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Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Tech Support for Actors: Group Help Session

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

This class begins at 11:00 AM PDT

SYNOPSIS

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...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Money Management

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

This class begins at 1pm PST.

SYNOPSIS

Do you have a plan for your money? Do you tell your money what to do or are you surprised at the end of the month by how it is spent? By creating a solid plan, audience members will have the steps to...

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New York - Casting Access - Advanced

Scenes with Scotty Anderson

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

CLASS SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director Scotty Anderson, followed by a prepared work session.  

Participating actors will prepare and perform scenes of their choice from film/television.  Additional information will be sent in your RSVP confirmation email.

To be eligible to take this...

Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

Commercial Reads and Re-Directs

Thursday, July 3, 2025

SYNOPSIS 

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...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Self Tapes and Remote Auditions

Thursday, July 3, 2025

This class begins at 1pm PST

SYNOPSIS

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 digging deeper into...

Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

Cast by the Class: Commercials

Thursday, July 3, 2025

SYNOPSIS

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...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Tech Support for Actors: Group Help Session

Monday, July 7, 2025

This class begins at 11:00 AM PDT

SYNOPSIS

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...

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Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

IMDb Pro for Actors: Optimize Your Profile

Monday, July 7, 2025

This class begins at 2:00PM PST

SYNOPSIS

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...

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virtual - Voiceover Lab

Commercial Workout

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Synopsis

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...

New York - Casting Access

Assigned Sides with Stephanie Holbrook

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Details This program is FULL

SYNOPSIS

This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, Stephanie Holbrook, followed by an assigned prepared reading session.

Stephanie will be assigning sides based on actor headshots and resumes prior to the class.


ABOUT STEPHANIE

STEPHANIE HOLBROOK is a Casting Director with extensive credits in both...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Headshots

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

This class begins at 1pm PST

SYNOPSIS

Headshots are an actor's calling card, but is it a professional picture that matches with how the buyers see you? Does your picture accurately communicate the product that is being sold? In this session we will discuss what your headshot is communicating and...

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New York - Casting Access

Scenes with Randi Glass

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

This class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional Randi Glass, 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 RANDI:

Randi Glass is an Associate Casting Director with...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Tech Support for Actors: Group Help Session

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

This class begins at 11:00 AM PDT

SYNOPSIS

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...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Bio Writing Workshop

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

This class begins at 3:00PM PDT

SYNOPSIS

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...

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Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with Erica Palgon

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

This class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional Erica Palgon, 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 ERICA:

ERICA PALGON has worked on a variety of creative commercials,...

Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

Animation Reads and Direction

Thursday, July 10, 2025

SYNOPSIS 

In this class, actors will work on voicing animation characters.  You will select a character that interests you, analyze the specs of the character you choose.  record multiple takes of your Voiceover performances in the recording booth, take direction from our audio engineer/booth director and use the best...

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New York - Voiceover Lab

Introduction to Audiobook Narration with Johnny Heller

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Synopsis

 Join industry legend Johnny Heller for an audiobook workout like no other! This introductory class will begin with a brief lecture about the craft and business of audiobook narration. The lecture will be followed by an opportunity for each participant to work with Johnny on a section of...

Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

Audition Practice: Submission, Review and Feedback - Commercials

Thursday, July 10, 2025

SYNOPSIS

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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New York - Casting Access

Scenes with Matthew Glasner

Thursday, July 10, 2025

SYNOPSIS

This in-person class will include a Q&A with NY based casting professional, Matthew Glasner, followed by prepared reading session. 

Participating actors will choose and prepare a scene from film or tv; two minutes in length or less.

Additional class details will be sent upon confirmation.


ABOUT MATTHEW

Matthew Glasner...

Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

Sound and Picture: Commercials (Open to Everyone)

Friday, July 11, 2025

SYNOPSIS

This class will teach actors how to improve their timing and pace when voicing commercials, by adding your voice to commercials with picture and sound mixes.


  • The instructor will explain the purpose, goals and approach of this voiceover training.


  • Actors will be given the commercial...


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Virtual - Casting Access

Assigned Commercial Copy with Laurie Records

Friday, July 11, 2025

SYNOPSIS

This virtual class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, Laurie Records, followed by an assigned prepared reading session.

Laurie will be sending commercial copy to prepare prior to the class.


ABOUT LAURIE

Read Laurie's bio and see her commercial credits here:

https://www.laurierecordscasting.com/

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Los Angeles - The Business

How to Retouch Your Headshots Using a Free Photoshop Alternative

Friday, July 11, 2025

SYNOPSIS

In this practical, beginner-friendly class, members will get an introduction to Photopea—a free, web-based image editor—and learn to do basic retouching on their headshots for professional use. We'll cover how to fix minor imperfections, such as removing blemishes, skin flaws and stray hairs, apply simple color...

Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

Bring Your Reads to Life with Music

Friday, July 11, 2025

SYNOPSIS

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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Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

Long Form Narration with Robert Clotworthy

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Synopsis

Long‑form narration has grown in popularity across multiple platforms, driven by the rise of docuseries, true crime shows, and educational programming. This type of performance requires a consistent narrative tone and pacing throughout an episode or series to guide viewers through complex or layered topics—demanding both vocal stamina...

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Virtual - Casting Access

Scenes with Rory Schleifstein

Saturday, July 12, 2025

SYNOPSIS

This in-person class will include a Q&A with Los Angeles based casting professional, Rory Schleifstein, followed by prepared reading session. 

Participating actors will choose and prepare a scene from film or tv; two minutes in length or less.

Additional class details will be sent upon confirmation.


ABOUT RORY

See...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

LinkedIn for Performers: Build Your Professional Presence

Monday, July 14, 2025

This class begins at 11:00AM PDT

SYNOPSIS

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...

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virtual - Voiceover Lab

Improving the Quality of Your Audiobook Samples and Submissions

Monday, July 14, 2025

Synopsis

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. For this session, participants will be asked to submit an MP3...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Tech Support for Actors: Group Help Session

Monday, July 14, 2025

This class begins at 2:00 PM PDT

SYNOPSIS

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...

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Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

The Ins and Outs of Looping. with Johnny Gidcomb

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

SYNOPSIS

ADR (Automated / Automatic Dialogue Replacement) is often referred to as "Looping" and is a side of voiceover that many actors are unaware of, but have undoubtedly heard it in action when watching a movie or television show.  For example, a scene in your favorite TV show takes...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

How to Use Google Docs To Format Your Resume

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

This class begins at 11:00AM PDT

SYNOPSIS

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...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Tech Support for Actors: Group Help Session

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

This class begins at 2:00 PM PDT

SYNOPSIS

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...

Los Angeles - The Business

Acting Masterclass with Jason Alexander

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Details This program is FULL

SYNOPSIS

In this Masterclass, actor Jason Alexander will be working with selected actors in a live and observed work session. This will be preceded by a discussion of his approach to acting and audience interactive exercises. It will be followed by an audience Q&A.

These reservations are for Q&A participation and...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

How to Use Google Sheets to Track Your Auditions

Friday, July 18, 2025

SYNOPSIS

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to use Google Sheets to effectively track your auditions and gain valuable insights into your career progress. You'll create your own personalized audition tracker, learn how to organize key data points (like casting directors, callbacks, and bookings), and use built-in...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Tech Support for Actors: Group Help Session

Friday, July 18, 2025

This class begins at 2:00 PM PDT

SYNOPSIS

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...

Los Angeles - Conversations

AAFCA / SAG-AFTRA Foundation: Emerging Faces 2025

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Join us and the African American Film Critics Association for our 5th Annual Emerging Faces panel. This 90-minute panel will feature Da'Vinchi, Ernest Kingsley Junior, Courtney Taylor & Myles Truitt as they discuss navigating success in film and television. 

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Tech Support for Actors: Group Help Session

Monday, July 21, 2025

This class begins at 11:00 AM PDT

SYNOPSIS

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...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Home Studio Basics

Monday, July 21, 2025

Synopsis

Ready to build a home studio but don't know where to start? Then this virtual class is for you!  Join SAG-AFTRA Foundation Engineer/Booth Director Lana Migliore for ideas on how to create a budget friendly professional home set-up. Lana will discuss basic principals of sound, the types of...

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Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Branding

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

SYNOPSIS

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...

virtual - Voiceover Orientation

Voiceover Lab Orientation

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

SYNOPSIS 

Voiceover Lab programs and recording booth sessions are open to all VO Lab eligible SAG-AFTRA members, regardless of your location. Once you have completed the required Voiceover Programs Profile and the Voiceover Lab Orientation, you will have Voiceover Lab eligibility. This 2-hour orientation details what the Voiceover Lab...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Tech Support for Actors: Group Help Session

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

This class begins at 11:00 AM PDT

SYNOPSIS

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...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Demo Reels and Clips

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

SYNOPSIS

This session will provide a greater understanding of the components and elements that go into an effective demo reel and the usage of individual actor clips. The session will also include covering the role of the reel and clips and how an actor can best use them as...

Los Angeles - On-Camera Lab Open House

Los Angeles Voiceover & On-Camera Lab Open House

Thursday, July 24, 2025

*Please note, we are collecting RSVP's via Airtable for this event, so the RSVP link on the next page will take you to an external RSVP site*

Curious about the Foundation's Voiceover and On-Camera Labs, but never used them before? Or have you only used our virtual facilities, and...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

The Audition

Thursday, July 24, 2025

This class begins at 1pm PST

SYNOPSIS

The audition is not only how one prepares the material. It is also about the mindset actors have about auditioning, how they conduct themselves in the room and how they let it go. This session will cover the many ways actors can prepare...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

The Audition

Thursday, July 24, 2025

This class begins at 1pm PST

SYNOPSIS

The audition is not only how one prepares the material. It is also about the mindset actors have about auditioning, how they conduct themselves in the room and how they let it go. This session will cover the many ways actors can prepare...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Tech Support for Actors: Group Help Session

Friday, July 25, 2025

This class begins at 11:00 AM PDT

SYNOPSIS

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...

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Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Actors Access Essentials

Friday, July 25, 2025

SYNOPSIS

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...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Troubleshooting Your Home Studio

Monday, July 28, 2025

SYNOPSIS

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 staff engineer and booth...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Tech Support for Actors: Group Help Session

Monday, July 28, 2025

This class begins at 2:00 PM PDT

SYNOPSIS

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...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Actor Career Focus

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

This class begins at 1pm PST.

SYNOPSIS

There are many areas an actor can pursue within the entertainment industry. By taking the time to narrow down what an actor really wants to focus on it can free them up to deepen their pursuit of job opportunities. In this session, we...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Actor Career Focus

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

This class begins at 1pm PST.

SYNOPSIS

There are many areas an actor can pursue within the entertainment industry. By taking the time to narrow down what an actor really wants to focus on it can free them up to deepen their pursuit of job opportunities. In this session, we...

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virtual - Voiceover Lab

The Audiobook Challenge with James Romick

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Synopsis

Join sought after narrator James Romick for an audiobook workout with a surprise ending! In this small group session each participant will be given ample and equal time to read, receive feedback and face an unexpected challenge. This session is about practice, not perfection. Come warmed...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Resumes

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

SYNOPSIS

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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virtual - Voiceover Lab

Perfecting Animation and VideoGame Reads with Ed Lewis

Thursday, July 31, 2025

SYNOPSIS 

Join award-winning voice director Ed Lewis for a fun, fast-paced master class in bringing animation and video game copy to life! This class will begin with a brief discussion about the craft of working in arguably one of the most enjoyable categories of voiceover. In the second half...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Representation

Thursday, July 31, 2025

This class begins at 1pm PST. 

SYNOPSIS

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...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Representation

Thursday, July 31, 2025

This class begins at 1pm PST. 

SYNOPSIS

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...

virtual - Voiceover Orientation

Voiceover Lab Orientation

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

SYNOPSIS 

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...

Los Angeles - Conversations

Volunteer Orientation

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 3:00 PM PDT

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation relies on the generous support of volunteers like you. Would you like to help with our programs? Attend the orientation and learn more about the volunteer program in the new stunning Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists! Please fill out your volunteer profile before coming...