Dallas-Fort Worth

Shaan Sharma, working actor, veteran commercial casting session director, acting coach, Backstage contributor, and SAG-AFTRA Conservatory Committee member, will be sharing game-changing information with a limited number of members on how to pursue a commercial and on-camera acting career. This workshop will cover topics such as the huge differences between auditioning and casting for the theatrical and commercial sides of the business, training and development, having a support network, nervousness and confidence, the entire process of casting through booking, online casting services, headshots, reels, branding, marketing, representation and much more. 
 
Sharma will expand upon his “4 Steps to Becoming a Working Actor” and “The 4 Pillars of a Joyful Acting Journey.” To supplement this information, he will provide a FREE PDF copy of his book, Commercial Acting in L.A.: A Session Director’s Guide, as a gift to all attendees.
 
Due to mature language, this event is recommended for adults only.
 
When: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, November 10

Where: Dallas-Fort Worth Local Office
15110 Dallas Parkway, Suite 440, Dallas  75248
(NE corner of Beltline and Tollway in Bank of America Building)
How Much:  FREE for Conservatory members; $35 for those not already paid for ProACT, Houston Conservatory or Austin Actors Conservatory.  Cash or check only at the door.

Limited number of seats. Lunch provided.
RSVP Required: Email DallasRSVP@sagaftra.org . Please include your name and member ID. 
 
Questions: 214-363-8300
 
This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. 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.
 

SAG-AFTRA, Dallas Creative Industries, and the Alliance for Women In Media DFW invite you to jumpstart your career with top industry speakers and workshops appealing to all facets of the media industry: TV/radio/film, digital, advertising, PR, creative, marketing, and sports.

Featured speakers from The Richards Group, Moroch, Stories by Tim, Flight School Studio, Cumulus Media, Hot 93.3 Hits, BuzzShift, Dallasites101, Bring Mommy a Martini, and KXAS NBC5 will discuss integrated media, social influence, media buying and planning, TV/film production and VR, and more. Workshops include screenwriting for TV and film, branding, radio voiceovers, and resume building.
            
When: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3

Where: Moody Performance Hall
2520 Flora St.
Dallas, TX 75201

Cost: $10 members; $15 non-members

For more information and to register, click here. 
 

SAG-AFTRA is inviting all members who work the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and SAG-AFTRA Audio Commercials Contract (“Commercials Contracts”) to the upcoming DFW Local Wages and Working Conditions Committee meeting.The Commercials Contracts expire on March 31, 2019 – join your fellow members to discuss issues you’d like to see addressed in the upcoming Commercials Contracts negotiations. Your participation is vital!
            
Meeting Dates: 
11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 10
6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17

Where: SAG-AFTRA Dallas-Fort Worth Local Office
15110 Dallas Parkway, Suite 440, Dallas, TX  75248
(NE corner of Tollway and Belt Line in Bank of America Building)
Free parking. All above-listed meetings take place at this location.
 
RSVP to dallasrsvp@sagaftra.org. 

Attention members who are actively producing: SAG-AFTRA members who are actively producing cannot attend the W&W Committee Meetings due to conflict of interest. 

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting, please make sure your voice is heard. You may submit proposal recommendations by email at commercialsw&w@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. All recommended proposals will be reviewed by the Wages and Working Conditions Committee.
 
W&W Committee meetings are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. Participation is limited only by fire department regulations. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card (paid through Oct. 31, 2018) for admittance. 

 

Join the Dallas-Fort Worth Local as actors gather for an open forum on the status of the regional market and how best to raise the bar in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Dallas-Fort Worth. Join Trish Avery, DFW Executive Director and fellow actors (SAG-AFTRA members and pre-members) for a serious discussion on how best to increase work opportunities and grow your career. Knowledge is power and community is key. SAG-AFTRA leaders and staff will be available to answer questions on marketing, contracts, agents, membership, film incentives, so-called “right-to-work” and more. Your acting career deserves this FREE investment in time. 

When: 7 - 9 pm, Wednesday, Oct. 3
 
Where: Rodeo Cinema
2221 Exchange Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
 
 
RSVP is required. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to dallasrsvp@sagaftra.org to reserve your seat.   

When: 1 - 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018

Where: MediaTech
3324 Walnut Bend Lane
Houston TX 77042. 

Cost: Free to ProACT, Houston Conservatory and Austin Actors Conservatory members; $35 for pre-members and the general public. Pay in cash or by check at the door.

SAG-AFTRA members may join the conservatory for the yearly rate of $35 and attend any conservatory event in 2018. You may in cash or by check at the door.
 
RSVP: HoustonRSVP@sagaftra.org.

About Lance Nichols
Distinguished New Orleans actor Lance Nichols stars in the Emmy nominated HBO drama series Treme, which follows several New Orleans natives as they try to rebuild their lives after the devastation left behind by Hurricane Katrina. Nichols is most widely known for his role as the preacher in the 2008 Academy Award-nominated film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, alongside Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. Following the success of this role, Nichols landed a part in the Warner Bros. summer blockbuster The Campaign (2012), starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis. Throughout his 30+ years of acting, spanning from the early 80s to the present day, Nichols has made over 75 appearances on multiple award-winning and critically acclaimed television series.

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.