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Break into Audiobooks Today!

Audiobooks is a $1 billion dollar industry and the one of the fastest growing areas of SAG-AFTRA covered work. Come learn from Ron Butler, SAG-AFTRA professional audiobook narrator and coach and Richard Larkin, SAG-AFTRA Associate Executive Director/Labor Counsel about what it takes to work as an audiobook narrator. Butler and Larkin will cover everything from getting started, home studio basics, general rate and union contract information and more.

About Ron Butler

Ron Butler is an LA-based SAG-AFTRA performer with over a hundred film, theater and television credits, including an IFP Award for his work in HBO’s Everyday People. He is a multiple Earphones Award winning narrator and multiple Audie and SOVAS Award nominee. His titles have made annual “Best Of” lists across multiple genres, and Audiofile Magazine consistently describes his work as superb, expressive and nuanced. He is a member of the Atlantic Theater Company and an adjunct professor at Pace University

About Richard Larkin

Richard Larkin is the Associate Executive Director/Labor Counsel in the News and Broadcast Department of SAG-AFTRA. He has been organizing, negotiating and administering audiobook contracts since 2008. In addition to his audiobook responsibilities, Larkin is also responsible for the negotiation, enforcement and administration of broadcasts agreements in New York and nationally, including the Network News Agreements. Larkin has been employed with AFTRA and now SAG-AFTRA since May, 1983. He received a BA from Boston College in 1979 and a JD from St. John’s University in 1982.

Cost: SAG-AFTRA Nevada Conservatory membership: $40/year (May 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020) or $20/workshop for paid-up members through April 30, 2020. All others: $80/year (May 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020) or $20/workshop

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. 

All performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. 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 judgement in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop. 

Don’t miss this comprehensive, all-new, interactive seminar focusing on using social media for your acting career in the most professional and authentic way possible. Presented by Ryan Walker, social media and entertainment professional, in addition to covering the latest Instagram features and updates, this seminar will cover:

• Growing your following
• Editing photos and videos for social media
• Building your presence to book more work
• Which social platform(s) to focus on
• Preparing yourself for the future of entertainment

About Ryan Walker:

This seminar is presented by Ryan Walker (Founder, TSMA Consulting). Walker has over two decades of experience in social media and entertainment, managing social accounts for major agencies, managers, acting studios, series regulars, and well over 100 additional performers. His background is in casting, working on such projects as Narcos and Pixar’s Coco, and has founded multiple successful businesses in the event and entertainment industries.

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.

Confused or overwhelmed at tax time? The new tax law has brought many changes to those in the entertainment industry. This live video conference conservatory, held in conjunction with the NY Local MORE Committee, will give you the information you need to properly file your tax return. You’ll have the opportunity to ask a tax authority ALL your questions about the often confusing and maddening world of taxes.

Class size limited to 18 members.

Sandra Karas is a member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA and an attorney in private practice in the areas of tax, estates, trusts, contracts and business law. She is also a working actor and Secretary-Treasurer of Actors’ Equity Association. Karas also currently serves as the site coordinator of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program in New York and has been affiliated with VITA as a pro bono preparer and instructor for more than 30 years. She holds licenses in the areas of tax accounting, securities, investments and law, and is admitted to practice in all New York State courts as well the Federal District Court, United State Tax Court and the United States Supreme Court.

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.

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 tax preparer/professional, legal or financial counsel. 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: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020
(Doors open at 5 p.m.)

Join the MORE Committee for this important annual seminar. 

• Confused or overwhelmed at tax time?
• Need help getting organized?
• Unclear on what is and isn’t deductible?

The new tax law has brought many changes to those in the entertainment industry.  This seminar will cover the new rules and help you prepare for the new filing season.

Sandra Karas is a member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA and an attorney in private practice in the areas of tax, estates, trusts, contracts and business law. She is also a working actor and Secretary-Treasurer of Actors’ Equity Association. Karas also currently serves as the site coordinator of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program in New York and has been affiliated with VITA as a pro bono preparer and instructor for more than 30 years. She holds licenses in the areas of tax accounting, securities, investments and law, and is admitted to practice in all New York State courts as well the Federal District Court, United State Tax Court and the United States Supreme Court.

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.

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 tax preparer/professional, legal or financial counsel. 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.