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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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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 partner...
This class begins at 2PM PST
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In this hands-on workshop, actors will 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...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Emily Cook, 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
Emily Cook is a native Angeleno casting...
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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...
Join us for a screening of episode 401 of 'Slow Horses.' Followed by a conversation with actors Gary Oldman and Jonathan Pryce, in association with the Alzheimer's Association. Moderated by Glenn Whipp, LA Times.
Synopsis: “Slow Horses” is a darkly humorous espionage drama that follows a dysfunctional team of British intelligence agents who...
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There are more opportunities in promo VO for actors of all voice prints and backgrounds than ever. But the subtleties and nuances of working reads require ever more from us as actors. The primary focus of this class will be to get students into the booth to receive...
Join us for a screening of an episode of 'Dying for Sex' followed by a conversation with actors Michelle Williams, Jenny Slate & Rob Delaney. Moderated by Stacey Wilson Hunt.
**Refreshments served**
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After Molly Kochan (Michelle Williams) receives a diagnosis of Stage IV metastatic breast cancer, she leaves her husband and explores...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Julina Baber, 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
Julina Baber is an award-winning casting professional based in Los...
Join us for a screening of 'Shrinking' followed by a conversation with actors Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell, Luke Tennie, Ted McGinley & Brett Goldstein. Moderated by Jessica Radloff, Glamour Magazine
Synopsis: 'Shrinking' follows a grieving therapist who starts to break the rules and tell...
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...
Join us for a screening of episode 6 from season 4 of 'Slow Horses.' Followed by a conversation with actor Jonathan Pryce. Moderated by Jessica Shaw.
Series Synopsis: “Slow Horses” is a darkly humorous espionage drama that follows a dysfunctional team of British intelligence agents who serve in an MI5 dumping ground...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Bradley Whitford. Moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety.
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Bradley Whitford, a classically trained stage actor, gained fame as “Josh Lyman,” on NBC’s 'The West Wing,' which earned him his first Emmy award in 2001. He went...
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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...
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...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Missy Hauser, 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
You can view Missy's credits on IMDb.
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director Leah Shapiro, 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 LEAH:
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Looney Tunes began in the 1930s. It has endured and evolved over time to become one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time, spawning several television series, feature films, comic books, music albums, video games, and amusement park rides. Many of the characters continue to make...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Danny Gordon, 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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Danny is a television and film casting director, teacher and...
This class will include a Q&A with New Orleans based casting professional Jason Coulter, 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 JUSTIN:
Justin has worked in the TV and film industry...
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This class offers actors hands-on experience voicing video game scripts and having your voiceover performances recorded, while working with voiceover director Trine C. Jensen. Trine has worked on some of the most popular video games titles ever and with her direction, actors will learn new ways to deliver...
Need help with basic tech tasks?
Bring your laptop for personalized, one-on-one support with everyday needs like uploading headshots to casting websites, verifying your SAG-AFTRA membership on IMDbPro, using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace tools. Sessions are supportive, straightforward, and designed to empower...
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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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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In this Masterclass, Director & Executive Producer Adam Arkin will be working with selected actors in a live and observed work session. This will be preceded by a brief conversation on his career and will be followed by an audience Q&A. Moderated by Rochelle Rose, National Director of Performers...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Brent Hagata, 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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Brent has been in casting since 2012. He studied film...
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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 class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director Patricia DiCerto, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare a scene that will be assigned to them by the Casting Director prior to class. Actors should be prepared to receive a re-direct and perform...
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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...
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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...
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In this Masterclass, casting director Jessica Kelly will be working with selected actors in a live and observed work session. This will be preceded by a brief conversation on her career and will be followed by an audience Q&A. Moderated by Rochelle Rose, National Director of Performers Programs at...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional, Jenna Gelenberg, 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 JENNA:
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Meg Mormon, 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
Meg began her career as Associate, then...
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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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Join award winning audio talent and sought after coach Jayme Mattler for a hands-on foundational class open to narrators of all levels. In this two and half hour session Jayme will explore the three tenets she deems necessary for stellar narration: comprehension, authenticity and emotional connection. No matter...
Join us for a screening of 'The Creep Tapes' followed by a conversation with actor/creator Mark Duplass.
Synopsis: Based on the cult film franchise 'Creep,' this highly anticipated series from Mark Duplass unravels the mind of a serial killer who hires victims under false pretenses to film him. Little do...
This class begins at 2:00PM PST
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Your bio tells your story—make sure it’s working for you! In this hour-long class, we’ll break down how to write authentic, polished bios for your website and IMDb that help you stand out.
Bring your laptop and be ready to work on...
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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...
Join us for an early screening of the new series 'Smoke.' Followed by a conversation with actor Jurnee Smollett.
Series Synopsis: Hailing from Apple Studios, the new nine-episode crime drama “Smoke” is created, executive produced, showrun and written by best-selling author and award-winning screenwriter Dennis Lehane. Inspired by true events,...
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In this Masterclass, casting director Melissa Kostenbauder will be working with selected actors in a live and observed work session. This will be preceded by a brief conversation on her career and will be followed by an audience Q&A. Moderated by Rochelle Rose, National Director of Performers Programs at...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Josh Ropiequet, 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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Josh Ropiequet is an Associate Casting Director with Lowry Johnson/Goldstein...
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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...
Join us for a screening of 'On Call' followed by a conversation with actors Troian Bellisario & Brandon Larracuente. Moderated by Scott Mantz.
Synopsis: An adrenalized, visceral half-hour police drama, 'On Call' follows a rookie and veteran officer as they patrol the streets of Long Beach, California. Blending hand-held, bodycam...
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Join veteran audio engineer Frank Verderosa for a fast-paced, fact-filled Ask Me Anything session! In this session Frank will tackle real-world issues like home studio vs. in-person recording, why casting remains chaotic, and the truth behind remote tech myths and social media “advice." Got questions about remote sessions, Source-Connect,...
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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...
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Looking for an opportunity to network with other members working in audiobooks? Then this Zoom session is for you! Join us for an audiobook-centric Zoom meet-up. After a brief introduction participants will have the opportunity to bounce between topic-specific breakout rooms to talk shop, make contacts, share referrals...
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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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 learn about home recording...
Need help with basic tech tasks?
Bring your laptop for personalized, one-on-one support with everyday needs like: uploading headshots to casting websites, verifying your SAG-AFTRA membership on IMDbPro, using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace tools. Sessions are supportive, straightforward, and designed to empower...
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 2:00PM PST
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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,...
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What makes an outstanding Commercial VO Demo? Join Emmy Award winning sound designer, recording engineer, and producer/director “Uncle Roy” Yokelson to find out. In this session, Roy will walk you through tips, tricks, trends, and suggestions on what is necessary to make a "KILLER” commercial voiceover...
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director, Liz Lewis, 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 LIZ
Liz Lewis, CEO of Liz Lewis Casting Partners...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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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...
**READER slots for this class are full***
***If you wish to AUDIT, please add your name to the waitlist****
***All names on the waitlist will be considered AUDITORS***
**Attendance rules apply to AUDITORS**
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Join acclaimed casting director Adam Weisman for a workshop on finding authenticity...
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Most actors are accustomed to handling dialogue and character so when faced with large passages of narrative as is common in an audiobook, there can be confusion and an impulse to simply push through it. Join acclaimed audiobook narrator Marisa Calin for an exploration of how to...
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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...
This class begins at 2:00PM PST
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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, you’ll set up or update your LinkedIn profile in real...
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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...
This class begins at 2:00PM PST
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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...
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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...
