Acting for Military Veterans

Frank Maxwell Room- Lobby Level
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking will be validated. 

Taught by Rachel Bailit, this workshop is designed for military veteran actors. In this workshop we will discuss the wonderful possibilities and rewards of being a military veteran actor. Topics will include:

• Using your unique self and experiences as military veteran in your work
• How to create a life to support your acting career.
• Training and preparation to become an actor.
• Marketing yourself as an actor and military veteran.
• How to create authentically unique choices in auditions
• "Warm Readings" How to warm-up a script making by making specific choices. Actors should bring a two copies of short scene (two pages maximum). Scenes will be exchanged and actors will have a chance to get up and read. Brief supportive feedback/suggestions will be given.

 

* Please note: You must be a military veteran to attend this event.

 

About Rachel Bailit

Rachel Bailit is an actress and faculty member at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. She also teaches at The Getty Museum and at Dreamworks Animation. Rachel is a member of The Los Angeles Military Personnel and Families Support Committee at SAG-AFTRA.

You must RSVP to attend. Spaces are limited.

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 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.