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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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This class will feature a Q&A with Atlanta based Casting Director Christy Faison, followed by a prepared reading session.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene that will be assigned by the casting director ahead of class.
ABOUT CHRISTY
Christy Faison is a casting director with over 15 years of...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Alexa Pereira, 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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A recent Artios Award winner, Alexa has been in casting...
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This will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based Casting Director, Mia Cusumano.
Participating actors will choose, prepare, perform a scene from film or tv, two minutes in length or less. No monologues. Additional information will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT MIA
This class will include a Q&A with LA based casting professional Hamzah Saman, 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 confirmation.
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Hamzah Saman, CSA Casting Director, proud of member...
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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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This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Professional, Dani Markowitz, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene from film or television. Sides will be assigned by the casting director ahead of class. Additional preparation details will be sent...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective of actor David Alan Grier, moderated by Jenelle Riley.
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David Alan Grier is a versatile American actor and comedian whose career spans theater, television, film, and comedy. He earned a Master of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Drama, where he trained...
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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...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director Joey Montenarello, 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.
ABOUT JOEY
Joey Montenarello is a NY based Casting Director who...
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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...
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This class is the follow up to Audacity 101. Participants will need to be proficient enough with Audacity to self-produce an audio commercial with voiceover, music and sound effects. The production work will take place in class using materials (script, music and sound effects) provided by the Voiceover...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Kim Marie Swanson, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will receive assigned self tape instructions via Breakdown Services/Eco-Cast.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation. Please read all Prepare details in your RSVP confirmation email,...
Join us for a screening of the season finale of 'Spartacus: House of Ashur' followed by a Conversation with actor Nick Tarabay and creator/showrunner Steven S. DeKnight.
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'Spartacus: House of Ashur' is a thrilling, erotic, history-bending, roller-coaster experience that builds on everything that made the original series a colossal...
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This class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional Anthony Pichette, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform brief commercial copy. Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT ANTHONY
ANTHONY PICHETTE has cast all types of commercials, for nearly...
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...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based casting professional Leo Wolfe, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from television or film.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
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Leo Wolfe is a Casting Director/Associate Casting Director working in film...
Join us for a screening of 'Marty Supreme.' Followed by a conversation with actor Luke Manley and casting director Jennifer Venditti
Synopsis: Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.
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This class will include a Q&A with Atlanta based Casting Director, Kris Redding, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform scenes from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT KRIS
Kris Redding is known as one of the most respected...
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director Adrienne Stern, 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.
ABOUT ADRIENNE
This class will include a Q&A with LA based casting professional Francene Selkirk, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform 1 commercial copy scripts of your choosing 30 seconds in length or less AND receive a commercial copy during the class for a...
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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 will cover credits, photos, demo reel and bio so you can stand out and feel confident in how you're seen by the...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective of actor Benicio del Toro.
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director Hilary Greer, 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.
ABOUT HILARY
Casting Director | HBG Casting
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Julie Knapp, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
BIO
Julie Knapp, originally from Northern New Jersey, has always been captivated by...
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Emmy winning voice actor Jeff Bergman has had an extraordinary and successful 40 year career in the voice-over industry. He's the man behind the iconic voices of Bugs Bunny, The Looney Tunes, Fred Flintstone, Barney Rubble, Yogi Bear, Mr. Monopoly, and many more. Join Jeff for...
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In this hands-on 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...
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Ready to build a home studio but don't know where to start? Then this virtual class is for you! Join SAG-AFTRA Foundation Engineer/Booth Director Lana Migliore for ideas on how to create a budget friendly professional home set-up. Lana will discuss basic principals of sound, the types of...
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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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This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director, Jamibeth Margolis, 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 JAMIBETH
JAMIBETH MARGOLIS Her previous casting credits include the...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Jamie Ember, 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 Ember most recently served as the co-casting director, alongside...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, Liz Ortiz, followed by a prepared reading session
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene of their choice from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.
ABOUT LIZ
Liz is a NYC based casting director...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Mark Droter, 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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Mark Droter is an Associate Casting Director with over 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...
Join us for a screening of 'If That Mockingbird Don't Sing.' Followed by a conversation with actors Kevin Corrigan, David Krumholtz, Catherine Curtin and Sadie Corrigan.
Synopsis: After being brutally dumped, 17-year-old Sydnie discovers she's pregnant. Seeing this as an opportunity to get her ex back and give her life direction,...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Danielle Eskinazi, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform 1 or 2 commercial copy scripts of your choosing 30 seconds in length or less.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email...
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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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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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This class will feature a Q&A with New Orleans based Casting Director Hunter McHugh, followed by a prepared reading session.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene a scenes from film/television or commercial copy of their choice. More information will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT HUNTER
Hunter McHugh is...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with LA based Casting Director, Gianna Butler.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene assigned by the casting professional.
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Gianna Butler (she/her) is a casting director with twelve years of experience in scripted-content television, film, and new...
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This class will include a Q&A with Bi-coastal Casting Director Andy Roth, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will receive commercial copy to work with upon arrival at the start of class.
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Andy Roth is a casting director with a career that has spanned almost three decades. After...
This class will include a Q&A with casting professional Jenn Presser, 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 JENNIFER
Jennifer Presser is an award nominated Casting Director who specializes in global...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Stacey Pianko, 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.
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Stacey Pianko is a seasoned casting director with a prolific...
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This class will include a Q&A with Arizona based Casting Director Kelly Knox, 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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Kelly has worked with Oscar-nominated and award-winning directors and producers...
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This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based talent agent Jaime Jacobs.
Participating actors will prepare perform a scene of their choice from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.
ABOUT JAIME
My name is Jaime Jacobs. My experience in the industry...
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This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based talent agent Jaime Jacobs.
Participating actors will prepare perform a scene of their choice from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.
ABOUT JAIME
My name is Jaime Jacobs. My experience in the industry...
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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...
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This class will include a Q&A with Bi-coastal Casting Director Adam Weisman, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will receive animation copy to prepare 2 days prior to the class.
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Born into a family of creatives, it was easy for Adam Weisman to dive right into...
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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...
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Want help understanding how to approach accent work? Join industry veteran and founder of the website AccentHelp.com, Jim Johnson, for an exploration through all of the elements necessary for learning any accent!
In this session Jim will cover placement, intonation, and the essential elements of phonetics. Jim will share...
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Twisted Wave is a powerful application for recording and editing audio. It's ease of use and affordability have made it a popular choice among voiceover actors at all stages of their voiceover careers. If you have some experience with Twisted Wave,, this class will expand your understanding of...
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This class is for young performers 8-13 years old only. No performers over the age of 18 will be admitted.
Parents/guardians are invited to join for a 30-45 minute Q&A at the top of the class, where Tineka will deep dive into the business of...
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...
This class begins at 2:30pm PST.
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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...
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Ready to improve the quality of your audiobook samples and submissions? Join NYC Booth Director/Engineer Lana Migliore and a group of your peers for an info packed class full of individualized feedback on your audiobook narration samples.
Participants will be asked to submit an MP3 sample prior to class. Instructions...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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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...
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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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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...
