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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,...
This class will include a Q&A with casting professional Jenn Presser, 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 JENNIFER
Jennifer Presser is an award nominated Casting Director who specializes in global...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Stacey Pianko, 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
Stacey Pianko is a seasoned casting director with a prolific...
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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...
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This panel conversation brings together Casting Directors from local markets across the United States to offer actors an in-depth, behind-the-scenes perspective on today’s casting process. From self-tapes and co-star roles to recurring and series regular opportunities, panelists will...
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The new year provides us all with a fresh perspective and ambitious goals to achieve. Creating a foundation for manifesting the acting career you want and the life you'd love to have can be yours. In this class you will learn to build with tools that...
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This class will include a Q&A with Arizona based Casting Director Kelly Knox, 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
Kelly has worked with Oscar-nominated and award-winning directors and producers...
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This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based talent agent Jaime Jacobs.
Participating actors will prepare perform a scene of their choice from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.
ABOUT JAIME
My name is Jaime Jacobs. My experience in the industry...
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This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based talent agent Jaime Jacobs.
Participating actors will prepare perform a scene of their choice from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.
ABOUT JAIME
My name is Jaime Jacobs. My experience in the industry...
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REAPER is an extremely powerful DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) for multi-track music recording and production. Because REAPER is so versatile, it is possible to strip it down and configure it specifically for voiceover and audiobook production.
Join REAPER devotee James Romick for this first of a...
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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...
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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 class will include a Q&A with Bi-coastal Casting Director Adam Weisman, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will receive animation copy to prepare 2 days prior to the class.
BIO
Born into a family of creatives, it was easy for Adam Weisman to dive right into...
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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 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...
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...
Have you wondered what, where and why to post on social platforms as an actor? Join us for a panel including Meta Strategic Partnership Manager Ray Rover, social media strategist Heidi Dean and actor Clayton Farris (Weapons) as they explore how actors can use social media intentionally, professionally,...
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Want help understanding how to approach accent work? Join industry veteran and founder of the website AccentHelp.com, Jim Johnson, for an exploration through all of the elements necessary for learning any accent!
In this session Jim will cover placement, intonation, and the essential elements of phonetics. Jim will share...
This class will include a Q&A with NY based casting professional, Elizabeth Hay, 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 ELIZABETH
Elizabeth Hay is a NYC casting pro since 2017...
Join us for a panel with 2026 Artios Award nominated Casting Directors for Short Film Ally Beans, Tanya Giang, Marin Hope, Sunday Boling Kennedy and Hamzah Saman as they will share stories from their nominated projects, provide insight on the current state of the industry for casting directors and performers,...
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Twisted Wave is a powerful application for recording and editing audio. It's ease of use and affordability have made it a popular choice among voiceover actors at all stages of their voiceover careers. If you have some experience with Twisted Wave,, this class will expand your understanding of...
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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 New York based Casting Director Brette Goldstein, 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 BRETTE
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This class will include a Q&A with Arizona based Casting Director Marin Hope, 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
Marin Hope is a Los Angeles native and LA-based Casting...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based Casting Director, Angela Mickey.
Participating actors will choose, prepare, perform a scene from film or tv, two minutes in length or less. No monologues. Additional information will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT ANGELA
* Please note: M'saada's classes usually run longer than our regular Casting Access Classes. Only RSVP If you can stay for the entirety of this extended class.
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional M'Saada Nia, followed by instruction for writing and creating your own...
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Now the serious work begins! In this follow-up to REAPER 101: Configuration for VO & Narration, 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 also...
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...
Come and learn about headshots in a special session with professional photographer DeAndre Lemans of Slingshots Photography. DeAndre will spend 15 minutes, one-on-one with twenty-four performers at our New York On-Camera Lab. Each performer will receive one headshot look at the end of the session. If confirmed for...
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Interested in audiobook narration? Join sought-after voice talent, CEO of Leonardo Audio and Nor'easter Publishing Chris Ciulla for a workshop that will explore what it means to be a successful audiobook narrator.
Chris will begin this session with a...
Join us for a screening of 'The Napa Boys' followed by a Conversation with actor/writer/director Nick Corirossi, actor/writer Armen Weitzman, actors Paul Rust and Riki Lindhome.
Join us for an educational panel of New York-based Managers to talk about a question that many actors ask at the early stages of their careers: What can a Manager do for me and my career? This panel is a unique opportunity to hear mangers explain how they...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, Sig de Miguel, followed by a prepared reading session.
Participating actors will choose and prepare a scene to perform from a selection of sides provided by the Casting Director. Additional details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT...
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 with LA based Casting Professional Jane Jenkins, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television. No monologues.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
BIO
You can view Jane's credits on IMDb.
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director Blaine Johnston, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will be assigned a scene prior to class to prepare and perform.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT BLAINE
Director of Casting for Disney Entertainment Television- East Coast....
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Voiceover artists mostly record auditions in their home studios on their own. This lack of outside input makes knowing how to interpret the audition breakdown and act as...
This class begins at 1pm PST.
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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...
This class begins at 2:30pm PST.
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director Leeba Zakharov, 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 LEEBA:
Leeba Zakharov is a native New Yorker and film...
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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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How do you make audio description feel like it belongs in the show, not pasted on top of it? That's what we work on here, and the skills translate to the rest of your voice-over work.
Roy Samuelson and Serina Gilbert lead a hands-on session focused on the high-wire...
CLASS FORMAT
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Jason Crow, 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 with your RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT JASON
Jason Crow, CSA, is a...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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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...
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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 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...
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This class will include a Q&A with Atlanta based Casting Director Clifton Guterman, 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 CLIFTON
Originally from tiny Iron City, GA (population 350), where...
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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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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...
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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Twisted Wave 102 is specifically for those that want to understand the final stage of audio production for recorded audiobooks. The process is called mastering and mastering is required before an audiobook can be released to...
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This class is the follow up to Audacity 101. Participants will need to be proficient enough with Audacity to self-produce an audio commercial with voiceover, music and sound effects. The production work will take place in class using materials (script, music and sound effects) 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...
