Houston-Austin

This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a ZOOM Link inviting them to join the class.

If you have not received the link by the morning of the class, please check your spam, junk, or promotions folders. If you still cannot find the link, please send us an email at thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation at least 15 minutes before the start of class time.

This class begins at 1 p.m. PST/4 p.m. EST. 

SYNOPSIS

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.

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.

A  broadcast quality home studio is a must for anyone working in voiceover today. Join EIF Lab engineer and VO talent, Tatiana Grey as she demystifies the process of creating a budget friendly professional home set-up. She will discuss gear purchases, maximizing your space, tips and tools for optimal sound conditions, helpful resources and more. If you are in the process of building a home studio or just beginning to consider it, this class is a must for you! All levels welcome. 

REQUIREMENTS

Participants are expected to stay for duration of class (Noon - 2 p.m. PT / 3-5 p.m. ET)

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.

This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a ZOOM Link inviting them to join the class.

If you have not received the link by the morning of the class, please check your spam, junk, or promotions folders. If you still cannot find the link, please send us an email at thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation at least 15 minutes before the start of class time.

This class begins at 1 p.m. PST/4 p.m. EST. 

SYNOPSIS

This session will provide a greater understanding of the components and elements that go into an effective demo reel as well as covering 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. 

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.

This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a ZOOM Link inviting them to join the class.

If you have not received the link by the morning of the class, please check your spam, junk, or promotions folders. If you still cannot find the link, please send us an email at thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation at least 15 minutes before the start of class time.

This class begins at 1 p.m. PST/4 p.m. EST.

SYNOPSIS

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.

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.

New to self-recording? Overwhelmed by terms and jargon? Then this entry level class is for you. We will go over common recording terms, how to use industry standard features like punch and roll and much more. The class will include a lecture, a demonstration and plenty of time for questions. Please note, no editing or mastering will be demonstrated in this class.

REQUIREMENTS

Participants must stay for duration of class (12:30 - 3 p.m. PT / 3:30 - 6 p.m. ET). This is an entry level class.

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.

This event is only open to members from the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston-Austin Local only.

SAG-AFTRA Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston-Austin Local members are entitled to a free premium membership account on UpCast. UpCast is a casting platform that allows you to audition from anywhere using your smartphone or computer.

Join UpCast founder Drew Doyon and SAG-AFTRA staff to learn why Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston-Austin members are the key to bringing more union jobs to our market.

Acting jobs are coming to our market. We want them to be union jobs. And the best way to do that is to show them YOU are here. With UpCast, we can show all our Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas members in one place. 

Sign up for UpCast by visiting getupcast.com/sagaftra, and click here for directions on creating an account. **Please note that you must set up your profile from a desktop computer to access your complimentary premium membership.

UpCast Perks include: 

• Unlimited submissions 
• Unlimited headshots
• Personal website
• Social channels linked to profile (optional)
• Record and submit auditions from your smartphone or tablet
• Direct access to more jobs and more work
• Did we mention this is free? 

Sign up now. Join the demo and discussion on August 24. Get ready to book.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members from the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston-Austin Local — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 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.

This event is only open to members from the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston-Austin Local only.

For a while now, home recording has been important to voiceover performers. These days, however, it is essential and a priority.  In this class we want to share concepts and approaches to help performers increase their understanding of the home recording studio. This comprehensive discussion will touch on studio considerations, cable types, microphones, pre-amps, interfaces, headphones, DAWS (recording software), remote recording solutions and more.

REQUIREMENTS

Attendees are expected to stay for the entire program, which is 5 - 7:30 p.m. (Pacific) / 8 - 10:30 p.m. (Eastern)

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.

A good vocal warm up can lead to freedom of expression, clarity of sound and sustainable vocal health but many performers are unclear where to get started and what exactly to do to prepare their instrument. Join leading voice and speech coach and talent Katina Kalin in a professionally led warm-up to be followed by a demonstration of techniques to improve diction, increase vocal variety and bring voiceover scripts to life. For anyone looking to improve the ease and clarity of their reads this workshop is not to be missed!

BIO

Katina is a leading voice-over artist based in New York City. She has been the voice of many national network campaigns and hundreds of other commercial clients. She is a frequent audiobook narrator for Audible.com and for documentaries including National Geographic, A&E Biography, The History Channel,The Discovery Network, and The Hallmark Channel. A graduate of the Neighborhood Playhouse, Katina brings her background and training as a theatre actress to her voice work. She graduated summa cum laude from the Honors Program at Fordham University with a BA in Communications: Media, Culture & Society and is a member of VASTA (Voice & Speech Trainers Association) and a proud member of SAG-AFTRA. Katina is a private speech and voice coach in NYC, has taught at the AmericanAcademy of Dramatic Arts, and is on the teaching staff at the American Musical & Dramatic Academy.

REQUIREMENTS

Participants are required to stay for the entire session (8 - 9:30 a.m. PT / 11 a.m - 12:30 p.m. ET)  

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.

VO Lab programs and sessions are open to all SAG-AFTRA members and VO Lab Eligible performers that umeet the requirements, regardless of your location or the VO Lab program's city of origin. 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. This 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

• Participation in VO Lab programs is open to union members in good standing, regardless of your geographical location or a program's city of origin. Join Details are generally emailed to participants approx. 1-2 Hours before the start time of the program. 
• Attendees must be present for the entire program (9 - 11 a.m. PT / Noon - 2 p.m. ET) in order to receive VO Lab eligibility. If you have a schedule conflict, please attend orientation at another time. 

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.

In this class, expect the unexpected and prepare to enjoy the ride.  This class is intended to help you bring out the best in your voiceover performances by showing you how to identify the similarities between acting on-camera and acting with your voice, when behind a microphone.  You will utilize physicality, tap into your vocal signatures and learn techniques to help you "get out of your head" and make your VO strengths work for you when recording.

INSTRUCTOR BIO

Josh Daugherty

Born in Eugene, Oregon, Josh got started in VO as a radio DJ in Oregon at 19 years old, working 3 stations at once: Hot Country, News/Talk and Adult Album Alternative (AAA).  He moved to Los Angeles in January of '98 and got started on-camera doing commercials (over 70 at this point) and TV shows including CSI, Navy NCIS, Judging Amy, Providence, Supernatural and many others.  He has been the voice of Charter TV/Phone/Internet, Bud Light and been featured in commercials from McDonalds, 7-11, Velveeta, Honda and Pizza Hut. 

You can see him playing the role of Tom Saubers on the current season of David E. Kelly's adaptation of Stephen King's trilogy, Mr. Mercedes starring Brendan Gleeson, Holland Taylor and Jharrel Jerome.

REQUIREMENTS

• Frequency Restriction: If you attended Josh's classes on 4/14/21 or 4/22/21, please refrain from adding your name to the RSVP list at this time. Priority will be given to those performers that were not in attendance on those dates.  However, if additional seats are available for this offering, we will notify previous attendees about seating opportunities through our website and email alerts. Also, if the Waitlist option is available, it is okay for you to add your name to the Waitlist if you attended Josh's classes on 4/14/21 or 4/22/21.  For questions, email us at ashuford@sagaftra.foundation.  If you do not see the Waitlist option, please check back later.
• There will be a limited number of readers randomly selected from performers on the RSVP list.   
• Participants must stay for the entire program: 9 a.m. - Noon (Pacific) / Noon- 3p.m. (Eastern)
• Auditor seats will be available.  Auditor seats enable performers to sit in on the instruction and ask questions, but will not be guaranteed an opportunity to read copy and receive direction from the instructor.  Auditor seats are determined by availability of the performer, position of the performer on the Waitlist and frequency restriction considerations.

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.