In these monthly, one-hour live Zoom sessions, working actor and SAG AFTRA Foundation staff member Tamika Simpkins dives deeper into questions about actors’ professional pursuits. This live program will mainly address the topics of that week’s Small Group Sessions, and members are encouraged to bring their specific questions...
SYNOPSIS
This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with an experienced casting professional.
Please prepare a scene from film or tv no more than two minutes in length or less. No monologues.
A reader will be available on ZOOM during the class.
All actors will need to email...
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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...
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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This online class will provide written feedback from an experienced casting professional.
Devon will host an online Q&A via Zoom on Tuesday, June 6th at 2PM PST/5PM EST. Participants will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the class.
After the Q&A, all class participants will select a 2 minute max scene,...
SYNOPSIS
This virtual class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with an experienced casting professional. Participating actors will be assigned scenes to prepare prior to class by the Casting Director.
The Zoom link will be sent out one hour prior to class.
As scenes will be pre-assigned, the...
PLEASE NOTE: ZOOM LINKS WILL BE SENT DAY OF PROGRAM TO RSVPs
This panel will highlight tips and tricks from digital and social media directors who work specifically with high-profile actors and performers. How can actors utilize social media in ways that are beneficial to their careers and brands?...
A 90-minute career retrospective with Ernie Hudson. Moderated by Jazz Tangcay, Variety.
PANELIST BIO
Ernie Hudson, one of this generation’s most well-versed actors, is back on TV. He stars in the “Quantum Leap” reboot on NBC, which was just renewed for season two. The series follows a new team as they...
SYNOPSIS
This virtual class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with an experienced casting professional.
Participating actors will prepare a scene from film or tv, two minutes in length or less. All actors must email their sides to castingaccess@sagaftra.foundation by 2pm PST/ 5pmEST on Tuesday, June 6th....
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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Do Less. Be Better. An Effective, Insightful Approach to Brand Imaging TV Commercial Auditions. The best voice over performances have little to do with the sound of one’s voice. They’re the best because they're believable. They’re authentic. They’re true. In commercial voice over, the best voice actors understand...
Career Retrospective with Tony-nominated actor Wendell Pierce, moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge, of "Backstage with Richard Ridge."
Wendell Pierce has established himself as a prolific award-winning actor with a body of work on stage, television, and film for more than three decades. Universally hailed for his portrayal of ‘Det. Bunk...
Join us for a conversation between casting directors working in animation, including: Julie Ashton, Shiondre Austin, Mary Hidalgo, Ruth Lambert, Sarah Noonan, and Jackie Sollitto. Moderated by casting director Sunny Boling.
PANELIST BIOS:
Julie Ashton is an award-winning casting director. She is known for BIG MOUTH (2017), BOB'S BURGERS (2011) and BALLS OF...
SYNOPSIS
This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with an experienced casting professional.
A scene or monologue of your choice from film, tv, or theatre two minutes in length or less. A reader will be available during the class.
All actors will need to...
SYNOPSIS
This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with an experienced casting professional.
Participating actors will prepare a scene of your choice from tv or film. Material should be two minutes in length or less. A reader will be available in class. Participating actors...
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...
Join us for a conversation between casting directors from current television shows and films, including: Kristian Charbonier, Bess Fifer, Ellen Lewis, and Julie Schubert, moderated by Lori Hammel.
BIOS:
BESS FIFER: As an award-winning independent casting director with a decade and a half of experience, Bess Fifer has played a key role...
SYNOPSIS
This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with an experienced casting professional.
Participating actors will prepare a scene of their choice from tv, film, or theatre. Material should be two minutes in length or less. A reader will be available in class. Participating...
LINKS WILL BE SENT EVENING BEFORE TO RSVPs.
NOTE: This is a 1.5 hour class.
Come and learn how to use Adobe Photoshop Elements 2023.
This 1.5-hour class is for SAG-AFTRA members interested in learning how to edit images using Photoshop Elements 2023. Specific lessons include...
A screening of 'Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story' followed by a Q&A with star Evan Peters.
Moderated by Jenelle Riley.
Synopsis:
Between 1978 and 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer gruesomely took the lives of seventeen innocent victims. DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is a series that exposes these unconscionable crimes,...
Got Questions? Email us at castingaccess@sagaftra.foundation
CLASS FORMAT
This class will include Bella sharing dos and don'ts for auditions, a Q&A and a PREPARED READING SESSION via Zoom.
Your Casting Access profile headshot will be sent to Bella at 12PM PST/3PM EST on Wednesday, June 7th for assigned scenes. Instructions...
Join us for a screening of 'Flamin Hot' and a conversation with actors Jesse Garcia and Annie Gonzalez.
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FLAMIN’ HOT is the inspiring true story of Richard Montañez (Jesse Garcia) who as a Frito Lay janitor disrupted the food industry by channeling his Mexican American heritage to turn Flamin’ Hot...
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...
SYNOPSIS
This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with an experienced casting professional.
Participating actors will prepare a scene from film or tv. Material should be two minutes in length or less. A reader will be available in class. All actors will need to...
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...
A screening of episode 1 of 'George & Tammy' followed by a Q&A with stars Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon.
Synopsis:
GEORGE & TAMMY chronicles the country music power couple, Tammy Wynette and George Jones, whose complicated-but-enduring relationship inspired some of the most iconic music of all time. Remembered as...
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A good vocal warm up can lead to freedom of expression, clarity of sound and sustainable vocal health but many performers are unclear where to get started and what exactly to do to prepare their instrument. Join leading voice and speech coach and talent Katina Kalin in a...
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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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
SYNOPSIS
VO Lab programs and recording sessions are open to all SAG-AFTRA members with VO Lab eligibility. Once you have completed the required Voiceover Lab Application (online), you must complete the Voiceover Lab Orientation (VOLO) in order to begin using the Lab. The orientation covers policies, audio recording equipment,...
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...
