Houston-Austin

Have you ever come across the word "hygge" in an audition or audiobook narration? How about all the weird slang these days? There are no pronunciations for some words in any online dictionary, so what do you do? This class will go over the best sources to use for audiobooks and auditions as well as a few tips and tricks for searching the internet a bit deeper. (Spoiler alert: no robot voices welcome.)

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

Please note: this class is strictly informational.  No reads will take place.

REQUIREMENTS

This class will be over Zoom video conferencing.

Attendees must be present for the entire program.

A computer, tablet or  phone with video capabilities and a microphone (USB, analog or computer mic).

A stable Internet connection, as this program will be help on an online group/meet platform.

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 event is open to all eligible VO Lab Eligible performers. 

When: 6 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. PT

Learn the foundation of great audiobook narration according to industry pro Jayme Mattler. With a focus on Comprehension and Authenticity, the class will work on POV, character voices, and everything in between, while aiming for honest choices with emotional connection. This class is open to all experience levels. You will need to email us 2-3 pages of a fiction book written in the last 10 years (no children's books or poetry) and a second copy for Jayme to read along.

You must be able to attend the entire program.

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Jayme has spent 10 years working in voiceover. She started as an engineer and then began directing, casting, producing, and narrating. In this time, she has over 1000 audiobooks recorded, over 80 narrated and has 2 Grammy nominations.  Her work in the industry led her to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation where she was one of the founding engineers at the EIF Voiceover Lab in NYC, coaching and directing actors on the art of voiceover. 

Some audiobooks she has recorded include American Grown written and narrated by Michelle Obama (Grammy nominated), Astrophysics for People in a Hurry written and narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson (Grammy nominated), The Handmaid's Tale narrated by Claire Danes (Audies Award Winning), A Rage in Harlem narrated by Samuel L. Jackson (Audies Award nominated), and many more. She has worked with authors, celebrities, and all of New York's top talent. 

Over the years she has worked on audiobooks for Audible, Harlequin, Penguin Random House, Hachette, Simon and Schuster, Recorded Books, Harper, etc. At present she is a Producer/Director for Blackstone Publishing.

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, May 21, 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m CT / 6 p.m. PT

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 demonstration using Twisted Wave software.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to log into program by computer equipped with a camera or by cell phone equipped with a camera.  Program will take place using Zoom (conferencing application) .  Camera is needed in order for participants to view presentation materials
• Attendees must be present for the entire program, which is from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
• Completed VO Lab Application.
• Valid/Current SAG-AFTRA or AEA membership card.
• Note taking materials (laptop, pens, pencils, paper) recommended.

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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.

Are you just getting started in voice over?  Don't know where to start?  Well, commercials are the way to get going!  This class will ease you into doing commercial reads, provide the basic building blocks and industry info needed to thrive in this lucrative and abundant area of voiceover.  Come spend a couple of hours revving up your VO career in this safe and encouraging space!

When: Tuesday, May 19, 6:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. CT / 3:30 p.m. PT

Come ready with a piece of copy or choose from materials that will be provided to you before the class.  Either way, come prepared to read!

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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.
 

Headshots are an actors' calling card, but is it a professional picture that matches with how the buyers see you? Does your picture accurately communicate the product that is being sold? In this session we will discuss what your headshot is communicating and if that matches with what is coming into the audition room.

Please email copies of the headshots (MAX 2) that are submitted the most to thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation, by 7pm the evening prior to the class. The class may not get through all headshots. 

If you have taken The Branding Workshop, please bring a typed copy of your branding sentence. It is not required that you take The Branding Workshop before you take this session.

When: Thursday, May 21, 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. 

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 2 - 3 hours. Participants must stay for the whole time.

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

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card from the app (paid through April 30, 2020) for admittance. 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 works

Building one's team is an important component to an actor's career. This small group session will cover what an actor has to keep in mind when looking to add a commercial agent, theatrical agent, and manager to their team.

When: Tuesday, May 19, 4 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. PT

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

Join us for a remote Zoom conversation with Agent Brittany Stone.

When: Thursday, May 15, 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. PT

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.

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PANELIST BIO

Brittany Stone -  Prior to becoming an agent, Brittany Stone spent over 15 years working on independent film festivals, both domestically and internationally. Brittany co-founded LoveStone Talent Agency in 2015. She had worked with her business partner at boutique agency and took some time off to pursue her law degree, focusing on Entertainment Law. During her tenure at Southwestern Law School, she worked with companies including NBCUniversal & RKO Pictures, and worked closely with the general counsel at Lionsgate. After becoming an attorney she missed being an agent and wanted to work on the creative side of the industry again. Combining the great education in entertainment law with her prior experience in the industry, she became an advocate for her clients on a higher level. Brittany's clients work regularly on shows including American Crime Story, NCIS, Siren, You, 9-1-1, Grey's Anatomy, In the Dark, FBI, and more.  

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.
 

 

Join SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris, the President’s Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement, and leading commercials casting director Arlene Schuster for an instructional webinar on the art and science of self-taping.  

From lighting and sound to framing the perfect shot to insider tips on what casting directors are looking for, Schuster will walk you step-by-step through everything you need to know to self-tape like a pro.  

Schuster is the founder of asg casting, inc. a full service casting company for commercials, television, web-based and new media content with more than 2,000 credits. 

RSVP required by Monday, May 18,  4 p.m. PT: Reservations are recommended. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to see the form and RSVP. 
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This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card from the app (paid through April 30, 2020) for admittance. 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.

The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) Voiceover Lab is a tremendous resource available to you.  The lab has an excellent team of sound engineers who will help you learn and hone your skills in voiceover, and direct your performance.

When: 6 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. PT

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.

REQUIREMENTS

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

Attendees must be present for the entire program, which is from 6:00pm-8:00pm EST.

Completed VO Lab Application.

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

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.

When: 10:30 a.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. CT / 7:30 a.m. PT

Resources, community, and support to help performing arts professionals maintain financial health and well-being during this challenging time. Presented by Financial Wellness Counselor Rebecca Selkowe, J.D., each single-session meeting will provide an overview of available federal and NY-based financial assistance and relief; discuss cash flow management strategies; and address as many of participants' questions as possible.

We are all in this together and invite you to stay financially engaged, educated and empowered with the Financial Wellness Program.

Questions? Please contact the Actors Fund at (888) 825-0911. 

RSVP: Registration is required. 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.