Conservatory

Weekly

Teacher: Robert Goodman

Via mainstream acting theories and techniques, proven exercises and improvisation, students are exposed to the stylish and technical demands of camera performance. With emphasis on the ensemble and exposure, today’s audition obligations, to understanding how multi-media training relates to a 21st century actor, we will explore, challenge, and apply the vernacular, etiquette, discipline, and nuance of acting, and note how the process of storytelling applies to the actor. 

RSVP: The registration form for this class will open below on Monday, April 21. 

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.

Tuesdays Bi-weekly

Teacher: Marc Baron

Discussion will include story, structure, character development, formatting, software, festivals and more.
 

RSVP: The registration form for this class will open on Monday, April 21. 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.

Join Nevada Local SAG-AFTRA members for a Monthly Actors Working Group. In this session, you will have the opportunity to do the following:

Track 1: Acting

• Create a sample on-camera audition with a director
• Come with a scene you want to work on and/or get on tape. If you would like to keep your tape, bring a thumb drive to have your video file exported. Bring scene copies for you and a partner.
• Where can I get scenes?
  • https://www.actingandvoicestudios.com/pages/scene-database
  • https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/tv-scripts/
  • https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/best-free-movie-scripts-online
• If you provide your own scene, this is what we recommend.
  • Scene should be 1-4 pages
  • No original writing
  • No plays or scenes from well known films 

Track 2: Headshots

• Learn how branding and promotion professionals (e.g. headshot photographers) create professional images.
• Gain insight on how to best prepare for your photoshoot and how to be more confident in front of the photographer. 

Track 3: Voiceover

• Learn the inner workings of how your voice is recorded and monitored by audio professionals.
• Obtain knowledge about how audio professionals record the many emotions found in an actor's performance.

Saturday, April 12, 2025 

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Doors open at 9:30 AM

Immix Studios/+63FIFTY 2nd Floor

3700 S Maryland Pkwy Suite 525 H

Las Vegas, NV 89169

For the most accurate location information, please click here and scroll down.

Free Parking

About the Monthly Actors Working Group

Presented by the SAG-AFTRA Nevada Local Conservatory Committee, this working group allows you to bring the skills you’ve learned in your career, education, conservatory workshops, and put them to practical use by:

• Sharpening your skills
• Prepping for future auditions
• Acquiring usable acting tapes for your online acting profile and/or website
• Knowing how to choose a photographer and how to prepare for your headshot
• Voiceover basics and techniques
• Connecting with local SAG-AFTRA members

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

This event is open to active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2025). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 hours before the start of the event.

Ever wonder what drives a film production team to locate their project in Tennessee? What are the incentives for Tennessee based projects? How can we support these programs? 

Well, there’s the wealth of professional talent, access to experienced technical crews, beautiful scenery and great weather, of course. But, State based financial incentives are also instrumental in sealing the deal. This webinar will help Members understand the monetary advantages available to productions that make Tennessee their choice and will suggest ways that members may support and benefit from these initiatives.

Bob Raines, Executive Director of the Tennessee Entertainment Commission (TEC) will be providing a behind the scenes look at the world of tax credits and exemptions available to production companies in TN and the policies and procedures that surround their use. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the State’s thought leader in creating economic development with the entertainment industry.
 

Topics and takeaways will include:
> The current state of incentives
> An outline of the programs - what are the basics?
> Policies and Procedures
> How does a producer qualify and apply? How does in state hiring fit?
> Are there upcoming legislative efforts that may enhance the Programs?
> How can SAG-AFTRA members support those legislative efforts and incentive programs?
> Do’s and Don’ts
> What do the next five years look like for production in Tennessee?

A Q&A will follow!

About the Guest:
Bob Raines is the Executive Director of the Tennessee Entertainment Commission (TEC). He was appointed by the Governor in 2012 to lead all economic development and job creation initiatives within TN’s entertainment sector. He has consulted for over 1500 productions and managed key relationships with industry leaders such as Paramount, Disney/ABC, Amazon Studios and Netflix. In 2021, he led efforts between the Governor’s Office and State legislators to craft the State’s first tax credit and sales tax exemption program to attract production activities - now successfully signed into law. He holds a degree in Business Administrationfrom East Tennessee State University and has held a position as adjunct professor at Belmont University.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. A Zoom link will be sent to you with your registration confirmation. 

Join the SAG-AFTRA Atlanta Local Muriel Moore/Danny Nelson Conservatory via Zoom for a powerful live panel discussion that demystifies the process of taking a commercial project from non-union to union. Learn the practical steps, gain insider insights, and understand the benefits for both performers and producers.

Our panel features Atlanta Local President Eric Goins, national and local staff, and other key voices from the union who’ve successfully navigated this journey. Moderated by SAG-AFTRA Conservatory Committee Chair Keri Maletto.

This is your opportunity to get informed, get empowered, and take action.

The Zoom link will be emailed to the confirmed registered guests the morning of the event. 

This event is capped at 100 members. There will be a wait list. If you must cancel, please do so prior to 24 hours of the event so another member may participate. Virtual Doors will close at 7:05 p.m. No one will be admitted after that time out of respect for our presenter and all participants.  Also, if you are a “no-show,” per Conservatory rules, you will be exempted from any events for the following month. 

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

This event is only open to active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2025). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 hours before the start of the event.

Weekly

Teacher: Robert Goodman

Via mainstream acting theories and techniques, proven exercises and improvisation, students are exposed to the stylish and technical demands of camera performance. With emphasis on the ensemble and exposure, today’s audition obligations, to understanding how multi-media training relates to a 21st century actor, we will explore, challenge, and apply the vernacular, etiquette, discipline, and nuance of acting, and note how the process of storytelling applies to the actor. 

RSVP: The registration form for this class will open below on Monday, April 14. 

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.

Monthly on the 4th Wednesday

This class is taking place from 12:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. for this week only. Class schedule will return to its regular time schedule on Wednesday, May 28.

Teacher: Aan Steele

The eyes are the mirror of the soul. On camera, the eyes show what is going on in the brain. This class will concentrate on delivery on camera. Please come prepared with a 2 minute monologue or scene. Actors will slate and record their monologue or scene. After playback, feedback will be given from the instructor and peers. 

RSVP: The registration form for this class will open below on Monday, April 14. 

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.

This class is cancelled. The next available date will be Wednesday, April 30.

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, April 14. 

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.

Weekly

Teacher: Robert Goodman

Via mainstream acting theories and techniques, proven exercises and improvisation, students are exposed to the stylish and technical demands of camera performance. With emphasis on the ensemble and exposure, today’s audition obligations, to understanding how multi-media training relates to a 21st century actor, we will explore, challenge, and apply the vernacular, etiquette, discipline, and nuance of acting, and note how the process of storytelling applies to the actor. 

RSVP: The registration form for this class will open below on Monday, April 14. 

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.

Join us for the Arizona-Utah Local Conservatory's Film/TV Audition Workshop with Bella Hibbs of Good Faith Casting.

SAG-AFTRA members will gain valuable insights into the audition environment. The workshop will last 1.5 hours and is fully on Zoom so members anywhere in the Local can participate.

The session begins with a 30-minute presentation covering key industry expectations and common "deal killers" that actors should avoid. Next, a limited number of participants will have the opportunity to perform a short scene, receiving feedback to refine their audition skills. The class will conclude with an open Q&A, providing a chance to ask industry-specific questions and gain expert advice.

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your audition approach and boost your confidence in the room!

COST: This program is free for SAG-AFTRA Arizona-Utah Local members as a benefit of membership. 

RSVP: Reservations are required. To be considered for reading sides, you must register by April 8. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP.  Zoom information will be sent with registration confirmation.

This event is only open to active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2025). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

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.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 hours before the start of the event.