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New York - Conversations

Conversation with Jeff Daniels for 'A Man in Full'

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 7:00 PM EDT

Join us for a screening of 'A Man In Full' and a conversation with actor Jeff Daniels. Moderated by Brent Lang, Variety.

SYNOPSIS:

When Atlanta real estate mogul Charlie Croker faces sudden bankruptcy, political and business interests collide as Charlie defends his empire from those attempting to capitalize on his fall...

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Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with Aaron Schoonover

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 6:00 PM PDT | 9:00 PM EDT

CLASS FORMAT

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Aaron Schoonover, 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 with your RSVP confirmation.


ABOUT AARON

Aaron Schoonover is a filmmaker...

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New York - Voiceover Lab

IN PERSON: Audiobook Workout

Thursday, May 2, 2024 2:00 PM EDT

Synopsis 

As the saying goes, practice makes perfect! Join engineer and booth director Lana Migliore in our studio at 1900 Broadway in NYC for a chance to workout your audiobook narration muscles and receive feedback. Participants are asked to identify a specific challenge or question that has arisen in...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

SELF TAPES AND REMOTE AUDITIONS

Thursday, May 2, 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

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Virtual - Agent Access

Agent Access: Scenes with Mikey Nagy

Thursday, May 2, 2024 3:00 PM PDT | 6:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based talent agent Mikey Nagy.

Participating actors will prepare perform a scene of their choice from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.


AGENT BIO

Mikey Nagy is the owner at one of NYC’s newest...

Virtual - Conversations

'Swagger' online screener

Friday, May 3, 2024

LIMITED NUMBER OF SCREENING LINKS AVAILABLE! 

 *You will receive this via email. You do not need to log-in at any specific time. You will receive the screener by END OF DAY on Wednesday, May 1st. Please allow us some time to send. We encourage everyone to check their spam.* 

Synopsis: From NBA star...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Voiceover Audition Submission, Review and Feedback: Video Game Characters (Read Requirements Below - Frequency Restriction)

Friday, May 3, 2024 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

Voiceover audtioning 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? Well,...

Virtual - Conversations

Live virtual conversation with Hamish Linklater and Anthony Boyle for 'Manhunt'

Friday, May 3, 2024 12:00 PM PDT | 3:00 PM EDT

Join us for a live virtual conversation with actors Hamish Linklater and Anthony Boyle for 'Manhunt.' Moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety.   

Synopsis: 

Based on the New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-winning nonfiction book from author James L. Swanson, “Manhunt” is a conspiracy thriller about one of the best...

Los Angeles - Conversations

Conversation with Noomi Rapace for 'Constellation'

Friday, May 3, 2024 2:00 PM PDT

Details This program is FULL

Screening of 'Constellation' followed by a Conversation with Noomi Rapace. Moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety.


Synopsis:

“Constellation” stars Noomi Rapace as Jo — an astronaut who returns to Earth after a disaster in space — only to discover that key pieces of her life seem to be missing. The action-packed...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Assigned Sides with Jordan Bass

Friday, May 3, 2024 2:00 PM PDT

SYNOPSIS

This in-person class will include a Q&A with Los Angels based Casting Professional, Jordan Bass, followed by and assigned prepared reading session with.

Jordan will be assigning sides based on actor headshots and resumes prior to the class.


ABOUT JORDAN

Jordan Bass is a partner in bass/casting, a bi-coastal casting company that...

New York - Casting Access (Non-Frequency Restricted)

Young Performers Class (Ages 6-17) with Carolyn Volpe

Saturday, May 4, 2024 12:00 PM EDT

This class is for performers ages 6-17 only.  All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

CLASS FORMAT

Actors will choose a scene, monologue, or commercial copy to work on that most appropriately represents them from Film/Television.   All material should be 2 minutes in length...

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New York - Casting Access

Scenes with Leah Shapiro

Monday, May 6, 2024 6:00 PM EDT

This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director Leah Shapiro, 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 LEAH:

Leah Shapiro is a NY-based freelance Casting Associate...

New York - Conversations - Special

'Life & Beth' Screening and Conversation with Amy Schumer

Monday, May 6, 2024 7:00 PM EDT

Details This program is FULL

Screening of 'Life & Beth' episodes 209 and 210 following a conversation with Creator/Executive Producer/Star AMY SCHUMER.


SYNOPSIS:

As Beth and John’s relationship grows more serious, Beth begins to examine the possibilities of marriage and having a family as she and John seek answers for their communication problems. Is Beth’s...

virtual - Casting Access (Non-Frequency Restricted)

Young Performers Class (Ages 9-16) with Harriet Greenspan

Monday, May 6, 2024 4:00 PM PDT | 7:00 PM EDT

Details This program is FULL

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CLASS FORMAT

This class is for young performers ages 9-16 only.  No adult performers will be admitted.  

Harriet will be assigning sides for actors to prepare ahead of class based on their headshots and...

Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with Steve Stancato

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 10:00 AM PDT | 1:00 PM EDT

CLASS FORMAT

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

Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform scenes from film or television, two minutes in length or less.

Additional preparation details will be sent via email with your RSVP confirmation.


ABOUT...

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virtual - Voiceover Lab

VIRTUAL - Contemporary Commercial Voice Acting with Voice Director, Paul Liberti

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

Activate your imagination and find organic connections to current commercial copy. Learn how a simple writing principle can quickly break down the text, so that you move through the storytelling with a natural sense of musicality and produce your most competitive reads for auditions.


INSTRUCTOR BIO

Paul Liberti

Paul Liberti is...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

VIRTUAL: Copy DeCoding with John McKinney (Advanced Level Class)

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

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...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Money Management

Tuesday, May 7, 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...

Virtual - Commercial Casting Access

Agent Access: Commercial Copy with Cindy Schoonover

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 7:00 PM PDT | 10:00 PM EDT

CLASS FORMAT

This class will include a Q&A with bi-coastal agent Cindy Schoonover, followed by a prepared work session. 

Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform a commercial copy of your choosing 30 seconds in length or less. 

Additional preparation details will be sent via email with your RSVP confirmation.


BIO

Cindy Schoonover...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Resumes

Wednesday, May 8, 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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New York - Casting Access

Scenes with Sig de Miguel

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:30 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, Sig de Miguel,  followed by a prepared reading session.

Participating actors will choose and prepare a scene to perform from a selection of sides provided by the Casting Director.  Additional details will be sent upon confirmation.


ABOUT...

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Los Angeles - Conversations

Conversation with Richard Gadd, Jessica Gunning, and Nava Mau for 'Baby Reindeer'

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:00 PM PDT

Screening of 'Baby Reindeer' followed by a Conversation with Writer/Executive Producer and Star Richard Gadd, Jessica Gunning, and Nava Mau.

Synopsis: 

Based on the award-winning and hit Edinburgh Fringe one-man play, Baby Reindeer follows struggling comedian Donny Dunn’s (Richard Gadd) warped relationship with his female stalker and the impact it...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Voiceover Audition Submission, Review and Feedback: Commercial Copy

Thursday, May 9, 2024 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

Voiceover auditioning 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? Well,...

Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes/Monologues with Rick Moreno

Thursday, May 9, 2024 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

CLASS FORMAT

This class will include a Q&A with LA based casting professional, Rick Moreno, followed by a prepared work session. 

Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform a monologue or scene from film or TV 2 minutes (2 pages) or less.

Additional preparation details will be sent via email with...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Demo Reels and Clips

Thursday, May 9, 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...

New York - Conversations

Conversation with Jake Lacy for 'Apples Never Fall'

Thursday, May 9, 2024 6:00 PM EDT

Join us for a screening of 'Apples Never Fall' and a conversation with actor Jake Lacy. Moderated by Valerie Complex, Deadline.

SYNOPSIS:

Based on Liane Moriarty’s New York Times bestselling novel, Apples Never Fall centers on the seemingly picture-perfect Delaney family. Former tennis coaches Stan (Sam Neill) and Joy (Annette Bening)...

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New York - Casting Access

Scenes with Claire Yenson

Thursday, May 9, 2024 6:00 PM EDT

This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director Claire Yenson, 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 confirmation.


ABOUT CLAIRE:

Claire Yenson is a casting director who...

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Virtual - Agent Access

Agent Access: Monologues/Scenes with Angela Strange

Thursday, May 9, 2024 5:00 PM PDT | 8:00 PM EDT

CLASS FORMAT

This class will include a Q&A with LA based agent Angela Strange, followed by a prepared work session. 

Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform a monologue or scene from film or TV 2 minutes (2 pages) or less.

Additional preparation details will be sent via email with your...

New York - Conversations

Conversation with Eric Bana, Deborra-Lee Furness, Robert Connolly for Force of Nature: The Dry 2

Friday, May 10, 2024 3:30 PM EDT

Join us for a screening of 'Force of Nature: The Dry 2' and a conversation with actors Eric Bana, Deborra-Lee Furness and Director & Writer Robert Connolly. 


Synopsis: Five women participate in a hiking retreat but only four come out the other side. Federal agents Aaron Falk and Carmen Cooper head into the...

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Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with Jane Flowers

Saturday, May 11, 2024 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

CLASS FORMAT

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Jane Flowers, 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 with your RSVP confirmation.


CASTING DIRECTOR BIO

Jane Flowers hails from...

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Virtual - Casting Access

Assigned Scenes with Brian Sutow

Monday, May 13, 2024 7:00 PM PDT | 10:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will feature a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Brian Sutow, 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. 


CASTING DIRECTOR BIO

Brian Sutow is an Artios and Heller Award nominated Casting...

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Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with Caroline Allegrante

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 8:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT

This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director Caroline Allegrante, 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 CAROLINE:

Caroline Pommert-Allegrante is a New York-based Casting Director...

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virtual - Voiceover Lab

VIRTUAL: iZotope RX Practical Use with James Romick ( CAREFULLY READ REQUIREMENTS)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS 

Prerequisite: Attended  Introduction to iZotope RX with James Romick  or already have a good working knowledge of iZotope RX Standard. This class is not suitable for members brand new to self-recording. 

Back by popular demand! A hands-on exploration of iZotope RX Standard and its practical use with...

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Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Social Media Basics

Tuesday, May 14, 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

Assigned Scenes with Steven Tylor O'Connor

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 7:00 PM PDT | 10:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will feature a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Steven Tylor O’Connor, 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. 


CASTING DIRECTOR BIO

Steven Tylor O’Connor is a two-time Emmy winning Casting Director...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Actor Career Focus

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 1:00 PM PDT | 4:00 PM EDT

This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a ZOOM Link inviting them to join the class.

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...

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New York - Casting Access

Scenes with Ross Shenker

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 6:30 PM EDT

This class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional, Ross Shenker, 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 ROSS:

Ross Shenker is currently Associate Casting Director at...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Assigned Sides with Meg Mormon

Thursday, May 16, 2024 10:30 AM PDT

SYNOPSIS

This in-person class will include a Q&A with Los Angels based Casting Director, Meg Mormon, followed by and assigned prepared reading session with.

Jordan will be assigning sides based on actor headshots and resumes prior to the class.


ABOUT MEG

Meg began her career as Associate, then Manager of Casting in...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

IN PERSON: Commercial Workout

Thursday, May 16, 2024 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

Synopsis

Join staff engineer and booth director Lana Migliore in our NYC studio for a fast-paced, fun commercial voiceover workout. Participants are required to bring  2 pieces of 30 second commercial copy to work on during class. Each participant will have an opportunity to read in the booth and...

New York - Casting Access

Scenes with Jenna Gelenberg

Thursday, May 16, 2024 2:00 PM EDT

This class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional, Jenna Gelenberg, 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 JENNA:

Virtual - The Business

Representation

Thursday, May 16, 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...

virtual - Voiceover Orientation

VIRTUAL - Voiceover Lab Orientation

Friday, May 17, 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 - Voiceover Lab

VIRTUAL: Home Studio Basics

Monday, May 20, 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...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

THE AUDITION

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 1:00 PM PDT | 4:00 PM EDT

This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a ZOOM Link inviting them to join the class.

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...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Headshots

Wednesday, May 22, 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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New York - Voiceover Lab

IN PERSON NY: Introduction to Audiobook Narration with Johnny Heller

Thursday, May 23, 2024 2:00 PM EDT

Synopsis

 Join industry legend Johnny Heller for an audiobook workout like no other! This introductory class will begin with a brief lecture about the craft and business of audiobook narration. The lecture will be followed by an opportunity for each participant to work with Johnny on a section of...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

SELF TAPES AND REMOTE AUDITIONS

Thursday, May 23, 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...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Money Management

Tuesday, May 28, 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...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Resumes

Wednesday, May 29, 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...

New York - Voiceover Lab

IN STUDIO: Finding YOU in the Characters on the Page with Tyler Bunch

Thursday, May 30, 2024 2:00 PM EDT

Synopsis


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 order to find YOUR unique character voices. The...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

VIRTUAL: Troubleshooting Your Home Studio

Monday, June 3, 2024 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This small group session is designed as a hands-on follow up to our Home Studio Basics class. Led by NY staff engineer and booth director Lana Migliore, each participant will be given time to present their home studio related concern or question and crowdsource the group for creative...

virtual - Voiceover Orientation

VIRTUAL - Voiceover Lab Orientation

Thursday, June 6, 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 - Voiceover Lab

VIRTUAL - Christa Lewis' Cracking the Author Code: Narration Techniques that Amplify the Author’s Intent

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS 

During this class you will learn a narration technique that amplifies the authors' unique cadence - and underscores their way with language. In so doing, you will unlock a narration unique to the story you are telling and avoid hypnotic and repetitive cadences that we narrators can sometimes...