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This class uses the diagnostic skills of Bill Holmes “The Voiceover Doctor,” to discover your weaknesses and repair them, so you can get out of his class and into the Voiceover booth.
INSTRUCTOR BIO
Bill Holmes
For over 40 years, Bill Holmes has been working in film, television, theatre, comedy, and...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Meg Morman, 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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Meg began her career as Associate, then...
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This session will explore the tools actors can use to prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally for auditions and how to let it all go post audition. Whether recording a self-tape, attending a live virtual audition, or performing in person, we’ll cover the entire preparation process—from receiving the...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A with NY based casting professional, Matthew Glasner, followed by prepared reading session.
Participating actors will prepare and perform sides from flim/tv of their choice.
Additional class details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT MATTHEW
Matthew Glasner began his career in casting in...
Join us a screening of 'Blue Film.' Followed by a conversation with actor Reed Birney and writer/director Elliot Tuttle moderated by Ryan Lattanzio (IndieWire).
Synopsis: When fetish camboy Aaron Eagle (Kieron Moore) visits a client in exchange for $50,000, he discovers a masked man (Reed Birney)...
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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...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A with New Mexico based casting professional, Victoria Cadwallader, followed by prepared reading session.
Participating actors will prepare and perform sides from flim/tv of their choice.
Additional class details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT VICTORIA
Victoria is a New Mexico based casting...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Emma Fleming, 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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Emma is a Los Angeles-based Casting Director whose recent projects...
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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 one hour class, you'll learn how to use Gmail and Google Sheets to send personalized messages quickly and professionally. We'll discuss how a mail...
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NOTE: This class will take place in person at the Don LaFontaine Voiceover Lab inside the Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists..
If you have ever thought TV promos and movie trailers were something you were interested in learning more about, this class will introduce you to how...
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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: photos, resume, media, slateshots and how to submit strategically.
Whether you’re new to the platform or...
Performance capture in video games is its own world entirely. What does it actually look like to bring a character to life in a AAA title — and how much of what ends up on screen started with you in a capture suit?
Join us for a panel including...
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During this class we will simulate a voiceover casting session. Each actor will record a voiceover "audition" live for review. As a group, other class participants will anonymously rate each voiceover performance. The best performances will move to the “Call Back” round, where the group will provide additional...
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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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In this class, actors will read and record various scripts, while music beds play on their headphones. That small addition will create a vibe, a mood and a feeling that has been known to improve voiceover performances by helping with the tone and pace of voiceover reads....
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This in-person class will include a Q&A with NY based casting professional, Lois Drabkin, followed by prepared reading session.
Participating actors will prepare and perform sides from flim/tv of their choice.
Additional class details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT LOIS
Lois Drabkin is a Casting Director who has...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Jamie Snow, 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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Jamie Snow is a Los Angeles based Casting Director, known...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Lesley Wolff, 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.
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Go to IMDb to view Lesley's credits.
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Actors will work on different promo scripts, take direction, receive feedback on their creative choices and hone in on bookable voice performances.
REQUIREMENTS
Know the cancellation deadline (see above).
Scripts will be distributed in class and provided by the Voiceover Lab.
Small group format with a maximum of 16 actors participating.
This class...
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In this collaborative voiceover class, actors will work in pairs or small groups to create conversational performances for radio and audio streaming. Using commercial copy, actors will develop authentic interaction, timing, and character relationships that bring scripts to life.
Participants will focus on:
CLASS FORMAT
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professionals Howard Meltzer and Tim Pratt, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform comedy sides from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email with your RSVP confirmation.
BIOS
Howard Meltzer has...
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Ready to start auditioning for audiobook work, or expand your opportunities if you’re already narrating? 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...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A and prepared reading session with New York based Casting Director, Mark Saks.
Participating actors should be able to play 30 or younger.
Actors will be asked to prepare scenes with assigned scene partners ahead of class. Scenes should focus on characters...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Rachel Rose Oginsky, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will receive sides to in the class.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email with your RSVP confirmation.
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Rachel Rose Oginsky is a Casting Associate in the...
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REAPER has become one of the most popular home-studio recording platforms for voiceover artists and audiobook narrators.
Join REAPER expert James Romick for a hands-on intermediate to advanced level class where participants will learn how to edit and master their recordings using a simple FX processing...
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The entertainment industry offers a wide range of opportunities for actors to explore. By taking the time to identify and refine your specific areas of interest, you can better direct your energy toward meaningful career growth and targeted job opportunities. In this session, we’ll explore strategies for...
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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 along with something to take...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A with NY based casting professional, Caitlin D. Jones, followed by prepared reading session.
Participating actors will prepare and perform sides from flim/tv of their choice.
Additional class details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT CAITLIN
Caitlin D. Jones is an award-winning casting...
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This class will focus on how to prepare and read E-learning scripts, as well as how to maximize and enhance demos by using professional voiceover techniques.
Actors will work on different styles of e-learning scripts, take direction, and receive feedback on their script reads. The course will...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Thomas Sullivan, 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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With a sharp eye for talent and a passion for...
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This virtual class will include a Q&A and a cold reading session with NY based casting director, producer and teacher, Donna McKenna.
A short scene will be sent to all actors the morning of class.
ABOUT DONNA:
DONNA MCKENNA has been in the business of casting for over 18 years, bringing...
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Even if you have an agent or manager, you are still the CEO of your acting career. That’s why an agent receives 10% and you receive 90%. In this class, we’re going to discuss how you can optimize your materials, self-submissions, network, and bookings...
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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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HEADSHOTS
Headshots are an actors' calling card and they should reflect how the industry perceives you. Does your photo accurately communicate the product that is being submitted and what casting sees in the audition? In this session, we’ll explore what your headshot communicates, the importance of having...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Michael Testa, 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.
BIO
Michael Testa has cast over 70 films...
Join us a screening of episode 1 of 'Ponies.' Followed by a conversation with actor Vic Michaelis and co-creator/director/writer/producer Susanna Fogel.
Series Synopsis: Moscow, 1977. Two "PONIES" ("persons of no interest" in intelligence speak) work anonymously as secretaries in the American Embassy. That is until their husbands are killed...
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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.
BIO
Maddalena Zuppetta is a Los Angeles-based casting professional with over seven...
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Documentaries are having a moment. From short form to long form, documentaries are a popular niche of Voiceover and it continues to grow. In this class we will explore the genre with a variety of subject matter for actors to voice and find their groove as storytellers.
Instructor:...
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Actors will work on different styles of commercial scripts, take direction, receive feedback on their creative choices and hone in on bookable voice performances.
REQUIREMENTS
Know the cancellation deadline (see above).
Scripts will be distributed in class and provided by the Voiceover Lab.
Small group format with a maximum of 14 actors...
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Discover what happens when you choose the material that inspires you. Actors, bring scripts that allow you to explore the genres, styles, and characters that showcase your acting strengths when behind the mic.
From commercial and narration to animation, video games, industrials and more, this class...
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During this class we will simulate a voiceover casting session. Each actor will record a voiceover "audition" live for review. As a group, other class participants will anonymously rate each voiceover performance. The best performances will move to the “Call Back” round, where the group will provide additional...
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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 to tailor...
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Your IMDbPro 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'll cover how to select your known for credits, tips on choosing the best photos and writing a strong bio, how to manage your credits,...
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This workshop serves to aid the actor in understanding how people see them, the 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 for the...
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Learn how to navigate basic editing tools in iMovie to efficiently edit your self-tapes, slates, and even how to edit your own reel. In this class, we'll walk you through simple tips and tricks to make sure all of the footage you send is up to industry standard.
Actors...
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This session will offer a deeper understanding of the key components that make an effective demo reel, as well as the use of individual actor clips. We’ll also explore the role of reels and clips in an actor’s career and discuss how to use them effectively as...
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Social media platforms offer creative spaces to share content, engage in conversations, and build valuable connections. They also serve as another way for the industry to get to know you and your work. In this session, we’ll explore how to use X, Instagram/Threads, and touch on TikTok...
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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 one hour workshop, we'll cover profile essentials, smart networking tips, and how to share your work professionally—whether you’re focused on on-camera,...
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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 along with something to take...
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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: photos, resume, media, slateshots and how to submit strategically.
Whether you’re new to the platform or...
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In this hands-on, one hour 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 for...
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In this hands-on, one hour workshop, you'll learn how to format a professional acting resume using Google Docs. You'll receive an industry-standard template and we'll cover the three-column resume format used across the industry, how to properly list your billing for different types of credits, and key Google...
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Actors today have links everywhere: casting profiles, reels, websites, social media - and it can be easy for things to get scattered.
In this one hour workshop, we'll discuss what a "link in bio" tool is and how it creates a single link that opens to a clean,...
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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 clips...
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Do you have a plan for your money? Are you in control of your spending, or do you find yourself wondering where your money went at the end of the month? In this session, you’ll learn how to take charge of your finances by creating a clear, practical...
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This session will explore the tools actors can use to prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally for auditions and how to let it all go post audition. Whether recording a self-tape, attending a live virtual audition, or performing in person, we’ll cover the entire preparation process—from receiving the...
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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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Your IMDbPro 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'll cover how to select your known for credits, tips on choosing the best photos and writing a strong bio, how to manage your credits,...
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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...
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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 one hour workshop, we'll cover profile essentials, smart networking tips, and how to share your work professionally—whether you’re focused on on-camera,...
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In this hands on, one hour workshop, we’ll focus on tracking your acting income. You’ll learn how to build an income tracker in Google Sheets from scratch, including creating tables, assigning column types, and organizing your data. We’ll walk through setting up formulas to calculate totals and commissions....
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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 one hour class, you'll learn how to use Gmail and Google Sheets to send personalized messages quickly and professionally. We'll discuss how a mail...
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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: photos, resume, media, slateshots and how to submit strategically.
Whether you’re new to the platform or...
