SAG-AFTRA Foundation VO Lab Presents - Ask Us Anything: Commercial Demo Crash Course

Jan 21, 2021 - 7:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST

Where: Online

This program takes place at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m ET

A commercial demo -everyone's gotta have one.  Whether you are just getting started in VO, already have a demo, have a demo in progress or want some general pointers, this class is the place for you!  First, we'll go through some demo basics and then open it up to the group.  Come ready to ask anything about commercial demos with the EIF VO Lab staff in a safe and encouraging environment.

Please note:  This class will specifically focus on commercial demos only.

REQUIREMENTS

Please come prepared with questions on commercial demos.

You will be removed from the RSVP list if you have already attended this program. This is to ensure all VO Lab users have opportunity to attend.

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SAG-AFTRA Foundation Presents: Voiceover Agent Talks with Maureen Rose and Micaela Hicks

Jan 23, 2021 - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM PST

Where: Online

A conversation about all things voiceover with respected voiceover agents Maureen Rose and Micaela Hicks.
Moderated by Wendy Rosoff

PANELIST BIOS

Maureen Rose, VP Adult Commercials & Voiceover at Osbrink

Maureen Rose is a graduate from the Visual and Performing Arts program at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Since joining the Osbrink Agency in 2004, Maureen has built the Voiceover Division into one of top competing Voiceover Departments in the industry. Shortly after her ninth consecutive year at the agency, she took on an additional role to also head the Adult Commercial Division. Maureen is most recognized for her astute eye/ear for scouting talent, passion for dialogue directing and her love for developing talent and maintaining business relationships based on values that were instilled in her from her mentor Cindy Osbrink.  Maureen is currently VP, Adult Commercials and Voiceover at Osbrink.

Micaela Hicks, Animation & Gaming Agent at Vox

Micaela Hicks launched her agency career as a receptionist at SBV in October of 2000.  Within a year, she became a scheduler/booth director and later earned an assistant position for an animation agent.  She then moved over at Solid Talent where she worked on multiple areas of voiceover including; commercial, animation and video games, a department within the agency that she built from the ground up. She soon secured a position with Atlas Talent, primarily working in commercial voiceover,  but she was also involved in political ads, animation, video games, promo and trailers. She believes the foundational component of her evolving career is her ability to identify and help develop actors who are fresh, funny and bring their own unique perspective to each audition and job. She has worked diligently to nurture relationships with advertising firms in Chicago, Minnesota, NY, San Francisco, Los Angeles and in other cities across the country, as well.  Those intentional efforts are to ensure that she is the one that advertising firms call first, and that the talent on her roster gets primary consideration for new campaigns and projects.  Micaela is currently an animation and gaming agent at Vox.

Wendy Rosoff, Moderator

Wendy currently is the co-host of West of Broadway Podcast on the celebrated Broadway Podcast Network, as well as co-host of the pre-pandemic podcast TWO IN THE SOLO BOOTH (recorded with Aric Shuford in the solo booth at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Don LaFontaine VO Lab.) After a long hiatus, Wendy is thrilled to come back to VO work with a focus on animation. 

Some favorite on-camera TV credits: Fresh Off The Boat (ABC), The Good Place (NBC), Criminal Minds (CBS), Shameless (Showtime), Scorpion (CBS), Veep (HBO), Castle (ABC), and Good Behavior (ABC). Broadway/NYC: Tony award winning revival of 42nd St, A Christmas Carol at Madison Square Garden, My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies at Carnegie Hall. Other favorites include: The Goodbye Girl (Paula) with the Helen Hayes Drama Desk award winning Musical Theatre Guild.  

Additionally, Wendy is a director/choreographer/and passionate educator. Proud member of AEA/SAG-AFTRA/AGVA and the prestigious Musical Theatre Guild in Los Angeles. 

REQUIREMENTS 

Attendees must stay for the entire program, which is approx. 12:30  - 1:30 p.m. (Pacific) / 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. (Eastern)

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The Actors Fund Presents: Spotlight Series - Comedians and the Business of Funny

Jan 28, 2021 - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM PST

Where: Online

When: 12:30 - 2 p.m. PT/ 1:30 - 3 p.m. MT/ 2:30 - 4 p.m. CT/ 3:30 - 5 p.m. ET

Comic actors, writers and stand-up comedians provide much needed relief in an often-changing world. These comedy professionals are vital to the well-being of our society. However, professionals in comedy often rely on income streams dependent on live audiences. Due to the pandemic and today’s uncertainties within the entertainment industry, comedy professionals are struggling to maintain financial stability and agency over their careers.
 
Come join us for this spotlight on comedy professionals. During this discussion, we will explore:

  • Obstacles unique to the world of comedy
  • Potential solutions to navigate a landscape of work within comedy, during and after the pandemic
  • Self-care practices for comedy professionals 
  • Resources that can be used to support your comedy career 

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at jscheinberg@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.
 



The Actors Fund Presents: LinkedIn Suite for Entertainment - Part 1, Profile Development Basics

Jan 28, 2021 - 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM PST

Where: Online

When: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. PT/ 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. MT/ 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. CT/ 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. ET

In this hands-on session, entertainment professionals will have the opportunity to review LinkedIn’s mission and frequently asked questions related to utilizing LinkedIn as a professional with a creative background.

In addition, participants will receive a profile tutorial focusing on the following sections:

  • About
  • Headline
  • Experience
  • Skills & Endorsements

If you're looking for basic knowledge on what the purpose of LinkedIn is and how to get your profile started then this is the perfect class for you! 

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at abellivan@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.
 



The Actors Fund Presents: The Career Center Orientation

Jan 28, 2021 - 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM PST

Where: Online

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

As some of you might have heard, due to the evolving situation with Coronavirus (COVID-19), The Actors Fund is continually evaluating how we can best promote the health and safety of our community while still providing access to our services. In the meantime it has become necessary to close our Los Angeles office and temporarily transition our in-person programs to online and phone meetings only for the coming weeks.

An introduction to all The Career Center programs and services, including career development workshops, including resume, job seeking, and interviewing, group and individual career counseling and our job bulletin. This workshop is open to all entertainment professionals.

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.
 



The Actors Fund Presents: Resume Writing Workshop

Jan 28, 2021 - 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM PST

Where: Online

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 current resume trends, norms, and employer expectations. 

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.
 



The Actors Fund Presents: National Dancer Info Session

Jan 28, 2021 - 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM PST

Where: Online

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

Learn about dancer services at The Actors Fund.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at pschwadron@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.
 



The Actors Fund Presents: Time & Energy - Balancing the Multiple Demands of Art, Work and Life, Part Two

Jan 27, 2021 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST

Where: Online

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

Balancing the multiple demands of life, art and work can be a perpetual challenge for professionals in the performing arts and entertainment industry. If you are struggling to get through endless to-do lists while still staying focused on what is most important to you, this workshop is for you.

In this workshop we will:

  • Assess and define your needs
  • Explore how you're spending your time and energy
  • Identify strategies to help you achieve your goals

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at jscheinberg@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.
 



The Actors Fund Presents: National Support Group for Dancers - Winter 2021

Jan 27, 2021 - 12:00 PM to 12:00 PM PST

Where: Online

When: 12 p.m. PT/ 1 p.m. MT/ 2 p.m. CT/ 3 p.m. ET

An 8-week virtual support group for professional dancers and choreographers who are currently not performing due to injury or as a result of the abrupt halt in the performing industry. Through open discussion and the sharing of resources, this group will provide a safe space for dancers to support one another through current challenges. As a program of The Dancers’ Resource, this group aims to address isolation and help dancers navigate the relationships with their bodies and the changing world of dance.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at dancersgroup@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.
 



The Actors Fund Presents: Job Search Seminar Unit 4 - Interviewing for Success

Jan 27, 2021 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST

Where: Online

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

It’s a fact: better interviewers get better job offers. However, the process of interviewing is anxiety-ridden. The key to doing well in an interview is to fully prepare and to practice, practice, practice.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at rberg@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.
 



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