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This is an eight week intensive course. 

You must have already taken Scene Study: From Table Read To Performance #1 to take this course. 

Once you were registered for the initial prerequisite course on March 1, you were automatically registered for this course.  

Class Limit: 15

 

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, 2nd Floor Classroom 
            5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 220 Los Angeles, CA 90036

 

Instructor: Caryn West

 

Description:

Join Caryn West for Scene Study: From Table Read To Performance! 

Take a deep dive into 2 characters in 2 scenes, from script analysis to a full footing and guest pro giving final feedback. 

Focus on process and wonderful failures/lessons, stretching outside of your comfort zone, overcoming rust and De-emphasis on Results.

Work on 2 scenes/2 scene partners, luxuriously and slowly over 3-4 weeks.

Class One: Bring a monologue, song or dance to introduce and celebrate yourself. Movement and vocal warm-ups. Introductions and scenes assigned.

Class Two: Table reads and text analysis without self tape result speed. The event, your roles function, genre, the Writer and listening.

Class Three: Warm-up and first footings, exploring the character in body and space, personalization and being present.

Class Four: Guest Pro if available. Fully memorized. Staged with props and costume.

Class Five to Eight: Repeat with a new scene/partner.

Note: This is not a beginner course, Actors need to rehearse outside of the class to prepare scenes. This is for actors who want to have fun and explore without judgment. Actors are encouraged to stretch with characters they may not get cast as and re-examine or revive their process with support you deserve. 

Also, Caryn West can also provide quiet rehearsal  space for you and your partners in her WeHo Studio Space (90 min at a time 2 x week) upon request and an online appt. time.

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Apr. 30, 2024 or in compliance with the May 2023 COVID-19 Dues Relief Extension program). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

 

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

 

This is an eight week intensive course. 

You must have already taken Scene Study: From Table Read To Performance #1 to take this course. 

Once you were registered for the initial prerequisite course on March 1, you were automatically registered for this course.  

Class Limit: 15

 

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, 2nd Floor Classroom 
            5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 220 Los Angeles, CA 90036

 

Instructor: Caryn West

 

Description:

Join Caryn West for Scene Study: From Table Read To Performance! 

Take a deep dive into 2 characters in 2 scenes, from script analysis to a full footing and guest pro giving final feedback. 

Focus on process and wonderful failures/lessons, stretching outside of your comfort zone, overcoming rust and De-emphasis on Results.

Work on 2 scenes/2 scene partners, luxuriously and slowly over 3-4 weeks.

Class One: Bring a monologue, song or dance to introduce and celebrate yourself. Movement and vocal warm-ups. Introductions and scenes assigned.

Class Two: Table reads and text analysis without self tape result speed. The event, your roles function, genre, the Writer and listening.

Class Three: Warm-up and first footings, exploring the character in body and space, personalization and being present.

Class Four: Guest Pro if available. Fully memorized. Staged with props and costume.

Class Five to Eight: Repeat with a new scene/partner.

Note: This is not a beginner course, Actors need to rehearse outside of the class to prepare scenes. This is for actors who want to have fun and explore without judgment. Actors are encouraged to stretch with characters they may not get cast as and re-examine or revive their process with support you deserve. 

Also, Caryn West can also provide quiet rehearsal  space for you and your partners in her WeHo Studio Space (90 min at a time 2 x week) upon request and an online appt. time.

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Apr. 30, 2024 or in compliance with the May 2023 COVID-19 Dues Relief Extension program). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

 

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

 

Deadline to RSVP is Feb. 28 at 12 noon PT.

 

This is an eight week intensive course. 

You must be available for the following dates in order to take this class:

 

• Friday, March 1 from 6pm-10pm
• Friday, March 8 from 6pm-10pm
• Friday, March 15 from 6pm-10pm
• Friday, March 22 from 6pm-10pm
• Friday, March 29 from 6pm-10pm
• Friday, April 5 from 6pm-10pm
• Friday, April 12 from 6pm-10pm
• Friday, April 19 from 6pm-10pm

Once you are registered for this initial prerequisite course on March 1, you will be automatically registered for the rest of the dates listed above. Please read the course description carefully before registering. 

Class Limit: 15

 

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, 2nd Floor Classroom 
            5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 220 Los Angeles, CA 90036

 

Instructor: Caryn West

 

Description:

Join Caryn West for Scene Study: From Table Read To Performance! 

Take a deep dive into 2 characters in 2 scenes, from script analysis to a full footing and guest pro giving final feedback. 

Focus on process and wonderful failures/lessons, stretching outside of your comfort zone, overcoming rust and De-emphasis on Results.

Work on 2 scenes/2 scene partners, luxuriously and slowly over 3-4 weeks.

Class One: Bring a monologue, song or dance to introduce and celebrate yourself. Movement and vocal warm-ups. Introductions and scenes assigned.

Class Two: Table reads and text analysis without self tape result speed. The event, your roles function, genre, the Writer and listening.

Class Three: Warm-up and first footings, exploring the character in body and space, personalization and being present.

Class Four: Guest Pro if available. Fully memorized. Staged with props and costume.

Class Five to Eight: Repeat with a new scene/partner.

Note: This is not a beginner course, Actors need to rehearse outside of the class to prepare scenes. This is for actors who want to have fun and explore without judgment. Actors are encouraged to stretch with characters they may not get cast as and re-examine or revive their process with support you deserve. 

Also, Caryn West can also provide quiet rehearsal  space for you and your partners in her WeHo Studio Space (90 min at a time 2 x week) upon request and an online appt. time.

 

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Apr. 30, 2024 or in compliance with the May 2023 COVID-19 Dues Relief Extension program). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

 

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 

 

 

 

Deadline to RSVP is Jan. 24 at 12 noon PT.

 

Class Limit: 15

 

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, 2nd Floor Classroom 
            5757 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036

 

Instructor: David Blue

 

Description:

Join the SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory for Booking More by Worrying Less with David Blue!

 

This masterclass is intended to accommodate Advanced Level actors. Please assess your own abilities accordingly when considering registering for this workshop.

 

Hate the entire audition process? Exhausted trying to always figure out what "they're looking for?" Tired of obsessing for days if you "did the RIGHT thing?" Join this fun, one-day workshop to develop usable techniques you can apply to your auditions and performances, to always know you are bringing the height of your talent to each and every opportunity, consistently. -- And learn it from a working actor who has proven these techniques across the globe in TV, Film, theater, VO and more.

 

As a friendly reminder and for the safety of others, please stay home if you are feeling sick or unwell. 

 

Directions:
Attendees, will be expected to come prepared with their assigned sides. A staff member will reach out to you to assign sides, after you have RSVP’d. 

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Apr. 30, 2023 or in compliance with the May 2023 COVID-19 Dues Relief Extension program). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

 

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 

 

 

 

Deadline to RSVP is Aug. 1 at 12 noon PT.

 

Class Limit: 12

 

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, 2nd Floor Classroom 
            5757 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036

 

Description:

Join the SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory for Booking More by Worrying Less.

 

Hate the entire audition process? Exhausted trying to always figure out what "they're looking for?" Tired of obsessing for days if you "did the RIGHT thing?" Join this fun, one-day workshop to develop usable techniques you can apply to your auditions and performances, to always know you are bringing the height of your talent to each and every opportunity, consistently. -- And learn it from a working actor who has proven these techniques across the globe in TV, Film, theater, VO and more.

 

This masterclass is intended to accommodate Advanced Level actors. Please assess your own abilities accordingly when considering registering for this workshop.

 

As a friendly reminder and for the safety of others, please stay home if you are feeling sick or unwell. 

 

Directions:
Eight attendees, will be expected to come prepared with their assigned sides, four attendees will be observers. A staff member will reach out to you to assign sides, after you have RSVP’d. 

 
Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2023 or in compliance with the May 2023 COVID-19 Dues Relief Extension program). 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 48 business hours before the start of the event.