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Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with M'saada Nia

Thursday, September 21, 2023 3:00 PM PDT | 6:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A and an ASSIGNED PREPARED READING SESSION with an experienced casting professional.

Actors will be assigned a scene by the Casting Director. Actors will need to prepare the scene ahead of the class. Tuesday, September 19th, the casting director will be sent the Casting Access...

Los Angeles - Conversations

The Art of Video Game Performance

Thursday, September 21, 2023 7:00 PM PDT

Learn about the art of video game performance from some of the best in the business. Whether you are a seasoned gamer or you never progressed past Pong, you will benefit from this conversation with acclaimed Video Game Actors Victoria Atkin, Kimberly Brooks, Elliot Knight, Alex McKenna, and Maggie...

virtual - Computer Lab

Media Management

Friday, September 22, 2023 1:00 PM PDT | 4:00 PM EDT

This 1.5-hour class is for SAG-AFTRA members interested in learning how to format videos and images to upload online and on social media platforms. Specific lessons include converting videos and photos to various formats (MP4 & JPG), resizing videos and photos for social media posts and best practices...

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Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

In Person - Keri Tombazian's Voiceover Essentials: Tools. Tricks. Truth.

Saturday, September 23, 2023 11:00 AM PDT

SYNOPSIS

Commercial styles change, technology rushes forward, but the tools of the VO artist remain steady: Copy Analysis. Decoding the Spec. Product Research. Point of View.  Mic Technique. Breath Control.  Body Engagement.  The Music of the English Language.  Being the Boss of the mic in a session.  Engaging Your...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Anna Garduno's Making Your Best Animation Demo

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

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,...

Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with Wayne Chang

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

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 pages.

A reader will be available on ZOOM during the class. 

All actors will need to email a PDF of their chosen scene...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions Remote Class

Representation

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 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 (Non-Frequency Restricted)

Scenes with Judy Bowman

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 2:00 PM PDT | 5:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with an experienced casting professional.

Participating actors will prepare a scene from film, tv, or theatre no more than two minutes in length.

All actors will need to submit their chosen sides for the reader by 5pm EST/2pm PST on...

virtual - Computer Lab

Photo Editing Class

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 4:00 PM PDT | 7:00 PM EDT

 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 and try your skills on your headshot!


This 1.5-hour class is for SAG-AFTRA members interested in learning how to edit images...

Virtual - Casting Access

Self-Tapes with Nancy Bishop

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 8:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with an experienced casting professional.

Participating actors will choose sides from a file provided by the Casting Director to submit as a self-tape prior to class.  In class, tapes will be viewed and actors will be offered feedback...

Virtual - Computer Lab

Advanced Video Editing

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 1:00 PM PDT | 4:00 PM EDT

 LINKS WILL...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions Remote Class

THE AUDITION

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 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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virtual - Voiceover Lab

The Founders Series: Bill Ratner's Voiceover Narration Goes Corporate

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 4:00 PM PDT | 7:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

Corporate narration is a somewhat "under-the-radar" niche of voiceover, but there are opportunities for voiceover actors to thrive in the sector, if you understand what is required.  Corporate narration can be internal (training videos, internal communications, corporate imaging) or external (advertising, public communications/branding).  You will learn more about...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Twisted Wave 102: How to Master Your Audiobook Recordings and More (Read Synopsis and Requirements)

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 6:00 PM PDT | 9:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

Twisted Wave 102 is specifically tailored to those that want to understand the final stage (before digital distribution) of audio production for recorded audiobooks.  The process is called mastering and mastering is required before an audiobook...

New York - Voiceover and On-Camera Lab Open House

New York Open House

Thursday, September 28, 2023 10:00 AM EDT

*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...

virtual - Voiceover Orientation

Voiceover Lab Orientation

Thursday, September 28, 2023 10:00 AM PDT | 1:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS 

VO Lab programs and sessions are open to all VO Lab eligible SAG-AFTRA members, regardless of your location. Once you have completed the required Voiceover Lab Application (online) and the Voiceover Lab Orientation (VOLO), you will have your VO Lab eligibility. This 2-hour VOLO covers Lab policies, aspects...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions Remote Class

Headshots

Thursday, September 28, 2023 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 - Casting Access

Scenes with Eryn Goodman - Pacific Northwest Local

Friday, September 29, 2023 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

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.

A reader will be available on ZOOM during the class. 

All actors will need to submit a...

virtual - Computer Lab

Media Management

Friday, September 29, 2023 1:00 PM PDT | 4:00 PM EDT

This 1.5-hour class is for SAG-AFTRA members interested in learning how to format videos and images to upload online and on social media platforms. Specific lessons include converting videos and photos to various formats (MP4 & JPG), resizing videos and photos for social media posts and best practices...

New York - Casting Masterclass

Masterclass with Jessica Daniels

Monday, October 2, 2023 7:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This Masterclass will feature a 40 minute Q&A with Casting Director, Jessica Daniels, followed by a live, observed work session with a select group of actors.

These reservations are for Q&A participation and observation only. 


CASTING DIRECTOR BIO

Click to see a list of her credits here.


REQUIREMENTS

All...

Los Angeles - Casting Access (Non-Frequency Restricted)

Scenes with Candido Cornejo

Monday, October 2, 2023 6:00 PM PDT

Details This program is FULL

SYNOPSIS

This in-person class will include a Q&A and a assigned prepared reading session with an experienced casting professional. 

Candido assigning sides in the class ala our in-person classes pre-pandemic.


CASTING DIRECTOR BIO

Candido Conejo has worked on over 20 films and 8 TV shows. He was an associate on THE FOSTERS,...

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New York - Casting Access

Scenes with Matthew Glasner

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 11:00 AM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This in-person class will include a Q&A and prepared reading session. 

Participating actors will choose and prepare a scene from film or tv; two minutes in length or less.

A reader will be available in class.  A hard copy of actors' chosen scene must be brought to class for...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Scenes with Fern Champion

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 11:00 AM PDT

SYNOPSIS

This in-person class will include a Q&A and prepared reading session. 

Participating actors will be asked to prepare scenes with assigned scene partners ahead of class. Scene partners will work together to choose and prepare scenes from film or tv, 3 minutes in length or less.

To be eligible...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Scenes with Meg Morman

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 6:00 PM PDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A and a PREPARED READING SESSION with an experienced casting professional.

Your Casting Access profile headshot will be sent to Meg at 9am PST on Friday, September 29th for assigned scenes. Instructions below if you need to update your headshot. 


CASTING ACCESS PROFILE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS

To update your...

Virtual - Casting Access (Non-Frequency Restricted)

Cold Read Scenes with Donna McKenna

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

Details This program is FULL

SYNOPSIS

This remote live class will include a Q&A and a cold reading session with an experienced casting professional.  

A short scene will be sent to all actors the morning of class.


Casting Director Bio:  

DONNA MCKENNA has been in the business of casting for over 18 years, bringing her unique...

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New York - Casting Access

Scenes/Monologues with Betsy Fippinger

Thursday, October 5, 2023 11:00 AM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with an experienced casting professional.

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

A reader will be available in class.  Actors should bring a hard...

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virtual - Casting Access

Commercial Casting with Bill Bailey

Friday, October 6, 2023 2:00 PM PDT | 5:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This virtual class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with an experienced industry professional.  

This class will be comprised of two parts: a self-tape submitted prior to class and a mock virtual audition using commercial copy that actors will receive in class.

Full submission instructions will...

virtual - Voiceover Orientation

Voiceover Lab Orientation

Friday, October 13, 2023 10:00 AM PDT | 1:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS 

VO Lab programs and sessions are open to all VO Lab eligible SAG-AFTRA members, regardless of your location. Once you have completed the required Voiceover Lab Application (online) and the Voiceover Lab Orientation (VOLO), you will have your VO Lab eligibility. This 2-hour VOLO covers Lab policies, aspects...

New York - Voiceover Lab

Frightfully Good Audiobook Narration with Vivienne Leheny (IN-PERSON IN NEW YORK)

Thursday, October 26, 2023 11:00 AM EDT

SYNOPSIS

Live in New York City? Love Halloween? Then this class if for you! Join Audie Award nominated narrator Vivienne Leheny for a Halloween inspired audiobook workout in our recently opened New York VO Lab. This in-person class is a chance to have a bit of holiday fun while...