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This class will enhance your voiceover skills and expand your market awareness. There will be a focus on current market trends, improving reading abilities through personalized feedback and playback of your recorded performances.. Another key element will be how to maximize multiple takes and produce...
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Ready to build a home studio but don't know where to start? Then this virtual class is for you! Join SAG-AFTRA Foundation Engineer/Booth Director 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...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with NY based casting professional, Gail Quintos.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene assigned by the casting professional.
ABOUT GAIL
Gail Quintos is a casting professional for theatre, television, film, and scripted audio. She began her career...
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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...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with NY based filmmaker and casting professional, Mo Faramawy.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene assigned by the casting professional.
ABOUT MO
Mo Faramawy is an Egyptian Canadian writer, programmer, and filmmaker with over 15 years of...
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Join Emmy winning producer and puppeteer/voice actor Tyler Bunch for an exploration of the variety of characters YOU can find on the page. This workshop will begin with a brief presentation/discussion about honing your instrument and text mining skills in...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based casting professional G. Charles Wright, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
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Join us in our state-of-the-art studio in NYC for feedback, fun and a chance to work on one of the most enjoyable types of commercial copy : the partner read. In this workout group every participant will have ample opportunities to work together on radio commercial scripts that...
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This online class will provide a Q&A feedback from an experienced casting professional.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene or monologue of their choice from film or tv.
This class is intended only for actors who are based in (have a permanent address in) the Southeast.
ABOUT BRIAN
Brian began...
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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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Corporate narration is a somewhat "under-the-radar" niche of voiceover and there are many opportunities for voice actors to thrive in this sector. Non-broadcast corporate narration ranges from training videos, internal communications, and corporate imaging, to public communications & branding. Bill Ratner’s in-class booth direction and copy analysis will...
Join us for a screening of 'Doin' It' followed by a conversation with actor/writer Lilly Singh and writer/director Sara Zandieh, moderated by Audrey Cleo Yap.
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'Doin’ It' follows Maya (Lilly Singh), a 30-year-old software engineer from a conservative Indian family who moonlights as a high school substitute teacher while working...
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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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Ever wonder how your voice could make movies and TV unforgettable for millions of people who can't see the screen? This workshop shows you. Join award-winning voice actor and audio description pioneer Roy Samuelson for an eye-opening, interactive session where accessibility meets artistry. You'll discover how to transform...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Christi Holliday, 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 CHRISTI
Christi Holliday is a casting director with over 12...
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Talent Agent, Josh Sassanella, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television. No monologues.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT JOSH
JOSH SASSANELLA was born and raised in Indiana...
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...
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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. 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...
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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...
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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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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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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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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...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professionals Howard Meltzer and Tim Pratt, 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 via email with your RSVP confirmation.
BIOS
Howard Meltzer has...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional, Josy Rodriguez, followed by and assigned prepared reading session with.
Josy will be assigning sides based on actor headshots and resumes prior to the class.
ABOUT JOSY
Born and Raised in East Harlem, New York. Josy Rodriguez is...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director,Gayle Pillsbury, 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 class, actors must...
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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...
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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...
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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 class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Alexis Allen Winter, 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.
CASTING DIRECTOR BIO
Alexis Allen started casting in the southeast...
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Prerequisite: Home Studio Basics
This small group session is designed as a hands-on follow up to our Home Studio Basics class. The purpose is to help members who have begun constructing their home studios and have run into issues or challenges. Led by NY...
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based casting professional Dean Fronk, 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.
BIO
Dean Fronk began his career in the entertainment industry in 1993,...
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Talent Agent, Tracy Luthi, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare a monologue assigned by the Agent several days before the class.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT TRACY
With more than two decades of experience...
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Talent Agent, Tracy Luthi, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare a monologue assigned by the Agent several days before the class.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT TRACY
With more than two decades of experience...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Talent Agent, Michelle Cavallero, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television. No monologues.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT MICHELLE
Michele is the Senior TV/Film/Theatre Agent at...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Talent Agent, Michelle Cavallero, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television. No monologues.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT MICHELLE
Michele is the Senior TV/Film/Theatre Agent at...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Mark Droter, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare a scene bank from provided by the Casting Director.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
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Mark Droter is an Associate Casting Director with over a...
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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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With the rise of cable TV & streaming platforms, documentaries have reached new heights of popularity and critical acclaim. The quantity of TV documentaries being produced has created new opportunities for voiceover actors to gain notoriety for their narration performances. In this class you will learn how to...
Join us for a panel discuss that will cover the business of getting noticed and signed by an agent. We will touch on the relationship between performers and their agents after they sign: how both sides initiate the working relationship, how to set reasonable expectations in those early...
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This class will include a Q&A with Atlanta based Casting Director, Kimberly Wistedt, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform co-star scenes from television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT KIMBERLY
While stage managing many of the mainstage productions at the University...
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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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This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, Beth Bowling, followed by and assigned prepared reading session with.
Beth will be assigning sides based on actor headshots and resumes within four days prior to the class.
This class will include a Q&A with NY based...
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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...
Join us for a screening of the film of 'Killing Faith' followed by a conversation with actors DeWanda Wise and Jack Alcott.
Synopsis: Set against the plague-ravaged deserts of the 1849 Arizona territory, Killing Faith journeys through an American West consumed by sickness, violence, and whispers of something darker. Starring Guy...
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This class is the follow up to Audacity 101. Participants will need to be proficient enough with Audacity to self-produce an audio commercial with voiceover, music and sound effects. The production work will take place in class using materials (script, music and sound effects) provided by the Voiceover...
Join us for a screening of 'Let's Call the Whole Thing Off' followed by a conversation with actors Keith Carradine, Robert Carradine, Ed Begley Jr., Rachelle Carson-Begley, Pamela Guest, Nicholas Guest, Timm Sharp and actor/filmmaker Elizabeth Guest.
Synopsis: When love-addict Lydia meets steady and reliable boyfriend Tim she finally feels...
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This class will feature a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Lisa Zambetti, followed by a prepared reading session.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene that will be assigned by the casting director ahead of class.
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Lisa Zambetti, CSA is a three-time Artios nominated casting director for tv,...
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In this class, two to three actors will work together to create conversational reads that are entertaining, informational, comedic and more. Commercial voiceover scripts will provide the source material and from there the acting partners will work on script analysis, scene, tone, timing and point of view. Then,...
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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...
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Social media strategist Heidi Dean is answering your top questions about how to use social media to move your acting career forward. From “Should I have separate personal and professional accounts?” to “What’s the best way to connect with casting directors online?”—we’ll cover the biggest questions actors have...
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Fantasy, adventure, action, sports, educational, animation...you name it, video games are incredibly popular on a global scale. In fact Video Games are the biggest business in show business, making more money than movies and music combined. Savvy "VG" producers are always aiming to create the next epic virtual...
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
