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New York - Conversations

Domhnall Gleeson for 'The Paper'

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Join us for an early screening of the first two episodes of 'The Paper.' Followed by a conversation with actor Domhnall Gleeson

Series Synopsis: The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch in the Emmy Award-winning series “The Office” find a new subject when they discover a historic Midwestern...

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Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Social Media Basics

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

This class begins at 1pm PT | 4pm ET

SYNOPSIS

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...

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New York - Casting Access

Assigned Sides with Stephen Vincent

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

SYNOPSIS

This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, Stephen Vincent,  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 STEPHEN

Stephen...

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virtual - Voiceover Lab

Intro to Audiobook with Megan Tusing

Wednesday, September 3, 2025


*****THE READER SLOTS FOR THIS SESSION ARE FULL****** PLEASE ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITLIST IF YOU WISH TO AUDIT****

ALL NAMES ON THE WAITLIST WILL BE CONSIDERED AUDITORS****ATTENDANCE RULES APPLY TO AUDITORS******



Synopsis:

Join award winning audiobook narrator, Megan Tusing, for an introductory class to the world of audiobooks. The...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Audio Book Voiceover Narration with Paul Liberti

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

SYNOPSIS

Audio Book Narration with a focus on inner dialogue and outer dialogue.  This class will focus on the skills that enhance your storytelling dialogues and understanding that all of your narrative is actually a  dialogue, beside character conversations. This workshop will define compelling conversations to tell the...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Money Management

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

This class begins at 1pm PT |4pm ET

SYNOPSIS

Do you have a plan for your money? Do you tell your money what to do or are you surprised at the end of the month by how it is spent? By creating a solid plan, audience members will have the...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

How to Use Google Docs To Format Your Resume

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

SYNOPSIS

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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Los Angeles - Conversations

CANCELLED: Sarah Jeffery and Lexi Simonsen for 'Year of the Fox'

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Join us for a screening of 'Year of the Fox' followed by a conversation with actors Sarah Jeffery and Lexi Simonsen, moderated by Stacey Yvonne.

Synopsis: 

In the rarefied air of 1990s Aspen, teenage Ivy (Sarah Jeffery, 'The Six Triple Eight') is grappling with her emerging sexuality amid the emotional fallout of...

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Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with Christal Karge - Chicago Local Actors

Thursday, September 4, 2025

This class will include a Q&A with Chicago based Casting Director Christal Karge, 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 CHRISTAL:

Christal Karge is an American casting director based in Chicago,...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Self Tapes and Remote Auditions

Thursday, September 4, 2025

This class begins at 1pm PT | 4pm ET

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...

Los Angeles - Conversations

Michael Strassner, Liz Larsen & Jay Duplass for 'The Baltimorons'

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Join us for a screening of 'The Baltimorons' followed by a conversation with actor/co-writer Michael Strassner, actor Liz Larsen and director/co-writer Jay Duplass, moderated by actor Melanie Lynskey.

Synopsis: On Christmas Eve, Cliff, a newly sober improv comedian, cracks a tooth and lands in the emergency care of Didi, an...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Anime VO/Dubbing with Mami Okada

Thursday, September 4, 2025

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Mami Okada, followed by a prepared work session. 

Mami will be assigning cold read copy in the class.

Additional preparation details will be sent via email upon confirmation.


BIO

You can view Mami's IMDb credits

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Virtual - Casting Access

Commercial Copy Drop In with Stacy Gallo & Phil Casesse

Friday, September 5, 2025

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with NY based casting professional, Stacy Gallo and Talent Agent Phil Casesse.

Participating actors will be asked to prepare scenes assigned by the casting professional in class.  


ABOUT STACY & PHIL

Stacy Gallo has been a casting...

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Los Angeles - Agent Access

Scenes with Jabari Barrett

Friday, September 5, 2025

CLASS FORMAT

This class will include a Q&A with LA based talent agent Jabari Barrett, 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

Jabari Barrett is a theatrical agent at Aperture...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

How to Edit Your Self-Tape in iMovie (iPhone/iPad Edition)

Friday, September 5, 2025

SYNOPSIS

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...

New York - Conversations

Michael Strassner & Liz Larsen for 'The Baltimorons'

Sunday, September 7, 2025

Join us for a screening of 'The Baltimorons' followed by a conversation with actor/co-writer Michael Strassner, actor Liz Larsen

Synopsis: On Christmas Eve, Cliff, a newly sober improv comedian, cracks a tooth and lands in the emergency care of Didi, an older no-nonsense dentist. What begins as a routine check-up...

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Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

IMDb Pro for Actors: Optimize Your Profile

Monday, September 8, 2025

SYNOPSIS

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...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Demystifying the Microphone

Monday, September 8, 2025

SYNOPSIS

All voiceover performers work with microphones but very few understand how those microphones work. Join SAG-AFTRA Foundation Engineer/Booth Director 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...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Tech Support for Actors: Group Help Session

Monday, September 8, 2025

SYNOPSIS

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...

New York - Agent Access

Scenes from Television with Christopher Silvieri

Monday, September 8, 2025

Details This program is FULL

This class will include a Q&A with New York Talent Agent Christopher Silvieri, followed by a prepared work session. 

Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from television.  Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.


ABOUT CHRISTOPHER

Christopher D. Silveri takes great pride in his career in the entertainment...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Headshots

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

This class begins at 1pm PST

SYNOPSIS

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...

Los Angeles - Conversations

Volunteer Orientation

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 3:00 PM PDT

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation relies on the generous support of volunteers like you. Would you like to help with our programs? Attend the orientation and learn more about the volunteer program in the new stunning Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists! Please fill out your volunteer profile before coming...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Bio Writing Workshop

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

SYNOPSIS

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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virtual - Voiceover Lab

Ask An Audiobook Producer with Nithya Rajendran

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

SYNOPSIS

Got audiobook industry related questions?  Join  Nithya Rajendran a producer for Penguin Random House Audio for answers! During this sixty minute Q&A Nithya will be on hand to answer questions about the business and the craft of audiobook narration. As a producer for one of the big five...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Branding

Wednesday, September 10, 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 - Casting Access

Assigned Co-Stars & Guest Stars with James Calleri

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Details This program is FULL

SYNOPSIS

This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, James Calleri, followed by and assigned prepared reading session with.

James will be assigning sides based on actor headshots and resumes within four days prior to the class.

Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.


ABOUT JAMES

James...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

The Actor’s Guide to Home Office Efficiency

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

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, and smooth workflow. You'll learn...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Scenes with Jake Warnecke

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Casting Professional Jake Warnecke , 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

Jake Warnecke is a casting associate working in...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Scenes/Monologues with Lisa Zagoria

Thursday, September 11, 2025

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Lisa Zagoria, 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.


BIO

Lisa Zagoria started her casting career at Aquila Wood...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Demo Reels and Clips

Thursday, September 11, 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...

Virtual - Casting Access

RESCHEDULED: Scenes with Jason Stamey

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Details This program is FULL

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Jason Stamey, 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 JASON

Jason Stamey, an Emmy-nominated Casting Director, has had...

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New York - Casting Access

Scenes with Angela Mickey

Friday, September 12, 2025

SYNOPSIS

This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based Casting Director, Angela Mickey.

Participating actors will choose, prepare, perform a scene from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.  No monologues.  Additional information will be sent upon confirmation.


ABOUT ANGELA

Angela...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

REAPER Basics with James Romick

Friday, September 12, 2025

SYNOPSIS

Join REAPER devotee James Romick for an introduction to one of the most versatile and popular digital audio recording software programs for use in home studios. This session will cover how to download and install REAPER. How to change some of its preferences and screen settings to be...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

How To Use Linktree To Organize Your Online Presence

Friday, September 12, 2025

SYNOPSIS

Actors today have links everywhere: casting profiles, reels, websites, social media and can be easy for things to get scattered. 

In this session, you’ll learn how to use Linktree, a free “link in bio” tool, to create a single, organized hub that showcases everything you want...

Los Angeles - On-Camera Lab Open House

Young Performers Day: On-Camera & Voiceover Lab Demos

Saturday, September 13, 2025

*Please note, we are collecting RSVP's via Airtable for this event, so the RSVP link on the next page will take you to an external RSVP site*

Curious about the Foundation's Voiceover and On-Camera Labs, but never used them before? Or have you only used our virtual facilities, and...

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Los Angeles - Voiceover Programs - Under 18

Mastering the Voiceover Audition for Young Actors and Teens with Lynnanne Zager

Saturday, September 13, 2025

SYNOPSIS

We will explore the techniques, tools and acting craft of bringing one's self to voiceover copy in a fun and informative way. Commercials - Animation - Video Games.  

Today they are looking for "real" kids! 

Let's find out your voiceover signature in this crazy and wonderful world of voiceover...

Los Angeles - Voiceover Programs - Under 18

How to Help Your Young Performers Behind the Camera and the Mic

Saturday, September 13, 2025

SYNOPSIS

This interactive session is for parents and their young performers to learn more about on-camera work and voiceover

We have assembled an exceptional group of industry professionals that will share their insights about a host of topics including representation, training, auditioning, performance, home recording, technology, current industry trends and...

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Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with Elizabeth Vitale

Saturday, September 13, 2025

CLASS FORMAT

This class will include a Q&A with LA based casting professional Elizabeth Vitale, 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 ELIZABETH

Elizabeth Vitale has been in casting for...

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Los Angeles - Voiceover Programs - Under 18

Voicing Animation Characters with Maria Estrada - For Performers 9-13 Years of Age

Saturday, September 13, 2025

SYNOPSIS

During this class, LA based Casting Director Maria Estrada will direct young performers, as they voice animation characters they choose from sides provided by Maria.  This class will take place in the Don LaFontaine Voiceover Lab inside the Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists.

Additional preparation details will be...

Los Angeles - Voiceover Programs - Under 18

Mastering the Voiceover Audition for Young Actors and Teens with Lynnanne Zager

Saturday, September 13, 2025

SYNOPSIS

We will explore the techniques, tools and acting craft of bringing one's self to voiceover copy in a fun and informative way. Commercials - Animation - Video Games.  

Today they are looking for "real" kids! 

Let's find out your voiceover signature in this crazy and wonderful world of voiceover...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

How to Use Google Sheets to Track Your Auditions

Monday, September 15, 2025

SYNOPSIS

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...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

LinkedIn for Performers: Build Your Professional Presence

Monday, September 15, 2025

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, we’ll cover profile essentials, smart networking tips, and how to share your work professionally—whether you’re...

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New York - Casting Access

Scenes with Betsy Fippinger

Monday, September 15, 2025

SYNOPSIS

This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based Casting Director, Betsy Fippinger.

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


ABOUT BETSY

Betsy Ware Fippinger has trained under...

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New York - Voiceover Lab

Create A Fully Produced Audiobook Sample

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Synopsis

Interested in creating a high quality audiobook sample for use on your personal website, ACX, AHAB or for submission to an audiobook publisher? 

Then this workshop is for you! 

Once you RSVP, you will be sent a confirmation email with a link to a calendar.  

Please book your 1/2 hour...

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Virtual - Agent Access

Scenes with Paige Chambers Rutsche - Southeast Local Actors - Group A

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

This class will include a Q&A with Atlanta based Talent Agent, Paige Chambers Rutsche, 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 PAIGE

Paige Chambers Rutsche has been in...

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Virtual - Agent Access

Scenes with Paige Chambers Rutsche - Southeast Local Actors - Group B

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

This class will include a Q&A with Atlanta based Talent Agent, Paige Chambers Rutsche, 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 PAIGE

Paige Chambers Rutsche has been in...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Building Powerful Video Game Characters - Explore the 12 Archetypes for Video Games with Paul Liberti

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

SYNOPSIS

This class will focus on Vocal Health with practical exercises., while also learning how to embrace your inner drama, and bring dynamic video game characters to life. Grasp the profound differences in creating Video Game Characters with the 12 archetypal characters in all video games. Vocal warm-ups...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Scenes with Jason Crow

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

CLASS FORMAT

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Jason Crow, 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 JASON

Casting director and entertainment
educator...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

The Audition

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

The Audition

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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...

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Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with Marlo Tiede - Southeast Local Actors

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

This class will include a Q&A with Atlanta based Casting Director, Marlo Tiede, followed by a prepared work session. 

Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television. No theatre.

Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.


ABOUT MARLO:

Marlo Tiede is an independent Casting Director currently...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Actors Access Essentials

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

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 submit strategically, and how to...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Navigating ACX and AHAB with David H. Lawrence XVII

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Synopsis

Ready to start auditioning for audiobook work?  Join industry leader and sought after coach David H. Lawrence XVII for a workshop that will demonstrate how to navigate the two major audiobook casting platforms; ACX and AHAB. In this session David will discuss the similarities and differences...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Actor Career Focus

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

This class begins at 1pm PST.

SYNOPSIS

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...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Actor Career Focus

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

This class begins at 1pm PST.

SYNOPSIS

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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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Scenes with Chadwick Struck

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Chadwick Struck, 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

View Chadwick's credits on IMDB.com

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Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with Michael D'Amato

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Professional Michael D'Amato, 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 MICHAEL
Michael D'Amato is an Artios Award winning Associate Casting...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Audacity 101: Multi-Track Audio Recording + Editing for Voiceover

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

SYNOPSIS

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Representation

Thursday, September 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...

New York - Casting Access - Advanced

RESCHEDULED: Advanced - Scenes with David Caparelliotis

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Details This program is FULL

CLASS SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director, David Caparelliotis, 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...

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virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with Andrea Bunker

Thursday, September 18, 2025

SYNOPSIS

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

Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform a scene from film or TV 2 minutes (2 pages) or less. Per the CD's request, all participating actors will submit a link...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Scenes with Walter Ware

Friday, September 19, 2025

This class will include a Q&A with LA based casting professional, Walter Ware, 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

Walter Ware has been casting for 10+ years and beginning on...

New York - Voiceover Lab

Introduction to Audiobook Narration with Johnny Heller

Friday, September 19, 2025

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...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

How to Use Gmail to Boost Your Outreach

Friday, September 19, 2025

SYNOPSIS

Want to stay in touch with casting directors, agents, and other industry pros—without spending hours writing individual emails? In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to use Gmail alongside simple Google tools to send personalized messages quickly and professionally. We’ll walk through organizing your...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Home Studio Basics

Monday, September 22, 2025

Synopsis

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...

New York - Voiceover Lab

Finding YOU in the Characters on the Page with Tyler Bunch

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

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...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Resumes

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

SYNOPSIS

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...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Headshots

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

This class begins at 1pm PST

SYNOPSIS

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...

virtual - Voiceover Orientation

Voiceover Lab Orientation

Wednesday, September 24, 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...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Demo Reels and Clips

Thursday, September 25, 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...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Troubleshooting Your Home Studio

Monday, September 29, 2025

SYNOPSIS

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...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Branding

Tuesday, September 30, 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...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Audacity 102: How to Self-Produce a Voiceover Commercial

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

SYNOPSIS

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...

virtual - Voiceover Orientation

Voiceover Lab Orientation

Wednesday, October 15, 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 get a general overview...