A screening of episodes 101 & 102 of "The Sticky' followed by a Q&A with actor Margo Martindale.
SAG-AFTRA members and guests invited to events will behave in a professional and courteous manner. Any violation of the rules or transgression of decorum will be subject to review by...
Join us for a screening of 'The Fire Inside' followed by a Conversation with actor Ryan Destiny and Brian Tyree Henry. Moderated by Greg Braxton, LA Times.
Synopsis:
A rousing and emotional directorial debut from Academy Award® nominated cinematographer Rachel Morrison, 'The Fire Inside' follows the story of Claressa “T-Rex” Shields...
BIO
Hia! I'm Vanie (Vahnee) Poyey, the Los Angeles headshot photographer for character actors who don't like to pose. I've photographed 6000+ thespians over twenty five plus years. My specialty is directing actors with improv games which instantly puts you at ease, resulting in personality-based headshots that help you...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Casting Professional Ani Avetyan, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email upon confirmation.
BIO
Ani Avetyan is a casting director who worked on...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director Caroline Allegrante, 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 CAROLINE:
This class will include a Q&A with LA based casting professional Morgan Rudner, 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 MORGAN:
A screening of the 'Pilot' followed by a Q&A with actors Kaitlin Olson, Daniel Sunjata, Deniz Akdeniz, Amirah J and Matthew Lamb.
SAG-AFTRA members and guests invited to events will behave in a professional and courteous manner. Any violation of the rules or transgression of decorum will be subject...
A screening of 'Gladiator II' followed by a Q&A with producer Doug Wick, p.g.a. producer Lucy Fisher, p.g.a., producer Michael Pruss, p.g.a., screenwriter David Scarpa & composer Harry Gregson-Williams.
*Please note: this event is external to the Foundation*
SAG-AFTRA members and guests invited to events will behave in a...
SYNOPSIS
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director and Producer Eve Pomerance, followed by a prepared work session.
ABOUT EVE
Eve Pomerance has worked in the film industry since 1989 when she did her first production management job, for the BBC for director, Frances Anne...
SYNOPSIS
This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with LA based Casting Director, Stephen Snyder.
Participating actors will prepare a scene assigned by the Casting Director several days before the class.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email upon confirmation.
ABOUT STEPHEN
For Disney Studios and Brought...
SYNOPSIS
That irresistible presence and talent that compels others to want to work with you? It’s not a secret. It’s a skill that Melissa can help you develop.
Learn how to "Flip the Switch" to turn your voiceover career to "ON." You are the only one...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Tim Matheson. Moderated by Scott Mantz.
BIO:
Tim Matheson is an American actor, director and producer perhaps best known for his portrayal of the smooth talking 'Eric "Otter" Stratton' in the 1978 comedy, 'National Lampoon’s Animal House,' but has had a variety of...
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:
Join us for a screening of 'Wicked' followed by a conversation with Cynthia Erivo.
Synopsis: Misunderstood because of her green skin, a young woman named Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda (Ariana Grande), a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with...
Enjoy a screening of 'Nickel Boys' followed by a conversation with actor Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and director/co-writer RaMell Ross.
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Colson Whitehead and inspired by real-life events, NICKEL BOYS chronicles the powerful friendship between two Black teenagers who become wards of a juvenile reformatory in...
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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...
This class begins at 1pm PST.
SYNOPSIS
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 | 4pm EST.
If you are in the Los Angeles area, please sign up for the in-person Money Management class HERE.
SYNOPSIS
Do you have a plan for your money? Do you tell your money what to do or are your surprised at the end...
Join us for a screening of 'Anora' followed by a Conversation with actors Mikey Madison, Yura Borisov, Mark Eydelshteyn and Karren Karagulian.
Synopsis: Sean Baker's Palme d'Or winner 'Anora' is an audacious, thrilling, and comedic variation on a modern-day Cinderella story. Mikey Madison ('Once Upon A Time In Hollywood') captivates as Ani, a...
Screening of Episode 206 "Dreadnought" followed by a Q&A with creator/executive producer/writer Debora Cahn moderated by Multi-award-winning screenwriter, TV writer-producer Stephen Schiff.
ABOUT THE DIPLOMAT
A deadly explosion in the heart of London shatters US Ambassador Kate Wyler’s world (Keri Russell). Struggling to rebuild the lives that broke and the team...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based casting professional G. Charles Wright, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from television. Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
BIO
Join us for a screening of 'The Substance' followed by a Conversation with actor Demi Moore.
Synopsis:
Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself?
You. Only better in every way.
You’ve got to try this product: The Substance.
It changed my life.
Demi Moore gives a career-best performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former...
This class begins at 1pm PST
SYNOPSIS
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...
This class begins at 1pm PST | 4pm EST
If you are in Los Angeles, please sign up for the in-person Resume class HERE
SYNOPSIS
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...
Join us for a screening of 'Woman of the Hour' followed by a Conversation with actor/director Anna Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto & Nicolette Robinson. Moderated by Angelique Jackson, Variety.
Synopsis:
The stranger-than-fiction story of an aspiring actress in 1970s Los Angeles and a serial killer in the midst of...
SYNOPSIS
Join performer, dialect coach and a certified Knight-Thompson speech work teacher Keri Safran for a 90 minute interactive webinar that will introduce participants to the essentials for breaking down accents as well as rehearsal methods that will leave you feeling confident to record, improvise and take direction on...
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Vocieover auditions used to be recorded at the recording booths of talent agencies. Times have changed. These days it is often up to the actors to find a place to record their voiceover auditions. Many actors now have home recording set ups to meet the challenge or they...
SYNOPSIS
This class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional Danielle King, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene from film or television. Sides will be assigned by the casting director ahead of class. Additional preparation details will be sent...
SYNOPSIS
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...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based casting professional Meghan Schuman, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
BIO
Meghan Schuman began her career in casting in 2017 as part of the...
CLASS FORMAT
This class will include a Q&A with NY based talent agent Marissa Patella, 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 RSVP...
CLASS FORMAT
This class will include a Q&A with NY based talent agent Marissa Patella, 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 RSVP...
SYNOPSIS
Actors will work on different styles of commercial copy, 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).
REQUIREMENTS
Copy will be provided by the Voiceover Lab.
This class is in person and at...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Agent Katie Lynch, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform monologues from film or television. Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT KATIE:
Katie Lynch was born and raised on Long Island, New...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based casting professional Leo Wolfe, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
BIO
Leo Wolfe is a Casting Director/Associate Casting Director working in film and television....
SYNOPSIS
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...
Join us for a screening of 'The Graduates' followed by a Conversation with actors Mina Sundwall and Yasmeen Fletcher and director Hannah Peterson.
Synopsis:
Genevieve is getting ready to graduate high school a year after her boyfriend, Tyler, dies from gun violence. As she struggles to push herself forward, a...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Agent Katie Lynch, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform monologues from film or television. Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT KATIE:
Katie Lynch was born and raised on Long Island, New...
SYNOPSIS
Relationship Building is applicable to actors across the board (Voiceover, Theater, Film, TV and Commercials). This class will provide valuable information and strategies that can be used by actors to position themselves for success.
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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
Copy will be...
CLASS SYNOPSIS
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director, Bernadette McBrinn, 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 BERNADETTE
Bernadette is an Associate Casting Director with Candice...
Join us for a screening of 'Between the Temples' followed by a Conversation with actor Carol Kane and director Nathan Silver. Moderated by Katie Walsh.
Synopisis:
Ben Gottlieb (Jason Schwartzman) is a cantor who’s lost his voice, his faith, and his purpose following the sudden death of his novelist wife. His obtuse...
SYNOPSIS
This is a class geared towards beginners that are new to voiceover. We are looking for people that have not taken many or many voiceover classes with us at the Voiceover Lab. This class its for actors that are new to voiceover or have been out of the...
This class will include a Q&A with bi-coastal Casting Director Charlene Lee, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare a scene assigned by the Casting Director a few days before the class.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
BIO
Charlene Lee is an Emmy award-winning casting...
SYNOPSIS
This class is for actors that are new to voiceover or that have been out of the voiceover for awhile. We are looking for people that have not taken many or any voiceover classes with us at the Voiceover Lab, as well. This class is a good...
This class will include a Q&A with bi-coastal 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 producer, writer, director, and...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Carol Kane.
BIO:
Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated actress, Carol Kane’s career has spanned across several decades as she has established herself as a sought-after actor on stage, screen and television.
Kane’s television and film work is extensive. She was nominated for...
SYNOPSIS
Are you just getting started in the voiceover world? This is a great way to learn about a myriad of ways you can use your voice in your career. We'll be going over the different categories of voiceovers, how to get auditions for the categories, and how to...
SYNOPSIS
This small group session is designed as a hands-on follow up to our Home Studio Basics class. Led by NY staff engineer and booth director Lana Migliore, each participant will be given time to present their home studio related concern or question and crowdsource the group for creative...
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The end of the year is not only a good time for reflection, but also action as an actor determines what is, and is not, working for them before the start of the new year. This small group session will use concepts like the 80/20 rule to examine...
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This Masterclass will feature a conversation and open Q&A with Casting Director Allison Estrin The evening will also include a live, observed work session with a small group of actors.
These reservations are for Q&A participation and observation only.
ABOUT ALLISON
SYNOPSIS
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 what...
This class begins at 1pm PST.
SYNOPSIS
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 begins at 1pm PST |4pm EST
If you are in Los Angeles, please sign up for the in-person Actor Career Focus class HERE
SYNOPSIS
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...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional Randi Glass, 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 RANDI:
SYNOPSIS
Actors will work on different styles of commercial copy, 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).
REQUIREMENTS
Copy will be provided by the Voiceover Lab.
This class is in person and at...
SYNOPSIS
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...
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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In this promo class, we will focus on Timing, Tone and Performance. Actors will add their voiceovers to television promos to learn how to fit phrases into specific spaces, how to follow along with S.O.T. (Sound on Tape) cues and how to deliver VoiceOver performances that fit the...
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During this class we will simulate a voiceover casting session (by committee).. 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...
Synopsis
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...
SYNOPSIS
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
Copy will be...
SYNOPSIS
Fantasy, adventure, action, sports, educational, animation...you name it, video games are incredibly popular on a global scale. In fact Video Games are the biggest business in show business, making more money than movies and music combined. Savvy "VG" producers are always aiming to create the next epic virtual...
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...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with LA based Casting Director, Gianna Butler.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene assigned by the casting professional.
ABOUT GIANNA
Gianna Butler (she/her) is a casting director with twelve years of experience in scripted-content television, film, and...
SYNOPSIS
This Masterclass will feature a conversation and open Q&A with Casting Director James Calleri. The evening will also include a live, observed work session with a small group of actors.
These reservations are for Q&A participation and observation only.
ABOUT JAMES
James Calleri is one of the leading casting directors in...
SYNOPSIS
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 what...
This class will include a Q&A with bi-coastal Agent Amy Lord, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides or a monologue from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT AMY:
Amy Lord began her career in NYC at the...
