Come and learn about headshots in a special session with professional photographer Rex Lott. Rex will spend 15 minutes, one-on-one with eighteen performers at our New York On-Camera Lab. Each performer will receive one headshot look at the end of the session. If confirmed for a time slot...
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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 websites, verifying your SAG-AFTRA membership on...
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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...
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Feeling powerless in your work and in the world? The traditional "way things are done" in the acting business is designed to make performers feel small and dependent.
Sometimes we are the ones setting our own boundaries that keep us from the sustained successful voiceover careers we want.
Join Tish...
Join us for a 45-minute panel with female voice announcers Queen Noveen, Randy Thomas & Sylvia Villagran as they discuss their careers and work navigating the industry, how female voices are shaping voiceover work, and how to have resilience in a competitive field, moderated by voice actor Andia Winslow....
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Wayne Chang, 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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Wayne Chang is a bi-costal independent Casting Director. Projects "
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director Blaine Johnston, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will be assigned a scene prior to class to prepare and perform.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT BLAINE
Director of Casting for Disney Entertainment Television- East Coast....
****DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND THIS CLASS IS OPEN FOR AUDITORS. ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITLIST IF YOU WISH TO AUDIT. AUDITING MEANS YOU CAN ATTEND CLASS, LISTEN AND ASK QUESTIONS BUT WILL NOT READ. BE ADVISED ATTENDANCE RULES APPLY TO AUDITORS******
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Join industry powerhouse Stacia Newcomb for a...
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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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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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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...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based casting professional Rachel Imbriglio, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT RACHEL:
Join us for a screening of 'Red Sonja' followed by a conversation with actors Matilda Lutz & Robert Sheehan, moderated by Audrey Cleo Yap.
Synopsis: Captured. Chained. Forced to fight for survival. Red Sonja must battle her way through the blood-soaked pits of a tyrant’s empire and rally an army of outcasts...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Maria Estrada, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from a small library of sides provided by Maria.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email upon confirmation.
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A native Diegan, Maria started...
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with New York Talent Agent David Krasner, 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 DAVID:
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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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The Don LaFontaine Voiceover Lab is a place of growth and development. The Lab fosters a vibrant community where voice actors can hone their craft, connect with industry professionals and build rapport with fellow actors. Many participants have successfully launched their careers, securing voiceover work and even...
****READER SPOTS ARE FULL FOR THS CLASS****
****PLEASE ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITLIST IF YOU WISH TO AUDIT*** BE ADVISED ATTENDANCE RULES APPLY TO AUDITORS****
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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...
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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. Im this class we will explore the genre with a variety of subject matter for actors to voice and find their groove as storytellers.
Instructor:...
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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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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This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director, Ashley Ingram, 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 ASHLEY
Casting Director Ashley Ingram is an Emmy Award...
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In this Masterclass, Casting Directors Debby Romano ('Shrinking') & Brett Benner ('Shrinking') will be working with selected actors in a live and observed work session. This will be preceded by a brief conversation on their careers and will be followed by an audience Q&A.
These reservations are for Q&A participation and...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director,Gayle Pillsbury, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare and perform scenes of their choice from film/television. Additional information will be sent in your RSVP confirmation email.
To be eligible to take this class, actors must...
Join us for a 45-minute panel with managers James Jolly of Anonymous Content, Matt Shelton of Stride Management, & Terra Weiler Impact Artists Group, LLC. and editors Joe Gressis & Paul Norton as they delve into the latest and best practices of assembling your demo reels, the do's and...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA/Nevada based Casting Professional, Tara Mazzucca, 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 TARA
Tara Mazzucca is an Artios winning Casting Director...
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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...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, Maribeth Fox, followed by a prepared reading session
Participating actors will be assigned a scene prior to class to prepare and perform.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT MARIBETH
Maribeth Fox recently opened her own casting...
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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 in how you're seen by...
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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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So, you have a big audition or call back. You have worked very hard preparing your read and have planned exactly how to get every beat pitch perfect. You know precisely what you want to do, how you want to sound, and you are confident that you...
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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...
Join us for a screening of 'Found Footage: The Making of the Patterson Project ' followed by a conversation with actors Brennan Keel Cook, Chen Tang, Rachel Alig, Del Alan Murphy and writer/director Max Tzannes.
Synopsis: A crew of acclaimed documentarians follow a young budding filmmaker as he attempts to...
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This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director,David Caparelliotis, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare and perform scenes of their choice from film/television. Additional information will be sent in your RSVP confirmation email.
To be eligible to take this class,...
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All commercials are not created equal. Discover the subtle, but meaningful differences between radio and TV commercial reads, and all the varying tv commercial styles from local to regional to national and brand anthems. It’s knowing and implementing these distinctions that moves you ever closer to those elusive...
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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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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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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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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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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 websites, verifying your SAG-AFTRA membership on...
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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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Actors today have links everywhere: casting profiles, reels, websites, social media and can be easy for things to get scattered.
In this session, you’ll learn how to use Linktree, a free “link in bio” tool, to create a single, organized hub that showcases everything you want...
An introduction to the Casting Access program. Whether you are new to Casting Access or have taken classes before, this is a great way to come learn about how the program works and how to get the most out of it as well as understand the newly implemented...
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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...
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...
