Casting

When: 7 p.m., Monday, October 22
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Boston Center for Adult Education
122 Arlington St.
Boston, MA 02116

Kendall Cooper launched Kendall Cooper Casting in 2016 in the Washington-Mid-Atlantic area and has specialized in casting period films and television shows like Mercy Street, Turn and Little Women, which is currently in production in Massachusetts. Come to the conservatory to meet Cooper, hear about how she got to where she is today, and learn about the nuances of casting a period production.

RSVP Required. Space is limited. To RSVP, click here.

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 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.

 

Adam Lieblein, Director of Business Development for Breakdown Services and former talent agent, is in a unique position to provide insights that will benefit your acting career. Using the system that is used by all major casting directors, talent agents and actors in North America, Adam will reveal the casting process as you've never seen it before. Now you will be able to get the edge you need to be a more successful actor using the free tools provided by Breakdown Services' actor website site, Actors Access. Come join us for an opportunity to see how casting selects YOU!

When: 1:30 – 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29
Check-in begins at 1:00 p.m.

Where: Show Creators, Inc.
4455-4465 W Sunset Rd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89118

Please RSVP to nevada@sagaftra.org. 

Conservatory Membership Cost: SAG-AFTRA members: $40/year or $20/workshop; others: $80/year or $20/workshop. Pay by cash or check only at the event. You will need your SAG-AFTRA membership card or digital card on the app (paid through October 31, 2018) to join as a member.

This workshop is 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 on the app (paid through October 31, 2018) for admittance.

Adam Lieblein is a graduate of the UCLA School of Theatre Film and Television, and spent eight years as a producer until 1993 when he opened talent agency Acme Talent & Literary.  In 2015, after teaching the Business of Acting at UCLA for 20 years, Lieblein received the Outstanding Instructor of the Year Award from the Entertainment Studies Division at UCLA Extension. From 2011 to 2017, Lieblein served as a project manager for Casting Networks International and is currently the Director of Business Development for Breakdown Services and Actors Access. 
 

We are now accepting role submissions for the next SAG-AFTRA/IFP At the Table event on Monday, Sept. 24. The script that will be read is Hitch Slapped by Colin Costello. 

The time commitment for this project will be whatever prep work the performer needs to do, such as reading the script; a group rehearsal on Friday, Sept. 21 at 5:30 p.m.; then the actual table read on Monday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. in the Kaufherr Resource Center at 1 E. Erie.

Here’s a sneak peek of the script via their log-line: With only 24 hours until her televised Valentine's Day wedding on a reality show, a popular wedding blogger goes bridezilla when she is forced to recover her priceless ring which has been stolen...by a deer.

If you are interested in submitting for a role, please email kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org. You will be sent the character breakdown and submission information.

Submission deadline is Saturday, Sept. 8. 

This event 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 member, please bring your membership card or digital care on the app (paid through Oct. 31, 2018) for admittance. 

SAG-AFTRA New England’s Casting Director Cooperative program is a cooperative venture for the mutual benefit of New England casting professionals and SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. This is an opportunity for casting professionals to become better acquainted with the wide variety of talent in the local SAG-AFTRA membership.
 
When: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday, July 23
 
Where: SAG-AFTRA New England Office
20 Park Plaza, Suite 822
Boston, MA 02116
 
Boston Casting is currently responsible for local principal casting for the Showtime series SMILF and the feature films Sound of Metal and A Snow White Christmas. They have an extensive casting resume which includes blockbusters Ghostbusters, Central Intelligence and Patriot’s Day.  
 
Registration is open to all paid-up SAG-AFTRA New England Local members who have not auditioned with Boston Casting in the last six months. Registrations will be received on a first-come, first-served basis. All ethnicities and ages strongly encouraged to register. 
 
To submit for Casting Director Cooperative, click here. You must be logged in to the SAG-AFTRA website and fill in the required fields for registration. You will be notified via email by the end of business on Thursday, July 19 if you receive a space at Casting Director Cooperative. 
 
If you are given a slot in this program and must cancel, please give a 24-hour notice to allow for those on the waiting list to participate. If a cancellation is made with less than a 24-hour notice, the performer will not be eligible for the next Casting Director Cooperative.
 
Three performers will be seen in each 15-minute block. Sides will be sent out the night before. This may be taped. You may or may not receive feedback. 
 
You must bring a copy of your headshot and resume.
 
A waitlist will be kept for performers who did not receive an initial spot. When slots open up, waitlisted performers will be notified.   
 
If you have any questions, please call the SAG-AFTRA New England office at (617) 262-8001 or email newengland@sagaftra.org. Please do not call Boston Casting.
 
This event 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. RSVP is required. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card on the app (paid through October 31, 2018) for admittance.
 

Once again, the Philadelphia Local has partnered with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation to offer a unique opportunity for its members. As part of the Foundation’s Casting Access Online program this class offers actors direct access to perform and video chat with a specified casting director. 
 
When: 1 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 5

Where: 203 S. Broad St., #500 
Philadelphia, PA 19102
 
The casting director for this event will be Danielle Eskinazi, who has cast over 3,000 national and regional commercials spots. Her clients include: Best Buy, Nike, Burger King, L’Oreal, Doritos and many more. 
 
Prior to the event, actors are to prepare their own commercial piece in accordance with the casting director’s specifications. Actors will then participate in a Q&A and reading with the casting director at the Philadelphia Local office. They will perform one by one via video chat, then receive immediate feedback on their performances.
 
RSVP: Required. You must complete the Online Casting Application through the SAG-AFTRA Foundation prior to registering for the event. Philadelphia members will be fast tracked through this process. Please join the waitlist here as we are seating members from that list. Space is extremely limited and we will be capping attendees at 25 members on a first come, first served basis. We will email those members who have secured a spot. 

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.

When: 6 - 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 11

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

Join us for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the submission and selection process that casting directors use to set up auditions. Watch live on-screen demonstrations of how submissions are reviewed, see why certain profiles stand out (or, are skipped over) and learn how to avoid the most common “mistakes” that keep actors out of the audition room. With Blair Hickey and Brian Wold. 

Doors will close at the beginning of the event. No latecomers will be admitted.

You must RSVP to attend. Spaces are limited.

To RSVP, click here.

Questions (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.