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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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This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director Patricia DiCerto, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare a scene that will be assigned to them by the Casting Director prior to class. Actors should be prepared to receive a re-direct and perform...
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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...
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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.
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...
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In this Masterclass, Casting Direcctor Jessica Kelly 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. Moderated by Rochelle Rose, National Director of Performers Programs at...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional, Jenna Gelenberg, 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 JENNA:
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Meg Morman, 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
Meg began her career as Associate, then...
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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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Join award winning audio talent and sought after coach Jayme Mattler for a hands-on foundational class open to narrators of all levels. In this two and half hour session Jayme will explore the three tenets she deems necessary for stellar narration: comprehension, authenticity and emotional connection. No matter...
Join us for a screening of 'The Creep Tapes' followed by a conversation with actor/creator Mark Duplass. Moderated by Jack Smart, People Magazine.
Synopsis: Based on the cult film franchise 'Creep,' this highly anticipated series from Mark Duplass unravels the mind of a serial killer who hires victims under false...
This class begins at 2:00PM PST
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Your bio tells your story—make sure it’s working for you! In this hour-long class, we’ll break down how to write authentic, polished bios for your website and IMDb that help you stand out.
Bring your laptop and be ready to work on...
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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...
Join us for an early screening of the new series 'Smoke.' Followed by a conversation with actor Jurnee Smollett.
Series Synopsis: Hailing from Apple Studios, the new nine-episode crime drama “Smoke” is created, executive produced, showrun and written by best-selling author and award-winning screenwriter Dennis Lehane. Inspired by true events,...
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In this Masterclass, Casting Director Melissa Kostenbauder 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. Moderated by Rochelle Rose, National Director of Performers Programs at...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Josh Ropiequet, 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
Josh Ropiequet is an Associate Casting Director with Lowry Johnson/Goldstein...
Join us a 'Journey of the Working Actor' conversation with three performers whose roles traverse on-camera, performance capture and voice acting for film, TV and video games: Ming-Na Wen, Ashly Burch and Ozioma Akagha. Moderated by Laura Linda Bradley.
Ming-Na Wen has appeared in some of the most iconic...
Join us and the African American Film Critics Associate as the cast of 'Noah's Arc: The Movie' celebrate Pride and discuss the roles of Black LGBTQIA+ actors in film & television. This 60-minute panel will feature actors Christian Vincent, Darryl Stephens, Jensen Atwood & Patrik Ian Polk. Moderated by...
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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...
Join us for a screening of 'On Call' followed by a conversation with actors Troian Bellisario & Brandon Larracuente. Moderated by Laura Linda Bradley.
Synopsis: An adrenalized, visceral half-hour police drama, 'On Call' follows a rookie and veteran officer as they patrol the streets of Long Beach, California. Blending hand-held,...
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Join veteran audio engineer Frank Verderosa for a fast-paced, fact-filled Ask Me Anything session! In this session Frank will tackle real-world issues like home studio vs. in-person recording, why casting remains chaotic, and the truth behind remote tech myths and social media “advice." Got questions about remote sessions, Source-Connect,...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with LA based Casting Director, Kellie Roy.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene assigned by the casting professional.
ABOUT KELLIE
Kellie Roy is a trailblazing casting director whose journey from the tranquil suburbs of Simi Valley to...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Natalie Ballesteros, 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
Cuban American Casting Director and Producer Natalie Ballesteros is a...
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This class uses the diagnostic skills of Bill Holmes “The Voiceover Doctor,” to discover your weaknesses and repair them, so you can get out of his class and into the Voiceover booth.
INSTRUCTOR BIO
Bill Holmes
For over 40 years, Bill Holmes has been working in film, television, theatre, comedy, and...
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Looking for an opportunity to network with other members working in audiobooks? Then this Zoom session is for you! Join us for an audiobook-centric Zoom meet-up. After a brief introduction participants will have the opportunity to bounce between topic-specific breakout rooms to talk shop, make contacts, share referrals...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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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...
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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...
A screening of six films that were selected for the 2020 Short Film Showcase, followed by a conversation with filmmakers and actors from the films.
The films being screened are:
Fifteen
Generation Lockdown
Jack and Anna
Lonely Hearts
Missing
Swallow You Whole
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Greg Cally ('Fifteen'), Sirad Balducci ('Generation...
A screening of five films that were selected for the 2020 Short Film Showcase, followed by a conversation with filmmakers and actors from the films.
The films being screened are:
Typhoon
Furthest From
Kālewa
Día de Las Carpas
Where Blood Lies
Mr. Thisforthat
Philanthropy
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Andy Kastelic ('Typhoon'), Kyung Sok...
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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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Voiceover demos are to voiceover actors, what headshots are to on-camera actors. They can help you get the attention of voiceover agents and managers, as well as open doors to voiceover auditions and work. Anna produces voiceover demos and has important ideas to share,...
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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 learn about home recording...
Need help with basic tech tasks?
Bring your laptop for personalized, one-on-one support with everyday needs like: uploading headshots to casting websites, verifying your SAG-AFTRA membership on IMDbPro, using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace tools. Sessions are supportive, straightforward, and designed to empower...
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...
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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...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Anya Colloff, 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 upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT ANYA
Anya was born and raised in Los...
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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Join proud SAG-AFTRA member Malikha Mallette for a discussion about what it takes to thrive as a modern voiceover talent. During this 60 minute session, Malikha will share her journey from radio personality to working actress both on-screen and behind the microphone. She will draw on...
This class begins at 2:00PM PST
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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,...
Join us for a 45-minute discussion with publicist Ron Hofmann, 'Film Festival Doctor' Rebekah Louisa Smith, PROOF Film Festival Manager Hanna Mason & Lisa Ogdie of Soho House, followed by a 20-minute Q&A.
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Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith, The Film Festival Doctor, is a change agent. Her focus on film festivals...
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What makes an outstanding Commercial VO Demo? Join Emmy Award winning sound designer, recording engineer, and producer/director “Uncle Roy” Yokelson to find out. In this session, Roy will walk you through tips, tricks, trends, and suggestions on what is necessary to make a "KILLER” commercial voiceover...
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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...
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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This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Sharon Lieblein, followed by a prepared work session.
Sharon will assign sides to prepare a several days before the start of class.
BIO
Sharon Lieblein, Artios winning casting director, continues to have an illustrious career spanning over two decades. She...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor David Koechner.
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Actor, writer and producer David Koechner is well-known for his roles as Todd Packer on 'The Office' and Champ Kind from 'Anchorman' and 'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.' He currently co-hosts A&E’s...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Natasha Ward, 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
Natasha Ward, CSA, a prominent Hollywood figure, excels in casting,...
Join us for a panel discussing the process if casting short films, working with filmmakers and the difference between short and feature length films. This panel will feature casting directors Charlotte Arnoux, Joanna Davis, Kimberly Graham and Adrienne Stern
Casting Director's Bios:
Charlotte Arnoux's casting credits include feature films such as...
CLASS FORMAT
This class will include a Q&A with Louisiana based Casting Director, Ryan Glorioso, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform a scene or monologue, two minutes in length or less.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email with your RSVP confirmation.
BIO
Ryan Glorioso,...
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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 in action when watching a movie or television show. For example, a scene in your favorite TV show takes place...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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Headshots are an actors' 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...
Join us for a 45-minute discussion with casting directors Candice Bernstein ('Mildred 4 a Million'), Jamie Ember ('The Recruit'), Ryan Glorioso ('This is Jan'), Miriam Hoffman ('Mildred 4 a Million'), Alan Luna ('Buscando Alma') & Alexa Pereira ('Nobody Wants This') followed by a 20-minute Q&A.
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RYAN GLORIOSO
Ryan Glorioso, a Louisiana-based casting director...
A screening of five films, recognized for Excellence in Filmmaking as part of the 2025 SAG-AFTRA Foundation Short Film Showcase, followed by a conversation with filmmakers and actors from the films.
The films being screened are:
Darcine’s Day
Dig Deeper
Once More, Like Rain Man
This is Jan
The Woman From Hamburg
The screening will...
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This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Casting Professional Maura Garnett, 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.
ABOUT MAURA
Maura Garnett is a Casting Director, Producer,...
**READER slots for this class are full***
***If you wish to AUDIT, please add your name to the waitlist****
***All names on the waitlist will be considered AUDITORS***
**Attendance rules apply to AUDITORS**
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Join acclaimed casting director Adam Weisman for a workshop on finding authenticity...
A screening of five films, recognized for Excellence in Filmmaking as part of the 2025 SAG-AFTRA Foundation Short Film Showcase, followed by a conversation with filmmakers and actors from the films.
The films being screened are:
Darcine’s Day
Dig Deeper
Once More, Like Rain Man
This is Jan
The Woman From Hamburg
The screening will...
Join us for a panel discussing the process of the bringing a film through the festival circuit. This panel will feature Caryn Coleman (The Future of Film is Female), Cara Cusumano (Tribeca Film Festival), Jonathan Marc Lipp (Big Apple Film Festival), Susan Margolin (Producer) and Ben Thompson (Tribeca...
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Most actors are accustomed to handling dialogue and character so when faced with large passages of narrative as is common in an audiobook, there can be confusion and an impulse to simply push through it. Join acclaimed audiobook narrator Marisa Calin for an exploration of how to...
This class will include a Q&A with NY based casting professional John Weicher, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare a scene assigned by the Casting Director within four days before the class.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT JOHN
John Weicher is a NY...
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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...
A screening of five films, recognized for Excellence in Performance as part of the 2025 SAG-AFTRA Foundation Short Film Showcase, followed by a conversation with filmmakers and actors from the films.
The films being screened are:
Buscando Alma
CLAUD_IA
George
Mildred 4 a Million
Neo Dome
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with...
This class will include a Q&A with Arizona based Casting Casting Professional Bella Hibbs, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from a small library of sides provided by Bella.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email upon confirmation.
BIO
Bella Hibbs is the...
A screening of five films, recognized for Excellence in Performance as part of the 2025 SAG-AFTRA Foundation Short Film Showcase, followed by a conversation with filmmakers and actors from the films.
The films being screened are:
Buscando Alma
CLAUD_IA
George
Mildred 4 a Million
Neo Dome
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with...
CLASS SYNOPSIS
This class will include a Q&A with NY/Hawaii based casting professional Rachel Whitley, 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.
ABOUT RACHEL
Rachel Whitley grew up in New York and...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Casting Professional Kymberli McKanna, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from a small library of sides provided by Kymberli.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email upon confirmation.
BIO
Kymberli spent nearly 15...
This class begins at 2:00PM PST
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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, you’ll set up or update your LinkedIn profile in real...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting professional Daryl Baboulis-Gyscek, 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
Daryl Baboulis-Gyscek is a seasoned casting professional and former talent...
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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...
This class begins at 2:00PM PST
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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: how to build a strong, professional profile, how to...
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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. 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...
