CLASS FORMAT
This class will include a Q&A with NY based talent agent Marissa Patella, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform a scene from film or TV 2 minutes (2 pages) or less.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email with your RSVP...
CLASS FORMAT
This class will include a Q&A with NY based talent agent Marissa Patella, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform a scene from film or TV 2 minutes (2 pages) or less.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email with your RSVP...
SYNOPSIS
Actors will work on different styles of commercial copy, 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
Copy will be provided by the Voiceover Lab.
This class is in person and at...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Agent Katie Lynch, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform monologues from film or television. Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT KATIE:
Katie Lynch was born and raised on Long Island, New...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based casting professional Leo Wolfe, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
BIO
Leo Wolfe is a Casting Director/Associate Casting Director working in film and television....
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...
Join us for a screening of 'The Graduates' followed by a Conversation with actors Mina Sundwall, Yasmeen Fletcher, John Cho and director Hannah Peterson. Moderated by Audrey Cleo Yap.
Synopsis:
Genevieve is getting ready to graduate high school a year after her boyfriend, Tyler, dies from gun violence. As she...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Agent Katie Lynch, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform monologues from film or television. Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT KATIE:
Katie Lynch was born and raised on Long Island, New...
SYNOPSIS
Relationship Building is applicable to actors across the board (Voiceover, Theater, Film, TV and Commercials). This class will provide valuable information and strategies that can be used by actors to position themselves for success.
SYNOPSIS
Documentaries are having moment. From short form to long form, documentaries are a popular niche of Voiceover and it continues to grow. Im this class we will explore the genre with a variety of subject matter for actors to voice and find their groove as storytellers.
REQUIREMENTS
Copy will be...
A screening of the film 'The Fire Inside'.
Synopsis: A rousing and emotional directorial debut from Academy Award® nominated cinematographer Rachel Morrison, THE FIRE INSIDE follows the story of Claressa “T-Rex” Shields (Ryan Destiny), one of the greatest female boxers of all time. Aided by her passionate long-time coach...
CLASS SYNOPSIS
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director, Bernadette McBrinn, 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 BERNADETTE
Bernadette is an Associate Casting Director with Candice...
Join us for a screening of 'Between the Temples' followed by a Conversation with actors Carol Kane, Jason Schwartzman and director Nathan Silver. Moderated by Katie Walsh.
Synopisis:
Ben Gottlieb (Jason Schwartzman) is a cantor who’s lost his voice, his faith, and his purpose following the sudden death of his novelist wife. His...
SYNOPSIS
This is a class geared towards beginners that are new to voiceover. We are looking for people that have not taken many or many voiceover classes with us at the Voiceover Lab. This class its for actors that are new to voiceover or have been out of the...
This class will include a Q&A with bi-coastal Casting Director Charlene Lee, 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.
BIO
Charlene Lee is an Emmy award-winning casting director who is the co-founder...
SYNOPSIS
This class is for actors that are new to voiceover or that have been out of the voiceover for awhile. We are looking for people that have not taken many or any voiceover classes with us at the Voiceover Lab, as well. This class is a good...
A screening of Episode Ep. 405 “Dad Fight” followed by a Q&A with creator/co-showrunner/star Quinta Brunson plus stars Sheryl Lee Ralph, Janelle James, Tyler James Williams, Chris Perfetti & William Stanford Davis.
About ABBOTT ELEMENTARY: A workplace comedy following a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal...
This class will include a Q&A with bi-coastal Casting Director David Guglielmo, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare a scene assigned by the Casting Director several days before the class.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
BIO
DAVID GUGLIELMO is a producer, writer, director, and...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Carol Kane. Moderated by Stacey Wilson Hunt.
BIO:
Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated actress, Carol Kane’s career has spanned across several decades as she has established herself as a sought-after actor on stage, screen and television.
Kane’s television and film work is...
A screening of the film 'September 5' followed by a Q&A with Tim Fehlbaum, Sean Penn, John Ira Palmer, and John Wildermuth. Followed by a reception.
Complimentary valet
*PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A SAG-AFTRA FOUNDATION EVENT*
A screening of episode 101 of 'Bad Monkey' followed by a Q&A with executive producer/actor Vince Vaughn and cast Natalie Martinez, Jodie-Turner Smith, Ronald Pete, John Ortiz, Meredith Hagner, and L. Scott Caldwell.
*PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A FOUNDATION EVENT*
SAG-AFTRA members and guests invited...
CLASS SYNOPSIS
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director, Jamibeth Margolis, 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 JAMIBETH
JAMIBETH MARGOLIS Her previous casting credits include the...
Join us for a screening of 'The Penguin' followed by a conversation with Cristin Milioti. Moderated by Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly.
Synopsis: Starring Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb (aka “The Penguin”) and Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone, the DC Studios series continues filmmaker Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” epic crime saga that...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based casting professional Brandon Henry Rodriguez, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
BIO
Brandon Henry Rodriguez is a dedicated advocate for actors and a strong...
SYNOPSIS
Are you just getting started in the voiceover world? This is a great way to learn about a myriad of ways you can use your voice in your career. We'll be going over the different categories of voiceovers, how to get auditions for the categories, and how to...
SYNOPSIS
This small group session is designed as a hands-on follow up to our Home Studio Basics class. Led by NY staff engineer and booth director Lana Migliore, each participant will be given time to present their home studio related concern or question and crowdsource the group for creative...
SYNOPSIS
The end of the year is not only a good time for reflection, but also action as an actor determines what is, and is not, working for them before the start of the new year. This small group session will use concepts like the 80/20 rule to examine...
Join us for a screening of 'Thelma' followed by a Conversation with actor June Squibb. Moderated by Jack Smart, People Magazine.
SYNOPSIS:
The feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, 'Thelma' is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar® nominee June Squibb ('Nebraska' and star of Scarlett Johansson’s upcoming directorial debut 'Eleanor...
SYNOPSIS
This Masterclass will feature a conversation and open Q&A with Casting Director Allison Estrin The evening will also include a live, observed work session with a small group of actors.
These reservations are for Q&A participation and observation only.
ABOUT ALLISON
CLASS FORMAT
This class will include a Q&A with bi-coastal talent agent Craig Holzberg, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform a scene or monologue from film or TV 2 minutes (2 pages) or less.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email with your...
CLASS FORMAT
This class will include a Q&A with bi-coastal talent agent Craig Holzberg, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform a scene or monologue from film or TV 2 minutes (2 pages) or less.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email with your...
SYNOPSIS
This online class will provide a Q&A feedback from an experienced casting professional.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene or monologue of their choice from film or tv.
This class is intended only for actors who are based in (have a permanent address in) the Southeast.
CASTING DIRECTOR BIO
Amanda...
SYNOPSIS
Voiceover (VO) 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 (online) and the Voiceover Lab Orientation (VOLO), you will have Voiceover Lab eligibility. This 2-hour orientation details what...
Join us for a screening of 'A Wesley South African Christmas' followed by a Conversation with actors Novi Brown, Bohang Moeko, executive producer Chuck West, writer/executive producer Bree K West, and director Patricia Cuffie-Jones.
There will be refreshments provided.
Synopsis:
When his international business venture comes to a...
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...
This class begins at 1pm PST |4pm EST
If you are in Los Angeles, please sign up for the in-person Actor Career Focus class HERE
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...
This class will include a Q&A with NY based casting professional Stephanie Klapper, 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 STEPHANIE:
Stephanie Klapper (Casting Director) is a native New Yorker. Born...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Peter Sarsgaard. Moderated by Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire.
PETER SARSGAARD is an Emmy® Award-nominated actor who is renowned for his range and ability to access what is behind the often-complicated facades of the characters he plays.
Upcoming, Peter can be seen starring in director...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Susan Deming, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will be assigned commercial copy in the class by the casting director.
Additional details will be sent upon confirmation.
BIO
Susan Deming, CCDA, has populated stories with dynamic, engaging and memorable...
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:
SYNOPSIS
Actors will work on different styles of commercial copy, 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
Copy will be provided by the Voiceover Lab.
This class is in person and at...
SYNOPSIS
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 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...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. Moderated by Angelique Jackson, Variety.
Aunjanue stars in this year's 'Nickel Boys.'
BIO:
Oscar-nominated actress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor can currently be seen in Orion Pictures/Amazon MGM Studios’ ‘Nickel Boys,’ based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Colson Whitehead, which is directed...
SYNOPSIS
In this promo class, we will focus on Timing, Tone and Performance. Actors will add their voiceovers to television 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 VoiceOver performances that fit the...
SYNOPSIS
This class will include a Q&A with LA based casting director, Rick Messina and a prepared reading session.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene from film or tv. Sides will be assigned by the casting director ahead of class.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT RICK
Rick...
SYNOPSIS
During this class we will simulate a voiceover casting session (by committee).. 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...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based casting professional Hamzah Saman, 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 confirmation.
BIO
Hamzah Saman, CSA Casting Director, proud of member...
SYNOPSIS
This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, David Vaccari, followed by a prepared reading session
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene assigned by the Casting Director prior to class.
ABOUT DAVID
David Vaccari is an independent casting director celebrating thirty years of working...
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...
Join us for a screening of 'Presumed Innocent' followed by a Conversation with actor O-T Fagbenle.
Synopsis:
'Presumed Innocent' is an eight-episode limited series starring and executive produced by Jake Gyllenhaal, hailing from David E. Kelley and executive producer J.J. Abrams and is based on the New...
SYNOPSIS
Documentaries are having moment. From short form to long form, documentaries are a popular niche of Voiceover and it continues to grow. Im this class we will explore the genre with a variety of subject matter for actors to voice and find their groove as storytellers.
REQUIREMENTS
Copy will be...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Kathleen Turner. Moderated by Richard Ridge, BroadwayWorld.
Screen icon Kathleen Turner has garnered critical acclaim for her performances in movies including BODY HEAT, ROMANCING THE STONE, PRIZZI’S HONOR, PEGGY SUE GOT MARRIED, and WAR OF THE ROSES. Turner's extensive film credits also...
SYNOPSIS
This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional, Julia Catalano, followed by and assigned prepared reading session with. Actors will be assigned sides and paired up with another actor to perform ahead of class. Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT JULIA
Julia...
SYNOPSIS
Fantasy, adventure, action, sports, educational, animation...you name it, video games are incredibly popular on a global scale. In fact Video Games are the biggest business in show business, making more money than movies and music combined. Savvy "VG" producers are always aiming to create the next epic virtual...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based casting professional Peter Wise, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform a monologue.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
BIO
Peter Wise is a 30-year entertainment industry veteran. After a successful career in...
Synopsis
As the saying goes, practice makes perfect! Join NY booth director Lana Migliore and a group of your peers for a chance to workout your audiobook narration muscles in a supportive environment. Participants must come to class prepared to identify a specific challenge or question that has arisen...
SYNOPSIS
This online class will provide a Q&A feedback from an experienced casting professional.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene or monologue of their choice from film or tv.
This class is intended only for actors who are based in (have a permanent address in) the Southeast.
ABOUT BRIAN
Brian began...
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...
SYNOPSIS
This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with LA based Casting Director, Gianna Butler.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene assigned by the casting professional.
ABOUT GIANNA
Gianna Butler (she/her) is a casting director with twelve years of experience in scripted-content television, film, and...
SYNOPSIS
A reality of the VO world is that even before getting heard, all auditions get sorted into two groups: the NO List and the MAYBE List.
Want to understand how to get your audition past the gatekeepers? Join industry veteran Hugh P. Klitzke for insight into this...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based casting professional Audrey Loeb, 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.
BIO
Audrey Loeb, CSA, is a Casting Director from Los Angeles, CA....
SYNOPSIS
This Masterclass will feature a conversation and open Q&A with Casting Director James Calleri. The evening will also include a live, observed work session with a small group of actors.
These reservations are for Q&A participation and observation only.
ABOUT JAMES
James Calleri is one of the leading casting directors in...
Synopsis
Because of its complexity and steep learning curve, recording audiobooks with REAPER requires a considerable amount of setup and configuration but that is also the beauty of recording audiobooks with REAPER. You can configure REAPER to work, act and look the way YOU want it to.
Join audiobook narrator...
SYNOPSIS
Voiceover (VO) 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 (online) and the Voiceover Lab Orientation (VOLO), you will have Voiceover Lab eligibility. This 2-hour orientation details what...
This class will include a Q&A with bi-coastal Agent Amy Lord, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides or a monologue from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT AMY:
Amy Lord began her career in NYC at the...
