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Los Angeles - Conversations

Celebrate Pride with the Cast of 'Noah's Ark: The Movie'

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Join us and the African American Film Critics Associate as the cast of 'Noah's Arc: The Movie' celebrate Pride and discuss the roles of Black LGBTQIA+ actors in film & television. This 60-minute panel will feature actors Christian Vincent, Darryl Stephens, Jensen Atwood & Patrik Ian Polk. Moderated by...

New York - Conversations

John Turturro, Dichen Lachman, Jen Tullock and Michael Chernus for 'Severance'

Monday, June 16, 2025

Join us for a screening of the Season 2 finale episode of 'Severance.' Followed by a conversation with actors John Turturro, Dichen Lachman, Jen Tullock and Michael ChernusModerated by Josh Horowitz

Series Synopsis: Mark (Adam Scott) leads a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work...

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Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

How to Use Google Sheets to Track Your Auditions

Monday, June 16, 2025

SYNOPSIS

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...

Los Angeles - Conversations

Troian Bellisario & Brandon Larracuente for 'On Call'

Monday, June 16, 2025

Join us for a screening of 'On Call' followed by a conversation with actors Troian Bellisario & Brandon Larracuente. Moderated by Laura Linda Bradley

Synopsis: An adrenalized, visceral half-hour police drama, 'On Call' follows a rookie and veteran officer as they patrol the streets of Long Beach, California. Blending hand-held,...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Studio Truths and VO Casting Chaos: AMA with Frank Verderosa

Monday, June 16, 2025

Synopsis 

Join veteran audio engineer Frank Verderosa for a fast-paced, fact-filled  Ask Me Anything session! In this session Frank will tackle real-world issues like home studio vs. in-person recording, why casting remains chaotic, and the truth behind remote tech myths and social media “advice." Got questions about remote sessions, Source-Connect,...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Assigned Sides with Kellie Roy

Monday, June 16, 2025

SYNOPSIS

This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with LA based Casting Director, Kellie Roy.

Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene assigned by the casting professional.


ABOUT KELLIE
Kellie Roy is a trailblazing casting director whose journey from the tranquil suburbs of Simi Valley to...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Scenes with Natalie Ballesteros

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

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 from film or television.  

Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.


BIO

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

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Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

The Voiceover Audition Class with Bill Holmes

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

SYNOPSIS

This class uses the diagnostic skills of Bill Holmes “The Voiceover Doctor,” to discover your weaknesses and repair them, so you can get out of his class and into the Voiceover booth.


INSTRUCTOR BIO

Bill Holmes

For over 40 years, Bill Holmes has been working in film, television, theatre, comedy, and...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Audiobook Meet-Up Group

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

SYNOPSIS

Looking for an opportunity to network with other members working in audiobooks? Then this Zoom session is for you! Join us for an audiobook-centric Zoom meet-up. After a brief introduction participants will have the opportunity to bounce between topic-specific breakout rooms to talk shop, make contacts, share referrals...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Self Tapes and Remote Auditions

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

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...

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Virtual - Casting Access

Assigned Commercial Copy with Amy Gossels

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with NY based casting director, Amy Gossels and a prepared reading session.

Participating actors will be perform commercial copy.  Sides will be assigned by the casting director ahead of class. 


ABOUT AMY

Shortly after graduating Magna Cum Laude from Brown and graduate studies at Rhode...

New York - The Business

2020 SAG-AFTRA Foundation Short Film Showcase

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

A screening of six films that were selected for the 2020 Short Film Showcase, followed by a conversation with filmmakers and actors from the films.

The films being screened are:

Fifteen

Generation Lockdown

Jack and Anna

Lonely Hearts

Missing

Swallow You Whole

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Greg Cally ('Fifteen'), Sirad Balducci ('Generation...

Los Angeles - The Business

2020 SAG-AFTRA Foundation Short Film Showcase

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

A screening of seven films that were selected for the 2020 Short Film Showcase, followed by a conversation with filmmakers and actors from the films.

The films being screened are:

Typhoon

Furthest From

Kālewa

Día de Las Carpas

Where Blood Lies

Mr. Thisforthat

Philanthropy

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Andy Kastelic ('Typhoon'),  Kyung Sok...

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Virtual - Casting Access - Bonus Class

Assigned Self-Tapes with Carolyn Pickman - New England Local Actors

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

SYNOPSIS

This virtual class will include a Q&A with New York based New England based Casting Director, Carolyn Pickman,  followed by a prepared reading session

Participating actors will choose, prepare and self-tape a scene provided by the Casting Director.  Tapes will be viewed in class and actors may be asked...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Creating or Updating a Competitive and Signature Animation Demo with Anna Garduno

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

SYNOPSIS

Voiceover demos are to voiceover actors, what headshots are to on-camera actors.  They can help you get the attention of voiceover agents and managers, as well as open doors to voiceover auditions and work.  Anna produces voiceover demos and has important ideas to share,...

virtual - Voiceover Orientation

Voiceover Lab Orientation

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

SYNOPSIS 

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 learn about home recording...

Los Angeles - The Business

Get Your Questions Answered: Tech Support

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

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...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Representation

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

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...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Virtual: Twisted Wave 101: Audio Recording, Editing and Workflow Tips

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

SYNOPSIS

Twisted Wave is a powerful application for recording and editing audio. It's ease of use and affordability have made it a popular choice among voiceover actors at all stages of their voiceover careers. If you have  some  experience with Twisted Wave,, this class will expand your understanding of...

Los Angeles - Casting Access

Scenes with Anya Colloff

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Details This program is FULL

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Anya Colloff, followed by a prepared work session. 

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

Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.


ABOUT ANYA

Anya was born and raised in Los...

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New York - The Business

Headshots with Rex Lott

Monday, June 23, 2025

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...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Ask A Working VO Actor with Malikha Mallette

Monday, June 23, 2025

Synopsis

Join proud SAG-AFTRA member Malikha Mallette for a discussion about what it takes to thrive as a modern voiceover talent. During this 60 minute session, Malikha will share her journey from radio personality to working actress both on-screen and behind the microphone. She will draw on...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

The Actor’s Guide to Home Office Efficiency

Monday, June 23, 2025

This class begins at 2:00PM PST

SYNOPSIS

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,...

Los Angeles - The Business

Navigating Film Festivals

Monday, June 23, 2025

Join us for a 45-minute discussion with publicist Ron Hofmann, 'Film Festival Doctor' Rebekah Louisa Smith, PROOF Film Festival Manager Hanna Mason & Lisa Ogdie of Soho House, followed by a 20-minute Q&A.


BIOS:

Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith, The Film Festival Doctor, is a change agent. Her focus on film festivals...

New York - The Business

Beginners Guide to SAG-AFTRA Short Film Contracts

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Join us for a panel as a part of our Short Film Showcase discussing the different kinds of Short Film SAG-AFTRA contracts, working with the union in the production of a film/short and the benefits of a film being made under these contracts  This panel will feature Leif...

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virtual - Voiceover Lab

Killer Commercial Demos with Roy Yokelson

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Synopsis

What makes an outstanding Commercial VO Demo? Join Emmy Award winning sound designer, recording engineer, and producer/director “Uncle Roy” Yokelson to find out. In this session, Roy will walk you through tips, tricks, trends, and suggestions on what is necessary to make a "KILLER” commercial voiceover...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Demo Reels and Clips

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

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...

New York - Casting Access

RESCHEDULED: Scenes with Liz Lewis

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Details This program is FULL

This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director, Liz Lewis, 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 LIZ

Liz Lewis, CEO of Liz Lewis Casting Partners...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Assigned English Dubbing VO with Sharon Lieblein

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

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 a several days before the start of class.


BIO

Sharon Lieblein, Artios winning casting director, continues to have an illustrious career spanning over two decades. She...

Los Angeles - Conversations

David Koechner Career Retrospective

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor David Koechner.


BIO:

Actor, writer and producer David Koechner is well-known for his roles as Todd Packer on 'The Office' and Champ Kind from 'Anchorman' and 'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.' He currently co-hosts A&E’s...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Scenes with Natasha Ward

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

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,...

New York - The Business

Casting Short Films

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

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...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Scenes/Monologues with Ryan Glorioso

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

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,...

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Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

The Ins and Outs of Looping. with Johnny Gidcomb

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

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...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Headshots

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

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...

Los Angeles - The Business

Casting for Short Films

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

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.


BIOS:


RYAN GLORIOSO

Ryan Glorioso, a Louisiana-based casting director...

New York - The Business

2025 SAG-AFTRA Foundation Short Film Showcase: Excellence in Filmmaking

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

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...

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New York - Casting Access

Scenes with Maura Garnett

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

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,...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Realistic Animation Reads with Casting Director Adam Weisman

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Details This program is FULL

**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...

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Los Angeles - The Business

2025 SAG-AFTRA Foundation Short Film Showcase: Excellence in Filmmaking

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

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...

New York - The Business

Navigating Film Festivals

Thursday, June 26, 2025

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...

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New York - Voiceover Lab

Bringing Audiobook Narrative to Life with Marisa Calin

Thursday, June 26, 2025

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...

New York - Casting Access

Assigned Sides with John Weicher

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Details This program is FULL

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...

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Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Branding

Thursday, June 26, 2025

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...

New York - The Business

2025 SAG-AFTRA Foundation Short Film Showcase: Excellence in Performance

Thursday, June 26, 2025

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...

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virtual - Casting Access

Assigned Scenes with Bella Hibbs

Thursday, June 26, 2025

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...

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Los Angeles - The Business

2025 SAG-AFTRA Foundation Short Film Showcase: Excellence in Performance

Thursday, June 26, 2025

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...

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New York - Casting Access

Scenes with Rachel Whitley

Friday, June 27, 2025

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...

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virtual - Casting Access

Assigned Scenes with Kymberli McKanna

Friday, June 27, 2025

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...

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Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

LinkedIn for Performers: Build Your Professional Presence

Friday, June 27, 2025

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...

Los Angeles - Casting Access

Scenes with Daryl Baboulis-Gyscek

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Details This program is FULL

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...

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virtual - Voiceover Lab

Copy DeCoding with John McKinney

Monday, June 30, 2025

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...

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Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Actors Access Essentials

Monday, June 30, 2025

This class begins at 2:00PM PST

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...

virtual - Voiceover Orientation

Voiceover Lab Orientation

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

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...