Chicago

VO Lab programs and sessions are open to all SAG-AFTRA members and VO Lab Eligible performers that umeet the requirements, regardless of your location or the VO Lab program's city of origin. Once you have completed the required Voiceover Lab Application (online), you must complete the Voiceover Lab Orientation (VOLO) in order to begin using the Lab. This 2-hour VOLO covers Lab policies, aspects of sound, file formats, sample rates/bit depths, audio interfaces, microphones, voiceover recording and editing demonstration using Twisted Wave software.

 REQUIREMENTS

• Participation in VO Lab programs is open to union members in good standing, regardless of your geographical location or a program's city of origin. Join Details are generally emailed to participants approx. 1-2 Hours before the start time of the program. 
• Attendees must be present for the entire program (9 - 11 a.m. PT / Noon - 2 p.m. ET) in order to receive VO Lab eligibility. If you have a schedule conflict, please attend orientation at another time. 

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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.

In this class, expect the unexpected and prepare to enjoy the ride.  This class is intended to help you bring out the best in your voiceover performances by showing you how to identify the similarities between acting on-camera and acting with your voice, when behind a microphone.  You will utilize physicality, tap into your vocal signatures and learn techniques to help you "get out of your head" and make your VO strengths work for you when recording.

INSTRUCTOR BIO

Josh Daugherty

Born in Eugene, Oregon, Josh got started in VO as a radio DJ in Oregon at 19 years old, working 3 stations at once: Hot Country, News/Talk and Adult Album Alternative (AAA).  He moved to Los Angeles in January of '98 and got started on-camera doing commercials (over 70 at this point) and TV shows including CSI, Navy NCIS, Judging Amy, Providence, Supernatural and many others.  He has been the voice of Charter TV/Phone/Internet, Bud Light and been featured in commercials from McDonalds, 7-11, Velveeta, Honda and Pizza Hut. 

You can see him playing the role of Tom Saubers on the current season of David E. Kelly's adaptation of Stephen King's trilogy, Mr. Mercedes starring Brendan Gleeson, Holland Taylor and Jharrel Jerome.

REQUIREMENTS

• Frequency Restriction: If you attended Josh's classes on 4/14/21 or 4/22/21, please refrain from adding your name to the RSVP list at this time. Priority will be given to those performers that were not in attendance on those dates.  However, if additional seats are available for this offering, we will notify previous attendees about seating opportunities through our website and email alerts. Also, if the Waitlist option is available, it is okay for you to add your name to the Waitlist if you attended Josh's classes on 4/14/21 or 4/22/21.  For questions, email us at ashuford@sagaftra.foundation.  If you do not see the Waitlist option, please check back later.
• There will be a limited number of readers randomly selected from performers on the RSVP list.   
• Participants must stay for the entire program: 9 a.m. - Noon (Pacific) / Noon- 3p.m. (Eastern)
• Auditor seats will be available.  Auditor seats enable performers to sit in on the instruction and ask questions, but will not be guaranteed an opportunity to read copy and receive direction from the instructor.  Auditor seats are determined by availability of the performer, position of the performer on the Waitlist and frequency restriction considerations.

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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.

WATCH NOW

Host:

• SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Rebecca Damon

Moderator:

• Ryan Walker, Actor and Social Media Expert, TSMA Consulting

Special Guests:

• Dina LaPolt, Founder & Owner, LaPolt Law
• Angela Strange, Agent & VP of Operations, The Osbrink Agency
• Jennifer Abel, Vice President, Jonesworks

You asked, we heard! We know that finding the right talent team can be a daunting task, so we’ve assembled our own top talent team to fill you in on everything you need to know to find agents, attorneys and publicists. 

Join us on Tuesday, Aug. 10, for a conversation with attorney Dina LaPolt, agent Angela Strange and publicist Jennifer Abel. Moderated by social media expert and actor Ryan Walker, we’ll get the inside scoop on securing representation that’s a good fit and building successful and productive relationships with your team. 

Get ready to take some notes! This livestream is hosted by SAG-AFTRA’s President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement.

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

This event will be live captioned and will have ASL interpreters.

Please submit questions or comments to sagaftra.org/PTEOEquestions. Unless otherwise requested, your name may be read aloud during the program if your question is selected. Due to time limitations, not all questions will be addressed during or after the program.

This program is being recorded and may be later shared in whole or in part on SAG-AFTRA’s website, podcast and social media channels.

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. 
 

When: 1 - 2:30 p.m. PT/ 2 - 3:30 p.m. MT/ 3 - 4:30 p.m. CT/ 4 - 5:30 p.m. ET

The world of work and meaningful connection for people over 50 is challenged by a number of factors at any time, but never as dramatically as during Covid-19. The Career Center's Creativity Doesn't Age Speaker Series invites guest speakers who have knowledge and commitment to addressing strategies for our community to connect and engage in creative ways during this time of physical distancing, and beyond. Of course, topics highlighted by our speakers are relevant to arts professionals at all ages and stages of their lives and careers.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at Careercenterwest@actorsfund.org

RSVP: Click here for details and to RSVP. 

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.

When: 1 - 3 p.m. PT/ 2 - 4 p.m. MT/ 3 - 5 p.m. CT/ 4 - 6 p.m. ET

A monthly group providing ongoing support for graduates of Managing Cash Flow at The Actors Fund. Participants receive guidance and troubleshoot individual challenges, while building community and continuing their financial growth and education through discussions, guest speakers and a financial book club.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at sblackmon@actorsfund.org

RSVP: Click here for details and to RSVP. 

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.

When: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PT/ 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. MT/ 12 - 2:30 p.m. CT/ 1 - 3:30 p.m. ET

Are you unsure of why you should be creating one or more resumes right now? Or what you should put on your resume? Now is the time to focus on how to present your skills and experience through this basic marketing tool as you consider and prepare for the current and future labor market.  This workshop reviews chronological and functional resume trends, norms, and for diverse employment opportunities. 

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at careercentereast@actorsfund.org

RSVP: Click here for details and to RSVP. 

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.

When: 9 - 11 a.m. PT/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. MT/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. CT/ 12 - 2 p.m. ET

A monthly group providing ongoing support for graduates of Managing Cash Flow at The Actors Fund. Participants receive guidance and troubleshoot individual challenges, while building community and continuing their financial growth and education through discussions, guest speakers, and a financial book club.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at rselkowe@actorsfund.org

RSVP: Click here for details and to RSVP. 

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.

When: 10 - 11 a.m. PT/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. MT/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. CT/ 1 - 2 p.m. ET

The seminar is for anyone who will soon be getting Medicare and wants to learn more about how it works, understand the many options available and the timing of choosing and enrolling in coverage. 

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at rmarinaro@actorsfund.org

RSVP: Click here for details and to RSVP. 

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.

When: 9 - 11:30 a.m. PT/ 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. MT/ 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. CT/ 12 - 2:30 p.m. ET

Orientation is the first step to enrolling in the services of The Career Center. 

The Career Center addresses a central challenge for performing arts and entertainment professionals: navigating the episodic nature of work in the industry. For many, survival work—initiated to make ends meet—ends up draining the creative professional and becoming more of a problem than a solution. This orientation will help you begin to take the necessary steps to identify meaningful work that complements your life in the entertainment business.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at rrenner@actorsfund.org

RSVP: Click here for details and to RSVP. 

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.

Virtual Studio Jams are a way to plug in with other members, get practice in the medium, work on industry-relevant material, and give and share feedback as you flex your muscles in a low-pressure setting - your own house!

Our On Cam Jam is a perfect place to get up on your camera to work on sides, scenes, or the kind of copy that interests you! This is a great time to ask self-tape questions and discuss technology with other members.

Our VO Jam affords voice actors a time and place to work on copy, listen to feedback, ask all your tough tech questions, and make tweaks and revisions to get in tip top shape for the next voice gig!

RSVP is required. Please RSVP here.

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.