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.
Synopsis:
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...
Join us for a screening of 'Elsbeth' followed by a Conversation with actor/producer Carrie Preston, moderated by Jenelle Riley.
Synopsis: Astute but unconventional attorney Elsbeth Tascioni utilizes her singular point of view to make unique observations and corner brilliant criminals alongside the NYPD.
Runtime: 43 mins
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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, moderated by Matt Brennan, LA Times.
*Light refreshments to takeaway*
Synopsis: Set inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, The Audacity takes on...
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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.
BIO
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...
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 29th - 2:00pm - 5:00pm...
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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.
Synopsis:
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...
Join us for a screening of 'Death by Lightning' followed by a Conversation with actor Nick Offerman.
Synopsis: Death by Lightning is a drama series that brings to life the epic and stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield, reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer...
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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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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 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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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.
BIO
Lisa Zagoria started her casting career at Aquila Wood...
Join us for a screening of the final episode of season three of 'Shrinking.' Followed by a conversation with Showrunner and creator Bill Lawrence and actors Harrison Ford, Jason Segel, Christa Miller, Brett Goldstein, Michael Urie, Jessica Williams and Ted McGinley
Series Synopsis: “Shrinking” follows a grieving therapist who starts...
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In this Masterclass casting directors Debby Romano and Brett Benner 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.
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Debby...
CLASS FORMAT
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...
Join us for a screening of episode 301 of 'The Diplomat' followed by a Conversation with actors Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, Allison Janney, Ali Ahn, Ato Essandoh and Bradley Whitford, moderated by Debra Birnbaum, Gold Derby.
Episode Synopsis: Amid a growing constitutional crisis, the staff scrambles to stage an...
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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...
Join us for a screening of episode 108 of 'Best Medicine' followed by a Conversation with actor/producer Josh Charles, moderated by David Canfield, The Hollywood Reporter.
Episode Synopsis: Sensing high drama and mystery, Port Wenn eagerly goes into high alert when a corpse is found in the town’s bog...
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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,...
Join us for a peak into how casting directors watch and analyze self-tapes to make casting decisions.
In this program, Bess Fifer, Danielle King and John Ort will watch self-tapes recorded especially for this program by a number of SAG-AFTRA members, and will give notes and thoughts that provide insight...
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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...
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...
Join us for a screening of 'Love, Danielle' followed by a Conversation with actors Lelsey Ann Warren, Jaime King, Raymond Cruz, actor/writer Devin Sidell and producer Amy Byer Shainman, moderated by Jenelle Riley.
Synopsis: When happily married Danielle tests positive for a BRCA1 gene mutation, she learns she is...
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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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Actors will work on different promo scripts, take direction, receive feedback on their creative choices and hone in on bookable voice performances.
REQUIREMENTS
Know the cancellation deadline (see above).
Scripts will be distributed in class and provided by the Voiceover Lab.
Small group format with a maximum of 16 actors participating.
This class...
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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 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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Actors will work on different styles of commercial scripts, take direction, receive feedback on their creative choices and hone in on bookable voice performances.
REQUIREMENTS
Know the cancellation deadline (see above).
Scripts will be distributed in class and provided by the Voiceover Lab.
Small group format with a maximum of 14 actors...
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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.
BIO
Lisa London and Catherine Stroud have had a successful...
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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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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...
