Los Angeles

** Registration for this event is closed you must have attended Advanced Scene Study: Deeping Your Process #1 and Scene Study: From Table Read To Performance to register for this class. **

This is an eight week intensive course. You must be available for the following dates in order to take this class:

• Tuesday, October 1 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 8 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 15 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 22 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 29 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 5 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 12 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 19 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Once you are registered for this initial course on October 1, you will be automatically registered for the rest of the dates listed above. Please read the course description carefully.

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, 2nd Floor Classroom 
           5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 220 Los Angeles, CA 90036

Instructor: Caryn West

Description:

Join Caryn West for Advanced Scene Study: Deeping Your Process!

Take another deep dive into characters in film and theater scenes, from script analysis to a full footing.

A course to reawaken your body and inventive spirit taxed by too many instant self tapes deadlines.

Here is a space to go slow and examine new ways to move, think, listen, and play. Try out more roles that the biz may not see you doing but can truly stretch you past typecasting.

Focus on process and the freedom to fail, get constructive feedback on experiments, stretching outside of your comfort zone, overcoming rust and a De-emphasis on Results.

Work on 1 scene and one monologue luxuriously and slowly over weeks 2-8.

Class One: Bring a NEW monologue preferably with ancestral voices and experience. Movement and vocal warm-ups. scenes and partners assigned. Suggest a type of material that would stretch you past your obvious casting or typical genre strength.

Class Two and Three: Table reads before ANY rehearsal and text analysis without self tape result speed. Bring in the event, your roles function, genre, who is the writer .

Class Four: Movement warm-up and first footings, exploring the character in body and space, exercises for personalization and being present. Monologues.

Class Five and Six: Monologues off book.  Improving the Scene. Exploring On set ways to be ready.

Class Seven to Eight: the Freedom to keep making mistakes. Fully memorized. Listening to yourself and your partner Staged with props and costumes.

Note: This is only for participants of Scene Study: From Table Read To Performance. Actors need to rehearse outside of the class to prepare scenes. This is for actors who want to have to continue to have fun and explore without judgment. Actors are encouraged to stretch with characters they may not get cast as and re-examine or revive their process with support you deserve.

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. All performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. 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.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

** Registration for this event is closed you must have attended Advanced Scene Study: Deeping Your Process #1 and Scene Study: From Table Read To Performance to register for this class. **

This is an eight week intensive course. You must be available for the following dates in order to take this class:

• Tuesday, October 1 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 8 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 15 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 22 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 29 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 5 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 12 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 19 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Once you are registered for this initial course on October 1, you will be automatically registered for the rest of the dates listed above. Please read the course description carefully.

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, 2nd Floor Classroom 
           5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 220 Los Angeles, CA 90036

Instructor: Caryn West

Description:

Join Caryn West for Advanced Scene Study: Deeping Your Process!

Take another deep dive into characters in film and theater scenes, from script analysis to a full footing.

A course to reawaken your body and inventive spirit taxed by too many instant self tapes deadlines.

Here is a space to go slow and examine new ways to move, think, listen, and play. Try out more roles that the biz may not see you doing but can truly stretch you past typecasting.

Focus on process and the freedom to fail, get constructive feedback on experiments, stretching outside of your comfort zone, overcoming rust and a De-emphasis on Results.

Work on 1 scene and one monologue luxuriously and slowly over weeks 2-8.

Class One: Bring a NEW monologue preferably with ancestral voices and experience. Movement and vocal warm-ups. scenes and partners assigned. Suggest a type of material that would stretch you past your obvious casting or typical genre strength.

Class Two and Three: Table reads before ANY rehearsal and text analysis without self tape result speed. Bring in the event, your roles function, genre, who is the writer .

Class Four: Movement warm-up and first footings, exploring the character in body and space, exercises for personalization and being present. Monologues.

Class Five and Six: Monologues off book.  Improving the Scene. Exploring On set ways to be ready.

Class Seven to Eight: the Freedom to keep making mistakes. Fully memorized. Listening to yourself and your partner Staged with props and costumes.

Note: This is only for participants of Scene Study: From Table Read To Performance. Actors need to rehearse outside of the class to prepare scenes. This is for actors who want to have to continue to have fun and explore without judgment. Actors are encouraged to stretch with characters they may not get cast as and re-examine or revive their process with support you deserve.

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. All performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. 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.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

** Registration for this event is closed you must have attended Advanced Scene Study: Deeping Your Process #1 and Scene Study: From Table Read To Performance to register for this class. **

This is an eight week intensive course. You must be available for the following dates in order to take this class:

• Tuesday, October 1 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 8 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 15 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 22 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 29 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 5 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 12 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 19 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Once you are registered for this initial course on October 1, you will be automatically registered for the rest of the dates listed above. Please read the course description carefully.

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, 2nd Floor Classroom 
           5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 220 Los Angeles, CA 90036

Instructor: Caryn West

Description:

Join Caryn West for Advanced Scene Study: Deeping Your Process!

Take another deep dive into characters in film and theater scenes, from script analysis to a full footing.

A course to reawaken your body and inventive spirit taxed by too many instant self tapes deadlines.

Here is a space to go slow and examine new ways to move, think, listen, and play. Try out more roles that the biz may not see you doing but can truly stretch you past typecasting.

Focus on process and the freedom to fail, get constructive feedback on experiments, stretching outside of your comfort zone, overcoming rust and a De-emphasis on Results.

Work on 1 scene and one monologue luxuriously and slowly over weeks 2-8.

Class One: Bring a NEW monologue preferably with ancestral voices and experience. Movement and vocal warm-ups. scenes and partners assigned. Suggest a type of material that would stretch you past your obvious casting or typical genre strength.

Class Two and Three: Table reads before ANY rehearsal and text analysis without self tape result speed. Bring in the event, your roles function, genre, who is the writer .

Class Four: Movement warm-up and first footings, exploring the character in body and space, exercises for personalization and being present. Monologues.

Class Five and Six: Monologues off book.  Improving the Scene. Exploring On set ways to be ready.

Class Seven to Eight: the Freedom to keep making mistakes. Fully memorized. Listening to yourself and your partner Staged with props and costumes.

Note: This is only for participants of Scene Study: From Table Read To Performance. Actors need to rehearse outside of the class to prepare scenes. This is for actors who want to have to continue to have fun and explore without judgment. Actors are encouraged to stretch with characters they may not get cast as and re-examine or revive their process with support you deserve.

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. All performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. 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.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

** Registration for this event will open on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 10AM **

Deadline to RSVP is Nov. 19 at 12 noon PT.

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, 2nd Floor Classroom 
           5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 220 Los Angeles, CA 90036

Instructor: John Ruby

Description:

Join the SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory for On-Camera Drama & Comedy Class!

Students will learn how to make bold, creative choices to truly inhabit a character and bring the words on the page to life. This deep dive into emotions, relationships, obstacles, and objectives will help open up the actor to spontaneity and working moment-to-moment. Putting all these tools together will allow them to book more work in television and film.

Members can choose sides from the following database:

• Conservatory Sides

Directions:
Please choose and prepare one scene as if for an audition; totally prepared, dressed for the part, off-book, and adapted for a taped audition environment. Bring two copies of the sides, one for yourself and the other highlighted for the reader. Bring a flash drive or SD card if you'd like to take the takes home with you.

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. All performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. 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.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

** Registration for this event will open on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 10AM **

Deadline to RSVP is Nov. 12 at 12 noon PT.

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, Cagney Boardroom
         5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Description:

Join Shaan Sharma in a conservatory workshop on how to have a successful and sustainable career. In this workshop, you will learn how to:

• Make money with your art in the business.
• Fight for the value of your art in the marketplace. 
• Take care of yourself so you can be reliable and consistent with the quality of your work. 
• This fun, informal and interactive lecture will teach you about:
• Optimizing every variable in your control to make your success inevitable and not a gamble.
• On-camera craft and audition tips, how casting works, the online casting services, headshots, reels and branding.
• Creating your own content.
• Conquering nervousness and boosting confidence and so much more.

Directions:
Attendees are welcome to bring materials to take notes.

Instructor: Shaan Sharma

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. All performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. 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.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

** Registration for this event will open on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 10AM **

Deadline to RSVP is Nov. 5 at 12 noon PT.

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, 2nd Floor Classroom 
           5757 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036

Instructor: Karen Austin

Description:

Join the Los Angeles Local Conservatory for On Camera Diagnostic with Karen Austin!

What does the camera really see? We’ll work with presence and some simple techniques to help you occupy your character.

Directions:

Participants will be sent a google folder link to choose sides from one week in advance to the class. Please select a side you consider your "casting."

Prepare them as fully as you prepare for your professional auditions. Bring a flash drive or SD card if you'd like to take the takes home with you.

You must be over 18 and an experienced actor.

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. All performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. 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.
 

Deadline to RSVP is November 5 at noon PT.

When: 7 - 8:30 p.m., Thursday, November 7

Where: SAG-AFTRA Plaza
James Cagney Boardroom – Lobby Level
5757 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036

Join the L.A. M.O.R.E. Committee for a special evening with episodic directors as we discuss the onset collaboration and partnership between director and actor. Learn from the director's unique perspective on the casting process and creative conversations of pre-production. What our actor/directors have learned through expanding their careers and being part of an episode from pre to post-production. This conversation is designed to educate and empower actors to walk on set and into their callbacks with confidence! Our incredible panelists will share the lessons they've learned in production, the mentors and partnerships that have supported their creative journey along with stories from some of our favorite shows!

Panelists:

• Eric Dean Seaton | With a Daytime Emmy nomination and three NAACP Image Award wins, Eric Dean Seaton stands out as one of the most dynamic storytellers in television, seamlessly crossing genres and styles. His episodic work includes Will Trent, High Potential, Superman and Lois, Supergirl, The Flash, and All American: Homecoming. Seaton directed, and executive produced Average Joe. In the world of single-camera, he has contributed to hits like Modern Family, Black-ish, & The Goldbergs. In multi-camera, Raven’s Home. His work in variety includes the beloved All That making him one of very few directors to successfully navigate every style of narrative television.
• Mary Lou Belli | A two-time Emmy award-winner, Mary Lou Bell has been directing television for over 30 years in many genres from sitcoms to procedurals to documentaries. Through her teaching, she supports many of the vibrant diversity programs including the DGA, ABC/Disney, CBS, Sony, HBO Access, AFI’s Directing Workshop for Women, and Warner Bros. Directing Workshop mentoring the next generation of directors. She is the co-author of four books: The NEW Sitcom Career Book, Acting for Young Actors, PERFORM: Acting for the Screen and  Directors Tell the Story which she co-wrote with fellow DGA member Bethany Rooney.
• Jes Macallan | Macallan's passion for storytelling as a director (and actor) thrives with a deep and meaningful character driven script. Macallan's acting career is extensive, including upwards of 130 episodes of television. In retrospect, early on in her acting career she was inclined to pursue her ever-present passion for directing and she began shadowing veteran directors she admired. Her performance background affords her a profound understanding of character exploration on screen which is reflective in her process as a filmmaker. Following a recent series wrap on DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Macallan went on to direct All Rise & All American: Homecoming.

Questions? Contact LARSVP@sagaftra.org

RSVP Required: Log in to see the form below and RSVP by November 5 at noon PT.

No late admittance. Doors will close at the beginning of the event. RSVPs do not guarantee seating. These events are overbooked to compensate for no-shows.

This event is only open to active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2024 or April 30, 2025). Bring your membership card or digital card on your app for admittance. No guests are allowed. Performers under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

ADA requests may be included on the RSVP form below. ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event.

Sponsorship of this panel is not intended to imply SAG-AFTRA’s endorsement of any participating individual or company. Any information provided at the panel is given for informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for your own good judgment. You should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided at this event.

Panelists are subject to change without notification.

L.A. Femme International Film Festival is a premiere, women-centric film festival celebrating, supporting and advancing content creation by Women Producers, Writers, and Directors from around the world.

When: Thursday - Sunday, Oct. 24 - 27

Where: Regal LA Live, 1000 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015

Parking: $8 for first four hours with validation. Park in Lot 4 on the north side of Olympic Blvd. at Georgia St. If Lot 4 is full, please use the West Garage (Lot W) Gates E and F only.

Discounted Festival Tickets: SAG-AFTRA members can take advantage of special discounted ticket prices. Receive a 20% discount on tickets, passes and virtual screenings by entering the discount code LAFEMME20 at checkout.

*SAG-AFTRA members must show a valid SAG-AFTRA ID to pick up tickets or passes at Will Call.

For Full Festival Schedule, please CLICK HERE

For tickets, please CLICK HERE

For more information on La Femme Film Festival including a film screening schedule, additional seminar descriptions, parking, ADA accommodations and venues, visit lafemme.org or call (310) 441-1645.

 

Screening of SALLYWOOD + Q&A

Friday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m. 

Regal LA Live, 1000 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015

Based on the true story of a 20-something writer from rural Maine. Inspired by actress SALLY KIRKLAND’s performance in the sleeper hit, ANNA (Oscar nominee, Independent Spirit Award and 1988 Golden Globe winner), Zack takes the leap to pursue his ambitions of a Hollywood Career.

Q&A to follow will include Sally Kirkland and Maria Conchita Alonso. Panelists subject to change.

This event is FREE for SAG-AFTRA members. Must present your SAG-AFTRA ID CARD OR DIGITAL CARD ON YOUR APP at the door. The event is first come, first served. We recommend arriving early as there is limited seating.

For more details or to purchase additional tickets, please CLICK HERE.

 

Screening of THE LONG GAME + Q&A

Saturday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.

Regal LA Live, 1000 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015

Ambitious young actress Holly Sloan agrees to help her boyfriend Richard Metzger scam Hollywood legend Mariah McKay, but the two women strike up an unlikely friendship instead. Soon Holly must decide where her true loyalties lie. Based on a short story by New York Times bestselling author Janet Fitch.

Q&A to follow. Panelists TBA.

This event is FREE for SAG-AFTRA members. Must present your SAG-AFTRA ID CARD OR DIGITAL CARD ON YOUR APP at the door. The event is first come first serve. We recommend arriving early as there is limited seating.

For more details or to purchase additional tickets, please CLICK 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 providers. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

Happy NextGen-o-ween! 👻🧛‍♀️🧟‍♀️🎃

Calling all werewolves, superheroes and emo Wednesday fans! Come down to Halloweentown and haunt your way to the NextGen Performers Committee’s Halloween mixer on Thursday, October 24 at 7 p.m. PT. Join us for a spook-tacular celebration with drinks, food and a costume contest to show off your scariest, funniest and most creative looks! Mingle with fellow performers, connect with our wonderful community and get your Halloween pre-game on!

Who is NGP? The L.A. NextGen Performers (NGP) Committee consists of local SAG-AFTRA members who encourage young adult professional members to take control of their careers, get involved in the union, and build community. NGP engages with and facilitates the education of its demographic through social media, panels, meet-ups, community outreach, special events, and much more. Come talk to us at the mixer. We’d love to get to know you!

Date: Thursday, October 24 from 7 - 10 p.m. PT  

Location: All Season Brewing Company 
              800 S La Brea Ave
              Los Angeles, CA 90036

Parking: You can find local parking garages or street parking for a fee. Rideshare is strongly encouraged.

RSVP: Members 21+, log in to see the form below. Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, October 23. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your physical or digital membership card for admittance.

IMPORTANT NOTE: There is very limited space, so please sign up early and encourage others to do the same. Guests without registration confirmation will not be admitted.

Questions? Reach out to LARSVP@sagaftra.org.  

This event is only open to active SAG-AFTRA members, ages 21+, in good standing (paid through October 31,2024). No guests are allowed. 

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event.