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Join Casting Director Jordan Bass who will teach attendees practice audition techniques. As a participant, you will perform a mock audition and receive direct feedback. The workshop is designed to be educational and informative.  

Conservatory Information:

• You will have direct access to a working Casting Director in a small, intimate setting.
• You will work one-on-one, reading a scene with the instructor and receiving specific and constructive feedback.
• You will learn from performing in a 'mock-audition' setting as well as watching your peers perform and receive feedback.
• During Q&A, you are encouraged to ask any relevant questions about auditioning, self-taping, demo reels, headshots, or the ‘business’ in general.  *All answers reflect the instructor’s specific opinions. 

General Instructions from SAG-AFTRA for Participation:

• If you are interested in participating in this workshop and performing a mock-audition, please send your resume to nevada@sagaftra.org by September 6, 5:00 p.m. PT.
• Each performer selected by SAG-AFTRA will receive a unique scene tailored to their ‘type’ a day or two prior to the workshop.  Memorization is not required.
• Maximum capacity is 20.  No walks-ins allowed.

About Jordan Bass:

Jordan Bass is a partner in bass/casting, a bi-coastal casting company comprising the partnership of siblings Jordan Bass and Lauren Bass, that specializes in curating strong ensemble casts across film, television, theatre & new media. Feature credits include: Taylor Sheridan's Wind River starring Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen, New Line's Annabelle, Amazon's Chemical Hearts, Wayfarer Studios' Love You Anyway, Blumhouse's Martyrs, HBO/Project Greenlight's The Leisure Class, Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town, and A Violent Separation.  TV credits include: Ghosts of Beirut (Showtime), Beerfest (CW Seed), Hyperlinked (YouTube/Disney), The 5th Quarter (Go90), Ed Burns' Public Morals (TNT), Spartacus: Blood & Sand (Starz), Big Time Rush (Nickelodeon), and Vin Diesel's The Ropes (Crackle). Select LA Theatre credits include: Our Dear Dead Drug Lord (CTG, Kirk Douglas Theatre), A Kid Like Jake (Pasadena Playhouse), Happy Fall (LA LGBT Center), Arrowhead (IAMA Theatre).

Free for SAG-AFTRA Nevada Local members in good standing (paid through Oct. 31, 2024) with registration.

Check-in begins at 12:00 p.m.

RSVP: Registrations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged-in to RSVP.

Maximum capacity is 20.  

No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event.

This workshop being held on a Thursday evening will introduce you to the audiobook industry as well as provide in-studio practice and feedback on ways to improve your craft. Audio narration is one of the fastest growing segments for union performers today! Isn’t it worth your time to find out if this avenue is right for you? This program will be taught by working audiobooks professional and SAG-AFTRA member, Sean Pratt.  

Top 10 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.
• The answers to your questions during Q&A.
• Plus, there will be materials provided for the participants to take home and review. 

In the second half of the program, a limited number of members will be selected by lottery to work in a VO booth and get direction from Sean. Members who wish to participate in this workshop portion must prepare 1-2 pages from a fiction or nonfiction book of their choosing and be very familiar with the text. Lottery will be held after registration closes and additional instructions will be provided. 

Cost: SAG-AFTRA member cost for this program is $40. Non-Member cost is $60. Upon registration you will be sent a link for payment. After payment is received, you will be emailed the location. There are no refunds if you cancel. 

RSVP: Reservations are required by September 12. Please complete the form below to RSVP.

This event is to members and non-members. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

If you are not a member or not a San Diego Local Member you can attend for a fee of $10. You must register below AND you must also pay via this link.

Unlock the secrets to creating compelling self-tapes and demo reels that captivate casting directors and land you the role. Learn how to deliver standout performances, optimize your setup for professional-quality recordings, and edit your material to highlight your strengths. And much more.

Key Takeaways:

• Do's and Don'ts for Self Tape Auditions
• What equipment do I need?
• How to craft a compelling Actor Reel
• What Directors are looking for in Self Tapes and Actor Reels
• What if you don't have enough content to make an actor reel?

About Rich Varville

Rich Varville is a San Diego based filmmaker and recording artist that gained notoriety from his unique style of story-based, cinematic, music films. In addition, he produces and directs narrative, industrial, and documentary films through his company RSVP FILMS.

Originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, he studied media production at Pikes Peak College before relocating to San Diego and studying psychology at Palomar College in San Marcos, CA. These two very different studies eventually led to his vision of creating thought provoking films that illustrate the human condition. 

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

Cost: Free for SAG-AFTRA San Diego members to attend who are in good standing (paid thru October 31, 2024).

Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m.

No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

SAG-AFTRA New England is proud to announce our first official participation in the Boston Pride Parade, brought to you in conjunction with the NextGen Committee! Come join the celebration of love, culture, diversity, and intersectionality of the LGBTQIA+ community!

When: Saturday, June 8, gather at 10 a.m., parade kick off 11 a.m.

Join the SAG-AFTRA New England NextGen Committee, fellow members and allies on Saturday, June 8 as we march in the Boston Pride for the People Parade! The 1.7 mile, two-hour parade starts at 11 a.m. near the Prudential Center on Boylston Street and ends at the Boston Common. Parade participants MUST arrive before 11 a.m.

Due to a strict headcount by the parade organizers, members interested in marching with our contingent MUST complete the RSVP form. Further information about the event will be emailed to registrants, along with instructions on how to get a complimentary SAG-AFTRA Pride t-shirt.

Public Transportation/Ride Sharing: Due to the volume of people expected, the Boston Pride Parade encourages using public transit, ride sharing and carpooling.

Note: Pre-registration is required for this event and a complimentary SAG-AFTRA pride t-shirt will be available to registrants.

For more information on the Boston Pride for the People Parade and related festivities, please click here.

RSVP: Log in to see the form below. Deadline to RSVP is Thursday, June 6 at 5 p.m. ET. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card on the app for admittance.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru April 30 or Oct. 31, 2024.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event.

**Share what's on your mind!**

Please join your local union leaders for a meet and greet to kick off the summer season! All Philly Local members and guests are welcome. 

Pay-as-you-go food and beverage.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, 5/29/24. 

Free onsite parking is accessed behind the building (turn down Glenwood Ave).

Public transportation: From 30th Street, take PATCO to Westmont Station. 

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

Let’s gather and kick off the summer together! Join us for the Summer of SAG-AFTRA Atlanta Picnic at the fabulous Westside Park!  This is your opportunity to hang out with your local leadership and fellow union members.

We'll provide complimentary soft drinks, water and chips. Please bring your own food and drink of choice! Or bring a dish to share. If you have any fun games, bring them along too. We'll have summer tunes, games and more. 

The event is free to union members and their family or guests. Parking is free! 

RSVP: Reservations are requested so we can have an idea for planning purposes. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

The SAG-AFTRA Philadelphia annual membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 22 at the Philadelphia Quartett Club.

The meeting will include updates from Philadelphia Local elected leaders and staff and will end with an open Q&A.

6 p.m. Doors open, light refreshments provided 

7-9 p.m. Meeting with speakers and reports

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 Apr. 30, 2024 or Oct. 31, 2024.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

Join Film Industry advocates from across the state on
Monday, May 6, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the Main Rotunda of
the Pennsylvania Capitol Building as we make the case
for an increase to a $300 million film tax credit
program.

Our long history of film in Pennsylvania is in jeopardy
and the legislature must take action to ensure that the
thousands of Pennsylvania residents who work in this
industry can continue to work.

When our performers and crews earn a consistent living, the
Commonwealth and local taxing jurisdictions all benefit.

RSVP: Reservations are requested.

The SAG-AFTRA Executive Committee and TV Animation Agreements Negotiating Committee recommend a “YES” vote  to ratify the important gains negotiated for the 2023 Television Animation Agreements. 

All eligible affected members were mailed a postcard on Friday, March 1, 2024, with instructions and a PIN number on how to vote online at vote.ivsballot.com/TVanimation or how to request a paper ballot. If necessary, you can retrieve your PIN number at the voting website by clicking “Find My PIN.”

SAG-AFTRA will hold two national TV Animation Agreements Informational Meetings on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

3-5 p.m. PT/ 5-7 p.m. CT/ 6-8 p.m. ET. Please RSVP below by 9 am PT on March 7, 2024. You must be a logged in to RSVP. 

7-9 p.m. PT/ 9-11 p.m. PT/ 10-12 p.m. ET. Click here to RSVP. Please RSVP by 12 pm PT on March 7, 2024.

Both meetings will be held by Zoom. You must separately register for each meeting by using the link next to the meeting(s) you wish to attend. You will receive a unique Zoom link the day of the meeting.

All SAG-AFTRA members who work the TV Animation Contracts are urged to attend these important informational meetings.

This meeting is open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2024, or in compliance with the November 2023 Dues Relief Extension). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. If you are unable to attend and have questions regarding the tentative agreement, please email tvanimationcontracts@sagaftra.org or call 323-549-6545 .

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

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.