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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...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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The audition is not only how one prepares the material. It is also about the mindset actors have about auditioning, how they conduct themselves in the room and how they let it go. This session will cover the many ways actors can prepare...
CLASS FORMAT
This class will include a Q&A with New Orleans based Casting Director, Ryan Glorioso, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform a scene from film or TV, two minutes in length or less.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email with your...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Terese Classen, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from television. No theatre sides please. TV sides are preferred Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT TERESE
Terese Classen was...
Join us for a screening of 'Your Monster' followed by a conversation with actor Tommy Dewey. Moderated by Rochelle Rose, National Performers Programs Director for SAG-AFTRA Foundation.
Synopsis: Soft-spoken actress Laura Franco's life crumbles. She regains her voice after encountering a terrifying but oddly charming Monster living in her closet.
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Punch and Roll is a technique that allows you to fix mistakes while recording audio. Whether you are narrating audiobooks, eLearning modules, short form narration, or even commercials and promos, you owe it to yourself to learn how to perform this useful function in whichever DAW (Digital Audio...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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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...
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This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based talent agent Jaime Jacobs.
Participating actors will prepare perform a scene of their choice from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.
ABOUT JAIME
My name is Jaime Jacobs. My experience in the industry...
SYNOPSIS
This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based talent agent Jaime Jacobs.
Participating actors will prepare perform a scene of their choice from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.
ABOUT JAIME
My name is Jaime Jacobs. My experience in the industry...
Join us for a screening of the film 'My Old Ass' followed by a conversation with actors Maisy Stella and Aubrey Plaza with writer/director Megan Park
Synopsis: In this fresh coming-of-age story, an 18th birthday mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott (Maisy Stella) face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self (Aubrey...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Casting Professional Rose Jamie Ember, 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.
BIO
Jamie Ember (Casting Director) most recently served as...
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Join us for a screening of episodes 1 & 2 of 'Penelope' followed by a conversation with co-creators Mark Duplass and Mel Eslyn. Moderated by Jack Smart, People Magazine.
Synopsis: Like most teenagers today, Penelope is caught up in the modern world’s technology, pacing and pressure. But something is missing, and...
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In this class actors will work on a few important fundamental skills of voiceover… taking direction and using the best parts of that direction to create bookable voice performances.
Instructor: Eric Hurst, Audio Engineer / Booth Director (SAG-AFTRA Foundation Voiceover Lab).
REQUIREMENTS
Know the cancellation deadline (see above).
Small group format with...
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Live in New York City? Love Halloween? Then this class is for you! Join Audie Award nominated narrator Vivienne Leheny for a Halloween inspired audiobook workout in our state-of-the-art New York City VO Lab. This in-person class is a chance to have a bit of holiday fun while...
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This class will include a 1 hour Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Alexa Pereira.
Participating actors will prepare and submit a self-tape of a scene of their choice from film or tv, two minutes in length or less for live feedback for a redirect live performance from Alexa....
This class begins at 1pm PST
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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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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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This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, Caitlin D. Jones, 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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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 is a class geared towards beginners that are new to voiceover. We are looking for people that have not taken many or many voiceover classes with us at the Voiceover Lab. This class its for actors that are new to voiceover or have been out of the...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Casting Professional Beth Lipari, 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.
BIO
Since 2006, Lipari has worked as a Casting...
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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...
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"Three beeps and go! That is the mantra of promo VO." In this promo class, we will focus on TTP...Timing, Tone and Performance, which are very important skills to develop in promo Voiceover. In this class we will be using real network TV promos to teach actors...
Join us for a screening of an episode of 'From' followed by a Conversation with actor Harold Perrineau. Moderated by Jacqueline Coley, Rotten Tomatoes.
Synopsis:
Boyd struggles to find a path forward as the town says farewell to one of their own. Fatima's health takes a turn for the worse, while...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Jessica Lange.
BIO:
Acclaimed as one of the greatest actresses of her generation, Jessica Lange has dazzled audiences both on stage and on-screen with over 30 credits to her name. Lange has won a Tony Award, two Academy Awards, three Emmys, five...
Join us for a screening of 'Dune: Part 2' followed by a conversation with actor Javier Bardem.
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'Dune: Part Two,' based on the second half of the novel, completes the cautionary tale of Paul Atreides’ rise to power. Vengeance, prophecy, fervent followers and political manipulation lead Paul to abandon...
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All voiceover performers work with microphones but very few understand how those microphones work. Join staff engineer Lana Migliore for a session that will help demystify this essential piece of audio equipment. In this session Lana will explain the basics of how microphones function and which kind of...
BIO
Araya Doheny was born in the mountains and raised in Los Angeles in the film and entertainment industry. She graduated from LACHSA, the performing arts high school, majoring the theater. She switched gears and pursued photography with the desire to create art with living humans, in real time....
CLASS SYNOPSIS
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Casting Professional Chad Eric Murnane, 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 via email upon confirmation.
ABOUT CHAD
Chad is a New York-based...
Join us for a screening of the film 'Strange Darling' followed by a Conversation with actor Willa Fitzgerald.
Synopsis: Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree.
Written and directed by JT Mollner (Outlaws & Angels), Strange Darling stars Willa Fitzgerald (The...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Mark Teschner, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform dramatic sides from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email upon confirmation.
BIO
A native New Yorker, Mark Teschner has been a...
This class begins at 1pm PST.
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Do you have a plan for your money? Do you tell your money what to do or are your surprised at the end of the month by how it is spent? By creating a solid plan, audience members will have the steps to...
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This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director and Producer Eve Pomerance, followed by a prepared work session.
ABOUT EVE
Eve Pomerance has worked in the film industry since 1989 when she did her first production management job, for the BBC for director, Frances Anne...
****NOTE: THIS CLASS IS OPEN TO AUDITORS ONLY AT THIS TIME. TO BE AN AUDITOR ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITLIST******
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Join award winning audiobook narrator, Megan Tusing, for an introductory class to the world of audiobooks. The class will begin with a brief lecture where Megan will share...
This class will include a Q&A with Los Angeles Talent Agent Mark Smith, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform a monologue or commercial copy. Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT MARK:
This class begins at 1pm PST
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with bi-coastal Agent Amy Lord, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides or a monologue from film or television. Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT AMY:
Amy Lord began her career in NYC at the...
****THIS CLASS IS OPEN FOR AUDITORS ONLY. READER SLOTS ARE FULL> ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITLIST TO AUDIT*****
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Join industry powerhouse and proud SAG-AFTRA member and sought after coach Jac Huberman for a fast paced fun commercial voiceover read and feedback! Readers will be sent a packet of...
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Actors will work on different styles of commercial copy, 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
Copy will be provided by the Voiceover Lab.
This class is in person and at...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with LA based Casting Director, Arlie Day.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene assigned by the casting professional.
ABOUT ARLIE
Arlie Day and Mike Page have a combined 35+ years of experience in casting....
This class begins at 1pm PST
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Social Media platforms are creative places to create and post content, engage in conversation and network. They're also another window for the industry to learn about you. This session will cover using X, Instagram/Threads and reference Tik Tok and other Social Media platforms....
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In this class actors will work with a partner to create conversational reads that are entertaining, informational, comedic and more. Commercial voiceover scripts will provide the source material and from there, actors will work on script analysis, scene, tone, timing and point of view to deliver voice performances...
Join us for a screening of the first two episodes of 'Teacup' followed by a conversation with actor Scott Speedman, moderated by Hilary Bursis
Series Synopsis: Teacup follows a disparate group of people in rural Georgia who must come together in the face of a mysterious threat in order to survive....
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Casting Professional Chloë Curran, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television or from a small library of sides provided by Chloë.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email...
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In commercial voiceover, actors are frequently expected to turn words and concepts into works of audio and visual art. But, the words on the page can be a bit confusing sometimes, making it difficult to reach the summit. That confusion can sometimes begin to build when reading through...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Amber Horn, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform comedic sides from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT AMBER
Amber Horn is two-time Emmy Award winning casting director,...
SYNOPSIS
In this class actors will work on a few important fundamental skills of voiceover… taking direction and using the best parts of that direction to create bookable voice performances.
Instructor: Eric Hurst, Audio Engineer / Booth Director (SAG-AFTRA Foundation Voiceover Lab).
REQUIREMENTS
Know the cancellation deadline (see above).
Sides/Copy will be emailed...
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Documentaries are having moment. From short form to long form, documentaries are a popular niche of Voiceover and it continues to grow. Im this class we will explore the genre with a variety of subject matter for actors to voice and find their groove as storytellers.
REQUIREMENTS
Copy will be...
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There are more opportunities for actors of all voice prints and backgrounds than ever. But the subtleties and nuances of working reads require ever more from us as actors. Jack will examine current trends, methods, and strategies for developing your read and finding work in this exciting part...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Casting Professional Julie Knapp, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from television.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email upon confirmation.
BIO
Julie Knapp, originally from Northern New Jersey, has always been captivated...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Fred Williamson. Moderated by Nelson George.
BIO: Fred Williamson graduated from Northwestern University (’60) with a degree in Architectural Engineering. At Northwestern he played football under legendary coach, Ara Parseghian before going to the pros where he became an All-Pro defensive cornerback...
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As the saying goes, practice makes perfect! Join NY booth director Lana Migliore and a group of your peers for a chance to workout your audiobook narration muscles in a supportive environment. Participants must come to class prepared to identify a specific challenge or question that has arisen...
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...
This class begins at 1pm PST.
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There are many areas an actor can pursue within the entertainment industry. By taking the time to narrow down what an actor really wants to focus on it can free them up to deepen their pursuit of job opportunities. In this session, we...
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In voiceover, moving from the beginner level (you are just learning how your voice sounds when recorded) to the intermediate level (you have attended classes, worked with voiceover coaches/directors, have a home studio, considering or working on a voiceover demo, are comfortable behind the mic) is a nice...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Ryan Bernard Tymensky, 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 RYAN
RBT CASTING - Ryan has made significant...
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What is a Loop Group? And how do you break into what the Hollywood Reporter called The Mafia of the Acting World? Join filmmaker Tom Putnam and voice artist Robin Reed to unlock the mystery of this niche category of the entertainment industry. In this lively discussion Tom...
This class begins at 1pm PST
SYNOPSIS
The audition is not only how one prepares the material. It is also about the mindset actors have about auditioning, how they conduct themselves in the room and how they let it go. This session will cover the many ways actors can prepare...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional Randi Glass, 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 RANDI: