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How do voice actors ensure blind people enjoy watching videos? Join an experienced audio description performer with over a decade in the field for a hands-on, immersive workshop that bridges storytelling and accessibility. Drawing on thousands of AD projects and close collaboration with blind advisors, Roy Samuelson and...
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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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...
Improv is such a vital skill and tool when it comes to performing. Are you looking to sharpen yours when it comes to commercials? Join us for a panel discussion covering how to improve those skills, how to apply them to auditions and performances and how to discern...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Kim Marie Swanson, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will receive assigned self tape instructions via Breakdown Services/Eco-Cast.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation. Please read all Prepare details in your RSVP confirmation email,...
Join us for an informational Zoom with the New York Union Child Care Coalition. In this session you will learn about how to receive child care vouchers for New York City residents including the application process, scholarship programs, who is eligible and more. As SAG-AFTRA members you have...
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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...
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 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 screening of two of the 2025 Academy Awards nominees for Short Film: Live Action followed by a Conversation with the filmmakers. Moderated by Jazz Tangcay, Variety.
'Anuja' Synopsis:
'Anuja,' crafted by husband and wife team, Adam J. Graves (director) and Suchitra Mattai (producer), tells a hopeful...
Join us for a 40-minute conversation with Cynthia McLean (VP at SBV Talent), Jessica Bulavsky (Voice Over Department Director for SBV Talent and On-Air Promo Agent) & Ferenc Laczko (Voiceover Commercials Department at SBV Talent) talk about submitting to a voiceover agent, demos, changes in the voiceover industry,...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A with writer, director, producer, and casting professional Rick Pagano, followed by a prepared reading session
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.
ABOUT RICK
Writer/director Rick Pagano’s latest film, “Ten Tricks,” is currently...
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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.
Instructor: Eric Hurst, Audio Engineer / Booth Director (SAG-AFTRA Foundation Voiceover Lab).
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Know the cancellation deadline (see above).
Scripts will be distributed in class and provided by...
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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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Documentaries are having 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.
REQUIREMENTS
Know the cancellation...
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Learn from "Accent Man" Andrew Frankel what makes some accents cringey, and others absolutely brilliant and how you can make sure yours are not just believable, but compelling to casting directors and audiences alike so that you can incorporate them into your own auditions and performances...
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...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, John Ort, 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 JOHN
John Ort, CSA (he/him) is a two-time...
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In this class, actors will work on voicing animation characters. You will select a character that interests you, analyze the specs of the character you choose. record multiple takes of your Voiceover performances in the recording booth, take direction from our audio engineer/booth director and use the best...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Fern Champion, 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
Go to IMDb to see Fern's Credits.
REQUIREMENTS
You must have...
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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...
CLASS FORMAT
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Talent Agent Jordan Parente, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform a scene from film or TV 2 minutes (2 pages) or less.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email with your...
CLASS FORMAT
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Talent Agent Jordan Parente, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform a scene from film or TV 2 minutes (2 pages) or less.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email with your...
Come and learn about headshots in a special session with professional photographer Rex Lott. Rex will spend 15 minutes, one-on-one with eighteen performers at our New York On-Camera Lab. Each performer will receive one headshot look at the end of the session. If confirmed for a time slot...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Gary Zuckerbrod, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare a scene assigned by the Casting Director several days before the class.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
BIO
Highly regarded, Gary is a former CBS...
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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 partner...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Melissa Moss, 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
Melissa, a experienced casting associate/director based in Los Angeles, returned...
This class begins at 1pm PST.
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There are many areas an actor can pursue within the entertainment industry. By taking the time to narrow down what an actor really wants to focus on it can free them up to deepen their pursuit of job opportunities. In this session, we...
This class will include a Q&A with 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...
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This class will include a Q&A with Casting Director Angelique Midthunder, 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
Angelique Midthunder began her career in casting in the mid-1990s after working...
This class begins at 1pm PST.
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Building one's team is an important component to an actor's career. This small group session will cover what an actor has to keep in mind when looking to add a commercial agent, theatrical agent, and manager to their team.
Please bring pencil or pen...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Professional 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...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based casting professional, Avani Parikh Dhar.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene of their choice from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.
ABOUT AVANI
Avani Parikh Dhar, aka Chimera Casting,...
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Join award winning narrator Gabra Zackman for a masterclass in navigating audiobook genres. This session will begin with a guided meditation to help bring participants into connection with their inner storyteller. Next, Gabra will work with each actor on their selection of text to demonstrate the tools and...
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
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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...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Alexandra Niedt, 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
Alexandra Niedt is a Los Angeles based Casting Director specializing...
This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based Casting Director, Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick.
Participating actors will prepare and perform animation or podcast voiceover copy of your choice, two minutes (2 pages) in length or less.
Additional details will be sent upon confirmation...
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Join celebrated actor and voice talent Ben Giroux for a Zoom workshop that will explore how to handle an animation audition from the moment it is received in your inbox until you hit send on your MP3. In this ninety minute session, Ben will demonstrate his...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Katie Lantz, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
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Katie Lantz (she/her) is a casting director and associate casting...
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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 Director, Erica Hart, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will be assigned a scene prior to class to prepare and perform.
To be eligible to take this class, actors must have 4 co-stars or one guest star,...
Please note: Agent Access classes have a different frequency restriction from Casting Access classes. In addition to taking a Casting Access class every 30 days, you can take one Agent Access class every 90 days.
CLASS FORMAT
This class will include a Q&A with bi-coastal talent agent Craig Holzberg, followed by...
Please note: Agent Access classes have a different frequency restriction from Casting Access classes. In addition to taking a Casting Access class every 30 days, you can take one Agent Access class every 90 days.
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This class will include a Q&A with bi-coastal talent agent Craig Holzberg, followed by...
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director, Bess Fifer, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will be choose and prepare a dramatic guest star scene of your choice, two minutes (2 pages) in length or less.
To be eligible to take this class,...
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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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...
THIE READER LIST FOR THIS CLASS IS FULL.
IF YOU WISH TO AUDIT. ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITLIST.
ALL NAMES ON THE WAITLIST WILL BE CONSIDERED AUDITORS.
AUDITORS ARE SUBJECT TO VO LAB ATTENDANCE POLICY.
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Join industry powerhouse Stacia Newcomb for a workshop that challenges those inner vampires and makes...
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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This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based casting professional, Karlee Fomalont.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene of their choice from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.
ABOUT KARLEE
Karlee Fomalont, CSA is an Artios Award...
Join us for a screening of 'When I'm Ready' followed by a Conversation with actor June Schreiner, actor/writer Andrew Ortenberg and director Andrew Johnson.
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'When I’m Ready' revolves around a young couple, Rose and Michael, on a road trip across the country during the last days before an extinction...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Candido Cornejo, 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
Candido is a proud Latine trans casting professional with over...
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...
Please note: Agent Access classes have a different frequency restriction from Casting Access classes. In addition to taking a Casting Access class every 30 days, you can take one Agent Access class every 90 days.
CLASS FORMAT
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Talent Agent Justin Noga, followed...
Please note: Agent Access classes have a different frequency restriction from Casting Access classes. In addition to taking a Casting Access class every 30 days, you can take one Agent Access class every 90 days.
CLASS FORMAT
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Talent Agent Justin Noga, followed...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Claire Koonce, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
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CLAIRE KOONCE is an experienced casting director, acting teacher and...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Nickole Doro, 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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Nickole Doro is an Artios Award winning Casting Director with...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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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...
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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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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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This session will provide a greater understanding of the components and elements that go into an effective demo reel and the usage of individual actor clips. The session will also include covering the role of the reel and clips and how an actor can best use them as...
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This online class will provide a Q&A feedback from an experienced casting professional.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene or monologue of their choice from film or tv.
This class is intended only for actors who are based in (have a permanent address in) the Southeast.
CASTING DIRECTOR BIO
Amanda...
CLASS FORMAT
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Talent Agent Rikky Fishbein, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform a scene from film, tv, or theatre, 2 minutes (2 pages) or less.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email with...
CLASS FORMAT
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Talent Agent Rikky Fishbein, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform a scene from film, tv, or theatre, 2 minutes (2 pages) or less.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email with...
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Voiceover (VO) 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 (online) and the Voiceover Lab Orientation (VOLO), you will have Voiceover Lab eligibility. This 2 hour orientation details...
