This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director 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.
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Brent has been in casting since 2012. He studied film...
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:
Join us for a screening of 'The Paper' followed by a Conversation with actors Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Oscar Nuñez, Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman and Ramona Young, moderated by Jenelle Riley.
Synopsis: The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch in the Emmy Award-winning...
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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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This virtual class will include a Q&A with New York based New England based Casting Director, Carolyn Pickman, followed by a prepared reading session
Participating actors will choose, prepare and self-tape a scene provided by the Casting Director. Tapes will be viewed in class and actors may be asked...
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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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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Maddalena Zuppetta, 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
Maddalena Zuppetta is a Los Angeles-based casting professional with over seven...
Come and learn about headshots in a special session with professional photographer Rex Lott. Rex will spend 15 minutes, one-on-one with eighteen performers at our New York On-Camera Lab. Each performer will receive one headshot look at the end of the session. If confirmed for a time slot...
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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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This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director and Producer Eve Pomerance, followed by a prepared work session.
Tape your sides for this class at the Foundation's On-Camera Lab!
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Join Cathy Kalmenson for a straight forward "Tell it like it is” Interactive workshop: as she shares her experience and provides clarity, insights, and inspiration about creative trends in voiceover, voiceover marketing and most importantly, voiceover acting guidance. Learn more about the craft of voice acting and what...
Join us for a screening of 'A Love Like This' followed by a Conversation with actors Emmanuelle Chriqui, Hayes MacArthur, and director John Asher, moderated by Stacey Yvonne.
Synopsis: 'A Love Like This' follows Paul and Leah, a couple tangled in a web of love, lust and lies. Over...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Kim Marie Swanson, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will receive assigned self tape instructions via Breakdown Services/Eco-Cast.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation. Please read all Prepare details in your RSVP confirmation email,...
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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...
This TWO DAY class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional, Jenna Gelenberg, followed by a prepared work session.
FULL ATTENDANCE FOR BOTH DAYS OF THE CLASS IS REQUIRED.
Please sign up only if you are fully available for both sessions:
Wednesday, April 22nd - 2:00pm - 5:00pm...
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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...
Join us for a screening of a the final episode of season two of 'Landman.' Followed by a conversation with actors Andy Garcia, Ali Larter and Michelle Randolph.
Series Synopsis: Set in the boomtowns of West Texas, LANDMAN is a modern tale of fortune seeking amongst roughnecks and wildcat...
Join us for a screening of episodes 1 and 5 of ''The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins' followed by a Conversation with actor/executive producer Tracy Morgan and actor Erika Alexander.
Synopsis: Disgraced former football star Reggie Dinkins (Tracy Morgan) is on a mission to rehabilitate his image with...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with LA based Casting Director, Sal Schiavone.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from a small library of sides provided by Sal.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email upon confirmation.
BIO
SALVATORE SCHIAVONE (he/they) is a...
Join us for a screening of 'All Her Fault' followed by a Conversation with actor Dakota Fanning.
Synopsis: Marissa Irvine arrives to collect her young son Milo from his first playdate, but the woman who answers the door isn't a mother she recognizes. She doesn't have Milo and has...
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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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This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director Jeffrey Dreisbach, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform monologue of their choice from film, television or theatre. Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT JEFFREY
Jeffrey is a partner...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Chadwick Struck, 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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View Chadwick's credits on IMDB.com
This class will include a Q&A with Chicago based Casting Director Jenn Noyes, 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 JENN:
Jenn Noyes is a Casting Director based out of Chicago,...
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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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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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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 screening of 'Young Sherlock' followed by a Conversation with actor Hero Fiennes Tiffin. and executive producer Marc Resteghini.
Synopsis: From visionary director Guy Ritchie, Young Sherlock is an irreverent, action-packed mystery that charts the legendary origin story of the world’s greatest detective. When a charismatic,...
Join us for a screening of a collection of 'Saturday Night Live' sketches featuring actor Bowen Yang followed by a Conversation with him, moderated by Kara Warner.
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NBC’s Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase 'Saturday Night Live' returned in fall 2025 for its 51st season of laughs, surprises and standout...
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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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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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This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based Casting Professional, Stefni Colle.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.
ABOUT STEFNI
Join us for a screening of the first episode of 'The Audacity' followed by a conversation with actors Billy Magnussen, Simon Helberg, Meaghan Rath, Paul Adelstein and Rob Corddry.
*Light refreshments to takeaway*
Synopsis: Set inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, The Audacity takes on the warped dreams, outsized egos, and...
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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 will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Michael Testa, 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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Michael Testa has cast over 70 films...
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director, Liz Lewis, 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 LIZ
Liz Lewis, CEO of Liz Lewis Casting Partners...
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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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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 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...
Join us for a screening of 'Love, Again,' followed by a Conversation with actor/executive producer Valerie Bertinelli, actors Eric McCormack and Henry Czerny, moderated by Jim Halterman.
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Caroline (Valerie Bertinelli) and Henry (Henry Czerny) have shared a nearly perfect life and marriage for almost three decades. Their world shifts...
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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 in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional, Josy Rodriguez, followed by and assigned prepared reading session with.
Josy will be assigning sides based on actor headshots and resumes prior to the class.
ABOUT JOSY
Born and Raised in East Harlem, New York. Josy Rodriguez is...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Miranda Martinez, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare and submit an assigned scene in the form of a self tape for live feedback, for a live redirected performance. Participating actors will receive their scene...
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This virtual class will include a Q&A with New York based Atlanta based Casting Director, Chad Darnell, followed by a prepared reading session
Participating actors will choose, prepare and self-tape a scene provided by the Casting Director. Tapes will be viewed in class and actors may be asked to...
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Join staff engineer and booth director Lana Migliore in our NYC studio for a fast-paced, fun commercial voiceover workout. Participants are required to bring 2 pieces of 30 second commercial copy to work on during class. Each participant will have an opportunity to read in the booth and...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Lisa Zagoria, 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 RSVP confirmation.
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Lisa Zagoria started her casting career at Aquila Wood...
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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...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based Talent Agent, Axel Manica.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.
ABOUT AXEL
This class will include a Q&A with LA based 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.
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David Guglielmo is a filmmaker and casting...
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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.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
To be eligible to take this class,...
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When you’re asked to perform in a new-to-you accent, where do you start? Accent work doesn’t have to feel overwhelming; it’s a skill, and skills can be learned! Join dialect coach Kat Littrell to explore the four pillars of accent performance based on Knight-Thompson Speechwork: people, oral posture,...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Brian Sutow, 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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Brian Sutow is an Artios and Heller...
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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...
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In animation voiceover, every audition begins with the sides — but not every set of sides gives you the same amount of information. Some auditions include detailed character art, project summaries, tone notes, and full character bios. Others may offer only a few lines of dialogue and a...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Emily Cook, 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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Emily Cook is a native Angeleno casting...
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This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Professional Nina Pratt, followed by a cold read work session.
Participating actors will work on commercial VO copy assigned in class by the casting professional.
Additional class details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT NINA
In 2025, after more than two...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based casting director, Rick Messina and a prepared reading session.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene from film or tv. Sides will be assigned by the casting director ahead of class.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT RICK
Rick...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Catherine Stroud, 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 and Catherine Stroud have had a successful...
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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...
