Conservatory

Deadline to RSVP is May. 13 at 12 noon PT.

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, James Cagney Boardroom
            5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Description:
Join the SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory for a Stand-Up Comedy Workshop.

Understand how multi-camera acting directly correlates to stand-up comedy. Learn how to set-up a joke, and land a punch-line. Learn how to be open and honest and harness those skills to make you a better, more confident actor. 

Take your life experiences, the subject of a “killer” stand-up set! This workshop will go over stand-up comedy basic rules including setup, premise and stage etiquette, and selected individuals will have the opportunity to test out freshly minted material before the end of the workshop. Taught by Cool Beans Comedy producer and coach Corey Martin Craig, with more than 10+ years of stand-up comedy instruction. 

Directions:
Attendees, please bring a notepad and pen for this workshop. 

Instructor: Corey Martin Craig

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

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. 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.

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

Audition Critique with Heather Whitty gives members an opportunity to receive one-on-one audition feedback from a seasoned casting director and acting coach.

When: 2p.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 23

 Where: SAG-AFTRA New England Office

20 Park Plaza, Suite 822

Boston, MA 02116

 Heather Whitty of Whitty Studios will review your headshot and resume. She will give you tips on what to highlight and what to edit. She’ll also have you read a prepared monologue and your audition will be taped and she will give you immediate feedback. Each session lasts 15 minutes and members walk away with honest and constructive advice.

 Slots will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Those who register will be notified via email of the time slot assigned. Due to space limitations, we ask that you arrive no more or less than 15 minutes before your assigned time slot.

 You will receive your specific time slot within the afternoon window by May 13.  Please do not show up without a confirmation.

You must bring the following:

• A copy of your headshot and resume.
• A prepared monologue 
• Something for taking notes.

 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.

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. 

Audition Critique with Heather Whitty gives members an opportunity to receive one-on-one audition feedback from a seasoned casting director and acting coach.

When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 23 

Where: SAG-AFTRA New England Office

20 Park Plaza, Suite 822

Boston, MA 02116 

Heather Whitty of Whitty Studios will review your headshot and resume. She will give you tips on what to highlight and what to edit. She’ll also have you read a prepared monologue and your audition will be taped and she will give you immediate feedback. Each session lasts 15 minutes and members walk away with honest and constructive advice.

Slots will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Those who register will be notified via email of the time slot assigned. Due to space limitations, we ask that you arrive no more or less than 15 minutes before your assigned time slot.

You will receive your specific time slot within the morning window by May 13. Please do not show up without a confirmation.

 You must bring the following:

• A copy of your headshot and resume.
• A prepared monologue 
• Something for taking notes.

 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.

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. 

Parking: Park by the preschool - signs will be posted

The Muriel Moore/Danny Nelson SAG-AFTRA Conservatory Presents: The Empowered Actor with Elaine Hendrix

This workshop is to help empower actors at a core level, supporting the "whole artist" we truly are. Craft. Business. Life. Spend the evening exploring, expanding and sharpening your expertise with fun, interactive acting exercises along with a deep dive Q&A into creativity, the industry and living a successful life as an actor.

Elaine Hendrix is an actor best known for her iconic roles in Disney's The Parent Trap, SNL's Superstar and the cult classic Romy & Michele's High School Reunion. She most recently starred as the iconic Alexis Carrington in the Atlanta-based production of Dynasty for The CW and Netflix. When she's not working on set, Elaine teaches and coaches other performers within various mediums. 

Only 20 members will participate. There will be a wait list. If you must cancel, you must do so within 24 hours of the event so another member may participate.

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.

Our Conservatory will be collecting non-perishable food items for Intown Cares.

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. Click here to RSVP by noon on Monday, May 13. 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 join us for a hybrid workshop with Casting Director, Ally Beans.

When: Saturday, May 11, 1-3 p.m. CT

Where:  5000 Quorum Drive, Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75254 and Online via Zoom

 

RSVP For In-Person

Register using the form below.

 

RSVP For Zoom

Registration is a TWO STEP PROCESS.

1. Register with SAG-AFTRA using the form below.

2. A few days before the event, we will send registrants a link to register on Zoom. Once you register on Zoom, you will automatically receive your unique login credentials. They will be emailed from a Zoom email address.  (no-reply@zoom.us)

You must complete both steps to receive your log in. The links are unique to each participant and cannot be shared.

 

RSVP by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 10.

 

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 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. 

Please join us for a virtual workshop with Casting Director, Ally Beans.

When: Saturday, May 11, 1-3 p.m. CT

Where: Online via Zoom

RSVP

Registration is a TWO STEP PROCESS.

1. Register with SAG-AFTRA using the form below.

2. A few days before the event, we will send registrants a link to register on Zoom. Once you register on Zoom, you will automatically receive your unique login credentials. They will be emailed from a Zoom email address  (no-reply@zoom.us)

You must complete both steps to receive your log in. The links are unique to each participant and cannot be shared.

 

RSVP by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 10.

 

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

 

The Portland Local Conservatory would like to invite you to a special one-day actors event. Acting classes, a panel with franchised agents, dialects, and MORE!

Headshots: Photographer(s) will be available on-site doing 15 minute sessions with One look and ONE edit for an additional $50. If interested, invitees must pay the photographer directly prior to the session. Please contact portland@sagaftra.org for more information. Reservations with the photographers will be made on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Cost: $25 for SAG-AFTRA Members. $50 for Non-Members. 

RSVP TWO-STEP PROCESS: Fill out the form below to reserve your spot by Friday, April 26 at 5 p.m. PT and CLICK HERE to make your payment.

Schedule of Events

8:30am CHECK IN

9:00am - 9:50 am STATE OF THE INDUSTRY (with Tim Williams, Berk Nelson, Elyse Taylor)

10am-10:50am CLASS "The Craft" with Kristina Haddad 

11am-12pm FRANCHISED AGENT PANEL (with Harris Talent, Actors in Action, Option, and TMM) 

• We will have an option to either email or a drop off physical headshot/resume into a box made for each agent to take home at the end of the day

12pm LUNCH 

12:30pm NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION (during lunch)

1pm-1:50pm CLASS  "Accent Acquisition in Theory and Practice!" with Mary Mac

2pm-2:50pm SET ETIQUETTE: Panel discussion on what to expect on set and set etiquette.

3pm-3:50pm CLASS "Acting on Camera" with Scott Rogers

4pm-4:50pm "BREAKING THROUGH BACKGROUND!"

• What to expect and what is expected of professional background actors on set.

5pm- 5:50pm CLASS "Rediscovering your sense of Play" with Brooke Totman

6pm EVENT CONCLUDES

Description of Classes:

Kristina Haddad -The Craft

Class will work on how to create truthful, organic work and bring yourself to the part. Really digging into the process so this would be up on its feet doing various exercises and breaking down material to allow for a truthful performance

Mary Mac - Accent Acquisition in Theory and Practice!

“An actor with five accents is five actors.” This workshop is an introduction in learning how to learn dialects and accents. We will cover the Four Pillars of dialect acquisition, and put theory to practice by learning an accent in real time. Attendees will be provided an online folder of accent acquisition assets, along with an asset folder of the target accent practiced. Taught by Mary McDonald-Lewis, an internationally-known dialect coach and skilled instructor who loves sharing her passion for accents, dialects… and helping actors grow their team from one… to at least five!

Scott Rogers - Acting on Camera

We’ll cover many aspects of acting on camera, including addressing the most common mistakes actors make. We’ll do fun, one-of-a-kind exercises that: improve your ability to split your focus, help you see only what you need to see, learn dialogue amazingly fast, and exercises that simply help you act better on camera. These are all very important for actors on TV and in movies.

Brooke Totman - Rediscovering your sense of Play

This workshop will focus on tapping back into the joyful, playful side of the craft, a side that is often lost to the serious side of business. When we fall back in love with the process—have more fun doing what we love to do, we bring that energy to the audition room, book more jobs and feel better about the work we’re doing.

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

Join actor and Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute instructor Dylan Mooney for an exciting evening of delving into the Business of Acting.  

Discover essential skills and tools that will propel your journey in the acting industry to new heights, while also unlocking secrets to successfully assume the role of a thriving CEO in your acting business. 

Limited Space Available

Dylan will cover:

• Three of the seven philosophies taught in his Business of Acting course that all actors must live by to find success in the industry
• How to identify your type
• The secret to taking great headshots
• Why having PR is necessary & affordable
• Self-tape framing & eye-line tips
• Where to find remote readers to help you tape for free
• Creating the perfect landing page for your acting business

Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.

Cost: Free for members to attend.

If you are a non-member, you must pay $10 for this event. Non-members, please click on this link to purchase a ticket and secure your spot.

RSVP: A reservation is required on the form below (you must be logged in to see the form). Limited space is available.

About Dylan Mooney: Dylan Mooney has been a professional actor for nearly 17 years and is currently recurring on the BET+ TV show The Family Business and just wrapped supporting roles on two feature films, The Comic Shop & Persona which will be released later this year. In addition to working as a professional actor, Mooney is currently an instructor at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute (faculty page), where he has been teaching 'The Business of Acting' for the past several years, which is part of their graduate program. Mooney also teaches the same course, The Biz of Acting 6-Week Course, privately online. He is the VP of Content Development for Glass Slipper Pictures, a distribution and production company. Lastly, Mooney is the proud founder of the Actor Trade App (IG) which has been featured in Variety magazine and the Los Angeles Business Journal.

This event is open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Apr. 30, 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 the Nevada Local Conservatory for a panel discussion that includes a SAG-AFTRA franchised agent, casting director, independent filmmakers and producers. Come meet with industry professionals, hear what they have to say and get your questions answered. 

Registration begins at 12:30 p.m.

Meet our Panelists:

Jaki Baskow

Celebrating over 45 years in business, Baskow Talent is a full-service talent agency owned and operated by Jaki Baskow. As a SAG-AFTRA franchised agent, Jaki has worked on over 700 movies, television shows, commercials, infomercials and videos. Named one of the top 10 celebrity star brokers, Jaki has coordinated events in Italy for clients including Kevin Costner, Tom Selleck, Michael Douglas, Andy Garcia, Sharon Stone and Jennifer Lopez. She owns The Las Vegas Speakers Bureau and has booked well-known keynote speakers and actors. Jaki loves mentoring new talent and after all  these years is still passionate about getting them job opportunities.

Marilee Lear

For the past 28 years, Marilee Lear has been a Las Vegas CSA Casting Director, casting such projects as Casino, Con Air, Leaving Las Vegas, Lethal Weapon IV, Mars Attacks and many more. Marilee also has over 60 project credits that include national commercials, industrials, video games for Westwood Studios, movie shorts, scripted and reality television shows. In 1999, Marilee received the Governor’s Industry Appreciation Award and in 1997 she was honored as a Distinguished Woman in Southern Nevada. Other philanthropic endeavors include being a  Trustee of Nevada Zoological Society, past President of the Women's Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars and an avid supporter of the Shade Tree Shelter for abused women and children. Marilee is currently casting and producing a movie on the life of the Learjet family starring Mel Gibson.

Deborah Richards

Writer and director Deborah Richards is a creative visionary with 30+ years of experience in the digital arts. Her work over the decades has spanned from the dawn of the digital audio revolution as a musician and studio engineer to creating for brands such as EDC, Walmart, History Channel and Trufusion as a filmmaker. She is a four-time Southwest Production Emmys® Winner and the 2022 Nevada Woman Filmmaker of the Year. She has directed over one hundred TV commercials and has several feature films to her credit.

Deanna Shapiro 

Deanna Shaprio is an award-winning director/producer/writer. Specializing in independent projects, Deanna has been producing and directing for over 20 years with numerous well received feature films, short films and music videos to her credit. Deanna most recently helped produce the soon to be released PureFlix series, Destination Heaven, starring Harry Lennix and her film, “Tyson’s Run” is currently in the Top 10 on Netflix. Deanna has also been a member of SAG-AFTRA for over 40 years and has appeared in numerous commercials, television shows and films. 

​Jill Wichert

Jill Wichert may be a newbie when it comes to producing, but she is no stranger to the entertainment industry. Having a daughter that was an actress in tv and film, Jill has learned the ins and outs of the business. Jill is currently co-producing several feature films with various production companies ranging from independents to studios, such as Amazon. Jill has taken on several roles within the movie making process although producing is first and foremost. She has done everything including paper producing, location scouting, casting, product placement and working with A list talent. She is also the Chief Experience Officer (CXO) for the Christian Influencers Convention.

RSVP: Free for members to attend. A reservation is required on the form below (you must be logged in to see the form).

Non-members can attend for a fee of $20. Non-members, please click on this link to purchase a ticket and secure your spot.

This event is open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Apr. 30, 2024). 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 has negotiated fair contracts that cover all types of audiobook work. The amount of work for members has increased steadily with the advent of audiobook digital downloads. Arizona-Utah Local members are invited to this online presentation by SAG-AFTRA National Director, Audiobooks Jane Love to learn about our numerous audiobook agreements with publishers and producers and to get answers to your questions. Before you book your next - or first - audiobook job, know how to get that job under a union contract.

RSVP: Reservations are required by Thursday, April 18. 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). 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.