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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.
Instructor: Eric Hurst, Audio Engineer / Booth Director (SAG-AFTRA Foundation Voiceover Lab).
REQUIREMENTS
Know the cancellation deadline (see above).
Scripts will be distributed in class and provided by...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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This class will cover the basics of making a professional Self-Tape and how to audition remotely using Zoom, Facetime, Skype, etc.
Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take notes.
Small Group Sessions are facilitated discussions with the goal of digging deeper into...
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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...
This class begins at 11:00 AM PDT
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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 your tech challenges together in a supportive group setting.
Whether it's uploading headshots to casting...
This class begins at 2:00PM PST
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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...
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Join staff engineer and booth director Lana Migliore for a fun, fast-paced commercial voiceover workout. Participants are required to provide 2 pieces of 30 second commercial copy to work on during class. Each participant will read and receive feedback from the group. Don't miss this opportunity to work on...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, Stephanie Holbrook, followed by an assigned prepared reading session.
Stephanie will be assigning sides based on actor headshots and resumes prior to the class.
ABOUT STEPHANIE
STEPHANIE HOLBROOK is a Casting Director with extensive credits in both...
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 focus on script analysis to enhance your reads and range with a particular focus on commercial and animation copy. You will learn how to integrate the often vague and confusing specs from casting, producers and directors into your reads, and improve your...
Join us for a screening of 'Nuked' followed by a conversation with actors Anna Camp, Tawny Newsome, Stephen Guarino, Ignacio Serricchio and director Deena Kashper, moderated by Audrey Cleo Yap.
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It’s Jack and Gill’s 40th birthdays, so the long-time sweethearts invite their college friends for a night away to celebrate....
This class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional Randi Glass, 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 RANDI:
This class begins at 11:00 AM PDT
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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...
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With the rise of cable TV & streaming platforms, documentaries have reached new heights of popularity and critical acclaim. The quantity of TV documentaries being produced has created new opportunities for voiceover actors to gain notoriety for their narration performances. In this class you will learn how to...
This class begins at 3:00PM PDT
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional Erica Palgon, 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 ERICA:
ERICA PALGON has worked on a variety of creative commercials,...
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In this class, actors will work on voicing animation characters. You will select a character that interests you, analyze the specs of the character you choose. record multiple takes of your Voiceover performances in the recording booth, take direction from our audio engineer/booth director and use the best...
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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...
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Voiceover auditions can be exciting, inspiring and...stressful. You record the audition, send it off and then.....? Crickets. That can leave you wondering: Did anyone listen to my audition? if so, what did they think about my performance? How does my recording space/studio sound? Was my submission competitive? In...
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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 choose and prepare a scene from film or tv; two minutes in length or less.
Additional class details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT MATTHEW
Matthew Glasner...
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This class will teach actors how to improve their timing and pace when voicing commercials, by adding your voice to commercials with picture and sound mixes.
The instructor will explain the purpose, goals and approach of this voiceover training.
Actors will be given the commercial...
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This virtual class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, Laurie Records, followed by an assigned prepared reading session.
Laurie will be sending commercial copy to prepare prior to the class.
ABOUT LAURIE
Read Laurie's bio and see her commercial credits here:
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In this practical, beginner-friendly class, members will get an introduction to Photopea—a free, web-based image editor—and learn to do basic retouching on their headshots for professional use. We'll cover how to fix minor imperfections, such as removing blemishes, skin flaws and stray hairs, apply simple color...
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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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Long‑form narration has grown in popularity across multiple platforms, driven by the rise of docuseries, true crime shows, and educational programming. This type of performance requires a consistent narrative tone and pacing throughout an episode or series to guide viewers through complex or layered topics—demanding both vocal stamina...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A with Los Angeles based casting professional, Rory Schleifstein, followed by prepared reading session.
Participating actors will choose and prepare a scene from film or tv; two minutes in length or less.
Additional class details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT RORY
See...
This class begins at 11:00AM PDT
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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...
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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. For this session, participants will be asked to submit an MP3...
This class begins at 2:00 PM PDT
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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...
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ADR (Automated / Automatic Dialogue Replacement) is often referred to as "Looping" and is a side of voiceover that many actors are unaware of, but have undoubtedly heard it in action when watching a movie or television show. For example, a scene in your favorite TV show takes...
This class begins at 11:00AM PDT
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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...
This class begins at 2:00 PM PDT
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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...
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Corporate narration is a somewhat "under-the-radar" niche of voiceover and there are many opportunities for voice actors to thrive in this sector. Non-broadcast corporate narration ranges from training videos, internal communications, and corporate imaging, to public communications & branding. Bill Ratner’s in-class booth direction and copy analysis will...
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In this Masterclass, actor Jason Alexander will be working with selected actors in a live and observed work session. This will be preceded by a discussion of his approach to acting and audience interactive exercises. It will be followed by an audience Q&A.
These reservations are for Q&A participation and...
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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...
This class begins at 2:00 PM PDT
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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...
Join us and the African American Film Critics Association for our 5th Annual Emerging Faces panel. This 90-minute panel will feature Da'Vinchi, Ernest Kingsley Junior, Courtney Taylor & Myles Truitt as they discuss navigating success in film and television, moderated by Stacey Yvonne.
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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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Join performer, dialect coach and a certified Knight-Thompson speech work teacher Keri Safran for a 90 minute interactive webinar that will introduce participants to the essentials for breaking down accents as well as rehearsal methods that will leave you feeling confident to record, improvise and take direction on...
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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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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...
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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...
*Please note, we are collecting RSVP's via Airtable for this event, so the RSVP link 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...
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...
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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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...
This class begins at 11:00 AM PDT
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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...
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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 staff engineer and booth...
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...
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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Join sought after narrator James Romick for an audiobook workout with a surprise ending! In this small group session each participant will be given ample and equal time to read, receive feedback and face an unexpected challenge. This session is about practice, not perfection. Come warmed...
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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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Join award-winning voice director Ed Lewis for a fun, fast-paced master class in bringing animation and video game copy to life! This class will begin with a brief discussion about the craft of working in arguably one of the most enjoyable categories of voiceover. In the second half...
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 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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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...
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...
