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During this class, LA based Casting Director Maria Estrada will direct young performers, as they voice animation characters they choose from sides provided by Maria. This class will take place in the Don LaFontaine Voiceover Lab inside the Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists.
Additional preparation details will be...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective of actor Sean Bean, moderated by Scott Mantz.
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Two-time BAFTA TV & International Emmy-winning Sean Bean is a RADA-trained English actor with a career spanning film, television and stage. He is beloved by audiences worldwide for iconic performances as the titular character...
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Join staff engineer and booth director Lana Migliore for a fun, fast-paced commercial voiceover workout. Participants are required to provide 2 pieces of 30 second commercial copy to work on during class. Each participant will read and receive feedback from the group. Don't miss this opportunity to work on...
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Actors Access is a tool working actors use to find and book roles—but for many, it can feel confusing or overwhelming at first. In this one-hour interactive class we’ll walk through the essentials: how to build a strong, professional profile, how to submit strategically, and how to...
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In this hands-on workshop, we'll learn how to format a professional resume using Google Docs. You'll receive a clean, industry-standard resume template, and we’ll walk through how to personalize and update it section by section. From credits and training to special skills and formatting tricks, you’ll...
Join us for a panel of New York theater Casting Directors Erica A. Hart, David Caparelliotis, Pat McCorkle and Rachel Hoffman. These casting directors will discuss their process in casting, how they work the actors and creatives teams when bringing a character to the stage and share insight on...
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director, Erica Hart, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will chose, prepare, and perform a scene from television.
To be eligible to take this class, actors must have 4 co-stars or one guest star, recurring or lead...
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Resumes are a statement of an actor's work history, but they also reflect an actor's personality and professionalism and understanding of the industry. This session will provide a greater understanding of the role of the resume and how an actor can best use it as one of their...
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Resumes are a statement of an actor's work history, but they also reflect an actor's personality and professionalism and understanding of the industry. This session will provide a greater understanding of the role of the resume and how an actor can best use it as one of their...
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This class offers actors hands-on experience voicing video game scripts and having your voiceover performances directed by voice director Trine C. Jensen. Trine has worked on some of the most popular video game titles ever and with her direction, actors will learn new ways to deliver resonant voice...
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Mastering true crime narration demands a unique blend of compassion, authority, and technical skill. This workshop, led by acclaimed voice talent and veteran true crime narrator Paula Tiso, will introduce you to the tools necessary to craft a performance that connects with your audience while honoring...
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Join industry powerhouse, proud SAG-AFTRA member, and in-demand voiceover coach Jac Huberman for a fast-paced and fun commercial VO workshop. This workshop will be open to readers and auditors. Readers will have an opportunity to read, receive feedback from...
This class will include a Q&A with NY based casting professional, Marc Hirschfeld, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television.
To be eligible to take this class, actors must have 4 co-stars or one guest star, recurring...
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Actors today have links everywhere: casting profiles, reels, websites, social media and can be easy for things to get scattered.
In this session, you’ll learn how to use Linktree, a free “link in bio” tool, to create a single, organized hub that showcases everything you want...
This class begins at 1pm PT | 4pm ET
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Social Media platforms are creative places to create and post content, engage in conversation and network. They're also another window for the industry to learn about you. This session will cover using X, Instagram/Threads and reference Tik Tok and other...
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Your IMDb Pro profile is your digital press kit. In this hands-on, one-hour workshop, you’ll get practical, step-by-step guidance to optimize your IMDb page. We will cover credits, photos, demo reel and bio so you can stand out and feel confident in how you're seen by...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Michael Stuhlbarg moderated by Richard Ridge (BroadwayWorld).
Michael Stuhlbarg has long been a lauded actor in the New York theatre world, but it wasn't until he played Larry Gopnik, the lead role in the Coen Brothers’ A Serious Man, that he earned serious recognition from the film...
CLASS FORMAT
This class will include a Q&A with LA based talent agent Tim Payne, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
BIO
Tim Payne has been working in the entertainment...
Join us for a screening of the season two finale of 'Gen V' followed by a Conversation with actors Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, Sean Patrick Thomas and Hamish Linklater, moderated by Perri Nemiroff, Collider.
*Reception to follow*
*Please note, we are collecting RSVP's via Airtable for this event, so the RSVP link on the next page will take you to an external RSVP site*
Curious about the Foundation's Voiceover and On-Camera Labs, but never used them before? Heard great things about the Casting Access program, but...
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Actors will work on different video game characters scripts, take direction, receive feedback on their creative choices and hone in on bookable voice performances.
Instructor: Eric Hurst, Audio Engineer / Booth Director (SAG-AFTRA Foundation Voiceover Lab).
REQUIREMENTS
Know the cancellation deadline (see above).
Scripts will be distributed in class and provided by...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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Headshots are an actor's calling card, but is it a professional picture that matches with how the buyers see you? Does your picture accurately communicate the product that is being sold? In this session we will discuss what your headshot is communicating and...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective of actor America Ferrera, moderated by Clayton Davis, Variety.
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America Ferrera is an Oscar®-nominated and Emmy®, Golden Globe® and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning actress, director, producer and activist. Most recently, Ferrera starred as ‘Gloria’ in the record-breaking 'Barbie,' for which she garnered...
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During this class we will simulate a voiceover casting session. Each actor will record a voiceover "audition" live for review. As a group, other class participants will anonymously rate each voiceover performance. The best performances will move to the “Call Back” round, where the group will provide additional...
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This discussion will briefly cover the anatomy of professional voicing, introducing the concept of acting as a sport (and the health maintenance that that entails). Exercises and strategies for safe warm up, cool down and rebalancing, whole-body and mind concepts, practical tools like SOVT, self-massage, etc. will be...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Dana (Gaier) Ellis, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
BIO
Dana (Gaier) Ellis has worked on projects across film,...
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During this class we will simulate a voiceover casting session. Each actor will record a voiceover "audition" live for review. As a group, other class participants will anonymously rate each voiceover performance. The best performances will move to the “Call Back” round, where the group will provide additional...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Valerie McCaffery, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
BIO
From April 1994-2000, Valerie held the position of Vice
President of...
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Actors will work on different narration scripts, take direction, receive feedback on their creative choices and hone in on bookable voice performances.
Instructor: Eric Hurst, Audio Engineer / Booth Director (SAG-AFTRA Foundation Voiceover Lab).
REQUIREMENTS
Know the cancellation deadline (see above).
Scripts will be distributed in class and provided by the Voiceover...
Join us for a screening of Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake) followed by a Conversation with actors Tenely Kellogg, Brooke Butler, Luke Barnett, Jon Stoddard, Giovanni Mazza, Emily Hall and casting director Jaime Gallagher.
Synopsis: Cradled by the woods and water of Green Lake, Michigan, Sunfish (& Other...
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director Hilary Greer, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television. Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT HILARY
Casting Director | HBG Casting
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Long‑form narration has grown in popularity across multiple platforms, driven by the rise of docuseries, true crime shows, and educational programming. This type of performance requires a consistent narrative tone and pacing throughout an episode or series to guide viewers through complex or layered topics—demanding both vocal stamina...
Come and learn about headshots in a special session with professional photographer Rex Lott. Rex will spend 15 minutes, one-on-one with eighteen performers at our New York On-Camera Lab. Each performer will receive one headshot look at the end of the session. If confirmed for a time slot...
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Love working on characters? Join NY Booth Director Lana Migliore for an animation throw down. The first part of this fast-paced class will focus on developing characters & character voices from visual prompts.
In the second half of the class, participants will test drive their new creations with a...
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iMovie is a simple, accessible way for actors to edit professional-quality self-tapes right from their mobile devices. In this class, we’ll cover how to edit your self-tapes using just your iPhone or iPad. This hands-on session walks you through the entire process—from importing footage and trimming...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Luis Guzmán.
With over 30 years in the movie industry, Luis Guzmán continues to evolve as a powerhouse talent. He currently stars in the highly anticipated second season of Netflix’s Wednesday as Gomez Addams. A longtime favorite of directors Steven...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Claire Koonce, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
BIO
CLAIRE KOONCE is an experienced casting director, acting teacher and...
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Like any other performance driven craft, voiceover acting requires actors to draw upon your personal experiences to help shape and color your voiceover acting. In addition, actors also need to develop ways to think strategically and develop tools that can position you for success in this competitive...
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Your bio tells your story—make sure it’s working for you! In this hour-long workshop, we’ll discuss common challenges actors face when writing about themselves and explore how to make your bio personal, professional, and platform-appropriate. We’ll cover when to use first vs. third person, and how...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Talent Agent Morgan Wolfe, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform scenes from film or television. Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT MORGAN:
Morgan Wolfe is a graduate of the BFA Musical...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Talent Agent Morgan Wolfe, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform scenes from film or television. Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT MORGAN:
Morgan Wolfe is a graduate of the BFA Musical...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective of actor Brittany Snow, moderated by Perri Nemiroff, Collider.
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Brittany Snow is a critically acclaimed actress, filmmaker, and advocate whose career spans bold studio blockbusters, intimate character dramas, and socially resonant storytelling. Known for her breakout role in NBC’s 'American Dreams' (2002-2005), her...
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LinkedIn isn’t just for the corporate world. It can be a valuable tool for SAG-AFTRA actors to boost visibility, make industry connections, and explore opportunities beyond traditional casting platforms.
In this hands-on workshop, we’ll cover profile essentials, smart networking tips, and how to share your...
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This session will provide a greater understanding of the components and elements that go into an effective demo reel and the usage of individual actor clips. The session will also include covering the role of the reel and clips and how an actor can best use them as...
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Need help with basic tech tasks?
Bring your laptop and your questions for a collaborative, hands-on session where we'll work through common tech challenges together in a supportive group setting.
Whether it's uploading headshots to casting websites, verifying your SAG-AFTRA membership on...
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This class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional Danielle King, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare and submit a self-tape of a scene assigned by the casting professional prior to class. Submitted tapes will be viewed in class, followed by a...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Andrew Dahreddine, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
BIO
Andrew Dahreddine is a casting professional and actor based between...
Join us for an early screening of episode One and Two of the new series of 'The Artist' followed by a conversation with actor Mandy Patinkin and creator/director Aram Rappaport.
Join us for a screening of 'Familiar Touch' followed by a Conversation with actor Kathleen Chalfant.
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'Familiar Touch' follows Ruth (Kathleen Chalfant), a retired cook, prepares breakfast in her sunny and cozy kitchen — a dish she seems to have made many times before, although small and puzzling errors...
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Want to stay in touch with casting directors, agents, and other industry pros without spending hours writing individual emails? In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to use Gmail alongside simple Google tools to send personalized messages quickly and professionally. We’ll walk through organizing...
This class begins at 1pm PT | 4pm ET
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This class will cover the basics of making a professional Self-Tape and how to audition remotely using Zoom, Facetime, Skype, etc.
Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take notes.
Small Group Sessions are facilitated discussions with the goal of...
This class will include a Q&A with Casting Director Christina Blevins, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television. Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT CHRISTINA
Christina Blevins (Casting Associate at Day & Page Casting) began...
This class will include a Q&A with bi-coastal Casting Director Jamie Castro, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare a scene assigned by the Casting Director several days before the class.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
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Emmy Nominated Casting Director, Jamie Castro, has been...
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In this hands-on workshop, we’ll discuss how tracking your auditions can be a valuable tool for growing your acting career and the kinds of insights you can gain by doing so. You’ll receive a ready-to-use Google Sheets audition tracker template and learn how to customize it...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Michael Shannon.
Academy Award®, Golden Globe®, Emmy®, and Tony Award® nominated actor Michael Shannon continues to make his mark in entertainment, working with the industry's most respected talent and treading the boards in notable theaters around the world.
This Fall, Shannon will...
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Twisted Wave 102 is specifically for those that want to understand the final stage of audio production for recorded audiobooks. The process is called mastering and mastering is required before an audiobook can be released to...
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Voiceover auditions can be exciting, inspiring and...stressful. You record the audition, send it off and then.....? Crickets. That can leave you wondering: Did anyone listen to my audition? if so, what did they think about my performance? How does my recording space/studio sound? Was my submission competitive? In...
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This workshop serves to aid the actor in understanding how people see them, the type of feeling people receive from them and how they might be cast. The workshop uses the categories of visual, essence, stereotypes and profession. This is a three hour event and participants must stay...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Keertana Sastry, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT KEERTANA
See a full list of Keertana's credits here.
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During this class we will simulate a voiceover casting session. Each actor will record a voiceover "audition" live for review. As a group, other class participants will anonymously rate each voiceover performance. The best performances will move to the “Call Back” round, where the group will provide additional...
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Live in New York City? Love Halloween? Then this class is for you! Join Audie Award nominated narrator Vivienne Leheny for a Halloween inspired audiobook workout in our state-of-the-art New York City VO Lab. This in-person class is a chance to have a bit of holiday fun while...
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Things can get interesting when you have the opportunity to choose your own voiceover scripts. For this class actors will research and select scripts that you feel are perfect for you. You will gain confidence in your instincts, script analysis and in the range of voiceover performances...
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Actors will work on different promo scripts, take direction, receive feedback on their creative choices and hone in on bookable voice performances.
Instructor: Eric Hurst, Audio Engineer / Booth Director (SAG-AFTRA Foundation Voiceover Lab).
REQUIREMENTS
Know the cancellation deadline (see above).
Scripts will be distributed in class and provided by the Voiceover...
Come and learn about headshots in a special session with professional photographer Rex Lott. Rex will spend 15 minutes, one-on-one with eighteen performers at our New York On-Camera Lab. Each performer will receive one headshot look at the end of the session. If confirmed for a time slot...
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REAPER is an extremely powerful DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) for multi-track music recording and production. Because REAPER is so versatile, however, it is also possible to strip it down and configure it specifically for voiceover and audiobook production.
Join REAPER devotee James Romick for the first of a two...
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Inbox full of commercial VO auditions that you never seem to book, with specs that make you dizzy? Feel like those big-money-brand announcer jobs are always just out of reach? Join actor, filmmaker and successful voice talent Jamie Effros for an intermediate to advanced class designed...
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Gain practical tips and feedback to improve your video game auditions and performance with voice coach and director, D’Arcy Smith.
INSTRUCTOR BIO
D'Arcy Smith
D’Arcy Smith (he/him) has worked as a coach and director with Riot Games, Ubisoft, Digital Extremes, Parallel, and other games as a voice coach, director, and dialect...
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Now the serious work begins! In this follow-up to REAPER 101: Configuration and VO Narration with James Romick, James will discuss setting optimal input levels for basic recording, punch & roll recording, and an efficient method of making corrections (pickups) within already recorded material. He will...
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Join award winning narrator and international teacher Erin Moon for an in-depth exploration of the craft of audiobook narration. This beginner to newer intermediate level session will cover the building blocks of successful storytelling. Erin will touch on how to identify the protagonist (YOU… most of the time)...
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Voiceover Lab programs and recording booth sessions are open to all VO Lab eligible SAG-AFTRA members, regardless of your location. This 2 hour orientation details what the Voiceover Lab program is and the types of educational voiceover programs and training we offer. You will get a general overview...
