“The Studio NW is such a welcoming environment for anyone trying to grow their acting skills. Being able to work with Katie O’Grady and learn from the many talented coaches here has really helped me advance my own skills so much quicker than I had ever expected. The amount of support you receive from staff and students alike is astounding. They have created such a safe and honest space for anyone willing to give it a shot. I couldn’t be more satisfied with my experience.”

“Being a student at The Studio Northwest has elevated my work to the next level. Each time I enter the studio I feel welcomed, valued and part of a family of people genuinely interested in my personal and professional growth. Not only do I get instruction and refinement on my craft, I get guidance and support navigating the industry. The instructors are good teachers, but more importantly they are working actors in the industry doing the work and then sharing their knowledge and experience. The Studio Northwest is the real deal.”

“My first real acting Studio. I couldn’t be happier with the results/growth I’ve seen. Its truly an amazing and unique place. The staff are warm and welcoming and the group of students you work with will make you feel blessed.”

“With trying numerous studios and experiencing different forms of acting coaching, This by far is the best one. What Katie O’Grady and her studio offers is nothing less of pure and brilliant work. If you have the opportunity to sneak into a spot on any of her classes, I recommend snagging that spot!”

“Working with the coaching team at The Studio NW has provided a rich foundation not only for me as an adult actor but also for our preteen and teenaged children. We’ve been fortunate to receive professional opportunities directly from the studio that just aren’t available elsewhere.”

“I have been taking weekly classes with Katie for over one year and have seen tremendous growth in my acting career thanks to her. She is supportive, direct, professional, and eloquent. She teaches in a way that actually makes sense. She gives honest, technical feedback you can implement right away to see immediate results. She makes an effort to build a safe space, a strong community of artists, and include everyone in her personal work. I cannot say enough good things about Katie, this studio, and the immeasurable ways my life as an artist has improved.”

“I have been training at this studio since 2013 and without Katie’s support and training I would not have had the ability to write, produce and act in a feature film that my team is submitting to Sundance this week! Even though I am only 21 Katie never sees age as a barrier, she pushes me to advocate for myself ( being a women in the industry is never easy). She has allowed me to host several readings in her beautiful space that I could have otherwise never have afforded. She just directed a blazers commercial and most of all the actors in the shoot were pulled from her classes, she constantly advocates for her students and provides them with wonderful opportunities. If you are willing to work hard, persist and have patience in the process, this studio is for you. Katie has a huge heart and so does the rest of Studio NW.”

“Katie is the BEST!! She really truly cares about her students and isn’t afraid to give you tough love when you need it. Most supportive and creative environment that you need to come experience as an artist!!!”