BIO
Photographer Russell Baer has been shooting Hollywood's most famous faces for the past 20 years. His environmental portraits range from the highest profile celebrity, to the everyday man on the street. Russell's photographs have beenseen on the pages of almost every magazine on newsstands today including Marie Claire,...
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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Join award-winning narrator and director Jennifer Aquino for a workshop where you'll dive into the relationship between audiobook narrators and directors. You'll gain a better understanding of the critical role a director plays in the recording process, why and when you may work with one, and how you,...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director, Tiffany Little Canfield, 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 class,...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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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...
****THIS CLASS IS OPEN FOR AUDITORS ONLY AT THIS TIME****
If you wish to AUDIT, please add your named to the waitlist.
Be advised: Attendance policies apply to auditors.
Synopsis
Join accomplished voice talent Emily Bauer for an exploration of character creation. In this workshop readers will...
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In this acting workshop, you’ll perform a short memorized scene (or monologue) of your choice - as if auditioning for the role. It could be material you’ve auditioned with in the past or anything you feel you're generally right for. After your first take, Jack will discuss your...
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director,Susan Shopmaker, 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 class, actors must...
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...
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You may have heard about this thing called Source-Connect lately, and you probably have a lot of questions! Join George "The Tech" Whittam and Source Elements for this one hour beginners guide to get oriented. We'll show you the ropes of using Source-Connect's latest version, how to get...
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Join the founding members of the Narrator Alliance for a lively discussion about the unique joys and challenges that face modern audiobook narrators. This session will begin with an introduction and history of the the Narrator Alliance and then open for all those in attendance to ask questions,...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based 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 filmmaker and casting...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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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...
If your home has been damaged or destroyed by the Eaton or Palisades wildfires and you have questions on how to navigate the insurance recovery process, please sign up for this event. The SAG-AFTRA Foundation and United Policyholders, a non-profit improving disaster recovery for over 30 years, will...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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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...
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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...
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This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Professional Nicholas Petrovich 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.
ABOUT NICHOLAS
Nicholas Petrovich is an independent Casting Director and...
Join us for an screening of episode 3 of season 2 of 'Severance.' Followed by a conversation with actors Merritt Wever, Zach Cherry and Jen Tullock
Series Synopsis: In “Severance,” Mark Scout (Adam Scott) leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure, which surgically divides their memories...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Faith Abraham, 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
Faith Abraham has been working in casting for nearly a...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Christina Ricci.
BIO:
Golden Globe®, SAG®, and Emmy® nominee Christina Ricci is widely recognized as one of Hollywood's most esteemed actors. She currently stars in the fan-favorite role as ‘Misty Quigley’ in the highly anticipated third...
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This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Directors Kristen Paladino & Lori Malkin, 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.
ABOUT KRISTEN & LORI
Kristen's credits are...
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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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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
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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...
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 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...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Adam Richards, 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
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Aldis Hodge.
BIO:
Aldis Hodge is a force in both acting and producing, with varied performances across genres in both film and television. Hodge most recently starred as Alex Cross in Amazon’s crime thriller, Cross,...
LIMITED NUMBER OF SCREENING LINKS AVAILABLE!
*You will receive this via email. You do not need to log-in at any specific time. You will receive the screener by END OF DAY on 5/16. The screener link allows access from 5/16 until 6/23
You also will be sent a pre-recorded conversation featuring actors Diego...
An introduction to the Casting Access program. Whether you are new to Casting Access or have taken classes before, this is a great way to come learn about how the program works and how to get the most out of it. The hour long orientation incorporates a Q&A...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Emma Fleming, 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
Emma is a Los Angeles-based Casting Director whose recent projects...
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In this class, two to three actors will work together to create conversational reads that are entertaining, informational and more. Commercial voiceover scripts will provide the source material and from there the actors will work on script analysis, scene, tone, timing and point of view. Then, the group...
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In this Masterclass casting director Cindy Tolan 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.
These reservations are for Q&A participation and observation only.
ABOUT CINDY
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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 Bi-coastal Casting Director Andy Roth, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will receive commercial copy to work with upon arrival at the start of class.
BIO
Andy Roth is a casting director with a career that has spanned almost three decades. After...
Join us for a 60-minute panel with casting directors Tiffany Little Canfield (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story), Brett Greenstein & Collin Daniel (Nobody Wants This), Julie Schubert (The Diplomat) and Kim Taylor-Coleman (Forever).
BIOS:
Tiffany Little Canfield
Tiffany Little Canfield is one of the busiest casting directors in the business- casting roles for...
Join us for a screening of 'Black Mirror' followed by a conversation with actor Paul Giamatti. Moderated by Clayton Davis, Variety.
Synopsis:
An isolated man is introduced to a groundbreaking system that allows its users to literally step inside old photographs — stirring powerful emotions in the process.
Run time:...
Join us for an screening of the first episode of 'Sirens.' Followed by a conversation with actors Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, Glenn Howerton, Felix Solis, Showrunner, Writer & Executive Producer Molly Smith Metzler and Director Nicole Kassell
Series Synopsis: Devon (Meghann Fahy) thinks her sister Simone (Milly Alcock) has a...
This class will include a Q&A with NY based Elizabeth Berra, 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 ELIZABETH
Elizabeth Berra is a New York based...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Rose Bochner, 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
Rose is an LA-based NY-transplant and is...
Join us for a screening of 'The Diplomat' followed by a conversation with actors Keri Russell, Ato Essandoh, Ali Ahn, David Gyasi and Allison Janney. Moderated by Kara Warner.
Synopsis:
The call is coming from inside the house.
A deadly explosion in the heart of London shatters US Ambassador Kate Wyler’s...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based casting professional, Rachel Damanti.
Participating actors will prepare and perform commercial copy of their choice. More details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT RACHEL
Rachel Damanti, Casting Director with Donald Case Casting since 2008,...
Synopsis
This class is specifically designed for members who are familiar with self-recording but are considering switching DAWs to REAPER.
Why make the switch? REAPER is a rich and stable, no subscription but inexpensive, incredibly powerful and highly configurable recording platform. Join REAPER enthusiast and sought after audiobook narrator James...
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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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Great games need great performances! Ever dream of voicing a hero, villain, or quirky NPC? Step behind the mic and into the world of interactive storytelling. This course introduces aspiring voice actors to the fast-growing field of video game performance. Learn how to interpret game scripts, deliver powerful...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Jane Seymour. Moderated by Scott Mantz.
BIO:
A multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winner, recipient of the Officer of the British Empire (OBE) bestowed upon her by Queen Elizabeth II, Jane Seymour has proven her talents...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Victor Vazquez, 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
Victor Vazquez, CSA (he/him/his) is the founder and lead Casting...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based Casting Director, Ann Goulder.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene of their choice from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.
ABOUT ANN
Ann Goulder’s latest casting credits include REBUILDING...
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If you already use Source-Connect 3 and need clarity about the move to Source-Connect 4, this 1 hour class is for you! Join George "The Tech" Whittam and Source-Elements who will show you how to make the upgrade to SC 4, what's different and the same, and have...
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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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...
Join us for a screening of 'Overcompensating' followed by a conversation with actor/creator Benito Skinner, actors Wally Baram, Mary Beth Barone, Adam DiMarco, Owen Thiele & writer Scott King. Moderated by actor Jack Smart, People Magazine.
Synopsis:
Overcompensating is a college-set ensemble comedy about the wild, chaotic journey of Benny...
Join us for a screening of 'The Residence' followed by a conversation with actors Uzo Aduba, Susan Kelechi Watson, Edwina Findley, Jason Lee, Ken Marino & Giancarlo Esposito.
Synopsis:
132 rooms. 157 suspects. One dead body. One wildly eccentric detective. One disastrous State Dinner. The Residence is a screwball whodunnit set...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Loretta Troutman, 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
Dayton, Ohio native, Loretta Troutman considers herself...
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...
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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...
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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...
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In this Masterclass, actor Uzo Aduba will be working with selected actors in a live and observed work session. This will be preceded by a brief conversation on her craft and career and will be followed by an audience Q&A.
These reservations are for Q&A participation and observation only.
INTERESTED IN...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Danny Dunitz, 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
Danny Dunitz is a Los Angeles-based TV and Film Casting...
Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective with actor Adam Brody.
Complimentary valet available directly out front at Vidiots
BIO:
Adam Brody stars as Noah Roklov, a charismatic rabbi navigating an unexpected romance with a podcaster, played by Kristen Bell, in the Netflix romantic...
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This virtual class will include a Q&A with New York based Atlanta based Casting Director, Chad Darnell, 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 to...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Seth Yanklewitz, 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
Seth Yanklewitz is an EMMY Nominated Casting Director whose award-winning...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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Social Media platforms are creative places to create and post content, engage in conversation and network. They're also another window for the industry to learn about you. This session will cover using X, Instagram/Threads and reference Tik Tok and other Social Media platforms....
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This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director Joanna Davis, 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.
ABOUT JOANNA
Joanna Davis has been in the industry...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Zachary Spiegel, 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
Zach is a bicoastal casting professional whose...
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This in-person class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director, Stephen Vincent, followed by a prepared reading session
Participating actors will choose and prepare a scene to perform from a selection of sides provided by the Casting Director. Additional details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT STEPHEN
Stephen...
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All voiceover performers work with microphones but very few understand how those microphones work. Join SAG-AFTRA Foundation Engineer/Booth Director Lana Migliore for a session that will help demystify this essential piece of audio equipment. In this session Lana will explain the basics of how microphones function and which...
This class begins at 1pm PST.
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Do you have a plan for your money? Do you tell your money what to do or are your surprised at the end of the month by how it is spent? By creating a solid plan, audience members will have the steps to...
This class begins at 1pm PST.
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Do you have a plan for your money? Do you tell your money what to do or are your surprised at the end of the month by how it is spent? By creating a solid plan, audience members will have the steps to...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Stacey Rice, 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
Los Angeles based Casting Director Stacey Rice has worked in...
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...
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...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director Eve Battaglia, 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 EVE:
This class will include a Q&A with TX based Casting Professional Michael Druck, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare and submit an assigned scene in the form of a self tape performance for live feedback, for a live redirected performance. Participating actors will receive their...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Casting Professional Cara Chute Rosenbaum, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from a small library of sides provided by Cara.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email upon confirmation.
BIO
CARA CHUTE ROSENBAUM,...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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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...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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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...
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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...
