Houston-Austin

This event is only open to members from locals outside of LA and NY.

On June 29, 2020, the SAG-AFTRA National Board met and reviewed the 2020 TV/Theatrical Contracts, and voted to approve and recommend a “Yes” vote.

All members who are eligible to vote were mailed a postcard on July 1, 2020, with voting information for the proposed 2020 TV/Theatrical Contracts.  

Members in locals outside of Los Angeles and New York are invited to an informational meeting to learn the facts about the proposed agreement.

All meetings take place online via Zoom. Log in information will be sent upon RSVP.

Tuesday, July 14, 2-5 p.m. PT / 4-7 p.m. CT / 5-8 p.m. ET

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 
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All meeting information subject to change.

Check sagaftra.org/contracts2020 and watch your email for notices with information about meetings. 

All SAG-AFTRA members are urged to attend these important informational meetings. Meetings are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2020 or October 31, 2020), no guests are allowed. Parents/ guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 

If you are unable to attend and have questions regarding the tentative agreement, please email TVTH2020@sagaftra.org or call (866) 287-1853.

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You’ve got the script, you’ve learned the lines, but how do you stand out and nail that self-taped audition? Join SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and leading television, film and new media casting director Jason Kennedy for a primer on self-taping for television auditions featuring insider tips from an expert who sees hundreds of self-tapes each week.

10 a.m. PT / noon CT / 1 p.m. ET  

Jason Kennedy is currently casting the popular long-running CBS series NCIS and NCIS: Los Angeles. He has worked on more than 50 different projects, including the CBS spinoff series NCIS: New Orleans, TNT's King & Maxwell, the BBC and HBO's Emmy-winning House of Saddam, SyFy's The Dresden Files, CW's Reba, Dawson's Creek, Living with Fran and Run of the House, plus feature films such as Congratulations, Cursed, PU-239, A Little Thing Called Murder and Cameron Crowe's Elizabethtown. Kennedy is a member of the Television Academy and serves on the National Board of Directors for the Casting Society of America.

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.

Join us for a remote Zoom conversation with Casting Director Angelique Midthunder. This is an "Ask Me Anything" style Q+A. Member participation encouraged. This conversation will not be recorded.

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

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RSVP-ed members will receive the Zoom link by email one hour prior to the start of the program, and will be able to ask questions through Zoom's chat function.

Angelique Midthunder began her career in casting in the mid-1990s after working internationally as an actress and discovering an intrigue for the casting process.

Angelique spent many successful years working in Los Angeles, and in 2005 relocated to Santa Fe, New Mexico where she quickly became one of the Southwest region's preeminent casting directors.

In addition to casting every character type, Angelique has developed a special niche for casting Indigenous roles and prides herself on preserving integrity in cultural casting while recognizing the value of creative freedom.  

In 2010 she was nominated alongside Richard Hicks and David Ruben for an Emmy for location casting on “Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special” for Georgia O’Keeffe - and in 2017, she was nominated alongside Jeanne McCarthy for an Aritos Award for location casting for "Captain Fantastic."  She is a current member of the Casting Society of America (CSA) and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.  

http://www.midthundercasting.com/

Moderated by Rochelle Rose, National Director of Performers Programs, SAG-AFTRA Foundation.

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 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.

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

There are many areas an actor can pursue within the entertainment industry. By taking the time to narrow down what an actor really wants to focus on it can free them up to deepen their pursuit of job opportunities. In this session, we will examine the different ways an actor can focus their career goals and discuss how one can create a system by which to effectively target the industry professionals within that area.

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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.

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.

 

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.

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

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Time is a finite resource. If you do not plan how to best use your time, days, weeks, months or years could go by without you feeling like your goals have been achieved. In this small group session we will examine where you can adjust past habits to best use your time in relation to your acting pursuits. You will come out of this session with some techniques to budget your time more effectively.

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 an hour and a half. Participants must stay for the whole time.

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

 

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

We will be holding a  Q&A with Caroline online Tuesday June, 30 at 4:00 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. PT

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The Q&A will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a Link inviting them to join the class at the time of Check-in.

Once you have received your sides, you will have until the deadline to rehearse, record, and upload a video containing your performance. You will upload the video using your YouTube account and email the video link. Finally, the casting director will review your workshop video and provided notes.

Caroline Sinclair originally from London is a noted NYC based Casting Director, with two decades of casting Film, TV and Theater. Her recent films include GOTTI, starring John Travolta and directed by Kevin Connolly. GREEN DOLPHIN, Executive Produced by Keanu Reeves and Michael Mailer's BLIND, with Alec Baldwin and Demi Moore. Past films include BAD HURT, which played at the Tribeca Film Festival, indie hit PARTY GIRL, THE LIVING WAKE with Jessie Eisenberg and Wim Wender and Alex Gibney's THE HOUSE IS BURNING. Currently she is casting the comedy ETERNAL BUZZ. She recently worked on the just wrapped SARAH Q.

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

If you RSVP for this class you must be able to upload your video by 10:00am EST on July 6th. DO NOT BE LATE. Those who have been seated by June 30th are expected to comply.  You will not receive sides until after Friday's Q&A. 

This class is open to all actors with an approved Casting Access Profile regardless of location. 

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.

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.

 

This is a great time to get things done and you might have a question or two that's keeping you from taking the next step. Perhaps you're picking up where you left off in one of our classes or trying to finish up your project or just trying to get a little confidence going, this is your chance to get help during this online forum where members will submit questions so that we can address them as efficiently as possible while at the same time helping as many of you as we can. We welcome all questions from all levels of experience.

When: Monday, June 29, 12:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. CT / 9:45 a.m. PT

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Once you have signed up, you will be sent a link to submit your question(s).

NOTE: This is a THREE HOUR class.

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.

NOTE: This is a THREE HOUR class that will take place ONLINE.

To participate, you must confirm the following:

1. You can participate using a desktop computer (Mac or PC). No smartphones or tablets. 

2. You have a reliable Internet connection (Wifi at home).

3. You can successfully run this Zoom/audio test - https://zoom.us/test

* Zoom is a web conferencing provider which the Foundation will be using for its remote programming. It may require you to install some software which should be seamless.

This three hour class is for SAG-AFTRA members interested in learning how to edit narrative projects (e.g. short film, web series) using iMovie. In this class you will learn all of the basics of how iMovie works by editing a short scene.

Please Note: This class is not an introduction on how to use a computer, so basic computer skills are required. No exceptions. 

Requirements:
- An Apple Macintosh computer (desktop or laptop) with the latest version of iMovie installed (version 10.1.14)
- Desire and ability to learn to edit digital video footage using Apple iMovie.

When: July 1, 12:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. CT / 9:45 a.m. PT

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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.

Auditioning from home has been the reality in the VO industry for quite some time, but during quarantine it has become the only option.  These days, it's not just your read that is auditioning, it's also your home studio. Want to give that a try in a low-stakes environment? Let's help each other out! 

When: Thursday, June 25, 6 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. PT

HOME STUDIO IS REQUIRED FOR THIS CLASS

 Here's how it will work:

-The day before the class you will receive sides, follow the directions and email back prior the class start time to be permitted in the Zoom room.

-We all listen to the auditions and see if the actor followed the specs, direction, file naming instructions, etc.

-We evaluate the actor's performance

-We evaluate home setup as a usable option for home auditioning and offer tips for improvement

-Limited to 15 people

-It is recommended that you attend the Zoom class in your home studio setup

REQUIREMENTS

Must have a home studio set up.

Must submit files/MP3's prior to the class as instructed or you will not be permitted to join.

Click here 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.

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.

When: June 25, 4 p.m ET / 3 p.m. CT / 1 p.m PT

An actor was recently overheard saying that he just followed a couple of hundred people and will check back in 24 hours and unfollow anyone that did not follow him back. Unfortunately, this is common. Twitter is a conversation tool and, with any good conversation, the best thing to do first is listen and then engage. This session will cover using Twitter and reference Instagram and general tools and guidelines for dialogue, listening and learning while using Social Media. If you have never used Twitter or Instagram we encourage you to look up some tutorials online before attending this session.

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.

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

Click here 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.