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Join us for the May Phoenix coffee connection! Connections are open forum gatherings where SAG-AFTRA members can come enjoy a complimentary beverage, meet new people and explore how to help each other locally. Elected leaders will be in attendance. Look for tables with SAG-AFTRA signage.

Can't make it this month? Mark your calendar for the second Wednesday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. and watch your email or check the app to confirm the location.

RSVP: Reservations are encouraged and helpful for planning. 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. 

The place to be on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month is NextGen Game Night at the KRC! Games begin at 6 p.m., and we keep going until the last person drops (or 9 p.m.!)

Please bring a friend or family member, grab a snack to share, and come to game night!  Guaranteed fun and community.

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

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

In an effort to resurrect the Young Performers Committee, we will be holding 2 brainstorming/informational meetings on Monday, May 13th at 1:00 pm and Monday, May 20th at 3:00 pm.  Parents need to only attend one or the other.  

The goal for these meetings is to create an agenda for the upcoming year for educational seminars and events for parents and Young Performers.  If you are unable to attend, but have ideas, and/or want to be included in future meetings, please contact Kathy.Byrne@sagaftra.org.

RSVP below, and prior to May 13th meeting, we will send out ZOOM links for both meetings so that you can attend whichever one you choose.

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. 

Actors will meet to work on scenes and audition materials to hone their skills and prepare for future auditions.  Please bring your material to work on.

521 Ala Moana Blvd. 2nd Floor Conference Room – The Homer Maxey Center

Honolulu, HI 96813

 

Location map for your reference or you can use google maps at: https://goo.gl/maps/6sakwTtKY6T2

 

Look for a street called “Channel St.” coming off Ala Moana Blvd. 

Turn “Makai” on Channel and then take the FIRST RIGHT after the parking lot. 

It’s easy to miss this right turn so look for a sign that says “HOMER A. MAXEY.” 

Drive past the sign and follow the road until it ends.  

Park and enter the glass doors.  We’re upstairs.

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

For NON-MEMBERS, after registering you must click here to pay the non-member fee for entrance to the event.

 

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

BMO SmartProgress, financial education programs provided by EVERFI, Inc., is hosting financial workshops for SAG-AFTRA members.

The first seminar in the series will focus on .preparing for Financial Emergencies.  Discover pstrategies to build a simple budget and pay off debt.

The event will be available via ZOOM, but if you are in Chicago and able to attend in person, please join us.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in and a paid-up member (thru April 30 or Oct. 31, 2024) to RSVP. 

If you are interested in the second seminar on June 24, Budgeting, please RSVP here. 

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA.

Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

Deadline to RSVP is May 27 at 12 noon PT.

Location: Los Angeles Film School, Main Theater
            6363 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Description:

Join us for Actors Evening with Lee Garlington - "The Casting Landscape Post Covid!”

An opportunity to discuss with Suzanne Goddard Smythe, Sandi Logan, and Seth Yanklewitz details and insights about casting and booking theatrical jobs in the current hybrid world we live in.

Sandi Logan has been a Casting Director for almost 30 years, working on television pilots and series, reality shows, short films which have toured the festivals, and is currently working on a feature.  She was nominated for an Emmy for Best Casting of a Comedy Series for “Monk.” She was the in-house Casting Director for the Falcon Theatre (now the Garry Marshall Theatre) for many years, casting over 20 projects, including the LA workshop of “Pretty Woman” prior to its move to Broadway.  She spent 8 years of her career as the Vice President of Casting at both ABC Network and ABC Studios.  Sandi received her Bachelor’s degree in Theatre (with an emphasis in Directing) from UC San Diego and has taught and lectured at various drama schools around the country.

Suzanne Goddard-Smythe is a casting director most recently known for RAVEN’S HOME (Daytime Emmy nominated), THAT GIRL LAY LAY, SCHOOL OF ROCK (two- time Artios winner), Netflix’s NO GOOD NICK, DETROIT: Become Human, HEATHER’S: The Musical (L.A. and Off Broadway), SYFY’s Warehouse 13, among many others television series and films. Suzanne is currently working with Quantic Dream on STAR WARS ECLIPSE.

Seth Yanklewitz is known for casting The Hangover (2009), New Girl (2011) and Billy the Kid (2022). Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 3 wins & 5 nominations total. 

Parking: Limited street parking is available. Members are welcome to park at the Los Angeles Film School parking lot on Ivar Ave and Sunset Blvd. However, please note parking costs $15 due to the duration of the class.

We encourage attendees to carpool, use Uber/Lyft, or use public transportation. 

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 48 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

Deadline to RSVP is May. 17 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 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.

Directions:
The first twenty registrants will be assigned sides to work. Those registrants will be expected to come prepared with their assigned sides. 

A staff member will reach out to you after you have registered. 

The following registrants will be allowed to attend as observers. Please note this is a large class and not everyone will have the opportunity to be selected to work. 

Instructor: David Blue

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. 
 

Deadline to RSVP is May. 14 at 5:00 PM PT.

Location: Los Angeles Film School, Main Theater
            6363 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Instructor: Ryan Walker

Description:

Join the SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory for a Social Media Intensive With TSMA!

Don't miss this comprehensive, in-person seminar where you will learn how to use social media for your acting career in the most professional and authentic way possible, presented by TSMA CEO Ryan Walker.

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
• Monetizing your Instagram
• Preparing yourself for the future of entertainment

About Ryan Walker 
This seminar is presented by Ryan Walker (Founder, TSMA Consulting). Ryan has a decade of experience in social media and entertainment, managing social accounts for major talent agencies, the CSA, acting studios, series regulars, and many of the businesses in our industry. Ryan’s background is in casting, working on such projects as Narcos and Pixar’s Coco, and he has founded multiple successful businesses in the event and entertainment industries.
 

Directions: Attendees are welcome to bring materials to take notes. 

Parking: Limited street parking is available. Members are welcome to park at the Los Angeles Film School parking lot on Ivar Ave and Sunset Blvd. However, please note parking costs $15 due to the duration of the class.

We encourage attendees to carpool, use Uber/Lyft, or use public transportation. 

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 48 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

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.