Workshops

Ever wonder how some people know the "secret" of: 
•    Adapting to new situations
•    Recovering faster from medical procedures
•    Laughing off problems that can look disastrous to others
•    Thinking fast on their feet

After this event, you too will know the "secret" and be younger and healthier too. 

When: 7:30 – 10 p.m., Monday, Sept. 17
Check-in begins at 7 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.

Nanciann Horvath is a SAG-AFTRA member, stand-up comic and licensed nurse. Horvath is the founder of Improv for Health which utilizes her experiences to teach flexibility, living in the moment and thinking outside of the box.  Recently, she has performed at Irvine Improv, Old World in Huntington Beach and Woody’s Wharf in Newport.  

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.
 

When: 10 a.m. – Noon, Wednesday, Sept. 12

Where: SAG-AFTRA Plaza
James Cagney Boardroom – Lobby Level
5757 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking will be validated.

Join the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Department for an educational seminar for members on the basic terms and conditions of the 2016 Commercials Contract and the 2016 Audio Commercials Contract.

The first half of the presentation is based on the life of a commercial from the perspective of a principal performer – from audition to residuals. The second half is from the perspective of a background performer. Some of the topics we will address include meal periods, when payment is due, wardrobe/fittings and travel time.

We will also be giving out prizes during the commercials trivia portion of the seminar. You don’t want to miss that! RSVP early to get a seat!

You must RSVP to attend. Spaces are limited and not guaranteed once the room reaches capacity.

To RSVP, click here.

Questions? Contact (323) 549-6858.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD OR DIGITAL CARD ON YOUR APP (paid through Oct. 31, 2018) FOR ADMITTANCE.

The Chicago Local is inviting members to join their EEO & Diversity Committee. 

What:    EEO & Diversity Committee

When:  Thursday, Sept. 13, 6.p.m

Where:  SAG-AFTRA
1 E. Erie
Suite 650 
Chicago, IL  60611

If you are interested in planning and working on events and initiatives presented by this committee, please RSVP to kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org. If you are interested in serving, but not available on Sept. 13, please email Kathy Byrne as well.

When: 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 29

Where: SAG-AFTRA Plaza
Frank Maxwell Room – Lobby Level
5757 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking will be validated.

This event will host two back-to-back workshop panels including:

WHAT TO WEAR – Stand Out and Book the Job (10:30 a.m. – noon)

Being invited to industry and red carpet events or meetings with producers and casting directors is exciting! That is until you realize you have no idea what to wear. Disability Fashion Styling Expert Stephanie Thomas shares tips for performers with disabilities on how to dress for networking events, award shows and social media marketing photos, in ways that may help you book the job. Furthermore, she will explain how to self-advocate when working with wardrobe stylists on set. Using her Disability Fashion System, she’ll also explain how to dress your body type, shop on a limited budget and why what you wear matters. The 25-minute seminar is followed by a panel discussion featuring influencers with disabilities and a Q&A session.

Presenter: Stephanie Thomas, Disability Fashion Expert

Panelists:

• Katy Sullivan (athlete, actor, NCIS: New Orleans)
• Mark Povinelli (actor, Water for Elephants)
• Tatiana Lee (actor, influencer)

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING - Personal Branding that Gets You Noticed (noon – 1 p.m.)

The term “personal branding” is often used, but rarely understood. This panel explores the three pillars of personal branding to help actors with disabilities better understand how effective consistent personal branding enhances the possibilities of booking jobs, earning livable wages and creating more independence. Strong personal branding alone does not guarantee this outcome, but we know that strong branding makes you more appealing to agents, publicists, managers and casting directors.

Presenter/Moderator: Angela Rockwood (actor, Push Girls)

Panelists:

• Gail Williamson (agent)

You must RSVP to attend. Spaces are limited and not guaranteed once the room reaches capacity.

To RSVP, click here.

Questions? Contact (323) 634-6644.

SAG-AFTRA members, PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD OR DIGITAL CARD ON YOUR 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. Panelists subject to change. Sponsorship of this workshop/panel is not intended to imply SAG-AFTRA’s endorsement of any participating individual or company. 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 not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided at the workshop.

When: 1 – 3 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 29

Where: SAG-AFTRA Plaza
James Cagney Boardroom – Lobby Level
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking will be validated.

How is your career as an actor different from other careers? In many ways, it is not. Acting coach Kevin McCorkle will break down an empowering, practical and strategic approach to building your career from where you are right now — from novice to seasoned professional and all points in between. You will see how you can grow and move forward as a storyteller, artist, entrepreneur, strategist, team-builder and more. McCorkle has been working as a professional actor for 35 years and teaching for 12. Come participate in this lecture/workshop and start moving your career toward accomplishing your goals.

About Kevin McCorkle
Kevin McCorkle has been an adjunct professor at the USC School of Dramatic Arts for 10 years. He is a working actor with more than 300 national commercial bookings and dozens of television bookings, including recurring roles on network television shows. He has over 50 film credits, from ultra-low budget productions to studio films with budgets over $100 million dollars. McCorkle is a SAG-AFTRA Conservatory Committee co-chair.

You must RSVP to attend. Spaces are limited.

To RSVP, click here.

Questions? Contact (323) 634-8277.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD OR DIGITAL CARD ON YOUR 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.

Your SAG-AFTRA National Board has overwhelmingly approved the gains negotiated for the 2018 Network Television Code and recommends you VOTE YES on this referendum. This contract generates more than $200 million a year in member earnings and covers programming in almost all television day parts as well as programming produced for digital media.

All eligible members were mailed a postcard on July 26 with instructions and a PIN number on how to vote online or how to request a paper ballot. If necessary, you can retrieve your PIN at the voting website by clicking “Find My PIN.” The deadline for ballots to be received, whether submitted online or by mail, is Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018 at 5 p.m. PDT.

To view the referendum booklet online, click here.

You are invited to an informational webinar on the proposed Network Television Code and the gains secured in this contract. This meeting will provide members the opportunity to hear a presentation followed by a group discussion.

When: 2-4 p.m., CDT, Monday, Aug. 6

Where: Dallas-Fort Worth Local Office
15110 Dallas Parkway, Suite 440
Dallas, Texas 75248

RSVP: DallasRSVP@sagaftra.org

If you are unable to attend and have questions regarding the tentative agreement, please email networkcode@sagaftra.org or call (866) 287-1853.

All paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing who work the Network Television Code are urged to attend this important informational meeting. This meeting 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. You must show your SAG-AFTRA membership card or digital card on the app (paid thru Oct. 31, 2018) for admittance.

When: 3 - 5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 6

Where: SAG-AFTRA
James Cagney Boardroom
5757 Wilshire Blvd. – Lobby Level
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking will be validated.

SAG-AFTRA will be hosting a New Media Information Session for members and member-producers interested learning about our new Short Project Agreement. This agreement will be in effect beginning August 1 and will cover content for projects that go to film festivals as well as new media. The Short Project Agreement will replace the existing Short Film Agreement as well as cover all new media content produced with a budget under $50,000, with the exception of a new media series.

This will also be a listening session for union staff and leadership to hear concerns and issues regarding SAG-AFTRA’s low budget new media contracts.

All attendees will be required to sign a confidentiality notice prior to the start of the event.

You must RSVP to attend. Spaces are limited.

To RSVP, click here.

Questions: Please contact the New Media Department at NewMediaEvents@sagaftra.org.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD OR DIGITAL CARD ON YOUR APP (paid through Oct. 31, 2018) FOR ADMITTANCE.

Are you interested in learning how to sight-read music? Singing by sight is one of the most valuable tools you can have in your arsenal as a singer. Not being able to read music and relying on the knowledge of others only works for a season.   

Join the New York Singers Committee for an introductory class on July 31, 2018. Based on your participation and your feedback, we hope to launch a series of sight-singing courses. Come with questions! This event is open to members and their accompanying guests.

When: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Doors open at 2:15 p.m.

Where: SAG-AFTRA, Multi-Purpose Room
1900 Broadway, Fifth Floor
New York, NY 10023

To RSVP, click here. 

About the Instructor

Chantel Wright has been actively engaged in transforming lives through music education for the past 34 years. Currently, she is on the music faculty at New York University, is the founder and artistic director of the Songs of Solomon Choir in Harlem, and is in high demand as a choral clinician nationally and internationally. For the past nine years, Chantel has been an active collaborator within the Weil Music Education Department of Carnegie Hall where she spearheaded the Count Me In program that prepares middle school students for the specialized high school audition process. As an orchestral conductor, Professor Wright understands the importance of vocalists being musically literate and has developed methodologies to achieve that end. Her philosophy of music is “Solfege will set you free” and she has helped thousands of performers achieve their goals.   

Please note that the class is designed specifically for learning to sing at sight. The singing that takes place is all related to reading music and being able to perform what is on paper. This is not a solo or group master class platform.

This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing and their guests. 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. The information provided through this 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.

When: 1 – 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8

Where: SAG-AFTRA
James Cagney Boardroom
5757 Wilshire Blvd. – Lobby Level
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking will be validated.

Find yourself sabotaging auditions with nervousness or freezing up when you walk in the casting room? Are you frustrated because you can totally kill it in when you rehearse in the car on the way there, but for some reason choke right after you slate your name? There's nothing wrong with you! It's not a sign "from the universe" that you shouldn't be an actor. It's actually the opposite.

Join Holly Shaw, hypnotherapist, bestselling author of The Creative Formula and former actor, to find out how your audition jitters or nervousness can be transformed into your best friend — helping you create magnetic and powerful energy in auditions and on film so you'll have that magnetic "it" quality that keeps casting directors calling you back!

In this two-hour free workshop, Shaw shares her secrets from over twenty years of studying performance anxiety and from learning to manage it herself while performing in TV, film, and on stages all over the world. You'll learn:

• The truth about performance anxiety and what is really going on when your nerves and body act up
• How to channel the "optimum" mindset before stepping into an audition
• Powerful tools for transforming audition jitters into magnetism
• The Biggest Mistake you can make with auditions and how to avoid it

This workshop will equip you with tools to manage your nervousness so that when big opportunities arise you'll know you've done everything you can to be your magnetic best.

About Holly Shaw
Holly Shaw is a San Francisco based bestselling author, creativity coach, and hypnotherapist who has worked with hundreds of actors and performers, some of them Emmy-award winning and Grammy nominated. She has helped them to overcome performance anxiety, impostor syndrome, and creative blocks so that they can totally kill it in auditions and performances without feeling like they're selling out or losing their sanity. She is also the host of the Performers & Creators Lab Podcast.

You must RSVP to attend. Spaces are limited.

To RSVP, click here.

Questions? Contact (323) 634-8277.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD OR DIGITAL CARD ON YOUR APP (paid through October 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.