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Looking for an opportunity to network with other members working in audiobooks? Then this Zoom session is for you! Join us for an audiobook-centric Zoom meet-up. After a brief introduction participants will have the opportunity to bounce between topic-specific breakout rooms to talk shop, make contacts, share referrals...
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation relies on the generous support of volunteers like you. Would you like to help with our programs? Attend the orientation and learn more about the volunteer program in the Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists! Please fill out your volunteer profile before coming to the...
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...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Lindsay Jameyson, 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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Lindsay Jameyson is a Casting Director with Jennifer Cooper Casting....
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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...
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Resumes are a statement of an actor's work history, but they also reflect an actor's personality and professionalism and understanding of the industry. This session will provide a greater understanding of the role of the resume and how an actor can best use it as one of their...
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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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HEADSHOTS
Headshots are an actors' calling card and they should reflect how the industry perceives you. Does your photo accurately communicate the product that is being submitted and what casting sees in the audition? In this session, we’ll explore what your headshot communicates, the importance of having...
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This 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...
Join us for a screening of two episodes of 'Ted,' followed by a Conversation with actor Max Burkholder, moderated by Scott Mantz.
EP 205 Synopsis: Realizing John is light on extracurriculars for college applications, John and Ted audition for the school play. Matty and Susan get part time jobs...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Leigh Jonte, 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
Leigh Jonte is a Casting Associate that has been a...
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This session will explore the tools actors can use to prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally for auditions and how to let it all go post audition. Whether recording a self-tape, attending a live virtual audition, or performing in person, we’ll cover the entire preparation process—from receiving the audition...
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This virtual class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Michelle Tidwell.
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 feed from Michelle for a live redirected performance.
Additional preparation details...
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Building one's team is an important component to an actor's career. This small group session will cover what an actor has to keep in mind when looking to add a commercial agent, theatrical agent, and manager to their team.
Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take...
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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 submit a self-tape of a scene assigned by the casting professional prior to class. Submitted tapes will be viewed in class, followed by a...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director 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 upon RSVP confirmation.
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Rose is an LA-based NY-transplant and is an Associate Casting Director...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective of actor Paul Dooley, moderated by Scott Mantz.
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Paul Dooley is a character actor with a seven-decade career. He is best remembered as the hilarious dad in the film Breaking Away, and as Molly Ringwald’s father in Sixteen Candles. Since then, he has...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Devon Brady, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television. Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT DEVON
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Actors Access is a tool working actors use to find and book roles—but for many, it can feel confusing or overwhelming at first. In this one-hour interactive class we’ll walk through the essentials: how to build a strong, professional profile, how to submit strategically, and how to...
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In this hands-on workshop, we’ll discuss how tracking your auditions can be a valuable tool for growing your acting career and the kinds of insights you can gain by doing so. You’ll receive a ready-to-use Google Sheets audition tracker template and learn how to customize it...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Danny Gordon, 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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Danny is a television and film casting director, teacher and...
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation relies on the generous support of volunteers like you. Would you like to help with our programs? Attend the orientation and learn more about the volunteer program in the Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists! Please fill out your volunteer profile before coming to the...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Zachary Spiegel, 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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Zach is a bicoastal casting professional whose work spans Television,...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A with bi-coastal casting professional, Medge Ross, followed by prepared reading session.
Participating actors will choose and prepare scenes of their choice to work on in class.
Additional class details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT MEDGE
During her graduate studies at NYIT,...
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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...
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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...
Join us for an early screening of the first episode of 'The Audacity.' Followed by a conversation with actor Billy Magnussen
Series Synopsis: Set inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, The Audacity takes on the warped dreams, outsized egos, and ethical lapses of the self-styled inventors of the future. In...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Professional Michael D'Amato, 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 MICHAEL
Michael D'Amato is an Artios Award winning Associate Casting...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Skyler Zurn, 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.
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Skyler Zurn has created a successful career...
This class will include a Q&A with Los Angeles based Talent Agent Hayley Littman, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform scenes from film or television. Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
Participating actors should be able to play 30 or younger. ...
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Your IMDbPro 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 feel confident in how you're seen by the...
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Join industry veteran James Romick for a comprehensive crash course on Audible’s independent audiobook publishing platform, ACX (AudiobookCreation Exchange). In this session James will cover everything you need to know from navigating the website to setting up an attractive profile to delivering a finished product. He will discuss...
This class will include a Q&A with Los Angeles based Talent Agent Hayley Littman, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform scenes from film or television. Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
Participating actors should be able to play 30 or younger....
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The entertainment industry offers a wide range of opportunities for actors to explore. By taking the time to identify and refine your specific areas of interest, you can better direct your energy toward meaningful career growth and targeted job opportunities. In this session, we’ll explore strategies for...
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This class will cover the basics of making a professional Self-Tape and how to audition remotely using platforms like Zoom.
Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take notes.
Small Group Sessions are facilitated discussions with the goal of digging deeper into some of the information and advice...
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In this hands-on workshop, we'll learn how to format a professional resume using Google Docs. You'll receive a clean, industry-standard resume template, and we’ll walk through how to personalize and update it section by section. From credits and training to special skills and formatting tricks, you’ll...
Join us for a screening of the film 'Heads or Tails' Followed by a conversation with actor John C. Reilly
Synopsis: After a deadly rodeo and a stolen kiss, Rosa and her cowboy lover flee across the Italian wilderness, pursued by Buffalo Bill himself - on a hunt for...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Jamie Ember, 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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Jamie Ember most recently served as the co-casting director, alongside...
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This session will explore the tools actors can use to prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally for auditions and how to let it all go post audition. Whether recording a self-tape, attending a live virtual audition, or performing in person, we’ll cover the entire preparation process—from receiving the...
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Building one's team is an important component to an actor's career. This small group session will cover what an actor has to keep in mind when looking to add a commercial agent, theatrical agent, and manager to their team.
Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional, Kim Miscia, followed by prepared reading session.
Participating actors will choose and prepare scenes of their choice to work on in class.
To be eligible to take this class, actors must have 4 co-stars or...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professionals Howard Meltzer and Tim Pratt, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform comedy sides from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email with your RSVP confirmation.
BIOS
Howard Meltzer has...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based casting professional, Rachel Damanti.
Participating actors will prepare and perform commercial copy of their choice. More details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT RACHEL
Rachel Damanti, Casting Director with Donald Case Casting since 2008,...
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Learning to use oral posture correctly is the single most effective tool in your dialect kit. Whether you’ve worked with postures for years, or you’re just getting started, we’ll review the basics PLUS cover the oral posture orientations of commonly-requested accents.
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Amanda Quaid
Amanda...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Lisa London, 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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Lisa London has been a Casting Director for over 30...
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Your bio tells your story—make sure it’s working for you! In this hour-long workshop, we’ll discuss common challenges actors face when writing about themselves and explore how to make your bio personal, professional, and platform-appropriate. We’ll cover when to use first vs. third person, and how...
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Want to stay in touch with casting directors, agents, and other industry pros without spending hours writing individual emails? In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to use Gmail alongside simple Google tools to send personalized messages quickly and professionally. We’ll walk through organizing...
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In this workshop, we’ll focus on tracking your acting income. You’ll learn how to build an income tracker in Google Sheets from scratch, including creating tables, assigning column types, and organizing your data. We’ll walk through setting up formulas to calculate totals and commissions. You’ll leave with a...
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Ready to improve the quality of your audiobook samples and submissions? Join NYC Booth Director/Engineer Lana Migliore and a group of your peers for an info packed class full of individualized feedback on your audiobook narration samples.
Participants will be asked to submit an MP3 sample prior to class. Instructions...
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The entertainment industry offers a wide range of opportunities for actors to explore. By taking the time to identify and refine your specific areas of interest, you can better direct your energy toward meaningful career growth and targeted job opportunities. In this session, we’ll explore strategies for...
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Social media platforms offer creative spaces to share content, engage in conversations, and build valuable connections. They also serve as another way for the industry to get to know you and your work. In this session, we’ll explore how to use X, Instagram/Threads, and touch on TikTok...
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iMovie is a simple, accessible way for actors to edit professional-quality self-tapes right from their mobile devices. In this class, we’ll cover how to edit your self-tapes using just your iPhone or iPad. This hands-on session walks you through the entire process—from importing footage and trimming...
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Do you have a plan for your money? Are you in control of your spending, or do you find yourself wondering where your money went at the end of the month? In this session, you’ll learn how to take charge of your finances by creating a clear, practical...
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This session will offer a deeper understanding of the key components that make an effective demo reel, as well as the use of individual actor clips. We’ll also explore the role of reels and clips in an actor’s career and discuss how to use them effectively as...
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Actors Access is a tool working actors use to find and book roles—but for many, it can feel confusing or overwhelming at first. In this one-hour interactive class we’ll walk through the essentials: how to build a strong, professional profile, how to submit strategically, and how to...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Melissa Skoff, 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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You can search Melissa on IMDb to view her...
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LinkedIn isn’t just for the corporate world—it’s a valuable tool for SAG-AFTRA actors to boost visibility, make industry connections, and explore opportunities beyond traditional casting platforms.
In this hands-on workshop, we’ll cover profile essentials, smart networking tips, and how to share your work professionally—whether you’re...
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Your home office is the hub of your livelihood. When it's disorganized, it can quietly drain your time, energy, and focus. In this one-hour class we'll explore how to organize your office in a way that supports timely action, smart storage, and smooth workflow. You'll learn...
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Prerequisite: Home Studio Basics
This small group session is designed as a hands-on follow up to our Home Studio Basics class. The purpose is to help members who have begun constructing their home studios and have run into issues or challenges. Led by NY...
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In this hands-on workshop, we'll learn how to format a professional resume using Google Docs. You'll receive a clean, industry-standard resume template, and we’ll walk through how to personalize and update it section by section. From credits and training to special skills and formatting tricks, you’ll...
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Actors today have links everywhere: casting profiles, reels, websites, social media and can be easy for things to get scattered.
In this session, you’ll learn how to use Linktree, a free “link in bio” tool, to create a single, organized hub that showcases everything you want...
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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...
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Voiceover Lab programs and recording booth sessions are open to all VO Lab eligible SAG-AFTRA members, regardless of your location. This 2 hour orientation details what the Voiceover Lab program is and the types of educational voiceover programs and training we offer. You will get a general overview...
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In this hands-on workshop, we’ll discuss how tracking your auditions can be a valuable tool for growing your acting career and the kinds of insights you can gain by doing so. You’ll receive a ready-to-use Google Sheets audition tracker template and learn how to customize it...
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In this workshop, we’ll focus on tracking your acting income. You’ll learn how to build an income tracker in Google Sheets from scratch, including creating tables, assigning column types, and organizing your data. We’ll walk through setting up formulas to calculate totals and commissions. You’ll leave with a...
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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...
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This class is for young performers 8-13 years old only. No performers over the age of 18 will be admitted.
Parents/guardians are invited to join for a 30-45 minute Q&A at the top of the class, where Tineka will deep dive into the business of...
