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New York - Casting Access (Non-Frequency Restricted)

Scenes for Young Adults with Mark Saks

Saturday, July 27, 2024 1:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This in-person class will include a Q&A and prepared reading session with New York based Casting Director, Mark Saks.

Participating actors should be able to play 30 or younger.   

Actors will be asked to prepare scenes with assigned scene partners ahead of class. Scenes should focus on characters...

Los Angeles - Conversations

AAFCA / SAG-AFTRA Foundation: Emerging Faces

Sunday, July 28, 2024 3:00 PM PDT

Join us and the African American Film Critics Association for our 4th Annual Emerging Faces panel. This 90-minute panel will feature Josiah Cross, Zaria and Keith Powers as they discuss navigating success in film and television.  Moderated by Amanda N'Duka, Deadline. 

Parking Details

Parking is located at 524 South Flower Street....

virtual - Voiceover Lab

VIRTUAL: Home Studio Basics

Monday, July 29, 2024 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

Synopsis

Ready to build a home studio but don't know where to start? Then this virtual class is for you!  Join NY staff member Lana Migliore for ideas on how to create a budget friendly professional home set-up. Lana will discuss basic principals of sound, the types of audio...

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Virtual - Casting Access (Non-Frequency Restricted)

Scenes with Elizabeth Vargas Alvarez

Monday, July 29, 2024 3:30 PM PDT | 6:30 PM EDT

CLASS FORMAT

This class will include a Q&A with NY based casting professional Elizabeth Vargas Alvarz, followed by a prepared work session. 

Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides television.  Additional preparation details will be sent via email with your RSVP confirmation.


ABOUT ELIZABETH

Elizabeth Vargas Alvarez (Elizabeth V.A.) is a...

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Virtual - Casting Access (Non-Frequency Restricted)

Scenes with Jennifer Brooks

Monday, July 29, 2024 6:00 PM PDT | 9:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Jennifer Brooks, 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 JAMI

Jennifer Brooks has been working in casting for over 15...

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New York - Agent Access

TWO DAY Audition Technique Intensive with U-Shin Kim

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 10:00 AM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will be a two day audition technique intensive with bi-coastal Talent Agent U-Shin Kim.

Participating actors will receive sides and other material to prepare prior to the class.  

FULL ATTENDANCE FOR BOTH DAYS OF THE CLASS IS REQUIRED.  

Please sign up only if you are fully available...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Celia Siegel's Branding from a Manager’s Perspective.- Voiceover Lab Eligibility Not Required

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 1:00 PM PDT | 4:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

How do you get noticed and gain a real edge in the increasingly competitive VO marketplace? You’ve got to have a brand. And not just any brand, but a confidence-building, door-opening, life-changing brand that screams you! When your brand is developed authentically and strategically, it can solidify...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

SELF TAPES AND REMOTE AUDITIONS

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 1:00 PM PDT | 4:00 PM EDT

This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a ZOOM Link the evening before the program

If you have not received the link by the morning of the class, please check your spam, junk, or promotions folders. If you still cannot find the link, please send us...

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virtual - Voiceover Lab

VIIRTUAL: Cómo ser un buen narrador de audiolibros, y no morir en el intento

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 3:30 PM PDT | 6:30 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

¡Prepárate para ser un buen narrador en tiempos de crisis!

Es tan importante tu preparación en la lectura, que de ella dependerá tu éxito en estos tiempos de crisis. 

Esta clase consiste en 4 áreas esenciales de la narración de Audiolibros:

1. Habilidades y perspectivas que debe tener un narrador

2. Voz...

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Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with Serafina Tiranno-Cimisi

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 3:30 PM PDT | 6:30 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This virtual class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with NY based casting professional, Serafina Tiranno-Cimisi.

Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.  More information will be provided upon registration.


ABOUT SERAFINA

Serafina Tiranno-Cimisi is an Associate...

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Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with Christi Holliday

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 12:00 PM PDT | 3:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Christi Holliday, followed by a prepared work session. 

Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform two contrasting sides from film or television.  

Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.


ABOUT CHRISTI

Christi Holliday is a casting director with...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Money Management

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 1:00 PM PDT | 4:00 PM EDT

This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a ZOOM Link the evening before the program

This class begins at 1pm PST/4pm EST.

If you have not received the link by the morning of the class, please check your spam, junk, or promotions folders. If you still cannot...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Scenes with Natalie Ballesteros

Thursday, August 1, 2024 11:00 AM PDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Natalie Ballesteros, followed by a prepared work session. 

Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides provided by the Casting Director.

Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.


ABOUT NATALIE

Cuban American Casting Director and Producer Natalie Ballesteros is...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Voiceover Audition Practice: Submission, Review + Feedback - Video Game Copy

Thursday, August 1, 2024 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

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...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Resumes

Thursday, August 1, 2024 1:00 PM PDT | 4:00 PM EDT

This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a ZOOM Link the evening before the program.

If you have not received the link by the morning of the class, please check your spam, junk, or promotions folders. If you still cannot find the link, please send us...

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Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with Mark Fincannon - Southeast Local Actors

Thursday, August 1, 2024 3:30 PM PDT | 6:30 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with Southeast based Casting Director Mark Fincannon, 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 MARK

A native North Carolinian, Mark received a Batchelor of...

Los Angeles - Conversations

Volunteer Orientation

Thursday, August 1, 2024 6:30 PM PDT

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation relies on the generous support of volunteers like you. Would you like to help with our programs? Attend the orientation and learn more about the volunteer program in the new stunning Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists!

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Virtual - Casting Access

Self Tapes with George Pierre - Southeast Local Actors

Friday, August 2, 2024 10:00 AM PDT | 1:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with Atlanta based Casting Director George Pierre, followed by a prepared work session. 

Participating actors will prepare and self-tape a scene or monologue of their choice from film or tv.  Actors should be prepared to receive a re-direct and perform live in class...

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virtual - Voiceover Lab

Voiceover Real-Time Redirects: Commercial Copy - Voiceover Eligibility Not Required

Friday, August 2, 2024 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

Actors will voice copy as they feel it should be read, then receive redirects from our instructor.  This is the. best of both worlds, providing actors with an opportunity to make decisions about how you want to perform the copy and then get instant feedback and redirects to...

Los Angeles - Conversations

Volunteer Orientation

Friday, August 2, 2024 12:00 PM PDT

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation relies on the generous support of volunteers like you. Would you like to help with our programs? Attend the orientation and learn more about the volunteer program in the new stunning Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists!

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Virtual - Casting Access (Non-Frequency Restricted)

Scenes with Gail Goldberg

Saturday, August 3, 2024 12:00 PM PDT | 3:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Gail Goldberg, 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

Gail's Credits include THE ORVILLE, TED, ORPHAN: FIRST KILL and...

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New York - Casting Access

Assigned Self Tapes with Patricia DiCerto

Monday, August 5, 2024 1:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director Patricia DiCerto, followed by a prepared work session. 

Participating actors will prepare and self-tape a scene or monologue that will be assigned to them by the Casting Director prior to class.  Actors should be prepared to receive...

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New York - Casting Access

Monologues with Pat McCorkle

Monday, August 5, 2024 6:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director Pat McCorkle, followed by a prepared work session. 

Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform monologues from film, television, or theatre.  Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.


ABOUT PAT

Pat McCorkle (McCorkle Casting Ltd) continues to strive...

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Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with Lisa Beach

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 10:00 AM PDT | 1:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Lisa Beach, followed by a prepared work session. 

Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film, television, or theatre.  Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.


ABOUT LISA

Click here for a...

Virtual - Casting Access (Non-Frequency Restricted)

Scenes with Chadwick Struck

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 1:00 PM PDT | 4:00 PM EDT

Details This program is FULL

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Chadwick Struck, 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

View Chadwick's credits on IMDB.com


REQUIREMENTS

You...

New York - Conversations

'Industry' Season 3

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 7:30 PM EDT

Join us for a screening of the first episode from Season 3 of 'Industry' ahead of its August 11th premiere, followed by a conversation with actors Myha'la Harrold, Marisa Abela, Ken Leung, and Sagar Radia. Moderated by New York Magazine’s Jackson McHenry.

Synopsis: Industry gives an insider’s view of the blackbox of...

virtual - Voiceover Orientation

VIRTUAL - Voiceover Lab Orientation

Thursday, August 8, 2024 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS 

Voiceover (VO) 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 (online) and the Voiceover Lab Orientation (VOLO), you will have Voiceover Lab eligibility. This 2-hour orientation details what...

Virtual - Agent Access

Scenes with Rachel Tolliver

Friday, August 16, 2024 2:00 PM PDT | 5:00 PM EDT

Details This program is FULL

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Talent Agent Rachel Tolliver, followed by a prepared work session. 

Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film, television.  

Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.


ABOUT RACHEL

Rachel was born in the Bay Area and raised in...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access (Non-Frequency Restricted)

Scenes/Monologues with Lisa Zagoria

Friday, August 23, 2024 12:00 PM PDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Lisa Zagoria, followed by a prepared work session. 

Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film, television or theatre.  

Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.


BIO

Lisa Zagoria started her casting career at Aquila Wood...

virtual - Voiceover Orientation

VIRTUAL - Voiceover Lab Orientation

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 1:00 PM PDT | 4:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS 

Voiceover (VO) 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 (online) and the Voiceover Lab Orientation (VOLO), you will have Voiceover Lab eligibility. This 2-hour orientation details what...