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Virtual - Virtual The Business

ACTING TIPS WITH TAMIKA SIMPKINS: GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED!

Monday, June 5, 2023 4:00 PM PDT | 7:00 PM EDT

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...

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Virtual - Casting Access (Non-Frequency Restricted)

Scenes with Mia Cusumano

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 10:00 AM PDT | 1:00 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 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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virtual - Voiceover Lab

Copy DeCoding with John McKinney (Advanced Level Class)

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 12:00 PM PDT | 3:00 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...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions Remote Class

Social Media Basics

Tuesday, June 6, 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 (Non-Frequency Restricted)

Self Tapes Devon Brady

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 2:00 PM PDT | 5:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

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,...

virtual - Casting Access (Non-Frequency Restricted)

Scenes with Jodi Angstreich

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 3:00 PM PDT | 6:00 PM EDT

Details This program is FULL

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...

Virtual - Virtual The Business

Social Media Management for Actors - Tips from Experts!

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 4:00 PM PDT | 7:00 PM EDT

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?...

Los Angeles - Conversations

Career Retrospective with Ernie Hudson

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 7:00 PM PDT

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...

Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with Eve Battaglia

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 9:00 AM PDT | 12:00 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.  All actors must email their sides to castingaccess@sagaftra.foundation by 2pm PST/ 5pmEST on Tuesday, June 6th....

Virtual - Small Group Sessions Remote Class

Actor Career Focus

Wednesday, June 7, 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

Kay Bess' Do Less. Be Better.

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 2:00 PM PDT | 5:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

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...

New York - Conversations

Career Retrospective with Tony-Nominated actor Wendell Pierce

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 6:30 PM EDT

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...

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Los Angeles - The Business

Casting Directors: Animation

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 7:00 PM PDT

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...

Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with Rachel Reiss

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 7:00 PM PDT | 10:00 PM EDT

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...

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New York - Casting Access

Scenes with Marc Hirschfeld - IN-PERSON

Thursday, June 8, 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 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...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions Remote Class

Representation

Thursday, June 8, 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...

New York - The Business

An Evening with Casting Directors: New York

Thursday, June 8, 2023 7:00 PM EDT

Join us for a conversation between casting directors from current television shows and films, including: Kristian Charbonier, Bess FiferEllen 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...

New York - Casting Access

Scenes with Stephanie Yankwitt - IN-PERSON

Friday, June 9, 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 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...

virtual - Computer Lab

Headshot Editing Workshop

Friday, June 9, 2023 1:00 PM PDT | 4:00 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.


This 1.5-hour class is for SAG-AFTRA members interested in learning how to edit images using Photoshop Elements 2023. Specific lessons include...

Los Angeles - Conversations

'Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story' Screening and Q+A with Evan Peters

Friday, June 9, 2023 7:00 PM PDT

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,...

Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with Bella Hibbs

Saturday, June 10, 2023 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

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...

New York - Conversations

Screening of 'Flamin' Hot' and Q+A with Jesse Garcia and Annie Gonzalez

Monday, June 12, 2023 6:30 PM EDT

Join us for a screening of 'Flamin Hot' and a conversation with actors Jesse Garcia and Annie Gonzalez.

SYNOPSIS:

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...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions Remote Class

THE AUDITION

Tuesday, June 13, 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...

New York - Casting Access

Scenes with Rachel Reiss - IN-PERSON

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 6:00 PM EDT

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...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions Remote Class

Headshots

Wednesday, June 14, 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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Los Angeles - Conversations

'George and Tammy' Screening and Q+A with Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 7:00 PM PDT

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...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

From Vocal Warm Up to Dynamic Read with Katina Kalin

Thursday, June 15, 2023 12:00 PM PDT | 3:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

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...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions Remote Class

SELF TAPES AND REMOTE AUDITIONS

Thursday, June 15, 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 - Voiceover Lab

Anna Garduno's Making Your Best Animation Demo

Friday, June 16, 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 - Small Group Sessions Remote Class

Money Management

Tuesday, June 20, 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

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...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions Remote Class

Resumes

Wednesday, June 21, 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 - Small Group Sessions Remote Class

Reels

Thursday, June 22, 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 - Small Group Sessions Remote Class

Social Media Basics

Tuesday, June 27, 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 - Small Group Sessions Remote Class

Actor Career Focus

Wednesday, June 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 - Voiceover Orientation

Voiceover Lab Orientation

Thursday, June 29, 2023 12:00 PM PDT | 3:00 PM EDT

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,...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions Remote Class

Representation

Thursday, June 29, 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...