This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Abby Gruenewald, 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
Abby Gruenewald is a casting assistant with experience working on...
SYNOPSIS
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 NY based Elizabeth Berra, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare a scene assigned by the Casting Director within four days before the class.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT ELIZABETH
Elizabeth Berra is a New York based...
Join us for a screening of 'Good Side of Bad' followed by a conversation with actor Myles Grier, actor/writer Jules Bruff, actor/producer Connie Jo Sechrist & director Alethea Root. Moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety.
Synopsis:
Three adult siblings are brought back together after a shocking diagnosis forces them to confront harsh future...
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Join accomplished voice actor and proud SAG-AFTRA member Ashley Adler for a fast paced class designed to take your commercial reads to the next level. Each participant will have the opportunity to read and receive individual feedback and direction from Ashley. There will also be time to answer...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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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 Social Media platforms....
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director Joey Montenarello, 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 JOEY
Joey Montenarello is a NY based Casting Director who...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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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 Social Media platforms....
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Kevin Nealon. Moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety.
BIO:
Kevin Nealon is an Emmy and SAG-nominated actor and comedian who sets himself apart from other comedic performers with his unique sense of humor, dry wit and...
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This interactive discussion will provide an overview of what it takes to find success in voiceover and to know what is expected of actors within the voiceover industry, as we know it. The talk will touch on notable "inner-workings" and important tips from the agency perspective, session...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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Headshots are an actors' calling card, but is it a professional picture that matches with how the buyers see you? Does your picture accurately communicate the product that is being sold? In this session we will discuss what your headshot is communicating and...
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...
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In voiceover, actors are often confronted with short pieces of copy and tasked with making that minimized copy sound interesting. That is tough enough, but what's more challenging is being asked to "give it to me in trips." Trips meaning triple or three times. How do you create...
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 film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
BIO
Julie Knapp, originally from Northern New Jersey, has always been...
Join us for a screening of 'Lilly' followed by a conversation with actor Patricia Clarkson. Moderated by Jack Smart, People Magazine.
Synopsis:
'Lilly' stars Patricia Clarkson, John Benjamin Hickey and Thomas Sadoski and is the story of the American activist, Lilly Ledbetter, who was the plaintiff in the United States...
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Can you be funny in commercials the same way you can with your friends, or on stage, or in animation? This workshop will cover the ins and outs of comedy in commercials and animation: auditioning alone for dialogue, finding the right tone, and what’s ok and not...
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While a vocal warm-up may seem on one level like a routine of little actions, on a deeper level it is carving out time and space in our busy day to meet ourselves. Join Andrea Haring, the Executive Director of the The Linklater Center for Voice and Language...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Victoria Murphy, 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
Victoria Murphy has been casting for 10 years. She got...
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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...
This class begins at 11:00am PDT/ 2:00pm EDT
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Your IMDb Pro profile is your digital press kit. In this hands-on, one-hour workshop, you’ll get practical, step-by-step guidance to optimize your IMDb page. We will cover credits, photos, demo reel and bio so you can stand out and...
This class begins at 2:00 pm PDT / 5:00pm EDT
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Your bio tells your story—make sure it’s working for you! In this hour-long class, we’ll break down how to write authentic, polished bios for your website and IMDb that help you stand out.
This workshop is interactive so...
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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...
Join us for a screening of 'Good American Family' followed by a conversation with actor Ellen Pompeo, Mark Duplass and co-showrunners Sarah Sutherland and Katie Robbins. Moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety.
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Told from multiple points of view, as a means to explore issues of perspective, bias, and trauma, this...
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There are more opportunities for actors of all voice prints and backgrounds than ever. But the subtleties and nuances of working reads require ever more from us as actors. Jack will examine current trends, methods, and strategies for developing your read and finding work in this exciting part...
Join us for an screening of the first episode of 'American Primeval.' Followed by a conversation with actors Betty Gilpin, Taylor Kitsch and Derek Hinkey
Series Synopsis: This is America…1857. Up is down, pain is everywhere, innocence and tranquility are losing the battle to hatred and fear. Peace is the shrinking...
Join us for a screening of 'Bad Sisters' followed by a conversation with Sharon Horgan, Sarah Greene, Barry Ward, and Thaddea Graham.
Synopsis:
“Bad Sisters” season two returns to follow the lives of the Garvey sisters played by Sharon Horgan as Eva, Anne-Marie Duff as Grace, Eva Birthistle as Ursula,...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Sharon Horgan.
BIO:
Sharon Horgan is a dynamic, witty, and talented multihyphenate whose exceptional storytelling skills have brought her international recognition. She is an award-winning creator, writer, producer, and actor who portrays the experiences of strong, female-driven stories.
Horgan is the...
Join us for an screening of the first episode of 'Zero Day.' Followed by a conversation with actors Robert De Niro, Angela Bassett and Lizzy Caplan.
Series Synopsis: ZERO DAY is a limited series starring Robert De Niro as respected former U.S. President George Mullen, who, as head of the...
Join writers Liz Meriwether ('Dying for Sex'), Mfoniso Udofia ('Lessons in Chemisty',), expert Vicki Shabo ('New America') actor/comedian Steve Way ('Ramy') and expert Lydia Storie (Caring Across Generations) for a lively conversation moderated by WGAE Women's Salon Co-Chair Sasha Stewart ('Dying for Sex') on writing and performing holistic,...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Rachel Rose Oginsky, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will receive sides to in the class.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email with your RSVP confirmation.
BIO
Rachel Rose Oginsky is a Casting Associate in the...
Join us for a 45-minute panel with photographers Stephanie Girard, Jamaal Murray, Russell Baer & Vanie Poyey as they discuss headshots. Moderated by casting director, Sunny Boling. A great headshot is one of the most important tools in a actor's career. They will offer valuable insight into choosing the right...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A and an prepared reading session with NY based casting professional, Rebecca Gushin.
Participating actors will be asked to prepare scenes assigned by the casting professional ahead of class.
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Take control of your voiceover career! In this interactive workshop, Ian James Corlett (renowned voice actor, director, and creator) shares insider tips to help you direct your own performances with confidence and precision. Learn how to break down scripts, interpret direction, and deliver standout reads that catch casting...
*****THIS CLASS IS NOW OPEN FOR AUDIT SEATS*** PLEASE ADD YOU NAME TO THE WAITLIST. ALL NAMES ON THE WAITLIST WILL BE CONSIDERED AUDITORS******
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Leaning toward voicing non-fiction audiobooks because "they're easier", but are concerned about potentially deadly boring content and no dialogue? You might be surprised at how...
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This remote live class will include a Q&A and a cold reading session with an experienced casting professional.
A short scene will be sent to all actors the morning of class.
ABOUT DONNA:
DONNA MCKENNA has been in the business of casting for over 18 years, bringing her unique skill...
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...
Join us for a screening of 'Forever' followed by a conversation with actors Lovie Simone, Michael Cooper Jr., Karen Pittman, Xosha Roquemore and Wood Harris.
Synopsis:
Judy Blume's groundbreaking 1975 novel, Forever, is being reimagined for a new generation by Mara Brock Akil. It’s an epic love story of two Black teens exploring romance...
Join us for a screening of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' followed by a conversation with actor Charlie Vickers, Charles Edwards and Daniel Weyman. Moderated by Kara Warner.
Synopsis:
In season two of 'The Rings of Power,' Sauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, without an...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Kara Olsavsky, 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
Kara Olsavsky has been working in casting...
This class begins at 1pm PST.
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There are many areas an actor can pursue within the entertainment industry. By taking the time to narrow down what an actor really wants to focus on it can free them up to deepen their pursuit of job opportunities. In this session, we...
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This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Professional Rebecca Dealy followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare and perform scenes of their choice from film/television. Additional information will be sent in your RSVP confirmation email.
To be eligible to take this class, actors...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Brian Sutow, 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
Brian Sutow is an Artios and Heller...
Join us for a screening of 'Deli Boys' followed by a conversation with actors Saagar Shaikh and Poorna Jagannathan. Moderated by Jenelle Riley.
Synopsis:
When their convenience store-magnate father suddenly dies, a pair of pampered Pakistani American brothers lose everything and are forced to reckon with their Baba’s secret life of crime as they...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Seth Yanklewitz, 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
Seth Yanklewitz is an EMMY Nominated Casting Director whose award-winning...
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with NY based casting professional John Weicher, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare a scene assigned by the Casting Director within four days before the class.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT JOHN
John Weicher is a NY...
SYNOPSIS
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...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Hector Elizondo. Moderated by Scott Mantz.
BIO:
For over 60 years, award-winning actor Hector Elizondo has enjoyed a successful and prolific career in film, television, theatre and radio. A native New Yorker, Elizondo first garnered recognition...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Alec Baldwin moderated by Elliott Forrest.
BIO: Since 1980, Alec Baldwin has appeared in numerous productions on stage, in films and on television. He received a Tony nomination for "A Streetcar Named Desire," an Oscar nomination for The Cooler and has won three Emmy awards, three Golden Globes and...
This class will include a Q&A with bi-coastal Casting Director Matthew Maisto, 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 MATTHEW
Matthew Maisto is an Emmy-nominated Casting Director for film, television...
Join us for an screening of the first two episode of season 2 'Survival of the Thickest.' Followed by a conversation with actor Michelle Buteau.
Series Synopsis: Survival of the Thickest centers on Mavis Beaumont (Michelle Buteau). Black, plus-size, and looking for love, while loving herself, Mavis works hard...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Lisa Ystrom, 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
Lisa is a Los Angeles native and has been...
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Whether you’re new to the business or a regular on a series, this entertaining lecture will give you powerful tools you can easily apply to your craft, in both comedy and drama.
Jack shares tips for eliminating fear and doubt, shifting the way you think about your art, and...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Wendi McLendon-Covey. Moderated by Proma Kholsa, IndieWire.
BIO: Wendi McLendon-Covey portrays Joyce on the new NBC comedy “St. Denis Medical.”
McLendon-Covey recently concluded her impressive 10-season run starring on ABC’s “The Goldbergs,” a milestone marked by two Critic’s Choice nominations. Notably, at the time of...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Alexa Pereira, 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
A recent Artios Award winner, Alexa has been in casting...
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In this Masterclass, actor Harry Hamlin will be working with selected actors in a live and observed work session. This will be preceded by a brief conversation on his craft and career and will be followed by an audience Q&A.
These reservations are for Q&A participation and observation only.
BIO:
Having garnered...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Thomas 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
With a sharp eye for talent and a passion for...
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Join award-winning narrator and director Jennifer Aquino for a workshop where you'll dive into the relationship between audiobook narrators and directors. You'll gain a better understanding of the critical role a director plays in the recording process, why and when you may work with one, and how you,...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director, Tiffany Little Canfield, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare and perform scenes of their choice from film/television. Additional information will be sent in your RSVP confirmation email.
To be eligible to take this class,...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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Headshots are an actors' calling card, but is it a professional picture that matches with how the buyers see you? Does your picture accurately communicate the product that is being sold? In this session we will discuss what your headshot is communicating and...
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director,Susan Shopmaker, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare and perform scenes of their choice from film/television. Additional information will be sent in your RSVP confirmation email.
To be eligible to take this class, actors must...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director David Guglielmo, 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
David Guglielmo is a filmmaker and casting...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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The audition is not only how one prepares the material. It is also about the mindset actors have about auditioning, how they conduct themselves in the room and how they let it go. This session will cover the many ways actors can prepare...
If your home has been damaged or destroyed by the Eaton or Palisades wildfires and you have questions on how to navigate the insurance recovery process, please sign up for this event. The SAG-AFTRA Foundation and United Policyholders, a non-profit improving disaster recovery for over 30 years, will...
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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. Once you have completed the required Voiceover Programs Profile and the Voiceover Lab Orientation, you will have Voiceover Lab eligibility. This 2-hour orientation details what the Voiceover Lab...
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This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Professional Nicholas Petrovich 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.
ABOUT NICHOLAS
Nicholas Petrovich is an independent Casting Director and...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Faith Abraham, 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
Faith Abraham has been working in casting for nearly a...
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This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Directors Kristen Paladino & Lori Malkin, 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.
ABOUT KRISTEN & LORI
Kristen's credits are...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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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...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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The audition is not only how one prepares the material. It is also about the mindset actors have about auditioning, how they conduct themselves in the room and how they let it go. This session will cover the many ways actors can prepare...
This class begins at 1pm PST
SYNOPSIS
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...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Adam Richards, 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
An introduction to the Casting Access program. Whether you are new to Casting Access or have taken classes before, this is a great way to come learn about how the program works and how to get the most out of it. The hour long orientation incorporates a Q&A...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Emma Fleming, 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
Emma is a Los Angeles-based Casting Director whose recent projects...
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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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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 PST
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Headshots are an actors' calling card, but is it a professional picture that matches with how the buyers see you? Does your picture accurately communicate the product that is being sold? In this session we will discuss what your headshot is communicating and...
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Prerequisite: Home Studio Basics
This small group session is designed as a hands-on follow up to our Home Studio Basics class. The purpose is to help members who have begun constructing their home studios and have run into issues or challenges. Led by NY staff engineer and booth...
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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 PST
SYNOPSIS
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 Social Media platforms....
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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...
This class begins at 1pm PST.
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Do you have a plan for your money? Do you tell your money what to do or are your surprised at the end of the month by how it is spent? By creating a solid plan, audience members will have the steps to...
This class begins at 1pm PST.
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Do you have a plan for your money? Do you tell your money what to do or are your surprised at the end of the month by how it is spent? By creating a solid plan, audience members will have the steps to...
This class begins at 1pm PST.
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Building one's team is an important component to an actor's career. This small group session will cover what an actor has to keep in mind when looking to add a commercial agent, theatrical agent, and manager to their team.
Please bring pencil or pen...
This class begins at 1pm PST.
SYNOPSIS
Building one's team is an important component to an actor's career. This small group session will cover what an actor has to keep in mind when looking to add a commercial agent, theatrical agent, and manager to their team.
Please bring pencil or pen...
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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 learn about home recording...
