Join us for a Discussion Group following our Thursday, August 6th panel with actors who have recently booked their first recurring role on a television series. After attending the panel discussion, you can now stop by our offices to take part in a smaller group conversation.
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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 one hour workshop, we'll cover profile essentials, smart networking tips, and how to share your work professionally—whether you’re focused on on-camera,...
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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: photos, resume, media, slateshots and how to submit strategically.
Whether you’re new to the platform or...
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.
To be considered, you must have filled...
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The entertainment industry offers a wide range of opportunities for actors to explore. By taking the time to identify and refine your specific areas of interest, you can better direct your energy toward meaningful career growth and targeted job opportunities. In this session, we’ll explore strategies for...
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Headshots are an actors' calling card and they should reflect how the industry perceives you. Does your photo accurately communicate the product that is being submitted and what casting sees in the audition? In this session, we’ll explore what your headshot communicates, the importance of having...
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This class isn’t about day jobs. This is about exploring all of the realistic avenues with which you can make money as a union actor so that you can move closer to receiving benefits. In this class we'll dive deeper into background work, content creation, and other...
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Your home office is the hub of your livelihood. When it's disorganized, it can quietly drain your time, energy, and focus. In this one-hour class we'll explore how to organize your office in a way that supports timely action, smart storage, and smooth workflow. You'll learn...
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Do you have a plan for your money? Are you in control of your spending, or do you find yourself wondering where your money went at the end of the month? In this session, you’ll learn how to take charge of your finances by creating a clear, practical...
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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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In this hands on, one hour workshop, we’ll focus on tracking your acting income. You’ll learn how to build an income tracker in Google Sheets from scratch, including creating tables, assigning column types, and organizing your data. We’ll walk through setting up formulas to calculate totals and commissions....
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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 and Google Sheets to send personalized messages quickly and professionally. We'll discuss how a mail merge works,...
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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 to tailor...
Join us for a panel with actors who have recently booked their first main role on a television series. We will discuss their audition process, how they work with their representation and how they have and will continue to 'level up' their career. This panel will feature Quincy...
Join us for a panel with actors who have recently booked their first main role on a television series. We will discuss their audition process, how they work with their representation and how they have and will continue to 'level up' their career. This panel will feature Jessica...
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Instagram is a leading social media platform where actors can build an audience, create content, and network in the business today. In this one-hour seminar, we'll walk through all the different ways you can use Instagram to your benefit. We'll cover everything from optimizing your profile to...
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This session will offer a deeper understanding of the key components that make an effective demo reel, as well as the use of individual actor clips. We’ll also explore the role of reels and clips in an actor’s career and discuss how to use them effectively as...
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This class will cover the basics of making a professional Self-Tape and how to audition remotely using platforms like Zoom.
Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take notes.
Small Group Sessions are facilitated discussions with the goal of digging deeper into some of the information and advice...
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Social media platforms offer creative spaces to share content, engage in conversations, and build valuable connections. They also serve as another way for the industry to get to know you and your work. In this session, we’ll explore how to use X, Instagram/Threads, and touch on TikTok...
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Your IMDbPro 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'll cover how to select your known for credits, tips on choosing the best photos and writing a strong bio, how to manage your credits,...
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HEADSHOTS
Headshots are an actors' calling card and they should reflect how the industry perceives you. Does your photo accurately communicate the product that is being submitted and what casting sees in the audition? In this session, we’ll explore what your headshot communicates, the importance of having...
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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 along with something to take...
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Actors today have links everywhere: casting profiles, reels, websites, social media - and it can be easy for things to get scattered.
In this one hour workshop, we'll discuss what a "link in bio" tool is and how it creates a single link that opens to a clean,...
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In this hands-on, one hour workshop, you'll learn how to format a professional acting resume using Google Docs. You'll receive an industry-standard template and we'll cover the three-column resume format used across the industry, how to properly list your billing for different types of credits, and key Google...
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This session will offer a deeper understanding of the key components that make an effective demo reel, as well as the use of individual actor clips. We’ll also explore the role of reels and clips in an actor’s career and discuss how to use them effectively as...
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This session will explore the tools actors can use to prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally for auditions and how to let it all go post audition. Whether recording a self-tape, attending a live virtual audition, or performing in person, we’ll cover the entire preparation process—from receiving the...
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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: photos, resume, media, slateshots and how to submit strategically.
Whether you’re new to the platform or...
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Building a successful acting career isn't just about booking the next job—it's about creating the financial stability that allows you to keep pursuing the work you love.
In this practical workshop, longtime financial educator and actor Miata Edoga will help you understand what your life actually costs...
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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...
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The entertainment industry offers a wide range of opportunities for actors to explore. By taking the time to identify and refine your specific areas of interest, you can better direct your energy toward meaningful career growth and targeted job opportunities. In this session, we’ll explore strategies for...
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Do you have a plan for your money? Are you in control of your spending, or do you find yourself wondering where your money went at the end of the month? In this session, you’ll learn how to take charge of your finances by creating a clear, practical...
