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virtual - Voiceover Lab

Audiobook Workout with a Focus on Fiction

Monday, March 24, 2025 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

Synopsis 

Join NY Booth Director Lana Migliore and a group of your peers for a chance to practice your audiobook narration muscles in a supportive environment. 

Participants must provide a passage from a work of fiction to work on during class time. Text must be no more than 2 minutes...

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Los Angeles - The Business

An Evening with TV Directors: Episodic Dramas

Monday, March 24, 2025 6:00 PM PDT

Join us for a 45-minute panel with TV Directors Félix Enríquez Alcalá, Michael Lehmann & Catriona McKenzie followed by a 20-minute audience Q&A. This panel will delve into their unique approaches to working with actors in episodic dramas. Hear from these directors about techniques they use to bring out a...

Los Angeles - Casting Access

Scenes with Cathy Sandrich Gelfond

Monday, March 24, 2025 7:30 PM PDT

Details This program is FULL

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Cathy Sandrich Gelfond, 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

Cathy Sandrich Gelfond is an independent casting director who...

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Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 8:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT

This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based Casting Director, Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick.

Participating actors will prepare perform a scene of their choice from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.  Additional details will be sent upon confirmation of registration.


ABOUT...

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virtual - Voiceover Lab

Copy DeCoding with John McKinney

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

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...

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Virtual - Agent Access

Scenes/Monologues with Brittany Stone - Group A

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 12:00 PM PDT | 3:00 PM EDT

Please note: Agent Access classes have a different frequency restriction from Casting Access classes. In addition to taking a Casting Access class every 30 days, you can take one Agent Access class every 90 days.

 

CLASS FORMAT

This class will include a Q&A with California based talent agent Brittany Stone, followed...

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Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Virtual: Headshots

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 1:00 PM PDT | 4:00 PM EDT

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...

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Virtual - Agent Access

Scenes/Monologues with Brittany Stone - Group B

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 1:15 PM PDT | 4:15 PM EDT

Please note: Agent Access classes have a different frequency restriction from Casting Access classes. In addition to taking a Casting Access class every 30 days, you can take one Agent Access class every 90 days.

 

CLASS FORMAT

This class will include a Q&A with California based talent agent Brittany Stone, followed...

Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

Creating Characters for Animation with Michael D. Cohen

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 11:00 AM PDT

SYNOPSIS

In this workshop, we will focus on creating characters that are truthful, no matter how "cartoony" the show. We will work on how to identify the tone of the show, understand the text and explore your unique voice print to give life to a variety of different characters. 


INSTRUCTOR...

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Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Branding

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 1:00 PM PDT

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...

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New York - Casting Access

Scenes with Joanna Levinger

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 6:00 PM EDT

This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based Casting Director, Joanna Levinger

Participating actors will prepare perform a scene of their choice from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.  Additional details will be sent upon confirmation of registration.


ABOUT JOANNA

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Demystifying the Commercial Demo with Scott Holst

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 3:00 PM PDT | 6:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

What is a commercial demo for? How do you know when you're ready to record one? What makes a demo stand out? Join Scott Holst for an in-depth look at the essential elements of a great commercial demo. He’ll break down his philosophy on the three key aspects...

Los Angeles - Casting Access

RESCHEDULED: Scenes with Cami Patton

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 5:00 PM PDT

Details This program is FULL

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

Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene that will be assigned by the casting director ahead of class.


ABOUT CAMI:

Cami Patton is a multiple Emmy and Artios award winning Casting...

Los Angeles - On-Camera Lab Open House

Los Angeles Voiceover & On-Camera Lab Open House

Thursday, March 27, 2025 10:00 AM PDT

*Please note, we are collecting RSVP's via Airtable for this event, so the RSVP above 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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New York - Voiceover Lab

Introduction to Audiobook Narration with Johnny Heller

Thursday, March 27, 2025 2:00 PM EDT

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...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Cancelled - Demo Reels and Clips

Thursday, March 27, 2025 1:00 PM PDT | 4:00 PM EDT

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...

Los Angeles - Casting Access

Commercial Copy with Maya Adrabi

Thursday, March 27, 2025 3:00 PM PDT

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Maya Adrabi, followed by a prepared work session. 

Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform commercial copy.

Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.


BIO

Maya has over 10 years as a commercial casting director in one of the busiest...

New York - Casting Access

Advanced - Assigned Scenes with Julie Schubert

Thursday, March 27, 2025 6:30 PM EDT

Details This program is FULL

This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director, Julie Schubert, followed by a prepared work session. 

Participating actors will be assigned a scene prior to class to prepare and perform.

To be eligible to take this class, actors must have 4 co-stars or one guest star,...

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New York - Casting Access

Scenes with Rebecca Birstock

Friday, March 28, 2025 2:00 PM EDT

CLASS SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Casting Professional Rebecca Birstock, 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 REBECCA

Rebecca Birstock is a Casting Associate at...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

RESCHEDULED: Self Tapes with Devon Brady

Saturday, March 29, 2025 11:00 AM PDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a 1 hour Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Devon Brady. 

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 from Devon.  

Additional preparation details will be...

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virtual - Voiceover Lab

Troubleshooting Your Home Studio

Monday, March 31, 2025 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

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 staff engineer and booth...

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New York - Acting Masterclass

Acting Masterclass with Chukwudi Iwuji

Monday, March 31, 2025 6:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

In this Masterclass actor Chukwudi Iwuji will be working with selected actors in a live and observed work session. This will be preceded by a brief conversation on his craft and career and will be followed by an audience Q&A.

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


ABOUT Chukwudi...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Scenes with Sunday 'Sunny' Boling

Monday, March 31, 2025 5:00 PM PDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Sunday 'Sunny' Boling, 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

Sunday Boling Kennedy is an award-winning casting director and...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Scenes with Elizabeth Boykewich

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 11:00 AM PDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Elizabeth Boykewich, 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

Elizabeth Boykewich has an illustrious career as a casting maven...

Los Angeles - The Business

Los Angeles Theater: A Discussion

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 6:30 PM PDT

Join us for a panel with Casting Directors Phyllis Schuringa and Michael Donovan, and Artistic Directors Snehal Desai and Stefanie Black. This panel will discuss theater in Los Angeles, including the changing landscape, diversity and inclusion, collaboration and innovation, sustainability and growth. 


BIOS:

Phyllis Schuringa is an Artistic Associate and the Casting Director for Geffen...

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Virtual - Agent Access

Scenes with Rikky Fishbein - Group A

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 8:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT

CLASS FORMAT

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

Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform a scene from film, tv, or theatre, 2 minutes (2 pages) or less.

Additional preparation details will be sent via email with...

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Virtual - Agent Access

Scenes with Rikky Fishbein - Group B

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 9:15 AM PDT | 12:15 PM EDT

CLASS FORMAT

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

Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform a scene from film, tv, or theatre, 2 minutes (2 pages) or less.

Additional preparation details will be sent via email with...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Scenes with Felicia Fasano

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 11:00 AM PDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Felicia Fasano, 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

Felicia Fasano is a Casting Director in Los Angeles. Please...

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Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with Caroline Liem

Thursday, April 3, 2025 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Caroline Liem, 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

Whether casting for green screen adventures, voiceover for animation or...

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virtual - Voiceover Lab

Bookable Commercial Reads with Casting Director Mark Sweeney

Thursday, April 3, 2025 1:00 PM PDT | 4:00 PM EDT

*****READER SPOTS FOR THIS CLASS ARE FULL. AUDIT SPOTS ARE OPEN. ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITLIST IF YOU WISH TO BE AN AUDITOR******


SYNOPSIS
In this class, you'll get vital insights and tips on what casting directors and advertising producers are listening for in...

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New York - Casting Access

Scenes with Karie Koppel

Thursday, April 3, 2025 5:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director Karie Koppel, 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 KARIE

KARIE KOPPEL (Koppel Casting) Off-Broadway: Queens...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Scene Creation & Cold Reading Performances with M'Saada Nia

Friday, April 4, 2025 11:00 AM PDT

* Please note: M'saada's classes usually run longer than our regular Casting Access Classes. Only RSVP If you can stay for the entirety of the extended class, or you will be marked as a no-show.

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional M'Saada Nia, followed...

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virtual - Voiceover Lab

Commercial Workout

Monday, April 7, 2025 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

Synopsis

Join booth director Lana Migliore for a fast-paced, fun commercial voiceover workout. Participants are required to bring  2 pieces of 30 second commercial copy to work on during class. Each participant will have an opportunity read and receive feedback. 

Format

This is a small group virtual session. Participants must bring...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

ACX from A to Z with James Romick

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

Synopsis

Join industry veteran James Romick for a comprehensive crash course on Audible’s independent audiobook publishing platform, ACX (AudiobookCreation Exchange). In this session James will cover everything you need to know from navigating the website to setting up an attractive profile to delivering a finished product. He will discuss...

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Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

Self-Directing Your Animation Auditions without Sounding Like Everyone Else with Everett Oliver

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:00 AM PDT

SYNOPSIS

In this class, scripts (along with audition submission instructions) will be distributed to the actors 1 -2 days before the class, so they can record their audio file from home. Actors will email their recorded audio file for Everett to review before arriving at the class. After reviewing...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Perfecting Promo with Jodi Gottlieb

Thursday, April 10, 2025 4:00 PM PDT | 7:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

In this 2.5-hour intensive, you will learn how to approach the written word, what to look for in the copy and be shown techniques to find your authentic self. You will be directed on reads to help give you a competitive edge for auditions.


INSTRUCTOR BIO

Jodi Gottlieb

Jodi started in...

Los Angeles - Conversations

Volunteer Orientation

Thursday, April 10, 2025 7:00 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...

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New York - The Business: Headshot Session

Dan Whitehead

Monday, April 14, 2025

Come and learn about headshots in a special session with photographer Dan Whitehead. Dan will spend 15 minutes, one-on-one with eighteen performers at our New York On-Camera Lab. Each performer will receive one headshot look at the end of the session. If confirmed for a time slot for...

virtual - Voiceover Orientation

Voiceover Lab Orientation

Thursday, April 17, 2025 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

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...

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New York - Agent Access

RESCHEDULED: Scenes with Justin Noga - Group A

Thursday, April 17, 2025 5:00 PM EDT

Please note: Agent Access classes have a different frequency restriction from Casting Access classes. In addition to taking a Casting Access class every 30 days, you can take one Agent Access class every 90 days.

 

CLASS FORMAT

This class will include a Q&A with NY based Talent Agent Justin Noga, followed...

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New York - Agent Access

RESCHEDULED: Scenes with Justin Noga - Group B

Thursday, April 17, 2025 6:15 PM EDT

Please note: Agent Access classes have a different frequency restriction from Casting Access classes. In addition to taking a Casting Access class every 30 days, you can take one Agent Access class every 90 days.


CLASS FORMAT

This class will include a Q&A with NY based Talent Agent Justin Noga, followed...