Career Development

Frank Maxwell Room 
5757 Wilshire Blvd. – Lobby Level
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking will be validated.
 
Learn a new and distinct perspective on the acting process, a technique called F.I.R.E. Acting. John Ruby combines his experiences working in casting, acting and teaching to structure his unique approach that will help you unlock your creativity and feel empowered anytime you are acting! Ruby will discuss the four pillars of F.I.R.E Acting and how you can easily apply them to your next audition, play, TV show or movie role.  

Topics will include: 

• Reducing the nerves and finding ease in your acting
• Freeing your imagination 
• Finding the emotional anchors in a scene 
• Learning how to make strong and individualistic choices for auditions
• Fulfilling the needs of a part and bringing yourself to the role
• Booking the room AND the job

Questions? Please contact the Member Education Department at (323) 634-8277.

You must RSVP to attend. Spaces are limited.

Seeing this on your app? Please click here to log into the website and RSVP.

Audio and video recording is not permitted, but written note taking is welcome.

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. 
 

Come join us for the Spring Membership Meeting. Meet your Local Board and staff, connect with fellow members, and learn more about what the Local is doing throughout San Francisco-Northern California. This meeting will also host an orientation for new members and a special guest presentation from Stunt Coordinator, Director and Perfomer Rocky Capella.

5:30 - 6 p.m. New Member Orientation

6 - 7 p.m. Social Hour

7 - 9 p.m. Membership Meeting

Membership Meeting Agenda: 

• Report of the President

• Executive Staff Reports

• Committee Reports

• Guest Presentation by Stunt Coordinator, Director, and Performer Rocky Capella

• Question & Answer Session

• Surprise Giveaways

Parking: For members and guests using public transportation, the Muni “N” and “T” lines stop directly in front of the Delancey Street Foundation’s entrance (The Embarcadero & Brannan stop). For Members and guests traveling on BART, the Muni “N” and “T” lines are accessible via BART’s “The Embarcadero” stop. For this event, the use of valet parking at Delancey Street IS NOT permitted. Metered street parking will be available as well as parking areas located on the northbound side of The Embarcadero at Bryant Street.

NO RSVP is required for this event.

Note:  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. No RSVP necessary.  SAG-AFTRA MEMBERS, PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP OR YOUR DIGITAL CARD ON THE SAG-AFTRA APP FOR ADMITTANCE (paid through April 30, 2019).

The SAG-AFTRA Chicago Audiobooks Committee is thrilled to welcome narrators Andi Arndt and Jeffrey Kafer to Chicago to work with Chicago members who want to break into the world of audiobooks.

This session for beginners (and those who want a refresher) will include interactive readings with Arndt giving feedback on character differentiation and other performance tips. This will be followed by a Q&A with Arndt and Kafer sharing narrating info and advice to anyone looking to start a career in audiobook narration.

If you’re interested in being a participant in the interactive session, you will need to bring three (3) copies of your 1-page reading selection. When you check-in, we will collect names for a lottery selection.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP.  Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP.  Seeing this on your app?  Please click here to log into the website and RSVP.

Multiple Audie Award winner Andi Arndt has narrated hundreds of titles for all major publishers across many genres, and she also works with many of today's best selling indie romance authors as a narrator and as executive producer of Lyric Audiobooks. The recipient of multiple Audie, Earphones and Voice Arts Awards, twice named to AudioFile Magazine's Best Voices of the Year, Andi was inducted into the Audible Narrator Hall of Fame in 2018. Her notable audiobooks include Kylie Scott's Stage Dive series, Notorious RBG by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik, the junior novelization of Disney's Frozen, and Hazards of Time Travel by Joyce Carol Oates.

Jeffrey Kafer is a full-time SAG-AFTRA audiobook narrator and consultant. He has narrated over 500 books in almost every genre for such authors Clive Barker, Steve Alten, Maya Banks, Gregg Olsen and many others. He has two degrees in cinema and broadcasting and spent the first part of his career as a video game tester for Microsoft before following his true passion of acting. He’s been on stage since he was 13 (his mom still has the bellhop costume she made) and currently lives in Los Angeles with his family and dog. Visit him at http://audiobookmentor.com.

On Saturday, April 27th audiobook narrators Jeffrey Kafer and Andi Arndt will be in Chicago to share their wisdom on the business of audiobooks.

Kafer and Arndt (with the possibility of additional contributors) will focus this discussion for experienced members. This session will discuss ways to navigate the ins and out of ACX, as well as building careers beyond ACX. How do you make contacts at publishing houses or with independent authors?  How many books do you need under your belt before you even start the process? These, and many other questions will be answered during this discussion. 

Seating is limited.

This session is best suited for narrators who have completed at least three audiobooks. If you are new to audiobooks and want to learn some tools and tricks of the trade, the afternoon session is best suited for you.

RSVP: Reservations are required.  Please complete the form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to see the RSVP form below.  Seeing this on your app?  Please click here to log into the website and RSVP.

Jeffrey Kafer is a full-time SAG-AFTRA audiobook narrator and consultant. He has narrated over 500 books in almost every genre for such authors Clive Barker, Steve Alten, Maya Banks, Gregg Olsen and many others. He has two degrees in cinema and broadcasting and spent the first part of his career as a video game tester for Microsoft before following his true passion of acting. He’s been on stage since he was 13 (his mom still has the bellhop costume she made) and currently lives in Los Angeles with his family and dog. Visit him at http://audiobookmentor.com.

 

Multiple Audie Award winner Andi Arndt has narrated hundreds of titles for all major publishers across many genres, and she also works with many of today's bestselling indie romance authors as a narrator and as executive producer of Lyric Audiobooks. The recipient of multiple Audie, Earphones and Voice Arts Awards, twice named to AudioFile Magazine's Best Voices of the Year, Andi was inducted into the Audible Narrator Hall of Fame in 2018. Her notable audiobooks include Kylie Scott's Stage Dive series, Notorious RBG by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik, the junior novelization of Disney's Frozen and Hazards of Time Travel by Joyce Carol Oates.

In the fast-moving world of on-camera casting, next-day auditions are part of the new normal. In this intensive seminar we will take on the 24-hour turnaround and explore tips to quickly and creatively prepare for last minute auditions, including cold reads.  We will strategize ways to maximize memorization in a minimum amount of time, and focus on the questions and answers that will fast track finding character, intention and connection in the scenes.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP.  Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP.  Seeing this on your app?  Please click here to log into the website and RSVP.

Frank Maxwell Room 
5757 Wilshire Blvd. – Lobby Level
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking will be validated.
 
Empower yourself with knowledge when working on SAG-AFTRA theatrical films. In this Theatrical Contracts Workshop, representatives from the theatrical contracts department will give an overview of the various theatrical low budget agreements, and answer any questions that come up along the way. 
 
This discussion is designed for the veteran performer as well as those just getting started.

Questions? Contact the Theatrical department at (323) 549-6828.

You must RSVP to attend. Spaces are limited.

Seeing this on your app? Please click here to log into the website and RSVP.

Audio and video recording is not permitted, but written note taking is welcome.

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 April 30, 2019) FOR ADMITTANCE.

Library Building - Room 102
N Western Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90027
Parking is free.

This class is restricted to members, ages 0 – 17 and their parents. Members 18 years of age and older will not be permitted to attend this class.

Geared toward the youth performer and their parents, this class will explain exactly why social media is necessary in our current and changing entertainment industry, how to grow your social media pages exponentially and use them for your future career. This class will also cover protecting yourself as a young performer on social media and professionally creating a presence.

About Ryan Walker
Ryan Walker is the founder of TSMA Consulting (The Social Media Advantage) a nationally recognized social media entertainment firm with a focus on actors. Ryan has a background in casting for Pixar including Coco and Hulu’s East Los High.

Late Policy: If you arrive late, you may be allowed in class, but may not be allowed to work. At 15 minutes late, you will NOT be allowed in class.

No Shows: You are responsible for canceling your confirmed and waitlisted registrations. Failure to do so will result in forfeiting ALL classes for 60 days. As a reminder, you cannot cancel online after 6pm the night before the class.

Questions? Please contact the Conservatory Program Manager Bethalyn McKie at Conservatory@sagaftra.org. 

You must RSVP to attend. Spaces are limited. 

Seeing this on your app? Please click here to log into the website and RSVP.

Audio and video recording is not permitted, but written note taking is welcome.

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 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.
 

This monologue class is interactive and will cover topics that include how to select the right monologue that fits you, how to prepare and perform your monologue and the all-important audition. Other topics to be discussed include talent agents, marketing yourself and honing your skills through training.  
 
When: 7:30 – 10 p.m., Monday, March 18
Check-in begins at 7 p.m.
 
Where: Musicians Hall 
1717 Morena Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92110
 
RSVP to sandiego@sagaftra.org.
 
Lorenzo Rodriguez has acted in film, television and theater for over 30 years. Lorenzo has studied the acting methods of Stanislavski, Meisner and others. Rodriguez utilizes this knowledge to mentor actors and teach classes, while also incorporates information regarding the business side of the industry.

The event is free and open to SAG-AFTRA members only. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of younger performers under 18 years old are welcome. RSVP as noted above. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card on the app (paid through April 30, 2019) for admittance.

You worked hard, prepped, and nailed the audition! It is time for the callback - NOW WHAT? Go through a mock commercial callback with Matt Miller and learn what to do, and what not to do. Get some immediate feedback from an in demand director, or simply be a fly on the wall and observe what happens when actors are in the room. Workshop will be followed by a Q&A session with Miller, so bring your questions and your commercial A-game.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. Seeing this on your app? Please click here to log into the website and RSVP. 

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 or digital card in the member app (paid through April 30, 2019 or Oct. 31, 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.

This workshop will immediately follow the membership meeting.

This presentation, for SAG-AFTRA members only, will cover the basics of recording audiobooks for commercial publishers. Audio narration is one of the fastest growing segments for union performers today. Isn’t it worth your time to find out if this new venue is right for you?  

Things you’ll learn: 

• Why audiobook narration is its own unique style of VO
• Why your audiobook demo is different from your commercial VO demo
• The art, effort and attitude of narrating audiobooks
• The differences between the fiction and nonfiction genres 
• The basic equipment you’ll need to start practicing your audiobook technique
• Ideas for creating your narration booth
• Resources for finding audiobook work
• The general state of the audiobook industry and where it's headed
• Your questions answered during Q & A
• There will be materials provided for the participants to take home for reference

RSVP to azrsvp@sagaftra.org. If you have already RSVP'd for the membership meeting, you do not need to RSVP again.  

Sean Pratt is a nationally known audiobook narrator. Pratt has been a working actor for over 30 years and audiobook narrator for 22 years (aka – Lloyd James), recording over 950 books in almost every genre and has received 8 AudioFile Magazine “Earphones” awards and 5 “Audie” nominations from the Audio Publishers Association. Currently, Pratt coaches performers on audiobook narration technique, as well as teaching classes on and writes articles about the Business of the Biz.

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.