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
Synopsis
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...
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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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...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Luis Guzmán.
With over 30 years in the movie industry, Luis Guzmán continues to evolve as a powerhouse talent. He currently stars in the highly anticipated second season of Netflix’s Wednesday as Gomez Addams. A longtime favorite of directors Steven...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Claire Koonce, 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
CLAIRE KOONCE is an experienced casting director, acting teacher and...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Talent Agent Morgan Wolfe, 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 confirmation.
ABOUT MORGAN:
Morgan Wolfe is a graduate of the BFA Musical...
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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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Like any other performance driven craft, voiceover acting requires actors to draw upon your personal experiences to help shape and color your voiceover acting. In addition, actors also need to develop ways to think strategically and develop tools that can position you for success in this competitive...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Talent Agent Morgan Wolfe, 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 confirmation.
ABOUT MORGAN:
Morgan Wolfe is a graduate of the BFA Musical...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective of actor Brittany Snow, moderated by Perri Nemiroff, Collider.
BIO:
Brittany Snow is a critically acclaimed actress, filmmaker, and advocate whose career spans bold studio blockbusters, intimate character dramas, and socially resonant storytelling. Known for her breakout role in NBC’s 'American Dreams' (2002-2005), her...
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LinkedIn isn’t just for the corporate world. It can be 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...
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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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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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This class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional Danielle King, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare and submit a self-tape of a scene assigned by the casting professional prior to class. Submitted tapes will be viewed in class, followed by a...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Andrew Dahreddine, 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
Andrew Dahreddine is a casting professional and actor based between...
Join us for an early screening of episode One and Two of the new series of 'The Artist' followed by a conversation with actor Mandy Patinkin and creator/director Aram Rappaport.
Join us for a screening of 'Familiar Touch' followed by a Conversation with actor Kathleen Chalfant,moderated by Laura Linda Bradley.
Synopsis:
'Familiar Touch' follows Ruth (Kathleen Chalfant), a retired cook, prepares breakfast in her sunny and cozy kitchen — a dish she seems to have made many times before, although...
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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...
This class begins at 1pm PT | 4pm ET
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with bi-coastal Casting Director Jamie Castro, 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
Emmy Nominated Casting Director, Jamie Castro, has been...
This class will include a Q&A with Casting Director Christina Blevins, 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 CHRISTINA
Christina Blevins (Casting Associate at Day & Page Casting) began...
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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...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Michael Shannon.
Academy Award®, Golden Globe®, Emmy®, and Tony Award® nominated actor Michael Shannon continues to make his mark in entertainment, working with the industry's most respected talent and treading the boards in notable theaters around the world.
This Fall, Shannon will...
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Twisted Wave 102 is specifically for those that want to understand the final stage of audio production for recorded audiobooks. The process is called mastering and mastering is required before an audiobook can be released to...
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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...
Join us for a screening of 'The Plague' followed by a conversation with Writer and Director Charlie Polinger and Casting Director Rebecca Dealy
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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 will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Keertana Sastry, 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 KEERTANA
See a full list of Keertana's credits here.
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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 in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with an experienced casting professional.
Participating actors will prepare a monologue, preferably from a play, two minutes in length or less.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT CATHY
Cathy Reinking has been working as a Casting Director...
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.
BIO
Danny is a television and film casting director, teacher and...
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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.
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 the Voiceover...
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Live in New York City? Love Halloween? Then this class is for you! Join Audie Award nominated narrator Vivienne Leheny for a Halloween inspired audiobook workout in our state-of-the-art New York City VO Lab. This in-person class is a chance to have a bit of holiday fun while...
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Things can get interesting when you have the opportunity to choose your own voiceover scripts. For this class actors will research and select scripts that you feel are perfect for you. You will gain confidence in your instincts, script analysis and in the range of voiceover performances...
Join us for a screening of 'Sinners' followed by a Conversation with actor Miles Caton, casting director Francine Maisler & producer Sev Ohanian, moderated by David Canfield, The Hollywood Reporter.
Synopsis:
From Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ryan Coogler, SINNERS is a genre-bending and multi-layered exploration of Black culture and the Blues...
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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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...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, Caitlin D. Jones, followed by a prepared reading session.
Participating actors will choose and prepare a scene to perform from a selection of sides provided by the Casting Director. Additional details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT...
Join us for a screening of the new mini series 'Death by Lightning' followed by a conversation with Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen
Death by Lightning is a limited drama series that brings to life the epic and stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield (Michael Shannon), reluctant 20th...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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This session will cover the tools actors can use to prepare mentally, physically and psychologically for the audition and then letting it all go post audition. Whether it’s recording a self-tape, a live virtual audition or in-person, this seminar will discuss preparation from...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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This session will cover the tools actors can use to prepare mentally, physically and psychologically for the audition and then letting it all go post audition. Whether it’s recording a self-tape, a live virtual audition or in-person, this seminar will discuss preparation...
Join us for a screening of 'Elio' followed by a Conversation with actor Yonas Kibreab, directors/writers Domee Shi and Madeline Sharafian and producer Mary Alice Drumm.
Synopsis: Elio, a lonely yet resourceful space enthusiast struggling to find his place in the universe, is launched on a cosmic misadventure when he...
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This class will include a Q&A with Atlanta based Casting Director, Kimberly Wistedt, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform co-star scenes from television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT KIMBERLY
While stage managing many of the mainstage productions at the University...
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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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...
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 will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Jane Flowers, 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
Jane hails from upstate NY and moved...
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...
Join us for an early screening of '31 Candles' followed by a conversation with Director/Actor Jonah Feingold and Producer Jonah Weinstein.
When a Jewish film director who makes Christmas movies in New York City decides to have his Bar Mitzvah at the age of 31, he must navigate situationships,...
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REAPER is an extremely powerful DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) for multi-track music recording and production. Because REAPER is so versatile, however, it is also possible to strip it down and configure it specifically for voiceover and audiobook production.
Join REAPER devotee James Romick for the first of a two...
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Inbox full of commercial VO auditions that you never seem to book, with specs that make you dizzy? Feel like those big-money-brand announcer jobs are always just out of reach? Join actor, filmmaker and successful voice talent Jamie Effros for an intermediate to advanced class designed...
Join us for a screening of the 'Die My Love.' Followed by a conversation with actor Jennifer Lawrence.
Synopsis: From renowned filmmaker Lynne Ramsay, Die My Love is a visceral and uncompromising portrait of a woman engulfed by love and madness. Anchored by a ferocious, tour de force performance from Jennifer...
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 Director Gary Zuckerbrod, 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
Highly regarded, Gary is a former CBS...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional, Josy Rodriguez, followed by and assigned prepared reading session with.
Josy will be assigning sides based on actor headshots and resumes prior to the class.
ABOUT JOSY
Born and Raised in East Harlem, New York. Josy Rodriguez is...
This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based Casting Director, Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick.
Participating actors will prepare perform a scene of their choice from film or tv, two minutes in length or less. Additional details will be sent upon confirmation of registration.
ABOUT...
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Join industry powerhouse Donna Jay Fulks for a dynamic workshop that will demonstrate the power of bringing yourself to every commercial read. Working with a piece of identical generic commercial copy, multiple readers will be challenged to make specific choices, interpret different sets of directions and...
Join us for a screening of the premiere episode of 'The Beast in Me' followed by a Conversation with actors Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys, moderated by Stacey Wilson Hunt.
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Since the tragic death of her young son, acclaimed author Aggie Wiggs (Claire Danes) has receded from public life,...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Chadwick Struck, 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
View Chadwick's credits on IMDB.com
Join us for a screening of the new series 'Plurbus' followed by a conversation with Rhea Seehorn and Karolina Wydra.
Synopsis: The most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness.
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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 will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Kathleen Parker, 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
Kathleen Parker has worked in Casting for...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Stacey Levy, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television. Comedic scenes only.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
BIO
Stacey Levy works in a busy office in Los...
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This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director and Producer Eve Pomerance, followed by a prepared work session.
ABOUT EVE
Eve Pomerance has worked in the film industry since 1989 when she did her first production management job, for the BBC for director, Frances Anne...
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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 1pm PT |4pm ET
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Do you have a plan for your money? Do you tell your money what to do or are you surprised at the end of the month by how it is spent? By creating a solid plan, audience members will have the...
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Gain practical tips and feedback to improve your video game auditions and performance with voice coach and director, D’Arcy Smith.
INSTRUCTOR BIO
D'Arcy Smith
D’Arcy Smith (he/him) has worked as a coach and director with Riot Games, Ubisoft, Digital Extremes, Parallel, and other games as a voice coach, director, and dialect...
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Now the serious work begins! In this follow-up to REAPER 101: Configuration and VO Narration with James Romick, James will discuss setting optimal input levels for basic recording, punch & roll recording, and an efficient method of making corrections (pickups) within already recorded material. He will...
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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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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 LA based Casting Professional Terese Classen, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from television. No theatre sides please. TV sides are preferred
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT TERESE
Terese Classen was...
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This class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional Harley Kaplan, 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 HARLEY
Harley Kaplan is a co-founder and casting director...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Jennifer Cooper, 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
Jennifer Cooper is a Los Angeles-based casting director and the...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Katie Lantz, 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
Katie Lantz (she/her) is a casting director and associate casting...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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Headshots are an actors' calling card and they should match with how the industry sees you. Does your picture accurately communicate the product that is being submitted and what is being seen in the audition? In this session we will discuss what...
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Join award winning narrator and international teacher Erin Moon for an in-depth exploration of the craft of audiobook narration. This beginner to newer intermediate level session will cover the building blocks of successful storytelling. Erin will touch on how to identify the protagonist (YOU… most of the time)...
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Ryan Mey is back by popular demand! This follow-up presentation to Recording and Mastering Made Simple: Stop OvercomplicatingYour Audiobook Workflow will dive deeper into simplifying the post production process on raw audiobook files. In this session Ryan will focus on what specs ACX really cares about and share...
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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 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 begins at 1pm PT | 4pm ET
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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...
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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...
This class begins at 1pm PT | 4pm ET
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Social Media platforms are creative places to create and post content, engage in conversation and network. They're also another window for the industry to learn about you. This session will cover using X, Instagram/Threads and reference Tik Tok and other...
