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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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Love working on characters? Join NY Booth Director Lana Migliore for an animation throw down. The first part of this fast-paced class will focus on developing characters & character voices from visual prompts.
In the second half of the class, participants will test drive their new creations with a...
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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...
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Everett Oliver wants to hear how you interpret and perform animation sides/scripts when self-recording and self-directing. Participants will need to be able to submit a recorded "audition" using the sides/scripts that we will provide, once you register for the class. You will have ample time to choose a...
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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 begins at 1pm PST
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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...
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This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director, Ashley Ingram, 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.
ABOUT ASHLEY
Casting Director Ashley Ingram is an Emmy Award...
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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...
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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...
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Steven Tylor O'Connor, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare a scene assigned by the Casting Director several days before the class.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
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Steven Tylor O’Connor is a two-time...
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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...
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This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with NY based casting professional, Serafina Tiranno-Cimisi.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene from film or tv, two minutes in length or less. More information will be provided upon registration.
ABOUT SERAFINA
Serafina Tiranno-Cimisi is an Associate Casting...
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Ready for some direct re-direction on your commercial reads? Join industry powerhouse Hugh P. Klitzke for a fast-paced, fun workshop!
This session will begin with a brief lecture where Hugh will share from his experience common issues that crop up repeatedly for actors in commercial reads....
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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...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Patricia Arquette, moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety.
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Patricia Arquette is a fourth-generation actor whose remarkable career spans film, television, and activism.
She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 'Boyhood,'...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Jennifer Brooks, 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.
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Jennifer Brooks has been working in casting for over 15 years....
An introduction to the Casting Access program. Whether you are new to Casting Access or have taken classes before, this is a great way to come learn about how the program works and how to get the most out of it as well as understand the newly implemented...
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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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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Maddalena Zuppetta, 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.
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Maddalena Zuppetta is a Los Angeles-based casting professional with over seven...
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Tatiana Erasme, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare a scene assigned by the Casting Director several days before the class.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
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You can go to IMDb to see...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor John Turturro.
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(Actor, Director, Writer, Producer) In a career spanning more than 35 years, John Turturro has worked with a number of acclaimed filmmakers, appearing in Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing' and 'Jungle...
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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. The calendar will show...
This class will include a Q&A with New Orleans based casting professional Jason Coulter, 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 JUSTIN:
Justin has worked in the TV and film industry...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Donna Morong, followed by a prepared work session.
Donna will assign sides to prepare within four days before the start of class.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
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Donna Morong is an award-winning Casting Director with over...
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...
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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...
Join us for a screening of 'Any Day Now' followed by a conversation with actor Paul Guilfoyle.
Synopsis: In March 1990, half a billion dollars worth of art was stolen from Boston's Gardner museum. In this creative retelling of that story, a celebrated art thief (Paul Guilfoyle) ropes the night guard...
Join us for a screening of 'The Penguin' followed by a conversation with actors Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Deirdre O’Connell & Lauren LeFranc.
Synopsis: The next chapter in The Batman saga, this crime drama follows Oswald "Oz" Cobb's quest for power and control in Gotham City.
Runtime: 68 mins, Ep 108...
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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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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...
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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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...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Aari Reich, 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.
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This class begins at 1pm PT | 4pm ET
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Andrew Dahreddine, 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.
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Andrew Dahreddine is a casting professional and actor based between...
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In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to use Google Sheets to effectively track your auditions and gain valuable insights into your career progress. You'll create your own personalized audition tracker, learn how to organize key data points (like casting directors, callbacks, and bookings), and use built-in...
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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...
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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...
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...
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Too many audiobook narrators obsess over the wrong gear, chase complicated plugins, or spend hours trying to get their audio “just right”—only to end up frustrated, confused, or stuck in a loop of bad advice.
In this session, audiobook post-production expert Ryan Mey will break down how to simplify...
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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 it as one of their...
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Beat the heat. Join us in our state-of-the-art (fully air conditioned!!) studio in NYC for feedback, fun and a chance to work on one of the most enjoyable types of commercial copy : the partner read. In this workout group every participant will have ample opportunities to work...
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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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Whether you're in the booth daily or working across multiple projects, the demands on your voice are significant—and sustaining your instrument over the course of a career requires more than just talent. This workshop offers a deep dive into the science of voice production, vocal health,...
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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...
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.
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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...
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...
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Are you a young performer eager to take your VO work to the next level? Join casting director, voice actor and sought after teacher Lynnanne Zager in a special workshop for young actors in our state-of the-art studio in NYC.
In this session Lynnanne will share tips, tricks and...
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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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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...
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Are you a young performer eager to take your VO work to the next level? Join casting director, voice actor and sought after teacher Lynnanne Zager in a special workshop for young actors in our state-of the-art studio in NYC.
In this session Lynnanne will share tips, tricks and...
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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...
