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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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The ability to record from home has become essential for modern voiceover actors. Whether recording voiceover auditions or voiceover jobs, a wisely equipped recording space that produces professional sounding results can make a difference in how voice actors are perceived and in the quality of audio voice actors...
Join us for a screening of 'Twinless' followed by a conversation with director/writer/actor James Sweeney and actor/executive producer Dylan O'Brien, moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety.
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In Twinless, two young men meet in a twin support group and form an unlikely friendship. Roman (Dylan O'Brien) and Dennis (James Sweeney) both search for...
Join us for a screening of 'Frankenstein' followed by a Conversation with actor Jacob Elordi, moderated by actor Jason Segel.
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Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley’s classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that...
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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...
This class begins at 1pm PT |4pm ET
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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...
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Gain practical tips and feedback to improve your video game auditions and performance with voice coach and director, D’Arcy Smith.
INSTRUCTOR BIO
D'Arcy Smith
D’Arcy Smith (he/him) has worked as a coach and director with Riot Games, Ubisoft, Digital Extremes, Parallel, and other games as a voice coach, director, and dialect...
In this Masterclass casting director Bonnie Timmerman will be working with selected actors in a live and observed work session. This will be preceded by a brief conversation on her career and will be followed by an audience Q&A.
These reservations are for Q&A participation and observation only.
ABOUT BONNIE
Bonnie...
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Now the serious work begins! In this follow-up to REAPER 101: Configuration and VO Narration with James Romick, James will discuss setting optimal input levels for basic recording, punch & roll recording, and an efficient method of making corrections (pickups) within already recorded material. He will...
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This class will include a Q&A with Chicago based Casting Director, Becca McCracken, 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 RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT BECCA
BECCA MCCRACKEN (Director of Casting and Artist Cultivation) celebrates her twentieth...
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Do you love videogames? Could you be the hero, the villain, the player, or the narrator? Join accomplished voice actor and proud SAG-AFTRA member Ashley Adler for a fast paced hands-on video game workout. Using some improv, your imagination & your stable of characters and voices, Ashley will...
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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...
Join us for a screening of episodes 1 & 2 of 'Hal & Harper' followed by a Conversation with actors Lili Reinhart and Cooper Raiff,moderated by Rochelle Rose, National Program Director for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation.
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From Cooper Raiff (Cha Cha Real Smooth) comes Hal & Harper, a wry and...
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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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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...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Terese Classen, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from television. No theatre sides please. TV sides are preferred
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT TERESE
Terese Classen was...
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
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In this promo class, we will focus on Timing, Tone and Performance. Actors will add their voiceovers to real network TV 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 voiceovers that fit...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Jennifer Cooper, 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
Jennifer Cooper is a Los Angeles-based casting director and the...
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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).
REQUIREMENTS
Know the cancellation deadline (see above).
Scripts will be distributed in class and provided by...
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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...
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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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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...
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Únete al veterano productor Manny Herrera en una clase impartida íntegramente en español.
Esta sesión comenzará con una charla que abordará las expectativas actuales de los productores de audiolibros en el mercado hispanohablante y explorará cómo la IA está transformando toda la industria de la locución. Después...
Join us for a screening of 'Song Sung Blue' followed by a conversation with actors Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson.
Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together.
Runtime: 2hrs 13mins
Join us for a screening of 'After the Hunt' followed by a Conversation with actor Julia Roberts, moderated by Jess Cagle.
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From Academy Award nominated visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, 'After the Hunt' is a gripping psychological drama about a college professor (Academy Award winner Julia Roberts) who finds herself...
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Join staff engineer and booth director Lana Migliore for a fun, fast-paced commercial voiceover workout. Participants are required to provide 2 pieces of 30 second commercial copy to work on during class. Each participant will read and receive feedback from the group. Don't miss this opportunity to work on...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective of actor Oscar Isaac, moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety.
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Oscar Isaac is a Golden Globe award-winning, and Emmy and SAG nominated actor, producer, and musician. He will next star in Guillermo Del Toro’s highly anticipated adaptation of Frankenstein. His projects include Inside...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective of actor Kate Winslet, moderated by David Canfield, The Hollywood Reporter.
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Academy Award® winner and seven-time nominee Kate Winslet has brought to life some of cinema’s most captivating and memorable roles. Her resume consists of critically and commercially acclaimed work as well...
Join us for a screening of episode 1 and 2 of season 2 of 'The Man on the Inside' Followed by a conversation with show creator Mike Schur and actors Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Lilah Richcreek Estrada.
Episode 201 - "Orientation" - When a college president's...
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Lynnanne Zager’s ADR Voiceover and Looping workshop is hands-on and realistic. Actors will work "to picture"— performing voiceover lines in sync with video clips, just as you would on a real ADR, Looping job. The workshop will cover essential tools, techniques, industry vocabulary, and real-world job scenarios....
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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 feel confident in how you're seen by...
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This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director Pat McCorkle, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform monologues from film, television, or theatre. Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT PAT
Pat McCorkle (McCorkle Casting Ltd) continues to strive...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with LA based Casting Director, Paul Ruddy.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene assigned by the casting professional.
ABOUT PAUL
Paul has cast over 200 films and television series for Netflix, Tubi, Lifetime, Hallmark, Disney, Dreamworks, Syfy, Fox, Paramount +...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective of actor Sigourney Weaver, moderated by David Canfield, The Hollywood Reporter.
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Three-time Academy Award®-nominated and BAFTA and Golden Globe®-winning actress Sigourney Weaver (Kiri) has created a host of memorable characters, both dramatic and comic, in films ranging from Ripley in “Alien” to...
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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...
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In this Advanced Casting Class, casting director Shayna Markowitz ('Is This On?') will be working with selected actors in a live and observed work session. This will be preceded by a brief conversation on her career and will be followed by an audience Q&A.
These reservations are for Q&A participation and...
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In this class we will focus on creating characters that are truthful, no matter how "cartoony" the show. We will work on how to identify the tone of the show, understand the text and explore your unique voice print to give life to a variety of different characters.
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This class begins at 1pm PST
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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...
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Join award winning narrator and international teacher Erin Moon for an in-depth exploration of the craft of audiobook narration. This beginner to newer intermediate level session will cover the building blocks of successful storytelling. Erin will touch on how to identify the protagonist (YOU… most of the time)...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with an experienced casting professional.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene assigned by the casting professional.
CHARLOTTE ARNOUX
Charlotte Arnoux, CSA, is a Brooklyn-based casting director, specializing in film and TV.
Recent casting credits include the feature films...
Join us for a screening of 'Bob Travino Likes It' followed by a conversation with Actor John Leguizamo
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BOB TREVINO LIKES IT is inspired by the true friendship that writer/director Tracie Laymon found with a stranger in real life while looking for her father online.
Often playing the role of...
This class will include a Q&A with Atlanta based Talent Agent, Caroline Norton, 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.
ABOUT CAROLINE:
Caroline is an Atlanta-based agent with Resolute Artists Agency, where...
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Ryan Mey is back by popular demand! This follow-up presentation to Recording and Mastering Made Simple: Stop OvercomplicatingYour Audiobook Workflow will dive deeper into simplifying the post production process on raw audiobook files. In this session Ryan will focus on what specs ACX really cares about and share...
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with Atlanta based Talent Agent, Caroline Norton, 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.
ABOUT CAROLINE:
Caroline is an Atlanta-based agent with Resolute Artists Agency, where...
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based casting professional Amy Wilson, 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 AMY:
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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...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Jeff Goldblum.
Jeff Goldblum is a stage, film, and television actor, as well as a musician. He appears as The Wizard of Oz with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the critically acclaimed global box office smash, “Wicked” - and the...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with an experienced casting professional.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene assigned by the casting professional.
ABOUT MICHAEL
Michael is an Artios Award winning Casting Director / Associate Casting Director based in New York City. He has...
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based casting professional Lauren Herrel, 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 LAUREN:
This class begins at 1pm PT | 4pm ET
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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...
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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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Documentaries are having a 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.
Instructor:...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective of actor Regina Hall, moderated by actor Don Cheadle.
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Award winning actress and producer Regina Hall began her career in New York City while simultaneously earning a master’s degree in journalism from NYU. With numerous film and television credits to her name, Hall is...
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This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, Kathryn Zamora-Benson, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform co-star scenes from television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT KATHRYN
Kathryn Zamora-Benson, Casting Associate at Alexa L. Fogel Casting, has...
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Actors will work on different promo 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).
REQUIREMENTS
Know the cancellation deadline (see above).
Scripts will be distributed in class and provided by the Voiceover...
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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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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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Things can get interesting when you have the opportunity to choose your own voiceover scripts. For this class actors will research and select scripts that you feel are perfect for you. You will gain confidence in your instincts, script analysis and in the range of voiceover performances...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Rose Byrne
Rose Byrne is an Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actress from Sydney, Australia.
Byrne can currently be seen starring in Mary Bronstein’s If I Had Legs I’d Kick You for which she garnered the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance...
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Scott has been teaching improvisation for voiceover (and on camera) for 12 years. His teaching philosophy is “If it’s not fun ....why bother?”
The curriculum he has developed is designed to build confidence through early and frequent success. He believes confidence is crucial for achieving goals in...
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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 for a redirected performance.
Additional...
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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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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...
Join us for a screening of episodes 1 & 2 of 'Hal & Harper' followed by a Conversation with actors Lili Reinhart and Cooper Raiff.
Synopsis: From Cooper Raiff (Cha Cha Real Smooth) comes Hal & Harper, a wry and heartfelt 8-episode series about two siblings whose closeness is both...
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:
This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based Casting Director, Joanna Levinger
Participating actors will prepare perform a scene of their choice from film or tv, two minutes in length or less. Additional details will be sent upon confirmation of registration.
ABOUT JOANNA
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The final weeks of the year are your secret weapon, but only if you know how to use them. This five-hour intensive is designed to help you capitalize on the window between November 25th and December 31st. If you’ve been stuck, distracted, or inconsistent, that ends now.
You’ll be...
This class begins at 1pm PT | 4pm ET
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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...
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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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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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Need help with basic tech tasks?
Bring your laptop and your questions for a collaborative, hands-on session where we'll work through common tech challenges together in a supportive group setting.
Whether it's uploading headshots to casting websites, verifying your SAG-AFTRA membership on...
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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...
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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...
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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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In this class, actors will read and record various scripts, while music beds play on their headphones. That small addition will create a vibe, a mood and a feeling that has been known to improve voiceover performances by helping with the tone and pace of voiceover reads....
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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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In this class, two to three actors will work together to create conversational reads that are entertaining, informational, comedic and more. Commercial voiceover scripts will provide the source material and from there the acting partners will work on script analysis, scene, tone, timing and point of view. Then,...
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We will explore the techniques, tools and acting craft of bringing one's self to voiceover copy in a fun and informative way. Commercials - Animation - Video Games.
Today they are looking for "real" kids!
Let's find out your voiceover signature in this crazy and wonderful world of voiceover...
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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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This class is educational and will provide important information about commercial Voiceover for actors at all levels. In this class, Omalolu will share some of the acting tools to help actors find success in voicing commercials along with insights on:
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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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Need help with basic tech tasks?
Bring your laptop and your questions for a collaborative, hands-on session where we'll work through common tech challenges together in a supportive group setting.
Whether it's uploading headshots to casting websites, verifying your SAG-AFTRA membership on...
