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In this collaborative voiceover class, actors will work in pairs or small groups to create conversational performances for radio and audio streaming. Using commercial copy, actors will develop authentic interaction, timing, and character relationships that bring scripts to life.
Participants will focus on:
CLASS FORMAT
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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Ready to start auditioning for audiobook work, or expand your opportunities if you’re already narrating? Join industry leader and sought after coach David H. Lawrence XVII for a workshop that will demonstrate how to navigate the two major audiobook casting platforms; ACX and AHAB.
In this...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A and prepared reading session with New York based Casting Director, Mark Saks.
Participating actors should be able to play 30 or younger.
Actors will be asked to prepare scenes with assigned scene partners ahead of class. Scenes should focus on characters...
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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Rachel Rose Oginsky, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will receive sides to in the class.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email with your RSVP confirmation.
BIO
Rachel Rose Oginsky is a Casting Associate in the...
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REAPER has become one of the most popular home-studio recording platforms for voiceover artists and audiobook narrators.
Join REAPER expert James Romick for a hands-on intermediate to advanced level class where participants will learn how to edit and master their recordings using a simple FX processing...
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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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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 NY based casting professional, Caitlin D. Jones, followed by prepared reading session.
Participating actors will prepare and perform sides from flim/tv of their choice.
Additional class details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT CAITLIN
Caitlin D. Jones is an award-winning casting...
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This class will focus on how to prepare and read E-learning scripts, as well as how to maximize and enhance demos by using professional voiceover techniques.
Actors will work on different styles of e-learning scripts, take direction, and receive feedback on their script reads. The course will...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Thomas Sullivan, 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
With a sharp eye for talent and a passion for...
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This virtual class will include a Q&A and a cold reading session with NY based casting director, producer and teacher, Donna McKenna.
A short scene will be sent to all actors the morning of class.
ABOUT DONNA:
DONNA MCKENNA has been in the business of casting for over 18 years, bringing...
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Even if you have an agent or manager, you are still the CEO of your acting career. That’s why an agent receives 10% and you receive 90%. In this class, we’re going to discuss how you can optimize your materials, self-submissions, network, and bookings...
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Join NY Booth Director Lana Migliore and a group of your peers for a chance to practice your audiobook narration muscles in a supportive environment.
Participants must provide a passage from a work of fiction to work on during class time. Text must be no more than 2 minutes...
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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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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...
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...
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Not booking as much as you’d like to…or at all? Maybe the issue is what you are doing before you hit “record”: your process. Your workflow sets the stage for success (or sabotage). In this hands-on, practical workshop, we’ll break down your current approach and identify what’s working,...
Join us a screening of episode 1 of 'Ponies.' Followed by a conversation with actor Vic Michaelis and co-creator/director/writer/producer Susanna Fogel.
Series Synopsis: Moscow, 1977. Two "PONIES" ("persons of no interest" in intelligence speak) work anonymously as secretaries in the American Embassy. That is until their husbands are killed...
Join us for a panel with writer/director/producer Prentice Penny, writer/producer/actor/director Josh Ruben, cinematographer Nicole Hirsch-Whitaker and 2nd assistant director Alicia Lewis for a conversation on the best practices for working on set. The goal of this conversation is to share tips and insight for actors to confidently work...
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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...
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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. In this class we will explore the genre with a variety of subject matter for actors to voice and find their groove as storytellers.
Instructor:...
****CLASS OPEN FOR AUDITORS******
IF YOU WISH TO AUDIT PLEASE ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITLIST
ALL NAMES ON THE WAITLIST WILL BE CONSIDERED AUDITORS
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Voiceover is an art form! And there is a key to understanding how to deliver a SUCCESSFUL audition. In this class, industry powerhouse Sara Krieger...
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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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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 to tailor...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A with NY based talent agent, Louis Giovino, followed by prepared reading session.
Participating actors will prepare and perform sides from flim/tv of their choice.
Additional class details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT LOUIS
Louis J. Giovino is an established theatrical...
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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'll cover how to select your known for credits, tips on choosing the best photos and writing a strong bio, how to manage your credits,...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with an experienced voiceover casting professional.
Participating actors will prepare and perform animation copy, two minutes in length or less.
CASTING DIRECTOR BIO
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This workshop serves to aid the actor in understanding how people see them, the 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 for the...
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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...
Join us for a screening of 'Sour Party' followed by a Conversation with actors Samantha Westervelt, Corey Feldman and actor/writer/director Amanda Drexton and writer/director Michael A. Drexton.
Synopsis: 'Sour Party' follows Gwen and James, two broke, flailing 30-somethings on a quest to scrounge money from a collection of low lives...
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,...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Talent Agent, Michele Cavallero, 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 confirmation.
ABOUT MICHELE
Michele is the Senior TV/Film/Theatre Agent at...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Talent Agent, Michele Cavallero, 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 confirmation.
ABOUT MICHELE
Michele is the Senior TV/Film/Theatre Agent at...
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Learn how to navigate basic editing tools in iMovie to efficiently edit your self-tapes, slates, and even how to edit your own reel. In this class, we'll walk you through simple tips and tricks to make sure all of the footage you send is up to industry standard.
Actors...
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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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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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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 one hour workshop, we'll cover profile essentials, smart networking tips, and how to share your work professionally—whether you’re focused on on-camera,...
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Through substitution, Dana helps voice actors create authentic, personalized commercial reads by making strong, specific choices. Actors leave with practical tools they can use again and again in their commercial VO auditions.
INSTRUCTOR BIO
Dana Powers
Dana Powers is a seasoned Voice Actor, Coach, Director, and Casting Associate with more...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Jeremy Larrere, 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
Jeremy Larrere has worked in casting since 2009 when he...
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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...
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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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Greg Salmon, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene from a daytime drama series. Sides will be assigned by the casting director ahead of class.
Additional preparation details will be sent via...
As foreign-language content becomes more common on streaming platforms, live action dubbing has become a more specialized and demanding corner of the craft. It takes a combination of skills to make a foreign performance feel seamlessly native: cold reading under pressure, following a dynamic scrolling script while staying...
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Discover what happens when you choose the material that inspires you. Actors, bring scripts that allow you to explore the genres, styles, and characters that showcase your acting strengths when behind the mic.
From commercial and narration to animation, video games, industrials and more, 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...
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...
Join us and the African American Film Critics Association for our 6th Annual Emerging Faces panel. This 90-minute panel will feature Alexis Chikaeze, Aaron Moten, Justen Ross and Precious Way as they discuss navigating success in film and television, moderated by Stacey Yvonne.
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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: photos, resume, media, slateshots and how to submit strategically.
Whether you’re new to the platform or...
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In this hands-on, one hour 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 for...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director Karyn Casl, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose and prepare sides from a file provided in advance by the Casting Director. Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT KARYN:
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Mark Teschner, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform dramatic sides from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email upon confirmation.
NOTE: Mark would prefer to see actors whom he...
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Discover your "brand" as an actor. 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.
Please note how you dress...
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Working with independent authors can seem complicated, but the rewards are plentiful, and it's definitely a path worth considering. This workshop will cover the entire process of working with indie authors, from searching for and finding authors, through the reach-out and contract negotiation, all the way to the...
This class will include a Q&A with LA Based Casting Director Aaron Schoonover, 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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Aaron Schoonover is a filmmaker and casting...
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 an award-winning casting director, theatre director and educator....
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Instagram is a leading social media platform where actors can build an audience, create content, and network in the business today. In this one-hour seminar, we'll walk through all the different ways you can use Instagram to your benefit. We'll cover everything from optimizing your profile to...
* 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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Commercial VO auditions can be a slog! With increased competition and the prevalence of lonely self-records that fall into a black hole, work seems more precious (and unattainable) than ever. Join veteran VO artist Donna Jay Fulks for an opportunity to hang out and inject some fun into...
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In this hands-on, one hour workshop, you'll learn how to format a professional acting resume using Google Docs. You'll receive an industry-standard template and we'll cover the three-column resume format used across the industry, how to properly list your billing for different types of credits, and key Google...
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This class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional David Bellatoni, 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 DAVID
Based in New York...
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PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY AS THIS SESSION IS SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT THAN NORMAL VO WORKSHOPS
Interested in creating a high quality audiobook sample for use on your personal website, ACX, AHAB or for submission to an audiobook publisher?
Then this workshop is for you!
Once you RSVP, you will be sent a...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Andrew Dahreddine, 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 ANDREW
Andrew Dahreddine is a casting director and actor...
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Steven Tylor O'Connor, 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
Steven Tylor O’Connor is a two-time...
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Actors today have links everywhere: casting profiles, reels, websites, social media - and it can be easy for things to get scattered.
In this one hour workshop, we'll discuss what a "link in bio" tool is and how it creates a single link that opens to a clean,...
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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 clips...
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The commercial world is a lucrative sector of the business for actors. In this 3-hour class, we'll break down everything you need to know about the commercial audition process from self-tape to in-person callbacks to logging into an anxiety-inducing Zoom. We'll also be taking part in an in-person...
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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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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 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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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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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'll cover how to select your known for credits, tips on choosing the best photos and writing a strong bio, how to manage your credits,...
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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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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 one hour workshop, we'll cover profile essentials, smart networking tips, and how to share your work professionally—whether you’re focused on on-camera,...
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In this hands on, one hour 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....
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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 one hour class, you'll learn how to use Gmail and Google Sheets to send personalized messages quickly and professionally. We'll discuss how a mail...
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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: photos, resume, media, slateshots and how to submit strategically.
Whether you’re new to the platform or...
