing classes, and attending the studio. Workshop starts promptly at 1:30PM.

A printed acting resume is needed to attend the workshop.

If you're new to acting, and do not have a resume, please let us know when you check in at the Free Workshop.

Please use the backdoor to enter the building.

** We kindly ask that you don’t wear perfumes, cologne, scented oils, scented lotions, body spray etc. as one of our teachers has severe allergies. Thank you for your understanding.

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About This Event

The On-Camera Audition Workshop with Annie Grindlay, Carla Rosati and Jo-Ann Pantoja is IN-PERSON and starts promptly at 1:30PM.

Annie Grindlay has over 30 years of experience in the industry as an actor and coach. Her coaching philosophy has been admired by some of the top Hollywood actors of today, such as Rami Malek (The Amateur, Oppenheimer, The Little Things, No Time to Die, Bohemian Rhapsody, Mr. Robot & Twilight), Jaina Lee Ortiz (Station 19, The Long Game & Rosewood), Ego Nwodim (Saturday Night Live & Love Life), Greg Tarzan Davis (Top Gun: Maverick, Mission: Impossible 7, & The Call of the Wild), Aparna Brielle (FUBAR & A.P. Bio), Jake Lockett (Chicago Fire), Minka Kelly (Ransom Canyon, Euphoria & Friday Night Lights) and more .

In this On-Camera Audition Workshop, Annie Grindlay goes over everything you must know to consistently land major roles with powerful, memorable, confident auditions.

Here's what to expect...

• Overview of Audition Preparation & Making Quick Choices Casting Is Eager To Watch
• Understanding Emotions Through Honest Acting Even If You Are Not Delivering The Next Line
• How To Find Freedom With Your Physicality
• What Works & Doesn't Work For Booking A Self-Tape Audition
• Q&A Where You Can Ask About The Audition Process

Everyone gets a set of audition sides when they come to the workshop, and two students volunteer to prepare the sides and be put on tape in front of the group.

Attendees will see how Annie Grindlay breaks down the material and finds “more than is on the page,” which is crucial when you are competing in this market.

A printed acting resume is needed to attend the workshop.

If you're new to acting, and do not have a resume, please let us know when you check in at the Free Workshop.

IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION, let us know right away so someone else can have your place. Please email us at [email protected].

We look forward to working with you. See you on Monday!

- Annie Grindlay Studio

ABOUT CARLA ROSATI

Carla Rosati has over 20 years of teaching actors as a coach. Carla has coached many amazing top level actors such as Nikki Rodriguez (My Life With The Walter Boys & On My Block), Bryan Safi (911, YOU & Poppa’s House), Christian O’Choa (Silo, The Diplomat, Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant & Halo), Sari Arambulo (The L Word Generation Q & AP Bio), Wes Jetton (Chicago Fire, Echo, The Eyes of Tammy Faye & A Family Affair), Shon Middlebrooks (Play Dirty, Queen Sugar, First Wives Club), Heather Morris (Glee, So Help Me Todd) and more .

ABOUT JO-ANN PANTOJA

Jo-Ann Pantoja has over 24 years of experience in the industry as an actor and coach. Her unique approach is rooted in the perspective of an actor, advocating fiercely for actors to take control of their careers and retain their power in the industry. Through her expert coaching, Jo-Ann empowers actors worldwide, offering personalized guidance and support in audition preparation for film and television. Her coaching philosophy has been admired by some of the top Hollywood actors of today, such as Shannon Joy Rodgers (Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Conan, The Late Late Show with James Corden & Modern Family), Marwan Salama (Hogwarts Legacy, Station 19, Generation & Lethal Weapon), Rosemary Dominguez (Landman, Instant Family, Better Call Saul, Criminal Minds & CSI: Crime Scene Investigation), Analesa Fisher (Metal Lords, Honkai: Star Rail, Lost Ark, Chad & Crazy Fast) and more.

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