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Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

LinkedIn for Performers: Build Your Professional Presence

Monday, September 15, 2025

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 share your work professionally—whether you’re...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

The Audition

Tuesday, September 16, 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

Tuesday, September 16, 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

Actors Access Essentials

Wednesday, September 17, 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...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Actor Career Focus

Wednesday, September 17, 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

Wednesday, September 17, 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

How to Use Google Docs To Format Your Resume (Virtual)

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

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 skills and formatting tricks, you’ll...

New York - The Business

State of the Industry: Audiobooks

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Join us for a State of the Industry panel discussion on Audiobooks. Featuring Lara Blackman (Simon & Schuster), Marisa Calin (Audiobook Narrator), Piper Goodeve (Audiobook Narrator) and Jeff Tabnick (Audiobook Casting), this panel will dive into where Audiobooks are, where they are headed and how SAG-AFTRA actors can engage...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Representation

Thursday, September 18, 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...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

How to Use Gmail to Boost Your Outreach

Friday, September 19, 2025

SYNOPSIS

Want to stay in touch with casting directors, agents, and other industry pros—without spending hours writing individual emails? In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to use Gmail alongside simple Google tools to send personalized messages quickly and professionally. We’ll walk through organizing your...

Los Angeles - The Business

Acting Masterclass with Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine

Saturday, September 20, 2025

SYNOPSIS

In this Masterclass, actor Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine  will be working with selected actors in a live and observed work session. This will be preceded by a brief conversation on his craft and career, moderated by Stacey Yvonne, and will be followed by an audience Q&A.

These reservations are for...

virtual - Small Group Sessions

IMDb Pro for Actors: Optimize Your Profile (Virtual)

Monday, September 22, 2025

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 in how you're seen by...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Resumes

Tuesday, September 23, 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...

Los Angeles - Small Group Sessions

Tech Support for Actors: Group Help Session

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

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 websites, verifying your SAG-AFTRA membership on...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Headshots

Wednesday, September 24, 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...

Virtual - Small Group Sessions

Demo Reels and Clips

Thursday, September 25, 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 - Small Group Sessions

Branding

Tuesday, September 30, 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 - The Business

Answering the Biggest Social Media Questions for Actors With Heidi Dean

Monday, October 6, 2025

SYNOPSIS

Social media strategist Heidi Dean is answering your top questions about how to use social media to move your acting career forward. From “Should I have separate personal and professional accounts?” to “What’s the best way to connect with casting directors online?”—we’ll cover the biggest questions actors have...