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Shakespeare Deep Dive & Cold Reading

A Shakespeare book.
Jan 15, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

Where: SAG-AFTRA - Conference Room B, 1900 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10023 (between 63rd and 64th Streets)

Monthly on the second Wednesday

Teacher: Melinda Hall

Bring your favorite Shakespeare monologue, 1-2 minutes.
Bring a printout of the text of any monologue you like, gender & age of character is unimportant. Just bring one that interests you.

RSVP: The registration form for this class will open below on Tuesday, Jan. 7. 

Please bring your SAG-AFTRA member ID card, or digital card in the Member App for admittance. 

If you have questions about the class or need to request an accommodation please email us at ny.conservatory@sagaftra.org

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. 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 event is only open to SAG-AFTRA NY Conservatory Members.



Improvisation for Film and TV

Two folding chairs on a stage.
Jan 22, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

Where: SAG-AFTRA - Conservatory Studio, 1900 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10023 (between 63rd and 64th Streets)

Weekly

Teacher: Jon Freda

Exercises for playing the purpose of a scene by focusing on choices in scripted and unscripted scenarios.

RSVP: The registration form for this class will open below on Monday, Jan. 13. 

Please bring your SAG-AFTRA member ID card, or digital card in the Member App for admittance. 

If you have questions about the class or need to request an accommodation please email us at ny.conservatory@sagaftra.org

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. 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 event is only open to SAG-AFTRA NY Conservatory Members.

 



Improvisation for Film and TV

Two folding chairs on a stage.
Jan 15, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

Where: SAG-AFTRA - Conservatory Studio, 1900 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10023 (between 63rd and 64th Streets)

Weekly

Teacher: Jon Freda

Exercises for playing the purpose of a scene by focusing on choices in scripted and unscripted scenarios.

RSVP: The registration form for this class will open below on Tuesday, Jan. 7. 

Please bring your SAG-AFTRA member ID card, or digital card in the Member App for admittance. 

If you have questions about the class or need to request an accommodation please email us at ny.conservatory@sagaftra.org

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. 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 event is only open to SAG-AFTRA NY Conservatory Members.

 



Working in Commercials

A green screen in commercials film studio.
Jan 17, 2025 - 12:15 PM to 2:15 PM EST

Where: SAG-AFTRA - Conservatory Studio, 1900 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10023 (between 63rd and 64th Streets)

Fridays Bi-weekly

Teacher: Ron Torgow

This class is designed to help students achieve a successful commercial audition in a fun and informative environment. The class consists of working with Commercial copy board and hand held paper copy. Various techniques are used to achieve a natural, honest, and unique audition. Improvisation techniques may also be used. Students may bring their own material or use commercial copy available. Auditions are played back and reviewed.

RSVP: The registration form for this class will open below on Tuesday, Jan. 7. 

Please bring your SAG-AFTRA member ID card, or digital card in the Member App.

If you have questions about the class or need to request an accommodation please email us at ny.conservatory@sagaftra.org

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. 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 event is only open to SAG-AFTRA NY Conservatory Members.



Working in Commericals

Mar 27, 2020 - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT

Where: Conservaory Studio

 

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 event 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 from the app (paid through April 30, 2020) for admittance.



Acting 101 - Cancelled

Mar 20, 2020 - 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM EDT

Where: Conservatory Studio, 5th Floor

Please note that this event has been postponed out of an abundance of caution. Read the message to members here

Watch your email or app updates for announcements about the rescheduling of this and other member events.

Thank you for your understanding and patience. 

 Instructor: Jon Freda

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 event 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 from the app (paid through April 30, 2020) for admittance.



Writers Forum All Levels - Cancelled

Mar 20, 2020 - 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM EDT

Where: Conference Room A, 5th Floor

Please note that this event has been postponed out of an abundance of caution. Read the message to members here

Watch your email or app updates for announcements about the rescheduling of this and other member events.

Thank you for your understanding and patience. 

 Instructor: Gary Fisher Dawson

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 event 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 from the app (paid through April 30, 2020) for admittance.



Auditions for TV & Film Technique Int. to Adv. Level - Cancelled

Mar 19, 2020 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT

Where: Conservatory Studio, 5th Floor

Please note that this event has been postponed out of an abundance of caution. Read the message to members here

Watch your email or app updates for announcements about the rescheduling of this and other member events.

Thank you for your understanding and patience. 

 Instructor: Geany Mesai

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 event 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 from the app (paid through April 30, 2020) for admittance.



Monologues- All Levels - Cancelled

Mar 18, 2020 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT

Where: Conservatory Studio, 5th Floor

Please note that this event has been postponed out of an abundance of caution. Read the message to members here

Watch your email or app updates for announcements about the rescheduling of this and other member events.

Thank you for your understanding and patience. 

 Instructor: Aan Steele

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 event 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 from the app (paid through April 30, 2020) for admittance.



Voiceovers All Levels - Cancelled

Mar 18, 2020 - 12:15 PM to 1:45 PM EDT

Where: Conservtory Studio, 5th Floor

Please note that this event has been postponed out of an abundance of caution. Read the message to members here

Watch your email or app updates for announcements about the rescheduling of this and other member events.

Thank you for your understanding and patience. 

 Instructor: Cynthia deBen

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 event 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 from the app (paid through April 30, 2020) for admittance.



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