Houston-Austin

If you are getting into audiobook narration or already have a few completed audiobooks to your name, this workout provides you an opportunity to step out of your closet, rub elbows with your fellow performers and have some fun in a supportive space.  It  is all about sharing your creative ideas with the group and getting some instant feedback on your work. The workout is intended to generate feedback on your creative choices, so be rehearsed and familiar with the material you will be reading. 

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

Click here to RSVP and for more information.

Frequency Restriction:  If you are on the RSVP for Beginner Bundle: Intro to Dialogue Voiceover on July 21, 2020, you are not eligible to participate in this program.  

Two (2) book excerpts (that you are familiar with), each no less than 2 minutes in length (time yourself when practicing before the workout).  

If you are completely new to audiobook narration (never done it before) and have never been in a VO class or recording studio, try our Beginner Bundle: Intro to Audiobook Workouts Plus class before registering for this offering.  

The Lab will not provide reading materials.

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.

Join Us for a Panel Discussion Featuring

Moderator:
Jeff Yang, CNN Opinion contributor and cohost, They Call Us Bruce podcast

Panelists: 
Clyde Kusatsu, Actor, Dr. Ken
Christina Chang, Actor, The Good Doctor
Juju Chang, Broadcast Journalist, ABC News’ Nightline
Parvesh Cheena, Actor, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Hudson Yang, Actor, Fresh Off the Boat
Newly Added: Leslie Woo, Casting Director, The Farewell
 
And other panelists to be announced.

Please join us for the latest installment of SAG-AFTRA’s President's Task Force on Education, Outreach and Engagement Race & Storytelling livestream series featuring members and industry colleagues discussing the intersection of race, storytelling, inclusion in the entertainment industry and equal opportunity for all. 

As the Asian American community continues to feel the impact of racism, bullying and harassment related to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are compelled to explore the ways in which better representation and three-dimensional portrayals of Asian American characters can counter stereotypes and result in larger societal impact.

We will also unveil our latest PSA, featuring SAG-AFTRA members calling on all Americans to stand against the stigma, xenophobia and harassment so many Asian Americans are still experiencing.

This event is open to the public and does not require registration, click here to watch.

https://youtu.be/19-sz1xO9ZA

WHEN: 11 a.m. PT/1 p.m. CT/2 p.m. ET

Email your questions or comments for panelists to PTEOE@sagaftra.org. Please note that, 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 will be recorded and may be later shared in whole or in part on SAG-AFTRA’s website and social media channels.

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.

When: July 14, 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. PT

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This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a GOOGLE HANGOUTS Link inviting them to join the class at the time of Check-in.

Do you have a plan for your money? Do you tell your money what to do or are your surprised at the end of the month by how it is spent? By creating a solid plan, audience members will have the steps to create a budget, get out of debt, build an emergency fund and begin to save for retirement. Participants will leave knowing that they can begin their path of financial freedom.

Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take notes.

Small Group Sessions are facilitated discussions with the goal of digging deeper into some of the information and advice shared within the panels. These sessions provide a time to break down concepts into practical action items by which an actor can individually apply to their professional pursuits. This session will last for 1.5 - 2 hours. Participants must stay for the whole time.

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: 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. PT

This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a GOOGLE HANGOUTS Link inviting them to join the class at the time of Check-in.

Click here to RSVP.

Resumes are so much more than a statement of an actor's work history. They can also reflect an actor's personality, understanding of the industry, and their future potential roles. This session will provide a greater understanding of the role of the resume and how an actor can best use it as one of their marketing tools.

Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take notes.

Small Group Sessions are facilitated discussions with the goal of digging deeper into some of the information and advice shared within the panels. These sessions provide a time to break down concepts into practical action items by which an actor can individually apply to their professional pursuits. This session will last for 1.5 - 2 hours. Participants must stay for the whole time.

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: Thursday, July 16, 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. PT

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This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a GOOGLE HANGOUTS Link inviting them to join the class at the time of Check-in.

This session will provide a greater understanding of the role of the reel and how an actor can best use it as one of their marketing tools. This session will last for 2 - 3 hours. Participants must stay for the whole time. 

If you want your reel reviewed:

It must be no longer than three minutes.

Email your name and YouTube or Vimeo link (No CDs or files) to thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation by 7pm the evening prior to the class. We cannot guarantee that all submitted reels will be reviewed. 

Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take notes.

Small Group Sessions are facilitated discussions with the goal of digging deeper into some of the information and advice shared within the panels. These sessions provide a time to break down concepts into practical action items by which an actor can individually apply to their professional pursuits.

Before attending, it is recommended you watch the panel discussion 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.

 

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. The 2-hour VOLO covers Lab policies, aspects of sound, file formats, sample rates/bit depths, audio interfaces, microphones, voiceover recording and editing.

Attendees must be present for the entire program: 6-8 p.m. ET / 5-4 p.m. CT / 3-5 p.m. PT

Please note:  the orientation will make you eligible for all Voiceover Lab programs and both facilities regardless of your location.  

Click here to RSVP.

If you attempt to join the VO Lab Orientation and receive a message stating: "You are Ineligible," that means you have not completed the VO Lab Application . Please click here and scroll to "How can I use the DLF Voiceover Lab."  Then, click the online application link and follow the prompts and instructions.

Program will take place using Zoom (conferencing application.)  Ability to log into program by computer equipped with a camera or by cell phone equipped with a camera.  Camera is needed in order for participants to view presentation materials.

Zoom Link and instructions will be sent the day of.  Please follow the instructions on the email, otherwise you will not be admitted in.

Note taking materials (laptop, pens, pencils, paper) recommended.

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.

 

Jul. 15, 2020 - 3 PM to Jul. 16, 2020 - 6 PM PT

SAG-AFTRA is inviting all members who work the TV Animation Contracts to the upcoming Wages & Working (W&W) Conditions Committee meetings.

The TV Animation Contracts expired on June 30, 2020 with an extension to July 30, 2020. Join your fellow members to discuss issues you’d like to see addressed in the upcoming negotiations with the AMPTP. Your participation is vital!

When:
3-6 p.m. PT/5-8 p.m. CT/6-9 p.m. ET, Wednesday, July 15, 2020
3-6 p.m. PT/5-8 p.m. CT/6-9 p.m. ET, Thursday, July 16, 2020

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 
Seeing this on your app? Please click here to log into the website and RSVP.

You will receive a link to a DocuSign version of the Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest forms. Once those are completed and submitted, you will receive a Zoom link to connect to the W&W Committee Meetings.

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 Committee Meeting, please make sure your voice is heard. You may submit proposal recommendations by email at TVAnimation2020@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by Friday, July 17, 2020.

W&W Committee meetings are open to all paid-up members in good standing (paid thru April 30, 2020 or October 31, 2020) – no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with an experienced casting professional. 

Kim will be assigning sides ahead of time based on your headshots (make sure they are up-to-date!), Must cancel by July 2nd. 

RSVP'D Actors will receive a ZOOM Invitation to participate on the morning of the class. 

When: Tuseday, July 7, 3 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. CT / Noon PT

Click here to RSVP.

CASTING DIRECTOR/ASSOCIATE BIO

Kimberly Graham has been casting since 2003. She casts for film, television, commercials and theater. credits include: AVATAR, PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 2, BEFORE MIDNIGHT among others. Her work on HOMELAND for SHOWTIME has garnered numerous awards, including ARTIOS and EMMY AWARDS for outstanding casting in a drama. Kimberly frequently teaches workshops in NYC, LA,Santa Barbara, Austin, New Orleans, Boston, DC, Savannah, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, Miami, Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Croatia and London among others. Kimberly just returned from a 6 week teaching tour in Spain, Italy, Turkey, Israel and Belgium.

REQUIREMENTS

You must have completed a Casting Access Application prior to registering for this workshop.

Please note that the 90-day frequency restriction applies to this workshop. Your last frequency-restricted workshop must have taken place no less than 90 (ninety) days prior to this event to be eligible to register.

NO LATE ARRIVALS and NO WALK-INS are admitted. Only those participants who have received a telephoned or e-mailed confirmation message from staff will be admitted to the session. Waitlisted individuals who have not received such confirmation will not be admitted at the door. Please do not show up if you have not been explicitly confirmed as RSVPed.

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.

This online class will provide feedback from an experienced casting professional. No more than 20 performers will be participating.

The date listed for the class is the day enrollment and cancellation close, and your headshots are sent from Casting Access to the Casting Director.  There will be a Q&A with the Casting Director hosted in ZOOM on July 10th.

After the Q&A, the class will be assigned scenes by the casting director. Scenes will be submitted in the form of a self-tape.

You will have until July 16 9:00am PDT to rehearse, record, and upload a video containing your performance of the material you were assigned.You will upload the video using your YouTube account and email the unlisted video link. The casting director will review your workshop video and provide notes. 

When: Friday, July 10, 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. PT

Click here to RSVP:

CASTING DIRECTOR BIO

Brian Alan Hill  first discovered acting in college while attending Rice University - his first play was a one-act version of The Monkey's Paw. From there, he left Rice to pursue theatre in a more meaningful way; which is to say he waited tables and read every book on the craft that he could get his hands on.

After three years, Brian enrolled in the University of Houston Theatre Program, where he had the opportunity to learn from Jose Quintero of Circle in the Square fame. Over a career spanning nearly twenty years, Mr. Hill has performed in Houston, Denver, San Antonio, and Chicago. During his seven years in Chicago, Brian worked with several companies as a performer and technician. He is most proud of the company he founded in 2001, Visions & Voices Theatre Co. In three years, V&V produced six shows, 4 of which were Jeff Recommended by the Joseph Jefferson Awards Committee and two of the shows received awards from Best New Work.

Brian has happily retired from acting so as to focus exclusively on casting where he's offered his skill and talents to three network pilots, the Criminal Minds spin-off, "Beyond Borders," "Complications," and "Pretty Little Liars" for Freeform.

Brian A. Hill is a CSA Casting Associate at Zane/Pillsbury Casting.

 

REQUIREMENTS

You must have completed a Casting Access Online application prior to registering for this class.

If you RSVP for this class you must be able to upload your video by 9:00am PDT on July 16th. DO NOT BE LATE. Those who have been seated by July 6th are expected to comply. You must cancel your reservation if you cannot comply. 

 

Your video will not be accepted IF:

-Your video is shot vertically instead of horizontally. If you need to shoot on an iPhone or tablet, turn it sideways.

-It is not appropriately framed. Standard framing is top of the head to mid chest.

-The video has poor sound, clarity, or lighting. It doesn’t have to be perfect, but it cannot take away from your performance.

-You have a distracting background. If you cannot provide a solid background, a minimal background is best.

-Your video has title cards or subtitles. They are unnecessary.

-Your video settings are not Unlisted. Videos that are Private or Public will not be accepted.

-You “share” the video through YouTube. You must email the video URL to the specified email address.

 

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.