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Washington-Mid Atlantic New Member Orientation

Dec 06, 2022 - 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST

Where: Zoom

Join the Washington-Mid Atlantic Local for the popular “SAG-AFTRA 101” workshop. This conversation will provide attendees with information on performer’s rights and protections, present an overview of some of the key elements of the Commercials, Corporate/Educational and Non-Broadcast, Television, and Theatrical Agreements, discuss the benefits of membership, and share the resources available to members of SAG-AFTRA. Additionally, we will be joined by SAG-AFTRA National Board member Towanda Underdue. This presentation is perfect for new and veteran members alike.

When: Tuesday, December 6, 2022  - 6-8 p.m. ET

Where: Online via Zoom

At the end of the presentation, there will also be an opportunity to address questions. If there is a question you would like addressed, you may submit it in advance to Colin Bouchard at colin.bouchard@sagaftra.org.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP. You must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA Washington-Mid Atlantic members in good standing (paid thru October 31, 2022 or April 30, 2023, or in compliance with the November 2022 Dues Relief Extension). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.



KRC Presents VO Jam with Alicia Hiller-Mahmoudov

Oct 20, 2022 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM CDT

Where: Virtual Zoom

Virtual Studio Jams are a way to plug in with other members, get practice in the medium, work on industry-relevant material, and give and share feedback as you flex your muscles in a low-pressure setting - your own house!

KRC's On Cam Jam is a perfect place to get up on your camera to work on sides, scenes, or the kind of copy that interests you! This is a great time to ask self-tape questions and discuss technology with other members.

KRC's VO Jam affords voice actors a time and place to work on copy, listen to feedback, ask all your tough tech questions, and make tweaks and revisions to get in tip top shape for the next voice gig!

RSVP is required. Please RSVP here.

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.



KRC Presents On Camera Jam with Neal Dandade

Oct 06, 2022 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM CDT

Where: Virtual Zoom

Virtual Studio Jams are a way to plug in with other members, get practice in the medium, work on industry-relevant material, and give and share feedback as you flex your muscles in a low-pressure setting - your own house!

KRC's On Cam Jam is a perfect place to get up on your camera to work on sides, scenes, or the kind of copy that interests you! This is a great time to ask self-tape questions and discuss technology with other members.

KRC's VO Jam affords voice actors a time and place to work on copy, listen to feedback, ask all your tough tech questions, and make tweaks and revisions to get in tip top shape for the next voice gig!

RSVP is required. Please RSVP here.

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.



KRC Presents VO Jam

Aug 18, 2022 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM CDT

Where: Virtual Zoom

Virtual Studio Jams are a way to plug in with other members, get practice in the medium, work on industry-relevant material, and give and share feedback as you flex your muscles in a low-pressure setting - your own house!

KRC's On Cam Jam is a perfect place to get up on your camera to work on sides, scenes, or the kind of copy that interests you! This is a great time to ask self-tape questions and discuss technology with other members.

KRC's VO Jam affords voice actors a time and place to work on copy, listen to feedback, ask all your tough tech questions, and make tweaks and revisions to get in tip top shape for the next voice gig!

RSVP is required. Please RSVP here.

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.



KRC Presents VO Jam with Liz Cohen

Jul 21, 2022 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM CDT

Where: Virtual Zoom

Virtual Studio Jams are a way to plug in with other members, get practice in the medium, work on industry-relevant material, and give and share feedback as you flex your muscles in a low-pressure setting - your own house!

KRC's On Cam Jam is a perfect place to get up on your camera to work on sides, scenes, or the kind of copy that interests you! This is a great time to ask self-tape questions and discuss technology with other members.

KRC's VO Jam affords voice actors a time and place to work on copy, listen to feedback, ask all your tough tech questions, and make tweaks and revisions to get in tip top shape for the next voice gig!

RSVP is required. Please RSVP here.

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.



KRC Presents On Camera Jam with Anu Bhatt

Jul 07, 2022 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM CDT

Where: Virtual Zoom

Virtual Studio Jams are a way to plug in with other members, get practice in the medium, work on industry-relevant material, and give and share feedback as you flex your muscles in a low-pressure setting - your own house!

KRC's On Cam Jam is a perfect place to get up on your camera to work on sides, scenes, or the kind of copy that interests you! This is a great time to ask self-tape questions and discuss technology with other members.

KRC's VO Jam affords voice actors a time and place to work on copy, listen to feedback, ask all your tough tech questions, and make tweaks and revisions to get in tip top shape for the next voice gig!

RSVP is required. Please RSVP here.

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.



The Secret Science of Killer Cold Reading - A New Approach

Aug 24, 2021 - 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM PDT

Where: youtube.com/sagaftra

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Host: SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris

Special Guests: Industry Expert & Master Coach Clay Banks

In between cold reading and memorization lies the death zone. 87% of auditioning actors fall in that chasm. I'll show you how to stay out.

If cold reading leaves you in a cold sweat, then this workshop is for you! 

Join us on Tuesday, Aug. 24, for a virtual cold-reading workshop with industry expert and master coach Clay Banks. In this workshop, you’ll learn his new approach to cold reading and hear about the best ways for you to deliver an honest performance and ace the audition. 

This event is hosted by SAG-AFTRA’s President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement. 

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event will be live captioned and will have ASL interpreters.

Please submit questions or comments to sagaftra.org/PTEOEquestions. Unless otherwise requested, your name may be read aloud during the program if your question is selected. Due to time limitations, not all questions will be addressed during or after the program.

This program is being recorded and may be later shared in whole or in part on SAG-AFTRA’s website, podcast and social media channels.

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop. 
 



IN PERSON: Headshot Photography and Evaluation

SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Conservatory Logo  with a black figure and its upraised right arm to the left of "SAG-AFTRA" with "Los Angeles Conservatory" underneath. All text and image in black with white background.
Apr 07, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM PDT

Where: 2nd Floor Classroom

** Registration for this event will open on Monday, Mar. 24 at 10 AM **

Deadline to RSVP is Apr. 4 at 12 noon PT.

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, 2nd Floor Classroom 
           5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 220 Los Angeles, CA 90036

Instructor: Theo & Juliet Wolf

Description:

Join the SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory for Headshot Photography and Evaluation with Theo & Juliet!

In this class you'll learn: 

  • Technical basics of headshot photography.  (e.g. Focus, lighting, etc.)
  • The importance of Actor Tech (e.g. formatting)
  • General Headshot Details Discussion (e.g. wardrobe, hair and make-up)
  • Sample Evaluation of materials (e.g. a live evaluation of one man and one woman’s current headshots projected on a screen for the room to see.)
  • Difference between Headshot photography, Editorial Photography and PR Photography
  • Current world of Social Media and how it pertains to photography.
  • Followed by a Q&A

The last two hours of this course will be an optional evaluation for those who want their individual materials reviewed by Theo & Juliet in front of a class in order to be able to make improvements to their promotional image materials in the future.

Directions:
If you are interested in submitting your headshots for an optional evaluation please submit them via the following google form by Apr. 4.

Questions? Email conservatory@sagaftra.org

These workshops are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Conservatory members in good standing, no guests allowed. All performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. These workshops are not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through these workshops is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.

ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event.



Ads Go Union Self-Tape Workshop

Hashtag Ads Go Union graphic below the SAG-AFTRA logo.
Apr 10, 2025 - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT

Where: Details to be provided

Do you work in commercials? Do you have burning questions about how to shoot effective self-tapes? Are you wondering how to take your at-home setup to the next level?

#AdsGoUnion is pleased to invite you to register below for a chance to attend a free two-hour workshop on Thursday, April 10 at 5:30 p.m. with self-tape guru Shawn Allen McLaughlin. Shawn will walk you through the ABC’s of shooting great self-tapes and answer any and all questions – filming, lighting, editing, uploading, and more.

This invitation is for you and you alone (lucky you!), and is non-transferable. Completing the registration form is not a guarantee of admittance. After completing the form you will be contacted with further information.

Questions? Reach out to AdsGoUnion@sagaftra.org.

This meeting is open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2025). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. Please note that attendance at an #AdsGoUnion workshop is limited to one workshop in a 12-month period.
 



Ads Go Union Commercial Audition Workshop

Hashtag Ads Go Union graphic below the SAG-AFTRA logo.
Mar 05, 2025 - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EST

Where: Details to be provided

Do you work in commercials? Interested in attending a hands-on workshop with an experienced teacher and performer to hone your commercial audition skills?

Ads Go Union is pleased to invite you to register here for a chance to attend a free two-hour class on Wednesday, March 5th at 5:30pm with Jason Liebman, longtime instructor of Commercial Acting and Audition Technique for The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts.

This invitation is for you and you alone (lucky you!), and is non-transferable. Completing the registration form is not a guarantee of admittance. After completing the form you will be contacted with further information.

Questions? Reach out to AdsGoUnion@sagaftra.org.

This meeting is open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2025). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.
 



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