SYNOPSIS
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Sharon Lieblein, followed by a prepared work session.
Sharon will assign sides to prepare at the beginning of the class.
BIO
Sharon Lieblein, Artios winning casting director, continues to have an illustrious career spanning over two decades. She was instrumental...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Natasha Ward, 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
Natasha Ward, CSA, a prominent Hollywood figure, excels in casting,...
Join us for a panel discussing the process if casting short films, working with filmmakers and the difference between short and feature length films. This panel will feature casting directors Charlotte Arnoux, Joanna Davis, Kimberly Graham and Adrienne Stern
Casting Director's Bios:
Charlotte Arnoux's casting credits include feature films such as...
CLASS FORMAT
This class will include a Q&A with Louisiana based Casting Director, Ryan Glorioso, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform a scene or monologue, two minutes in length or less.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email with your RSVP confirmation.
BIO
Ryan Glorioso,...
Need help with basic tech tasks?
Bring your laptop for personalized, one-on-one support with everyday needs like uploading headshots to casting websites, verifying your SAG-AFTRA membership on IMDbPro, using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace tools. Sessions are supportive, straightforward, and designed to empower...
SYNOPSIS
ADR (Automated / Automatic Dialogue Replacement) is often referred to as "Looping" and is a side of voiceover that many actors are unaware of, but have undoubtedly heard it in action when watching a movie or television show. For example, a scene in your favorite TV show takes...
This class begins at 1pm PST
SYNOPSIS
Headshots are an actors' 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 45-minute discussion with casting directors Candice Bernstein ('Mildred 4 a Million'), Jamie Ember ('The Recruit'), Ryan Glorioso ('This is Jan'), Miriam Hoffman ('Mildred 4 a Million'), Alan Luna ('Buscando Alma') & Alexa Pereira ('Nobody Wants This') followed by a 20-minute Q&A and moderated by Kate Mason, Film...
A screening of five films, recognized for Excellence in Filmmaking as part of the 2025 SAG-AFTRA Foundation Short Film Showcase, followed by a conversation with filmmakers and actors from the films.
The films being screened are:
Darcine’s Day
Dig Deeper
Once More, Like Rain Man
This is Jan
The Woman From Hamburg
The screening will...
CLASS SYNOPSIS
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Casting Professional Maura Garnett, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email upon confirmation.
ABOUT MAURA
Maura Garnett is a Casting Director, Producer,...
**READER slots for this class are full***
***If you wish to AUDIT, please add your name to the waitlist****
***All names on the waitlist will be considered AUDITORS***
**Attendance rules apply to AUDITORS**
Synopsis
Join acclaimed casting director Adam Weisman for a workshop on finding authenticity...
A screening of five films, recognized for Excellence in Filmmaking as part of the 2025 SAG-AFTRA Foundation Short Film Showcase, followed by a conversation with filmmakers and actors from the films, moderated by Meredith Riley Stewart.
The films being screened are:
Darcine’s Day
Dig Deeper
Once More, Like Rain Man
This is Jan
The...
Join us for a panel discussing the process of the bringing a film through the festival circuit. This panel will feature Caryn Coleman (The Future of Film is Female), Cara Cusumano (Tribeca Film Festival), Jonathan Marc Lipp (Big Apple Film Festival), Susan Margolin (Producer) and Ben Thompson (Tribeca...
SYNOPSIS
Actors will work on different styles of commercial 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...
Synopsis
Most actors are accustomed to handling dialogue and character so when faced with large passages of narrative as is common in an audiobook, there can be confusion and an impulse to simply push through it. Join acclaimed audiobook narrator Marisa Calin for an exploration of how to...
This class will include a Q&A with NY based casting professional John Weicher, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare a scene assigned by the Casting Director within four days before the class.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT JOHN
John Weicher is a NY...
SYNOPSIS
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...
SYNOPSIS
This class will teach actors how to improve their timing and pace when voicing commercials, by adding your voice to commercials with picture and sound mixes.
The instructor will explain the purpose, goals and approach of this voiceover training.
Actors will be given the commercial...
A screening of five films, recognized for Excellence in Performance as part of the 2025 SAG-AFTRA Foundation Short Film Showcase, followed by a conversation with filmmakers and actors from the films.
The films being screened are:
Buscando Alma
CLAUD_IA
George
Mildred 4 a Million
Neo Dome
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with...
This class will include a Q&A with Arizona based Casting Casting Professional Bella Hibbs, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from a small library of sides provided by Bella.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email upon confirmation.
BIO
Bella Hibbs is the...
A screening of five films, recognized for Excellence in Performance as part of the 2025 SAG-AFTRA Foundation Short Film Showcase, followed by a conversation with filmmakers and actors from the films, moderated by Laura Linda Bradley.
The films being screened are:
Buscando Alma
CLAUD_IA
George
Mildred 4 a Million
Neo Dome
The screening will be...
CLASS SYNOPSIS
This class will include a Q&A with NY/Hawaii based casting professional Rachel Whitley, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email upon confirmation.
ABOUT RACHEL
Rachel Whitley grew up in New York and...
SYNOPSIS
Documentaries are having a moment. From short form to long form, documentaries are a popular niche of Voiceover and it continues to grow. Im this class we will explore the genre with a variety of subject matter for actors to voice and find their groove as storytellers.
Instructor:...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Casting Professional Kymberli McKanna, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from a small library of sides provided by Kymberli.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email upon confirmation.
BIO
Kymberli spent nearly 15...
This class begins at 2:00PM PST
SYNOPSIS
LinkedIn isn’t just for the corporate world—it’s 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, you’ll set up or update your LinkedIn profile in real...
SYNOPSIS
In this promo class, we will focus on Timing, Tone and Performance. Actors will add their voiceovers to real network TV promos to learn how to fit phrases into specific spaces, how to follow along with S.O.T. (Sound on Tape) cues and how to deliver voiceovers that fit...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting professional Daryl Baboulis-Gyscek, 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
Daryl Baboulis-Gyscek is a seasoned casting professional and former talent...
SYNOPSIS
Few things are as confounding to an actor as trying to interpret commercial copy. So often the text can seem unnatural, “selly” or just plain ridiculous. The specs that you get, if you get any at all, tend to add more pressure than clarity. The good news is...
This class begins at 2:00PM PST
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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...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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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 Social Media platforms....
SYNOPSIS
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 perform a scene from film or television. Sides will be assigned by the casting director ahead of class. Additional preparation details will be sent...
****THIS CLASS IS OPEN FOR AUDITORS. ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITLIST TO AUDIT******
Synopsis
Curious about dubbing work? Join award winning dynamic duo Paulette Lifton and Mimi Maynard for an opportunity to experiment in this area of VO in a safe and supportive environment....
This class begins at 11:00 AM PDT
SYNOPSIS
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...
This class begins at 1pm PST.
SYNOPSIS
Do you have a plan for your money? Do you tell your money what to do or are you surprised at the end of the month by how it is spent? By creating a solid plan, audience members will have the steps to...
CLASS SYNOPSIS
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director Scotty Anderson, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare and perform scenes of their choice from film/television. Additional information will be sent in your RSVP confirmation email.
To be eligible to take this...
This class begins at 1pm PST
SYNOPSIS
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 digging deeper into...
This class begins at 11:00 AM PDT
SYNOPSIS
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...
This class begins at 2:00PM PST
SYNOPSIS
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...
SYNOPSIS
This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, Stephanie Holbrook, followed by an assigned prepared reading session.
Stephanie will be assigning sides based on actor headshots and resumes prior to the class.
ABOUT STEPHANIE
STEPHANIE HOLBROOK is a Casting Director with extensive credits in both...
This class begins at 1pm PST
SYNOPSIS
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...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional Randi Glass, 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 confirmation.
ABOUT RANDI:
This class begins at 11:00 AM PDT
SYNOPSIS
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...
This class begins at 3:00PM PDT
SYNOPSIS
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...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional Erica Palgon, 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 confirmation.
ABOUT ERICA:
ERICA PALGON has worked on a variety of creative commercials,...
SYNOPSIS
This in-person class will include a Q&A with NY based casting professional, Matthew Glasner, followed by prepared reading session.
Participating actors will choose and prepare a scene from film or tv; two minutes in length or less.
Additional class details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT MATTHEW
Matthew Glasner...
SYNOPSIS
This virtual class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, Laurie Records, followed by an assigned prepared reading session.
Laurie will be sending commercial copy to prepare prior to the class.
ABOUT LAURIE
Read Laurie's bio and see her commercial credits here:
SYNOPSIS
In this practical, beginner-friendly class, members will get an introduction to Photopea—a free, web-based image editor—and learn to do basic retouching on their headshots for professional use. We'll cover how to fix minor imperfections, such as removing blemishes, skin flaws and stray hairs, apply simple color...
SYNOPSIS
This in-person class will include a Q&A with Los Angeles based casting professional, Rory Schleifstein, followed by prepared reading session.
Participating actors will choose and prepare a scene from film or tv; two minutes in length or less.
Additional class details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT RORY
See...
This class begins at 11:00AM PDT
SYNOPSIS
LinkedIn isn’t just for the corporate world—it’s 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...
Synopsis
Ready to improve the quality of your audiobook samples and submissions? Join NYC Booth Director/Engineer Lana Migliore and a group of your peers for an info packed class full of individualized feedback on your audiobook narration samples. For this session, participants will be asked to submit an MP3...
This class begins at 2:00 PM PDT
SYNOPSIS
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...
This class begins at 11:00AM PDT
SYNOPSIS
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...
This class begins at 2:00 PM PDT
SYNOPSIS
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...
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In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to use Google Sheets to effectively track your auditions and gain valuable insights into your career progress. You'll create your own personalized audition tracker, learn how to organize key data points (like casting directors, callbacks, and bookings), and use built-in...
This class begins at 2:00 PM PDT
SYNOPSIS
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...
This class begins at 11:00 AM PDT
SYNOPSIS
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...
SYNOPSIS
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...
SYNOPSIS
Voiceover Lab programs and recording booth sessions are open to all VO Lab eligible SAG-AFTRA members, regardless of your location. Once you have completed the required Voiceover Programs Profile and the Voiceover Lab Orientation, you will have Voiceover Lab eligibility. This 2-hour orientation details what the Voiceover Lab...
This class begins at 11:00 AM PDT
SYNOPSIS
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...
SYNOPSIS
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...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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The audition is not only how one prepares the material. It is also about the mindset actors have about auditioning, how they conduct themselves in the room and how they let it go. This session will cover the many ways actors can prepare...
This class begins at 1pm PST
SYNOPSIS
The audition is not only how one prepares the material. It is also about the mindset actors have about auditioning, how they conduct themselves in the room and how they let it go. This session will cover the many ways actors can prepare...
This class begins at 11:00 AM PDT
SYNOPSIS
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...
SYNOPSIS
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...
This class begins at 2:00 PM PDT
SYNOPSIS
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...
This class begins at 11:00 AM PDT
SYNOPSIS
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...
This class begins at 1pm PST.
SYNOPSIS
There are many areas an actor can pursue within the entertainment industry. By taking the time to narrow down what an actor really wants to focus on it can free them up to deepen their pursuit of job opportunities. In this session, we...
This class begins at 1pm PST.
SYNOPSIS
There are many areas an actor can pursue within the entertainment industry. By taking the time to narrow down what an actor really wants to focus on it can free them up to deepen their pursuit of job opportunities. In this session, we...
SYNOPSIS
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...
This class begins at 1pm PST.
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Building one's team is an important component to an actor's career. This small group session will cover what an actor has to keep in mind when looking to add a commercial agent, theatrical agent, and manager to their team.
Please bring pencil or pen...
This class begins at 1pm PST.
SYNOPSIS
Building one's team is an important component to an actor's career. This small group session will cover what an actor has to keep in mind when looking to add a commercial agent, theatrical agent, and manager to their team.
Please bring pencil or pen...
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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...
