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A practical, step-by-step approach to developing a personalized Voiceover audition process, from receiving the audition to confidently submitting the final file. Rather than focusing on audio engineering or equipment, this class centers on performance, preparation, self-awareness, and consistency.
Actors will learn how to build a repeatable workflow...
Join us for a panel with actors who have recently booked their first recurring role on a television series. We will discuss their audition process, how they work with their representation and how they have and will continue to 'level up' their career. This panel will feature Reese...
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Great games need great performances! Ever dream of voicing a hero, villain, or quirky NPC? Step behind the mic and into the world of interactive storytelling. This course introduces aspiring voice actors to the fast-growing field of video game performance. Learn how to interpret game scripts, deliver powerful...
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This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session New York based commercial agent, Kirsten Walther.
Participating actors will prepare and perform two pieces of commercial copy their choice. More details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT KIRSTEN
Kirsten Walther spent over 20 years casting commercials at Saatchi &...
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Discover what happens when you choose the material that inspires you. Actors, bring scripts that allow you to explore the genres, styles, and characters that showcase your acting strengths when behind the mic.
From commercial and narration to animation, video games, industrials and more, this class...
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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?...
Join us for a screening of episode 1 of 'Widow's Bay.' Followed by a conversation with actor/executive producer Matthew Rhys, actors Kate O’Flynn , Dale Dickey, Stephen Root, Jeff Hiller and Hamish Linklater
Series Synopsis: “Widow’s Bay” is a quaint island town 40 miles off the coast of New England. But something lurks beneath the...
Join us for a panel with some of the 2026 Emmy nominated directors including Lee Sung Jin ('Beef'), Jake Schreier ('Beef') and Salli Richardson-Whitfield ('The Gilded Age,' 'Task') as they discuss the work from this season, share stories, offer insight into the process on set and provide some...
This class will include a Q&A with Chicago based Casting Director Claire Simon, 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 CLAIRE:
A Chicago native, Claire has been a Casting Director since...
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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 one hour workshop, we'll cover profile essentials, smart networking tips, and how to share your work professionally—whether you’re focused on on-camera,...
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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: photos, resume, media, slateshots and how to submit strategically.
Whether you’re new to the platform or...
Join us for a panel with some of the 2026 Emmy-nominated actors discussing the actors work of taking lines on a page to capturing a character for the screen. This panel includes Linda Cardellini (DTF St. Louis), Fiona Douriff (The Pitt), Gerran Howell (The Pitt), Christopher McDonald (Hacks), Sepideh Moafi (The Pitt) moderated by...
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.
To be considered, you must have filled...
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Auditions, audiobook production, and even broadcast ready voiceovers are being recorded in home studios now-a-days. Knowing how and what is needed to self-record is important for VO talent to be more viable and competitive. Join James Romick for a discussion of ideas on how to create a budget-friendly,...
This class will include a Q&A with Atlanta based Casting Director Julie Gale, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform comedic sides from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email upon confirmation.
ABOUT JULIE
Julie found her career and love for casting...
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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 session, we’ll explore strategies for...
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HEADSHOTS
Headshots are an actors' calling card and they should reflect how the industry perceives you. Does your photo accurately communicate the product that is being submitted and what casting sees in the audition? In this session, we’ll explore what your headshot communicates, the importance of having...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based casting professional Brandon Henry Rodriguez, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
BIO
Brandon Henry Rodriguez is a dedicated advocate for actors and a strong...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective of actor Shailene Woodley, moderated by Jenelle Riley.
**Reception to follow**
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This class isn’t about day jobs. This is about exploring all of the realistic avenues with which you can make money as a union actor so that you can move closer to receiving benefits. In this class we'll dive deeper into background work, content creation, and other...
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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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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...
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Do you have a plan for your money? Are you in control of your spending, or do you find yourself wondering where your money went at the end of the month? In this session, you’ll learn how to take charge of your finances by creating a clear, practical...
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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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In this hands on, one hour workshop, we’ll focus on tracking your acting income. You’ll learn how to build an income tracker in Google Sheets from scratch, including creating tables, assigning column types, and organizing your data. We’ll walk through setting up formulas to calculate totals and commissions....
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director Claire Yenson, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film, television, or theatre. Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT CLAIRE:
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Krisha Bullock, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene that will be assigned by the casting director ahead of class.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
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Krisha Bullock is one...
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In this class actors will work on a few important fundamental skills of voiceover… taking direction and using the best parts of that direction to create bookable voice performances.
Instructor: Eric Hurst, Audio Engineer / Booth Director (SAG-AFTRA Foundation Voiceover Lab).
REQUIREMENTS
Know the cancellation deadline (see above).
Sides/Copy will be emailed...
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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....
Join us for a panel with some of the 2026 Emmy-nominated actors discussing their careers, the highs and lows, working with representations and what brought them to this Emmy season. This panel includes Richard Gadd (Half Man), Tina Ivlev (The Pitt), Merritt Wever (The Gilded Age)
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Richard Gadd is a three-time Emmy-winning...
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New year, new achievements!
The new year provides us all with a fresh perspective and ambitious goals to achieve. Creating a foundation for manifesting the acting career you want and the life you'd love to have can be yours. In this class you will learn...
Join us for a panel with some of the 2026 Emmy-nominated actors discussing their careers, the highs and lows, working with representations and what brought them to this Emmy season. This panel includes Brittany Allen (The Pitt), Jeff Hiller (Widow’s Bay), Richard Jenkins (DTF St. Louis), Tom Pelphrey (Task), Tyler James Williams (Abbott Elementary), Constance...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Beverly Holloway, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film, television or theatre.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
BIO
Beverly Holloway has been an independent Casting Director for...
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In this collaborative voiceover class, actors will work in pairs or small groups to create conversational performances for radio and audio streaming. Using commercial copy, actors will develop authentic interaction, timing, and character relationships that bring scripts to life.
Participants will focus on:
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This in-person class will include a Q&A and prepared reading session with Los Angeles based Casting Director, Lisa Miller Katz.
Actors will be asked to prepare scenes with assigned scene partners ahead of class. Scene partners will work together to choose and prepare scenes from film or tv, 2...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Casting Professional Ani Avetyan, 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 ANI
Ani Avetyan is a casting director who worked...
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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.
REQUIREMENTS
Know the cancellation deadline (see above).
Scripts will be distributed in class and provided by the Voiceover Lab.
Small group format with a maximum of 14 actors...
Join us for a screening of episode 1 of 'Widow's Bay.' Followed by a conversation with actor/executive producer Matthew Rhys, actors Kate O’Flynn, Dale Dickey, Stephen Root and Jeff Hiller.
Synopsis: “Widow’s Bay” is a quaint island town 40 miles off the coast of New England. But something lurks beneath the surface. Mayor Tom Loftis...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective of actor Youn Yuh-jung, moderated by Lee Sung Jin, Creator, Writer, Director, Showrunner, Executive Producer of 'Beef.'
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Academy Award-winning actress Youn Yuh-jung is a trailblazing force in global cinema, celebrated for a prolific career that spans over five decades. Affectionately known as the...
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Your best performance isn't something you push for — it's something you allow. But when your nervous system is stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn, your body is working against you. You over-push, you pull back, you go blank, or you people-please your way through a...
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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 and Google Sheets to send personalized messages quickly and professionally. We'll discuss how a mail merge works,...
Join us a screening of the film 'Union County.' Followed by a conversation with actor Will Poulter and director Adam Meeks moderated by Michael Sladek.
Synopsis: Will Poulter and Noah Centineo deliver pitch-perfect performances as brothers Cody and Jack Parsons, each navigating a court-mandated drug rehabilitation program in a pocket of rural...
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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 to tailor...
Join us for a panel with actors who have recently booked their first main role on a television series. We will discuss their audition process, how they work with their representation and how they have and will continue to 'level up' their career. This panel will feature Quincy...
Join us for a panel with actors who have recently booked their first main role on a television series. We will discuss their audition process, how they work with their representation and how they have and will continue to 'level up' their career. This panel will feature Jessica...
Join us for a screening of episode 6 of 'Half Man' at the UTA Theater. This screening will be followed by a conversation with creator/writer/executive producer/actor Richard Gadd and post reception.
Synopsis: Niall and Ruben are brothers. Not related in blood but the closest you can get. One, fierce and loyal....
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Instagram is a leading social media platform where actors can build an audience, create content, and network in the business today. In this one-hour seminar, we'll walk through all the different ways you can use Instagram to your benefit. We'll cover everything from optimizing your profile to...
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All voiceover performers work with microphones but very few understand how those microphones work. Join SAG-AFTRA Foundation Engineer/Booth Director Lana Migliore for a session that will help demystify this essential piece of audio equipment. In this session Lana will explain the basics of how microphones function and which...
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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...
CLASS FORMAT
This class is for young performers ages 10-17 only. No performers 9 and under or over 18 will be permitted.
Additional preparation details will be sent via your RSVP confirmation email.
BIO
HARRIET GREENSPAN is a former New Yorker who has spent most of her career working...
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This class will cover the basics of making a professional Self-Tape and how to audition remotely using platforms like Zoom.
Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take notes.
Small Group Sessions are facilitated discussions with the goal of digging deeper into some of the information and advice...
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Social media platforms offer creative spaces to share content, engage in conversations, and build valuable connections. They also serve as another way for the industry to get to know you and your work. In this session, we’ll explore how to use X, Instagram/Threads, and touch on TikTok...
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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'll cover how to select your known for credits, tips on choosing the best photos and writing a strong bio, how to manage your credits,...
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Documentaries are having a moment. From short form to long form, documentaries are a popular niche of Voiceover. In this class we will explore the genre with a variety of subject matter for actors to voice and find their groove as storytellers.
Instructor: Eric Hurst, Audio Engineer /...
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HEADSHOTS
Headshots are an actors' calling card and they should reflect how the industry perceives you. Does your photo accurately communicate the product that is being submitted and what casting sees in the audition? In this session, we’ll explore what your headshot communicates, the importance of having...
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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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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 along with something to take...
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If you have questions about technique, mix, belting, head voice, chest voice, vocal health or anything in between come join us! We’ll talk about how even though technique is important, many of the roadblocks come from other aspects of our lives and how these roadblocks affect how our...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective of actor Nick Offerman, moderated by Jenelle Riley.
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Nick Offerman is an actor, author, humorist and woodworker whose credits include the Emmy award-winning role of Bill in The Last of Us (HBO), Jinx in Margo’s Got Money Troubles (Apple), Ron Swanson on NBC’s...
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Actors today have links everywhere: casting profiles, reels, websites, social media - and it can be easy for things to get scattered.
In this one hour workshop, we'll discuss what a "link in bio" tool is and how it creates a single link that opens to a clean,...
This class will include a Q&A with New Orleans based Casting Director Brent Caballero, 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 BRENT
Brent Caballero grew up in the small...
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In this hands-on, one hour workshop, you'll learn how to format a professional acting resume using Google Docs. You'll receive an industry-standard template and we'll cover the three-column resume format used across the industry, how to properly list your billing for different types of credits, and key Google...
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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 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 preparation process—from receiving the...
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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: photos, resume, media, slateshots and how to submit strategically.
Whether you’re new to the platform or...
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Join award winning audiobook narrator, Megan Tusing, for an introductory class to the world of audiobooks. The class will begin with a brief lecture where Megan will share her insights about both the business and performance side of the audiobook industry. Following the lecture a few pre-determined readers...
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Building a successful acting career isn't just about booking the next job—it's about creating the financial stability that allows you to keep pursuing the work you love.
In this practical workshop, longtime financial educator and actor Miata Edoga will help you understand what your life actually costs...
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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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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 session, we’ll explore strategies for...
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Do you have a plan for your money? Are you in control of your spending, or do you find yourself wondering where your money went at the end of the month? In this session, you’ll learn how to take charge of your finances by creating a clear, practical...
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The class is designed to have a student be able to sing at sight, a piece of music that the student has never seen or heard before upon first attempt. The class will involve large group singing, individual singing and a fast dive into music theory. There will...
