Workshops

RSVP Required: Log in to see the form below and RSVP by Tuesday, May 6 at noon PT.

Do you know what a CBA, TVA or MOA are? Do you know what Schedules A, B, C, D or E are? Do you know where to look when you want to find basic contract provisions?

Join our Entertainment Contracts staff for Study Hall! This will be a time where our staff will give you a crash course on the structure of our TV/Theatrical Codified Basic Agreement (CBA), Television Agreement (TVA), Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) and our various Indie Agreements. Schedules as well as contract provisions will be addressed, with set aside time for members to ask their general questions.

Come join the L.A. Local MORE Committee to learn the A,B,C’s of our TV/Theatrical and Indie Agreements!

When: Wednesday, May 7 from 2 - 3:30 p.m. PT

Where: James Cagney Boardroom, SAG-AFTRA Plaza
              5757 Wilshire Blvd.
              Los Angeles, CA 90036

Parking: Please park in the garage off of Curson Ave. and bring your parking ticket for validation.

Questions? Email LARSVP@sagaftra.org.

No late admittance. Doors will close at the beginning of the event. RSVPs do not guarantee seating. These events are overbooked to compensate for no-shows.

This event is only open to SAG-AFTRA L.A. Local members in good standing (paid up thru April 30, 2025 or October 31, 2025). No guests allowed. Performers under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 hours before the start of the event.
 

Únete al Comité Nacional de Medios en Español, NLSMC (por sus siglas en ingles) de SAG-AFTRA para un taller presencial exclusivo en Los Ángeles y Nueva York donde profundizaremos en el mundo del doblaje en español.

Con la participación de destacados locutores, líderes de la industria y expertos en doblaje, esta sesión interactiva explorará cómo evoluciona la industria en la era del streaming, centrándose en cómo encontrar trabajo, comprender tus derechos y cómo navegar en un panorama cambiante. Tanto si eres un profesional de la industria como si simplemente te apasiona el oficio, esta es una oportunidad única para aprender, conectar y celebrar las voces detrás de escena.

English:

Join the SAG-AFTRA National Spanish Language Media Committee for an exclusive in-person workshop in Los Angeles and New York City as we take a deep dive into the world of Spanish-language dubbing. 

Featuring top voice talent, industry leaders, and dubbing experts, this interactive session will explore how the industry is evolving in the streaming era, with a focus on how to find work, understanding your rights, and navigating a changing landscape. Whether you're an industry professional or simply passionate about the craft, this is a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate the voices behind the scenes.

Our Program

Welcome & Intro
10:15 a.m. PT / 1:15 p.m. ET

Doblaje en Español / Dubbing in Spanish
10:35 a.m. PT / 1:35 p.m. ET

La Perspectiva del Actor / The Actors Perspective
11:30 a.m. PT / 2:30 p.m. ET

TBD
12:45 p.m. PT / 3:45 p.m. ET

¿Cómo conseguir trabajo? / How to get work?
1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET

Visit Spanish Without Borders: 3rd Spanish Dubbing & VO Workshop for more information.

Este taller se llevará a cabo en inglés y español, y habrá interpretación simultánea disponible.

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

This event is only open to active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2025 or Oct. 31, 2025). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 hours before the start of the event.

RSVP Required: Please log in and complete the form below by Monday, April 28 at noon PT.

Want to make your virtual auditions and self-tapes stand out? We got you! Join us for an afternoon full of expert tips and advice from audition gurus and working actors, Anna Lamadrid and Alyshia Ochse. Learn techniques that work, find out what doesn’t, and gain new tools that will help you crush your audition game!

Please note, once you register you will be contacted with more information.

When: Tuesday, April 29 from 2 - 4 p.m. PT 

Where:  James Cagney Boardroom, SAG-AFTRA Plaza 
              5757 Wilshire Blvd.
              Los Angeles, CA 90036

Parking: Please park in the garage off of Curson Ave. and bring your parking ticket for validation.

Questions? Reach out to adsgounion@sagaftra.org.

IMPORTANT NOTE: There is very limited space, so please sign up early and encourage others to do the same. Guests without registration confirmation will not be admitted.

This event is only open to active SAG-AFTRA L.A. Local members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2025 or October 31, 2025). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

This invitation is not to be shared and non-transferable. No late admittance. Doors will close at the beginning of the event. RSVPs do not guarantee seating. These events are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. 

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.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 hours before the start of the event.
 

RSVP Required: Log in to see the form below and RSVP by April 8 at noon PT.

Class Description:
How do you set yourself apart in an audition? How do you serve the text while still making bold choices?  We all want the casting director and producers to see the unique contribution we can make to a role. But sometimes our efforts take us away from the story being told, or we stay general because we're just not sure how to make it our own, or worse, we think we're being specific when we're not. This seminar will help you assess your process and give you new tools to meeting a role's need for specificity. You will learn to find hidden clues in the script, use your uniqueness to create specific characters and discover ways to be even more present in the audition.  

Participants can bring in a comedic or dramatic scene or monologue of their choice for a chance to work at the front of the room.

In advance of the workshop, participants are encouraged to view Michael's The Art of Specificity presentation that he did for SAG-AFTRA's President's Task Force on Education.

This workshop is presented by the Education Subcommittee of the L.A. Local MORE Committee.

About the Instructor:
Michael D. Cohen is a series regular, with writing and directing credits, on Nickelodeon's hit sitcoms Henry Danger and Danger Force. Other TV acting credits include Modern Family, The Mindy Project, Angie Tribeca, Powerless, The Real O'Neals and 2 Broke Girls. Film work includes Suburbicon directed by George Clooney and the Oscar-winning film Whiplash. He served as Co-Chair of the SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Conservatory at AFI, as a faculty lecturer for University of Texas, Austin in Hollywood and teaches acting classes at The Groundlings and through his own studio The Michael D. Cohen Acting Studio in Los Angeles.

Parking: Please park in the garage off of Curson Ave. and bring your parking ticket for validation.

Questions? Email LARSVP@sagaftra.org.

No late admittance. Doors will close at the beginning of the event. RSVPs do not guarantee seating. These events are overbooked to compensate for no-shows.

This event is only open to SAG-AFTRA L.A. Local members in good standing (paid up thru April 30, 2025 or October 31,2025). No guests allowed. Performers under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Reference to any information by the instructor does not imply endorsement by SAG-AFTRA nor is SAG-AFTRA responsible for any information provided.

Submit ADA requests below 72 business hours before the start of the event.