Casting

Please note: The online registration link opens at 10 a.m., Monday, March 4. Please do not attempt to register prior to 10 a.m. RSVPs made prior to 10 a.m., March 4, will not be accepted. Registrations will not be accepted over the phone. Members will only be able to sign up via the online registration link once the submission fields open at 10 a.m., Monday, March 4 until capacity is reached.

Please Note: The performance is on Wenesday, March 27. If selected, your presence will be needed for most of the afternoon and evening only on March 27.
 
When: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Friday, March 8

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

The Maltese Falcon
Dashiell Hammett's immortal character "Sam Spade" faces murder, mystery & romance in this classic detective story in search of the little black bird known as The Maltese Falcon.
Click here to listen to radio show.

My Favorite Husband
For the March radio play, SAG-AFTRA Radio Players will perform a selection from My Favorite Husband, the radio series that inspired the famous television show I Love Lucy. This early episode from 1948 is called "Knitting Baby Booties" and features the happy couple Liz and George (known in this episode as "The Cugats") going through hi-jinx and hilarity over a new baby.
Click here to listen to radio show.

Auditions will be open to all members in good standing. Please remember, this is RADIO. Looks are not considered, only the tenor, timber and expertise of your voice.
 
The performance will take place at the Autry Museum of the American West Wells Fargo Theatre in Griffith Park. If selected, your presence will be needed for most of the afternoon and evening only on March 27. Other rehearsals will be scheduled around cast members’ availability.
 
Questions? Contact the Member Education department at (323) 634-8277.

You must RSVP to attend. Spaces are limited. 

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Audio and video recording is not permitted, but written note taking is welcome.
 
If selected, more details will be provided for rehearsals. This is an unpaid stage performance of an Old Time Radio show presented to a live audience. Casting will be based on vocal quality and characterizations. We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. For every role, please submit qualified performers, without regard to race, age, color, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability or any other basis prohibited by law, unless otherwise specifically indicated. Auditions are only open to SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD (paid through April 30, 2019) FOR ADMITTANCE. Auditions are open to all members regardless of experience, age, gender, ethnicity or disability. If you have been cast in a radio play within the last 12 months, you are ineligible to audition at this time.

Join us for a lively discussion about the Washington DC theatre scene with casting consultant Naomi Robin. Naomi shares her insights into the casting process, drawing on her 13 years of experience as casting director of Theatre J. For many years, Naomi was a professional stage actress based in NYC, working all over the U.S. and in Canada. She followed that with many more years as a SAG/AFTRA V.O. talent, doing thousands of spots and long-form narrations.

This special conservatory offering is a great opportunity to ask questions, mingle and network with your colleagues!

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Presented by Keith Flippen

This one-hour workshop will cover ways you can obtain editable copies of your work that have aired on television, appeared in film, or been made available through streaming services so that you can keep your demo reel and online casting profiles up to date. The discussion will focus on companies that provide these services as well as how to use available technology to secure your work on your own.

Keith Flippen has been a film/TV actor for 28 years and a SAG member since 1997. He is also owner and chief instructor of Meisner Technique and Camera Acting at The Actors’ Place in Norfolk, VA, graduate of VA Tech, former student at the Eugene O’Neil Theatre Center and the Leningrad State Institute of Theatre, Music, and Film, and former US Administrator of the Russian-American Theatre in St. Petersburg, Moscow, and Minsk.

**Please note that this workshop is a webinar**

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Presented by Naomi Jacobson

Be present, thrilling, memorable, and relaxed! Learn tools for specificity and emotional connection, ways to activate and personalize the text, stay truthful, support bold choices and make auditioning a joy from choosing material to table talk. Bring two copies of a monologue you are working on (no need to memorize).

Naomi Jacobson, a professional actor working in the DC area for the last 25 years, is an Affiliated Artist with the Shakespeare Theatre and a Woolly Mammoth Theatre company member. Credits include The Kennedy Center, Arena Stage, Ford’s Theatre, Signature, Studio, Center Stage, The Goodman Theatre, The Guthrie, Cincinnati Playhouse, Milwaukee Rep and the Berkshire Theatre Festival. Her TV/film work includes Homicide, Her Father’s Eyes for A&E, and narration for PBS, NPR, Discovery Channel, Smithsonian and numerous commercials and industrials. Jacobon’s received three Helen Hayes Awards (15 nominations), a Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship, the Hopkins Anderson Award for Excellence in Theatre, and an Individual Artist Grant from the D.C. Arts Commission. She spearheaded the Actors Arena through Arena Stage, a continuing education program for professional actors. Jacobson teaches at UMD, Shakespeare theatre, Theatre Lab and coaches privately. naomijacobson.com

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SAG-AFTRA National Native Americans Committee in partnership with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation presents a two-part informative, interactive panel discussion and workshop on the acting industry taught by casting directors, professional actors and other industry experts. With a focus on issues important to Native American actors, the panel-workshop is open to all ethnicities.  The event is free for SAG-AFTRA members.
 
Workshop panelists include actor Wes Studi (The Last of the Mohicans, Heat, Avatar), casting director Rene Haynes (The Revenant, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse & New Moon), casting director Kathryn Zamora-Benson (Chambers, Ozark, and Atlanta), actor DeLanna Studi (Edge of America) and others TBA.
 
The panel discussion with industry experts will give an overview of auditioning, headshots, resumes, audition tapes, social media resources for actors and more.

Audition Opportunity:  Also, as part of this panel-workshop, a pre-selected group from the audience will have an opportunity to practice auditioning with on-the-spot feedback from the workshop leaders and casting directors.  See submission instructions below.

When: 7-10 p.m. EST, Monday, March 18, 2019

RSVP Required:  To RSVP, please CLICK HERE 

Submitting to Audition: If you are interested in the opportunity to participate in the audition portion of the workshop, send your digital headshot & resume to diversityevents@sagaftra.org no later than 5 p.m. EST, March 4, 2019.   
 
A workshop casting director will select a diverse group of participants from a wide range of ethnicities, ages and acting experience.  You will be notified in advance of the event if you are selected to audition, and you will receive sides to practice.  If you are not selected, you will still have the opportunity to drop off your headshot in person at the event for the casting directors.
 
For more information or ADA accommodations, please contact: SAG-AFTRA EEO & Diversity at diversity@sagaftra.org or (323) 549-6644.  
 
The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement by the union nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.
 

Join us for a fascinating and educational evening hosted by the New York Background Advisory Committee and the MOVE New York Committee featuring a panel of seasoned background actor casting directors:

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2019
(Doors open at 5 p.m., Doors close at 6 p.m.)

• Meredith Marciano, Amerifilm Casting, Inc.
• Stephen Bradford Kenny, Central Casting
• Heather Comer, Comer Casting

These panelists will discuss the casting process for the various TV/New Media, Theatrical and Commercial contracts that SAG-AFTRA has in place, from registration to booking and working the job. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and get advice from casting directors who all have a common love for actors and a passion for sharing their knowledge. 

RSVP: Reservations are required.  Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please complete the form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 

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Questions? Contact (212) 827-1553 or email us at newyork@sagaftra.org. 

This workshop 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 IN THE MEMBER 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.
 

James Cagney Boardroom – Lobby Level
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking will be validated.

If you haven't been to an orientation in a while, step up to bat, get in the game! It's not just for new members, it’s for ALL members. In this three-hour program, you will gain a plethora of valuable information jam-packed with helpful hints, facts and expertise to motivate and guide your journey. Learn how to USE the union as both an ally and resource to propel your career.

Attendance is required for the entire meeting to receive a Conservatory application outside of the open enrollment period. 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.

• All meetings are approximately 3-hours long.
• Validated parking is available in the SAG-AFTRA Plaza parking lot - enter off of Curson Ave.
• Attendance is required for the entire meeting to receive a Conservatory application outside of the open enrollment period.
• No RSVP necessary.
• Please bring current membership card or receipt for admittance.

Questions? For more information, please contact the Los Angeles Member Education Programming Department at (323) 634-8277.

Upcoming 2019 Member Orientation Dates:

• March 20, 10 a.m.
• April 17, 6 p.m.
• May 15, 1 p.m.
• June 19, 10 a.m.
• July 17, 1 p.m.
• August 21, 6 p.m.
• September 18, 10 a.m.
• October 16, 1 p.m.
• November 20, 10 a.m.
• December 18, 1 p.m.

If you need an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation, please contact the Member Education Department at (323) 634–8277 at least 7 days prior to the event with the accommodation you are requesting.

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

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

James Cagney Boardroom – Lobby Level
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking will be validated.

Shaan Sharma, working actor, veteran commercial casting session director, acting coach, Backstage contributor, and SAG-AFTRA Conservatory Committee member will be sharing game-changing information and strategies to successfully pursue a commercial and on-camera acting career. Learn how to optimize every variable in your control to support high-level creative output.

He will cover topics such as the huge differences between auditioning and casting for the theatrical and commercial sides of the business, training and development, having a support network, nervousness and confidence, the entire process of casting through booking, online casting services, headshots, reels, branding, marketing, representation and so much more. You’ll even pick up a few insider auditioning and casting tips. Additionally, Sharma will expand upon his “4 Steps to Becoming a Working Actor” as well as his, “The 4 Pillars of a Joyful Acting Journey.” To supplement this information, he will provide a FREE PDF copy of his book, Commercial Acting in L.A.: A Session Director’s Guide, as a gift to all attendees.

Due to mature language, this event is recommended for adults only.

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.

If you are not logged in, you are required to enter your email twice to register successfully.

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.
 

SAG-AFTRA Foundation Room – Mezzanine Level
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking will be validated.

If you are unable to attend in person, click here to watch it live. 

This educational series will address topics important to 55+ and senior SAG-AFTRA members through game-changing panels and workshops focusing on how to keep up with the changing technology of the industry and creating your own new media content. We are excited to announce, that if you can’t make the event, you can still watch it in real time! We will be live streaming the event and you can access it by clicking here. The live stream link will have a one-hour intermission during lunch break.

Presented by the SAG-AFTRA National and Los Angeles Local Seniors Committee, SAG-AFTRA National and Los Angeles Ethnic Employment Opportunities Committee and the SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles NextGen Performers Subcommittee.

Networking lunch included. RSVP required for in-person attendance.
 
Senior Resource Day Program
 
1. Nuts & Bolts with Creators (11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) - Click here to watch event online.

• Digital content creators, including actors who made the leap to filmmaking, discuss their journey to make their own digital content. Panel includes filmmakers, pod cast creators and cast members from the webseries Carbon Dating and Boomers.
• Panelists include:
  • Michael Gross (actor, producer, Carbon Dating, Family Ties)
  • Amanda Serra (actor, producer-director, Carbon Dating)
  • Nancy Hendrickson (producer-writer, Boomers)
  • Elester Latham (actor, producer, Blended Family)
  • Dan Bowser (National Director, Entertainment Contracts SAG-AFTRA)
  • SAG-AFTRA National Board member Ellen Crawford (moderator)

2. Networking Lunch Break (1 – 2 p.m.)
The live stream will have a 1 hour intermission during the lunch break.

3. Learn by Doing with Foley-Marra Casting (2 – 3:30 p.m.) - Click here to watch event online.

• Casting directors Chuck Marra and Megan Foley Marra present their popular and dynamic seminar on writing and producing your own content.
• Panelists include:
  • Chuck Marra, Casting Director (Founder, The Foley Marra Project)
  • Megan Foley Marra (Casting Director and Founder, The Foley Marra Project)

4.    Mobile Filmmaking and Equipment Made Easy (3:35 – 4:30 p.m.) - Click here to watch event online.

• Learn how to make low-cost, high quality content by using easy-to-use equipment and devices that attach to your mobile phones.
• Panelists include:
  • Aubrey Mozino (NextGen Performers Subcommittee Vice Chair and We Make Movies Co-Founder)
  • Sam Mestman (CEO and Founder, We Make Movies)

Please RSVP only if you are committed to coming to the entire event – if you are unsure, please allow the space to a member who can come. Due to provided lunches, we have limited the headcount. If you need to cancel, please do so at minimum 24 hours before the event. A cancellation link will be provided with a notice sent after your RSVP – this will make the space available for a member on the waitlist.

If you can’t make the event, click here to watch it in real time via live stream.

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

Questions? Contact the EEO & Diversity Department at (323) 549-6644.
 
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. 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 not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided at the workshop. Panelists subject to change.