Classes

James Cagney Board Room- Lobby Level
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking will be validated. 

This workshop is perfect for singers auditioning for musical theatre roles or musical film projects. Attendees will learn how to get inside the truth and acting of your song, create a "scene" from your solo and feel connected and specific when singing. You will also acquire great tips on how to handle the musical audition room from the pianist, to focal points, and great tips for wonderful vocal production. These are topics we will cover:

1. How to really personalize the song and make it come to life as a fully developed scene in the room

• Monologue-ing and dialogue-ing your song
• How to keep the obstacles going during your song
• Learning how to paint the words so you are living in your full self-expression while singing

2. How to create the smoothest possible time in the audition room

• The Introduction
• Laying out music for the pianist
• Talking to the pianist for tempo and how to fix tempo problems mid audition
• The use of the breath and overcoming nerves, also how to correct vocal challenges and how not blow out your voice while practicing for an audition
• Using smart points of focus during your song
• Understanding how to embody the sound/style of different genres: Legit, Jazz, Pop/Rock, Country. This will be addressed depending on the songs the singers bring in to sing.

You must RSVP to attend. Spaces are limited.

Questions? (323) 634-8277

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. All performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. SAG-AFTRA members, PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD OR DIGITAL CARD ON YOUR APP (paid through April 30, 2019) FOR ADMITTANCE. 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.
 

Learn how to hire professional actors for your independent film. Join SAGindie staff and SAG-AFTRA Theatrical business reps to walk through the process of signing SAG-AFTRA Low Budget Agreements from start to finish.

When: 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 13

Where: SAG-AFTRA Plaza

Click here for details and to RSVP.

Join us Oct. 24 in the KMRC!
 
SAG-AFTRA member Tim Dadabo is back, this time with a partner in crime, Kevin Theis, to take the mystery out of recording voiceover from home. 

In our last series, we covered what’s needed to record from home. This time, Dadabo and Theis will cover setup and recording with your software. Dadabo will cover setting up and using Twisted Wave, Theis will cover setting up and using Audacity. 
 
If your equipment is mobile (I/O boxes, USB or “regular” mics, and laptops or tablets) please bring that equipment with you. In an effort to give fair time to all, please make sure your software is installed and working properly, as we will not have time to walk you through that process.
 
Seating is limited! Please RSVP to commercialsRSVPchicago@sagaftra.org by Oct. 22. If you plan to bring a program with you, please let us know which one in your RSVP.
 
What: Home Studio Workshop for Voiceovers, Part II: How to Use Your Software
When: Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Kaufherr Resource Center, 1 E. Erie, Suite 660

Park for $13 at 10 East Ontario. Enter on the north side of Ontario between Wabash and State, and then take a ticket. When you sign in, you may purchase a four-hour ticket for $13. You will need both tickets to exit the parking structure. Cash only, please.

This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of younger performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card on the app (paid through Oct. 31, 2018) for admittance. 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.

Chris Game knows what you're going through. The Los Angeles–based casting director has worked as an actor, director, writer and production assistant, and has been teaching acting for over 20 years. In this comprehensive class, he will bring his well-rounded experiences to focus on commercial and theatrical auditions. Topics include memorization techniques, self-taping tips, how to use the camera to maximize results, what to do when there’s no camera, script analysis and more.

When: 7:15 – 10:15 p.m., Monday, Oct. 15
Check-in begins at 6:45 p.m.

Where: American Federation of Musicians
1717 Morena Blvd.
San Diego, CA  92110

Please RSVP to sandiego@sagaftra.org. This event is free and open to SAG-AFTRA members only.

Chris Game has taught all disciplines of acting including scene study, comedy, commercials, master classes, procedural and script writing in Los Angeles, New York, Seattle and San Francisco. As a casting director, Game’s credits include television, film, music videos and commercials. In addition to casting Kelsey Grammer and Jason Segel in film projects, he has cast talent in major commercial campaigns that include Swiffer, Wendy’s, Pepsi, Mercedes Benz and more. Game has directed five films and three web series and as an actor can be seen in HBO’s Emmy winning Veep, Young and the Restless and in an upcoming Ron Howard production.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card (paid through October 31, 2018) for admittance.
 

Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

KMRC
1 E. Erie, Suite 660
Chicago, IL 

Scheduled presenter: actor, writer and coach Tony Castillo (SAG-AFTRA, AEA) 

A famous quote says, “Luck is where preparation meets opportunity.” Understanding how best to brand your image, influence stakeholders and market yourself as an actor can put you in a better position to capitalize on that moment when it appears.

Provide yourself leverage by attending this informative program. Topics to be covered will include websites, headshots, resumes, demos (video and audio), business communications, networking, social media sites and tracking your business.

Continental breakfast and a cold lunch will be provided.

Please bring a current resume and headshots, as these will be reviewed with feedback provided.

RSVP to Kathy Byrne at kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org. This event is open to SAG-AFTRA and AEA members in good standing. 

Park for $15 at 10 East Ontario. Enter on the north side of Ontario between Wabash and State, and then take a ticket. When you sign in, you may purchase a 12-hour ticket for $15. You will need both tickets to exit the parking structure. Cash only, please.

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.