OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER KIDS TO REALIZE THEIR DREAMS.

Through our online courses, we empower kids & teens to show up for their dreams every day, practice confidence and commit to their voice - all of which are critical skills not just for acting, but for LIFE!
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WHY CHOOSE US?

WE WALK OUR TALK

Founder Katie O'Grady is an Emmy award-winning director, actor, writer and producer. With Katie as your acting coach, you will always be learning relevant & successful techniques from a current TV/Film industry professional. 

WE FOCUS ON TV & FILM

Most acting schools focus on theater or a wide range of acting classes. We specialize entirely in acting for TV & Film so if your child's goal is to be on the next blockbuster or Netflix series, you're in the right place!

YOUR FAMILY IS OUR FAMILY

Committed to nurturing a community where the whole family is included, Founder Katie O'Grady not only teaches kids how to act, but also helps guide parents through the child’s acting journey.

WE HELP YOU NAVIGATE THE BUSINESS

We not only teach you the art of acting but we also help you navigate the business. We are a great resource for the students with a staff very connected to the industry and community of casting directors, writers, producers, actors and agents.

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MEET YOUR ACTING COACH,

KATIE O'GRADY

I know what it’s like to dream about being an actor but not know how to get there. I also understand how scary and uncertain it feels to take those first steps without fully knowing if you’re on the right path.

Working in the film industry for over 22 years as an actor, producer, writer and director on major network roles (Netflix, NBC, IFC, Showtime) has allowed me to see that the ones who succeed in this industry are the ones who never stop growing. They always ask themselves “What Next?”

Continuously training naturally keeps you on the right path, helps you reach your next milestone and will separate you from everyone else with a dream. I know it sounds simple, but it was true from being a little girl with a dream to training with top professionals in NY/LA/Portland to landing my first role in a Paramount Picture film to recently winning an Emmy…and it’s still true to this day.

As Founder of Acting for Kids & Teens school in Portland, I’ve successfully trained hundreds of actors and have watched them grow in confidence and land TV/Film roles. For the first time, we are going GLOBAL with this training so your child can develop those key skills to act for TV/Film, survive the business, and have more FUN!
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EXPLORE OUR ACTING COURSES!

It all begins with the WORK! Start your child training today to become a confident & professional actor for TV/Film.
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