This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Julie Knapp, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
BIO
Julie Knapp, originally from Northern New Jersey, has always been captivated by...
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Emmy winning voice actor Jeff Bergman has had an extraordinary and successful 40 year career in the voice-over industry. He's the man behind the iconic voices of Bugs Bunny, The Looney Tunes, Fred Flintstone, Barney Rubble, Yogi Bear, Mr. Monopoly, and many more. Join Jeff for...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective of casting director Nina Gold, moderated by Rochelle Rose, SAG-AFTRA Foundation.
Nina Gold is a casting director in television, film and occasionally theatre. Nina’s has cast over a hundred films and television pieces.
Feature films include Jay Kelly; Conclave; Hamnet; The Roses; Ballad of...
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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...
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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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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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This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director, Jamibeth Margolis, 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 JAMIBETH
JAMIBETH MARGOLIS Her previous casting credits include the...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Jamie Ember, 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
Jamie Ember most recently served as the co-casting director, alongside...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Mark Droter, 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
Mark Droter is an Associate Casting Director with over a...
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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...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, Liz Ortiz, followed by a prepared reading session
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene of their choice from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.
ABOUT LIZ
Liz is a NYC based casting director...
Join us for a screening of 'If That Mockingbird Don't Sing.' Followed by a conversation with actors Kevin Corrigan, David Krumholtz, Catherine Curtin and Sadie Corrigan. Moderated by Michael Sladek
Synopsis: After being brutally dumped, 17-year-old Sydnie discovers she's pregnant. Seeing this as an opportunity to get her ex back and...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Danielle Eskinazi, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform 1 or 2 commercial copy scripts of your choosing 30 seconds in length or less.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email...
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This class will include a Q&A with Bi-coastal Casting Director Andy Roth, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will receive commercial copy to work with upon arrival at the start of class.
BIO
Andy Roth is a casting director with a career that has spanned almost three decades. After...
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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 screening of 'One Battle After Another' followed by a Conversation with actors Chase Infiniti, Teyana Taylor and casting director Cassandra Kulukundis.
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It is no secret. For voiceover actors to demonstrate their voiceover acting talent, you need to be heard. One of the best ways to be heard is by having a demo that spotlights your acting ability. Whether you are curious about the art form and...
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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 class will feature a Q&A with New Orleans based Casting Director Hunter McHugh, followed by a prepared reading session.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene a scenes from film/television or commercial copy of their choice. More information will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT HUNTER
Hunter McHugh is...
This class will include a Q&A with casting professional Jenn Presser, 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 JENNIFER
Jennifer Presser is an award nominated Casting Director who specializes in global...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Stacey Pianko, 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.
BIO
Stacey Pianko is a seasoned casting director with a prolific...
This panel conversation brings together Casting Directors from local markets across the United States to offer actors an in-depth, behind-the-scenes perspective on today’s casting process. From self-tapes and co-star roles to recurring and series regular opportunities, panelists will explore how casting decisions are shaped through collaboration with directors...
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This class will include a Q&A with Arizona based Casting Director Kelly Knox, 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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Kelly has worked with Oscar-nominated and award-winning directors and producers...
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This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based talent agent Jaime Jacobs.
Participating actors will prepare perform a scene of their choice from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.
ABOUT JAIME
My name is Jaime Jacobs. My experience in the industry...
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This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based talent agent Jaime Jacobs.
Participating actors will prepare perform a scene of their choice from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.
ABOUT JAIME
My name is Jaime Jacobs. My experience in the industry...
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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, it is possible to strip it down and configure it specifically for voiceover and audiobook production.
Join REAPER devotee James Romick for this first of 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 alongside simple Google tools to send personalized messages quickly and professionally. We’ll walk through organizing...
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This class will include a Q&A with Bi-coastal Casting Director Adam Weisman, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will receive animation copy to prepare 2 days prior to the class.
BIO
Born into a family of creatives, it was easy for Adam Weisman to dive right into...
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This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Professional Nina Pratt, followed by a cold read work session.
Participating actors will work on commercial VO copy assigned in class by the casting professional.
Additional class details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT NINA
In 2025, after more than two...
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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 Director Leigh Jonte, 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
Leigh Jonte is a Casting Associate that has been a...
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Want help understanding how to approach accent work? Join industry veteran and founder of the website AccentHelp.com, Jim Johnson, for an exploration through all of the elements necessary for learning any accent!
In this session Jim will cover placement, intonation, and the essential elements of phonetics. Jim will share...
This class will include a Q&A with NY based casting professional, Elizabeth Hay, 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 ELIZABETH
Elizabeth Hay is a NYC casting pro since 2017...
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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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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...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director Brette Goldstein, 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 BRETTE
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This class will include a Q&A with Arizona based Casting Director Marin Hope, 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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Marin Hope is a Los Angeles native and LA-based Casting...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based Casting Director, Angela Mickey.
Participating actors will choose, prepare, perform a scene from film or tv, two minutes in length or less. No monologues. Additional information will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT ANGELA
* Please note: M'saada's classes usually run longer than our regular Casting Access Classes. Only RSVP If you can stay for the entirety of this extended class.
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional M'Saada Nia, followed by instruction for writing and creating your own...
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Now the serious work begins! In this follow-up to REAPER 101: Configuration for VO & Narration, 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 also...
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This class is for young performers 8-13 years old only. No performers over the age of 18 will be admitted.
Parents/guardians are invited to join for a 30-45 minute Q&A at the top of the class, where Tineka will deep dive into the business of...
Come and learn about headshots in a special session with professional photographer DeAndre Lemans of Slingshots Photography. DeAndre will spend 15 minutes, one-on-one with twenty-four performers at our New York On-Camera Lab. Each performer will receive one headshot look at the end of the session. If confirmed for...
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Interested in audiobook narration? Join sought-after voice talent, CEO of Leonardo Audio and Nor'easter Publishing Chris Ciulla for a workshop that will explore what it means to be a successful audiobook narrator.
Chris will begin this session with a...
Join us for an educational panel of New York-based Managers to talk about a question that many actors ask at the early stages of their careers: What can a Manager do for me and my career? This panel is a unique opportunity to hear mangers explain how they...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, Sig de Miguel, 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...
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:
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Jane Jenkins, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television. No monologues.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
BIO
You can view Jane's credits on IMDb.
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....
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Voiceover artists mostly record auditions in their home studios on their own. This lack of outside input makes knowing how to interpret the audition breakdown and act as...
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 2:30pm PST.
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director Leeba Zakharov, 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 LEEBA:
Leeba Zakharov is a native New Yorker and film...
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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.
Participants will be asked to submit an MP3 sample prior to class. Instructions...
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How do you make audio description feel like it belongs in the show, not pasted on top of it? That's what we work on here, and the skills translate to the rest of your voice-over work.
Roy Samuelson and Serina Gilbert lead a hands-on session focused on the high-wire...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Jason Crow, 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 with your RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT JASON
Jason Crow, CSA, is a...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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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...
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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 and perform a scene assigned by the casting professional.
CHARLOTTE ARNOUX
Charlotte Arnoux, CSA, is a Brooklyn-based casting director, specializing in film and TV.
Recent casting credits include the feature films...
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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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This class will include a Q&A with Atlanta based Casting Director Clifton Guterman, 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 CLIFTON
Originally from tiny Iron City, GA (population 350), where...
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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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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 Director Devon Brady, 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 DEVON
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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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This class is the follow up to Audacity 101. Participants will need to be proficient enough with Audacity to self-produce an audio commercial with voiceover, music and sound effects. The production work will take place in class using materials (script, music and sound effects) provided by the Voiceover...
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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...
