Career Development

New England Conservatory - Micro-Budget Agreement: A tool for your career

The SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget Project Agreement provides a streamlined signatory process for independent producers who are creating a dramatic entertainment project with a budget of $20,000 or less per picture or per episode.

At this New England Conservatory, hear from local members who have produced their own content under the Micro-Budget and who have used the agreement to flip non-union jobs. You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions and learn how you can apply these tools to your own career.

When: Monday, February 26, 6 p.m.

Where: SAG-AFTRA New England Local, 20 Park Plaza, Suite 822, Boston, MA 02116

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 members in good standing (paid thru April 30, 2024 or in compliance with the November 2023 dues extension program).

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 business hours before the start of the event. 

The SAG-AFTRA Chicago Conservatory presents
 "NEW YEAR - NEW YOU!: Body, Brain, Business!"

This three-part series is designed to get you feeling grounded, thinking positively and running your creative career like a business! Join all the sessions or pick and choose those most appealing to you. 
All Events are scheduled to be IN PERSON at The Kaufherr Center (1 E Erie, Suite 660)

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 members in good standing (paid thru April 30, 2024 or in compliance with the November 2023 dues extension program).

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 business hours before the start of the event. 

The SAG-AFTRA Chicago Conservatory presents
 "NEW YEAR - NEW YOU: Body, Brain, Business!"

This three-part series is designed to get you feeling grounded, thinking positively and running your creative career like a business! Join all the sessions or pick and choose those most appealing to you. 
All Events are scheduled to be IN PERSON at The Kaufherr Center (1 E Erie, Suite 660)

PART 2: BRAIN
Monday, Feb. 12 6 - 8pm 

Derive meaning and purpose from 2023. Bring your calendar, social media, photos from the year, your journal, or anything else that you can review from last year. What were you grateful for? What lessons did you learn? What growth did you experience through the challenges of the year? What deeper truths did you realize? Who did you become in 2023? Join us to set intentions for how you'd like to feel in 2024!

Courtney Rioux is an actor, coach, and podcast host living in Chicago. And now a mother! As an actor, you may have seen her most recently as Paramedic Courtney on eight seasons of Chicago Med, heard her voice on a Jimmy Dean commercial, or seen her as the Spokesperson for Hot Shot. Courtney can also be seen in Marlyne Barrett's film, Haimerican. Courtney is also an advocate for actors. She hosts the podcast The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux. She coaches actors who feel stuck in their lives and careers. Finally, she serves on the National Board for Sag-Aftra, the most recent TV/Theatrical negotiating committee, as well as her Chicago Local Board. With each pursuit, she seeks to inspire and empower actors to create a life of joy, freedom, and abundance. Follow her at @courtneyrioux on Insta and reach out at CourtneyRioux.com

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 members in good standing (paid thru April 30, 2024 or in compliance with the November 2023 dues extension program).

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 business hours before the start of the event. 

After almost 3 years of pandemic beards & buns, actors may not look (or feel!) like their old headshot anymore. And yet, those old professional photos are doing the work of helping you secure your next audition or booking. Perhaps it's time to let the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Conservatory help make sure your headshot is working for you!

Join us on Monday, August 21, from 6-8pm as we discuss the art of the headshot: what works, what doesn't, and what you can do to end up with one you love! Join us as we talk candidly with Bob Schroeder of Grossman & Jack Talent and Charleston Owensby of Stewart Talent as they discuss what makes a headshot pop or flop and what your agents need most from you! We'll then be joined by a few headshot photographers that will share their perspectives from behind the lens as they give some tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your next headshot session. 

Get ready to make your next headshot session hit the mark - RSVP today!

(Please note: this event is reccommended as a pre-shoot preparation conversation for those separately registered for the 1-look headshot event on Saturday, August 26th. Separate event registrations are required for each event.)

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 members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2023, or in compliance with the May 2023 dues relief extension). 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 48 business hours before the start of the event. 

New England Conservatory: Self-Tape for Beginners, 6 p.m.

If the world of self-taped auditions has you overwhelmed and you’re not sure where to start, join Anne Mulhall of LDI Casting for one of these small group hands-on sessions to learn the ins and outs. Mulhall will meet participants in Studio 822, the self-tape studio at the SAG-AFTRA New England Local office, to go over the self-tape process from start to finish: what equipment you need, how to set up your space, the do’s and don’ts of recording, how to upload and send your audition and more! 

Each two-hour window is limited to eight participants and everyone will receive homework to set up additional individual time at Studio 822 to record a self-tape and send it to Mulhall for feedback. This class is truly for beginners who are looking for self-tape guidance.

When: Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Where: SAG-AFTRA New England

20 Park Plaza, Suite 822

Boston, MA 02116

Given space constraints each class is limited to eight registrants.

If you have any questions, please email newengland@sagaftra.org

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. Each class size is limited to 8. If you register and can no longer attend, please let us know so the next person on the waitlist can sign up.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2023, or in compliance with the May 2023 dues relief extension). 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 48 business hours before the start of the event. 

New England Conservatory: Self-Tape for Beginners, 3 p.m.

If the world of self-taped auditions has you overwhelmed and you’re not sure where to start, join Anne Mulhall of LDI Casting for one of these small group hands-on sessions to learn the ins and outs. Mulhall will meet participants in Studio 822, the self-tape studio at the SAG-AFTRA New England Local office, to go over the self-tape process from start to finish: what equipment you need, how to set up your space, the do’s and don’ts of recording, how to upload and send your audition and more! 

Each two-hour window is limited to eight participants and everyone will receive homework to set up additional individual time at Studio 822 to record a self-tape and send it to Mulhall for feedback. This class is truly for beginners who are looking for self-tape guidance.

When: Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Where: SAG-AFTRA New England

20 Park Plaza, Suite 822

Boston, MA 02116

Given space constraints each class is limited to eight registrants.

If you have any questions, please email newengland@sagaftra.org

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. Each class size is limited to 8. If you register and can no longer attend, please let us know so the next person on the waitlist can sign up.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2023, or in compliance with the May 2023 dues relief extension). 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 48 business hours before the start of the event. 

New England Conservatory: Self-Tape for Beginners

If the world of self-taped auditions has you overwhelmed and you’re not sure where to start, join Anne Mulhall of LDI Casting for one of these small group hands-on sessions to learn the ins and outs. Mulhall will meet participants in Studio 822, the self-tape studio at the SAG-AFTRA New England Local office, to go over the self-tape process from start to finish: what equipment you need, how to set up your space, the do’s and don’ts of recording, how to upload and send your audition and more! 

Each two-hour window is limited to eight participants and everyone will receive homework to set up additional individual time at Studio 822 to record a self-tape and send it to Mulhall for feedback. This class is truly for beginners who are looking for self-tape guidance.

When: Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: SAG-AFTRA New England

20 Park Plaza, Suite 822

Boston, MA 02116

If you have any questions, please email newengland@sagaftra.org

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP.   Each class size is limited to 8. If you register and can no longer attend, please let us know so the next person on the waitlist can sign up.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2023, or in compliance with the May 2023 dues relief extension). 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 48 business hours before the start of the event. 

Join Heather Whitty of Mass Performing Arts Studio for a class on elevating your audition performance at this in-person conservatory. Whitty will work with attendees by using TV/film scenes to explore various acting and camera techniques. Come ready to learn best practices, tips on what casting directors look for in an audition, and tools you can use at home for those self-tapes. 

When: Monday, June 12, 2023, 6-8 p.m., please do not arrive before 5:50 p.m.

Where: Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Sproat Hall, 138 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02111

• nearest T stops: Park Street (Red Line), Downtown Crossing (Orange Line)
• parking: various street parking and garages in the area

*Entry is through the 138 Tremont Street entrance located to the right of the church steps. Entrance to Sproat Hall activities are through this door and down the stairs or elevator to the immediate left. Entry to the church is open until 8 p.m.

RSVP: Reservations are limited to 75 and are required. Registration will open on June 5, 2023, 12 p.m. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2023, or in compliance with the May 2023 dues relief extension). 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 48 business hours before the start of the event. 

THE PHILADELPHIA CONSERVATORY IS BACK!
Philadelphia Local members are invited to a FREE SAG-AFTRA Philly Local Conservatory Workshop. Instructor and SAG-AFTRA member Bryan Fox will delve into the audition and co-star audition process (post-COVID) with what’s new and what you need to know, including self-taping and Zoom auditioning.

-masks recommended-

About Bryan Fox
Bryan Fox grew up on the Main Line of Philadelphia. He moved to New York where he studied and worked on the off-Broadway stages of New York City. He then moved to Los Angeles where he worked behind the scenes on music videos, commercials, independent films and Emmy Award-winning television shows. At the same time, he studied his craft and became a professional actor in both television and independent film. He has been a teaching artist in both New York and Los Angeles with over 20 years of real-world theater, film and major network television acting and auditioning experience. Bryan now owns and teaches at his own film and television acting studio just outside Philadelphia.

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1484007
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Gd3rct2GD4
THE ACTORS LAB: https://actorslabphilly.com

RSVP: Reservations are required. This event is reserved for adults (18+). Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

Seating is limited. We are only accepting the first 25 RSVPs. You must receive a confirmation to attend. 

A waitlist notification is NOT a confirmation.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru April 30, 2023). 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 48 business hours before the start of the event. 

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.