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Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

Voiceover Audition Practice: Submission, Review + Feedback - Video Game Copy

Thursday, September 12, 2024 11:00 AM PDT

SYNOPSIS

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? In...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Money Management

Thursday, September 12, 2024 1:00 PM PDT

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...

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Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

Commercial Copy Reads and Direction

Thursday, September 12, 2024 3:00 PM PDT

SYNOPSIS 

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

This class is in person and at the new...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Scenes with Cami Patton

Thursday, September 12, 2024 7:00 PM PDT

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Cami Patton, followed by a prepared work session. 

Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television.  Dramatic scenes only.

Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.


ABOUT CAMI:

Cami Patton is a multiple Emmy and Artios...

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New York - Casting Access

Assigned Sides with Maribeth Fox

Friday, September 13, 2024 12:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, Maribeth Fox,  followed by a prepared reading session

Participating actors will  be assigned a scene prior to class to prepare and perform.


ABOUT MARIBETH

Maribeth Fox has recently opened her own casting operation after 16 amazing years...

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Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

Animation Reads and Re-Directs

Friday, September 13, 2024 11:00 AM PDT

SYNOPSIS 

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

Small group format with a maximum of 16 actors...

Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

Animation Reads and Re-Directs

Friday, September 13, 2024 3:00 PM PDT

SYNOPSIS 

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

Small group format with a maximum of 16 actors...

New York - Conversations

Ben Morang, Joseph Mazzilli, Chris D’Amato & Camille De La Cruz for 'Rally Caps'

Friday, September 13, 2024 6:30 PM EDT

Join us for a screening of 'Rally Caps' followed by a conversation with stars Ben Morang, Joseph Mazzilli, Chris D’Amato & Camille De La Cruz


Synopsis: Starring Academy Award Nominee Judd Hirsch (The Fabelmans), with Carson Minniear (Palmer) and Amy Smart (StarGirl), RALLY CAPS is a coming-of-age story for kids written...

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Los Angeles - The Business

Director Masterclass with Weronika Tofilska

Saturday, September 14, 2024 11:00 AM PDT

SYNOPSIS

This Masterclass will feature a 30-minute moderated conversation, a live, observed work session with a select group of actors and a Q&A with writer & director Weronika Tofilska. Moderated by Jazz Tangcay, Variety

These reservations are for Q&A participation and observation ONLY.

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Let...

Los Angeles - Conversations

Nicky Cutler, James Lowe, Orien Richman, Amy Smart and Director Lee Cipolla for 'Rally Caps'

Saturday, September 14, 2024 4:00 PM PDT

Join us for a screening of 'Rally Caps' followed by a conversation with actors Nicky Cutler, James Lowe, Orien Richman, Amy Smart and Director Lee Cipolla. Moderated by Michael Sládek. 


Synopsis: Starring Academy Award Nominee Judd Hirsch (The Fabelmans), with Carson Minniear (Palmer) and Amy Smart (StarGirl), 'Rally Caps' is a coming-of-age story for...

New York - Casting Access (Non-Frequency Restricted)

Scenes with Tanis Parenteau

Monday, September 16, 2024 11:00 AM EDT

This class will include a Q&A with NY based casting professional Tanis Parenteau, 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 confirmation.


ABOUT TANIS:

Tanis Parenteau is an actor, producer, and casting associate. Acting...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Scenes with Sibby Kirchgessner

Monday, September 16, 2024 2:00 PM PDT

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Sibby Kirchgessner, 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:

Casting is my dream job.   When I moved to...

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Virtual - Casting Access (Non-Frequency Restricted)

Assigned Sides with Simon Max Hill - Portland/Northwest Local Actors

Monday, September 16, 2024 2:00 PM PDT | 5:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This in-person class will include a Q&A with Portland based Casting Director, Simon Max Hill,  followed by a prepared reading session

Participating actors will  be assigned a scene prior to class to prepare and perform.


ABOUT SIMON

simon max hill has been casting film and television in Portland since 2003.  He’s...

New York - Conversations

Josh Radnor for 'All Happy Families'

Monday, September 16, 2024 6:30 PM EDT

Join us for a screening of 'All Happy Families' followed by a conversation with star Josh Radnor. Moderated by Max Evry.

Synopsis: The Landrys gather for the weekend to fix up their family home in Chicago. Graham (Josh Radnor) really wishes his life was in a better place, especially since...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Resumes

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 1:00 PM PDT

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...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Assigned Sides with David Guglielmo

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 2:00 PM PDT

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 within four days before the class.

Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.


ABOUT DAVID

DAVID GUGLIELMO is a producer, writer,...

New York - Casting Access (Non-Frequency Restricted)

Scenes with Rebecca Weiss

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 6:30 PM EDT

This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director Rebecca Weiss, followed by a prepared work session. 

Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from theatre. 

Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.


ABOUT REBECCA WEISS:

Rebecca Weiss, CSA is a Casting Director and Casting Partner with McCorkle...

New York - Conversations

William Chris Sumpter, Finn Haney & Katherine Laheen for 'What We Find on the Road'

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 6:30 PM EDT

Join us for a screening of 'What We Find on the Road' followed by a conversation with stars William Chris Sumpter, Finn Haney & Katherine Laheen

Synopsis: TJ receives a key from his estranged ex-con father on his 18th birthday. The key unlocks a timeworn ’68 convertible and a challenge...

Los Angeles - Conversations

Meredith Riley Stewart, Jennifer Sorenson, Elizabeth Alderfer and Michelle Steffes for 'For When You Get Lost'

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 7:00 PM PDT

Join us for a screening of 'For When We Get Lost' followed by a conversation with actors Meredith Riley Stewart, Jennifer Sorenson, Elizabeth Alderfer and director Michelle Steffes. Moderated by Audrey Cleo Yap.


Synopsis: In this uplifting and emotionally charged comedy, inspired by a real road trip, June Stevenson drags...

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virtual - Voiceover Lab

Animation Throw Down

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

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...

New York - Casting Access (Non-Frequency Restricted)

Scenes with Harley Kaplan

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 2:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional Harley Kaplan, followed by a prepared work session. 

Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television.  Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.


ABOUT HARLEY

Harley Kaplan is a co-founder and casting director...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Demo Reels and Clips

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 1:00 PM PDT

This class begins at 1pm PST

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...

Los Angeles - The Business

Director Masterclass with Saul Metzstein

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 6:00 PM PDT

SYNOPSIS

This Masterclass will feature a 30-minute moderated conversation, a live, observed work session with a select group of actors and a Q&A with director Saul Metzstein. Moderated by Rochelle Rose, SAG-AFTRA Foundation National Director of Performers Programs. 

These reservations are for Q&A participation and observation only. 

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Virtual - Agent Access

Comedic Scenes with Julia Irzyk

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 6:00 PM PDT | 9:00 PM EDT

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Talent Agent, Julia Irzyk, followed by a prepared work session. 

Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television.  Comedix scenes only.

Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.


ABOUT JULIA:

The Library Agency Owner/Head Agent - Julia Irzyk

Julia...

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Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with Briana Dunlay

Thursday, September 19, 2024 9:00 AM PDT | 12:00 PM EDT

This class will include a Q&A with NY based casting professional Briana Dunlay, 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 BRIANA

Briana is an Associate Casting Director/Freelance Casting Director...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Social Media Basics

Thursday, September 19, 2024 1:00 PM PDT

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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Virtual - Casting Access (Non-Frequency Restricted)

Self Tapes with Missy Finnell - Pittsburgh Local Actors

Thursday, September 19, 2024 3:00 PM PDT | 6:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This online class will provide feedback from an experienced casting professional.

Participating actors will prepare and self-tape a scene or monologue of their choice from film or tv.  Actors should be prepared to receive a re-direct and perform live in class after viewing their tape.


CASTING DIRECTOR BIO

Missy Finnell earned...

New York - Conversations

Lily Collins, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu and Ashley Park for 'Emily In Paris'

Thursday, September 19, 2024 7:00 PM EDT

Join us for a screening of the season 4 finale episode of 'Emily in Paris' followed by a conversation with Lily Collins, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu and Ashley Park.

Season 4, Part 2 Synopsis: After the dramatic events of Camille (Camille Razat) and Gabriel’s (Lucas Bravo) misbegotten wedding, Emily (Lily Collins) is...

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New York - Casting Access

Assigned Sides with Elizabeth Berra

Friday, September 20, 2024 12:00 PM EDT

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...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Scenes with Brent Hagata

Friday, September 20, 2024 11:00 AM PDT

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Brent Hagata, 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 BRENT

Brent has been in casting since 2012. He...

Los Angeles - Casting Access

Self Tapes with Emily Fleischer

Saturday, September 21, 2024 1:00 PM PDT

SYNOPSIS

This online class will feature a Q&A with LA Based Casting Professional, Emily Fleischer, followed by a prepared work session.

Participating actors will prepare and self-tape a scene or monologue of their choice from film or tv.  Actors should be prepared to receive a re-direct and perform live in...

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New York - Casting Access

Scenes for Young Adults with Mark Saks

Monday, September 23, 2024 4:30 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This in-person class will include a Q&A and prepared reading session with New York based Casting Director, Mark Saks.

Participating actors should be able to play 30 or younger.   

Actors will be asked to prepare scenes with assigned scene partners ahead of class. Scenes should focus on characters...

Los Angeles - The Business

ACTING TIPS WITH TAMIKA SIMPKINS: GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED!

Monday, September 23, 2024 3:00 PM PDT

Working actor and SAG AFTRA Foundation staff member Tamika Simpkins dives deeper into questions about actors’ professional pursuits. This live program will mainly address the topics of that week’s Small Group Sessions, and members are encouraged to bring their specific questions to discuss.

Please note that members are highly...

Los Angeles - Voiceover Orientation

Voiceover Lab Orientation

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 1:00 PM PDT

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...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Actor Career Focus

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 1:00 PM PDT

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...

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Virtual - Commercial Casting Access

Assigned Commercial Copy with Amy Gossels

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 4:00 PM PDT | 7:00 PM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with NY based casting director, Amy Gossels and a prepared reading session.

Participating actors will be perform commercial copy.  Sides will be assigned by the casting director ahead of class. 


ABOUT AMY

Shortly after graduating Magna Cum Laude from Brown and graduate studies at Rhode...

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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Assigned Cold Reads with Rachel Rose Oginsky

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 6:00 PM PDT

SYNOPSIS

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 and be paired up with another actor in class.  Additional preparation details will be sent via email with your RSVP confirmation.


INSTRUCTOR BIO

Rachel Rose Oginsky...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Home Studio Basics

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

Synopsis

Ready to build a home studio but don't know where to start? Then this virtual class is for you!  Join NY staff member 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 audio...

Los Angeles - Casting Access

Self Tapes with Jason Crow

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 12:00 PM PDT

CLASS FORMAT

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Jason Crow, followed by a prepared self tape with live performance redirect work session. 

Participating actors will choose, prepare, record and submit a film or television self tape performance link for review in the class and receive...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Representation

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 1:00 PM PDT

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...

Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with Cheryl Louden-Kubin - Southeast Local Actors

Thursday, September 26, 2024 8:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with Atlanta based Casting Director Cheryl Louden-Kubin, 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 CHERYL

Cheryl Louden-Kubin, CSA: Graduate of Marymount College, Tarrytown, NY...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

The Audition

Thursday, September 26, 2024 1:00 PM PDT

This class begins at 1pm PST

SYNOPSIS

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...

Virtual - Casting Access (Non-Frequency Restricted)

Assigned Sides with Ramani Leah

Friday, September 27, 2024 1:00 PM PDT | 4:00 PM EDT

Details This program is FULL

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Ramani Leah, 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 RAMANI

Ramani Leah, CSA is a...

Los Angeles - Casting Access

Self Tapes with Devon Brady

Saturday, September 28, 2024 12:00 PM PDT

SYNOPSIS

This class will include a 1 hour Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Devon Brady. 

Participating actors will prepare and submit a self-tape of a scene of their choice from film or tv, two minutes in length or less for live feedback from Devon.  

Additional preparation details will be...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Troubleshooting Your Home Studio

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

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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Los Angeles - Casting Access

Scenes with Rose Bochner

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 7:00 PM PDT

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Casting Professional Rose Bochner, 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 ROSE:

Rose Bochner is a theatre director and casting...

virtual - Voiceover Orientation

Voiceover Lab Orientation

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 11:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM EDT

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...