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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?...
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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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...
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This class will include a Q&A with NY based Talent Agent, Kaitlin Schreiner, 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 KAITLIN
Kaitlin, a born and raised Pittsburgher, discovered her...
CLASS SYNOPSIS
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Talent Agent, Kaitlin Schreiner, 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 KAITLIN
Kaitlin, a born and raised Pittsburgher, discovered her...
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...
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Interested in audiobook narration? Join sought-after voice talent, CEO of Leonardo Audio and Nor'easter Publishing Chris Ciulla for an in-studio workshop that will explore what it means to be a successful audiobook narrator. Chris will begin this session with a one hour lecture that shares what he's learned-...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director, Arlie Day, 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 ARLIE
Arlie Day began her career in...
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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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Social media can feel confusing or overwhelming for actors - especially as it continues to change. In this interactive workshop, social media strategist and author Heidi Dean (Social Media for Actors) offers clear, practical guidance for actors navigating social media today. You’ll learn how to stop overthinking social...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Dana (Gaier) Ellis, 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
Dana (Gaier) Ellis has worked on projects across film,...
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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 some of the information and...
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director Destiny Lilly, 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 DESTINY
Destiny Lilly, CSA is an Emmy-nominated casting director based...
Join us for a Conversation with showrunners to share 'behind the curtain' insight on the discussions and selection processes from self-tapes to chemistry reads, co-stars to series regulars. This panel will include Liz Tuccillo (Best Medicine), Laura Eason (Three Women), , Beth Schachter (Billions) and Bill Lawrence (Shrinking)
Laura Eason is a...
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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...
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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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:...
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Join REAPER enthusiast and tutor, James Romick, for a deeper dive into recording, editing, mastering and rendering files in REAPER.
In this class James will demonstrate the procedures he uses to ensure that files meet industry standards and requirements. He will also demonstrate how to set up and use...
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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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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...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional, Ross Shenker, 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 ROSS:
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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 LA based Casting Director Tara Treacy, 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
Tara Treacy is an LA-based Casting Director with a...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, Stephen Vincent, 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 STEPHEN
Stephen...
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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....
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Natasha Ward, 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
Natasha Ward, CSA, a prominent Hollywood figure, excels in casting,...
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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...
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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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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...
Join us for a screening of 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.' Followed by a conversation with actors Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson and Tim Roth moderated by Benny Safdie.
Synopsis: The epic continuation of the multi-award-winning gangster saga, set in the lawless streets of Birmingham in the 1900s. Cillian Murphy reprises his role...
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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 Director Kara Sullivan, 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
Kara Sullivan Casting, established in 2003, is an independent office...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Karri Miles, 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
Karri Miles Granville, CSA is a Los Angeles–based casting director/associate...
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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 some of the information and...
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with New York Casting Director Michael Cassara, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a brief (2 minutes or less) contemporary monologue.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT MICHAEL:
Michael Cassara, CSA is a Casting Director and Educator...
Join us for a screening of the first episode of Masterpiece on PBS's 'The Forsytes.' Followed by a conversation with actors Stephen Moyer, Jack Davenport, Millie Gibson and Joshua Orpin, moderated by Lauren Puckett-Pope.
Series Synopsis: Desire, ambition and betrayal simmer at the heart of the sumptuous costume drama, The Forsytes....
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In voiceover, your demo is your headshot — your primary marketing tool and first impression with agents, casting directors, and producers. A strong demo highlights your best performances, range, and authenticity. Just as important is understanding how your work is perceived in today’s competitive market.
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A reality of the VO world is that even before getting heard, all auditions get sorted into two groups: the NO List and the MAYBE List.
Want to understand how to get your audition past the gatekeepers? Join industry veteran Hugh P. Klitzke for insight into this...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, Stephanie Holbrook, followed by an assigned prepared reading session.
Stephanie will be assigning sides based on actor headshots and resumes prior to the class.
ABOUT STEPHANIE
Stephanie Holbrook is a Casting Director with extensive credits in both Film...
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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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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...
This class will include a Q&A with Atlanta based Casting Professional Soph Abitbol, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare sides assigned by the Casting Director ahead of class.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT SOPH
Soph is an independent SE Casting Director specializing in...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Molly Murphy, 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
Molly was driven from an early age...
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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?...
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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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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...
Join us for a screening of the two episode of 'Ted' Followed by a conversation with actor Max Burkholder.
EP 205 Synopsis: Realizing John is light on extracurriculars for college applications, John and Ted audition for the school play. Matty and Susan get part time jobs at Dunkin' Donuts.
EP...
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director Rachel Reiss, 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 RACHEL
Rachel Reiss, CSA is a senior casting...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Jeremy Larrere, 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
Jeremy Larrere has worked in casting since 2009 when he...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional, Ilene Starger, 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 ILENE:
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Casting Professional Jessica Sherman, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from a small library of sides provided by Jessica.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email upon confirmation.
BIO
Jessica Sherman is an...
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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 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...
Join casting director Tineka Becker as she teaches how to analyze scripts and deconstruct scenes. The scenes will be handed out DURING the class.
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Tineka Becker is a Casting Director with over 20 yrs of experience casting Film & Television, with a background as a classically trained actor...
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PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY AS THIS SESSION IS SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT THAN NORMAL VO WORKSHOPS
Interested in creating a high quality audiobook sample for use on your personal website, ACX, AHAB or for submission to an audiobook publisher?
Then this workshop is for you!
Once you RSVP, you will be sent a...
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Do Less. Be Better. is an approach to Brand Imaging TV commercial copy and beyond. We’ll use common elements found in various acting methods; in particular, the imagination.
In this workshop, we’ll discover the differences between tv and radio reads and...
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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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In voiceover, you can master all of the vital acting skills (mic technique, copy analysis, decoding the spec, product research, point of View, breath control and body engagement) and yet miss the most important element of bringing words to life. You—your heart; your mind; your life experience; you....
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Voiceover, stage and theatrical actors are sometimes confronted with a request to sing for auditions or roles. But, what if you are not a singer...and Auto-Tune is not an option? Don’t worry, this interactive “show-and-do” class will help participants experience how to cultivate and expand vocal...
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What has Townsend not done as a performer? Um, nothing! Animation voiceover, commercial voiceover, theatre, TV, lead singer of a multi-platinum world traveling boy band. Actually, not too sure about that boy band situation, but the rest...yes, he has done it and does it.
In...
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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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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...
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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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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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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 audition...
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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...
