Los Angeles

*Registration opens on Monday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. PT

*Deadline to RSVP is Thursday, Sept. 26 at 12 noon PT.

Schedule
Reception: 6-7 p.m.
Panel: 7- 9 p.m.
Dessert: 9 - 9:30 p.m.

Our theme for this year’s Conservatory Intensive is “The New Normal.”

This panel will feature a plethora of talented and diverse artisans who have adapted and embraced “The New Normal.”

Diarra Kilpatrick is an actress, writer and producer. She produced, wrote and starred in the ABC web-series, American Koko (2017), for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series nomination. From 2020 to 2023, Kilpatrick starred in the HBO period drama series, Perry Mason. Kilpatrick created, produced and plays the leading role in the BET+ mystery comedy-drama series, Diarra from Detroit.

Jodi Long is best known for her role as Madama on Cafe Americain (1993–1994), and Ok Cha on Sullivan and Son (2012–2014), and her role in Patty Hearst (1988). She won Best Supporting Actress at the Daytime Emmy Awards for her role in the Netflix series Dash & Lily (2020).

Lizza Monet Morales is known for Phil Spector (2013), Access Hollywood (1996) and The Deported (2009).

Matt Johnson is a two-time Emmy Award winning Showrunner, Executive Producer and Writer with over three decades of experience in film, television, stage, and global live events. He served as the Showrunner and Head Writer of the acclaimed “Kitten Bowl” franchise for Hallmark Channel and Co-Executive Produced its spin-off series "Cat Bowl" for its first two seasons. In partnership with Amblin, NBC/Universal, and Toniebox, Matt recently wrote the new “Jurassic Park: Camp Cretaceous” audio-drama series, debuting in Fall 2024 – and is currently developing a new scripted early-learning franchise with the same team. Upcoming projects include Co-Showrunning several non-fiction children’s series, as well as “Tee’s Pot’s” – a feature film he created and co-wrote for Hallmark Channel celebrating adoption and Chinese tea pottery. Matt is a former chair of Diversity & Inclusion for the Producers Guild, and for the past two years has served on the Television Academy Honors Committee, recognizing programs that inspire and drive social change.

Melanie Mayron is an actress and director of film and television. Mayron is best known for her role as photographer Melissa Steadman on the ABC drama thirtysomething for which she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1989, and was nominated for the same award in 1990 and 1991. In 2018, the Santa Fe Film Festival honored Mayron for her outstanding contributions to film and television.

Wendy Kurtzman is an Emmy and Artios nominated casting director with more than 35 years of experience in feature films, movies for television, limited series, and theater. Wendy has worked with many distinguished directors such as Paul Schrader, Diane Keaton, Sally Field, and Roland Emmerich, for whom she cast the blockbuster “Independence Day.” Prior to starting her own casting business, she was a casting executive at Lifetime and NBC.

Refreshments and dessert will be served.

Parking will be validated.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory members in good standing. 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.

ADA requests must be received at least 72 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

*Registration opens on Monday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. PT

*Deadline to RSVP is Friday, Sept. 27 at 12 noon PT.

Class Description:
This year, due to popular demand, we are offering not one but two Q&A panels with powerhouse L.A. - based theatrical casting directors. Both panels will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. in the Cagney Boardroom. Moderated by Lee Garlington.

Panelists: Brett Benner, Rachel Imbriglio, and Steven Tyler o’Connor

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory members in good standing. 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.

ADA requests must be received at least 72 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

*Registration opens on Monday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. PT

*Deadline to RSVP is Friday, Sept. 27 at 12 noon PT.

Class Description:
The Conservatory is thrilled to present Audrey Moore, host of the popular Audrey Helps Actors podcast, and Beth Crosby the witty mind behind @garbagemom on TikTok, for an engaging conversation on how to establish successful and sustainable careers as a creator and multi-hyphenate. They'll share insider tips on building an audience, staying authentic, and navigating the unique challenges of podcasting and social media.  You will have the opportunity to ask questions of, and get advice from, two women who work steadily in these developing landscapes.

Panelists: Audrey Moore and Beth Crosby

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory members in good standing. 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.

ADA requests must be received at least 72 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

*Registration opens on Monday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. PT

*Deadline to RSVP is Friday, Sept. 27 at 12 noon PT.

Class Description:
This panel is composed of industry professionals whose careers are multi-faceted, actors who are making their living in multiple disciplines. This is an opportunity to explore with them how their varied artistic endeavors inform their acting careers and vice versa. Moderated by Lee Garlington.

Panelists: Carrie Lynn Certa, Elaine Loh, and Zakiya Young 

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory members in good standing. 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.

ADA requests must be received at least 72 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

*Registration opens on Monday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. PT

*Deadline to RSVP is Friday, Sept. 27 at 12 noon PT.

Class Description:
Please check back here later for an update on this panel.

Panelists: TBD

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory members in good standing. 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.

ADA requests must be received at least 72 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

*Registration opens on Monday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. PT

*Deadline to RSVP is Friday, Sept. 27 at 12 noon PT.

Class Description:
The Diagnostic Lab is an opportunity for a private 15 minute meeting with the instructor of your choice.

Get one-on-one feedback! Each lab will be limited to six students, 15 minutes for each member. You will be able to choose from eight different instructors this weekend.

Come prepared for your 15 minutes. Bring an audition, a monologue, your headshot, demo and/or marketing questions. The more specific you are, the more you can get out of your time.

Remember: Know your chosen teacher’s area of expertise. If you are signed up for a private session with an instructor who teaches standup comedy, don’t bring in a dramatic monologue!

This is not a substitute for the instructor’s scheduled workshop, but you don’t have to attend their class in order to sign up for the diagnostic.

Instructor: Ryan Walker

Area of Expertise: Social Media

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory members in good standing. 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.

ADA requests must be received at least 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

 

*Registration opens on Monday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. PT

*Deadline to RSVP is Friday, Sept. 27 at 12 noon PT.

Class Description:
You've probably heard the phrase "just be yourself" more times than you can count. What does it mean? How do you even do it? The truth is it’s the least known but most powerful secret to great acting. There are three major steps to creating a dynamic performance. In this class you’ll learn all three and focus on the third: “letting go and being yourself.” This course is designed to show you exactly how to bring “you" to your work. Find more information about this instructor at beaworkingactor.com/about-us.

Instructor: Mark Atteberry

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory members in good standing. 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.

ADA requests must be received at least 72 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

*Registration opens on Monday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. PT

*Deadline to RSVP is Friday, Sept. 27 at 12 noon PT.

Class Description:
The Diagnostic Lab is an opportunity for a private 15 minute meeting with the instructor of your choice.

Get one-on-one feedback! Each lab will be limited to six students, 15 minutes for each member. You will be able to choose from eight different instructors this weekend.

Come prepared for your 15 minutes. Bring an audition, a monologue, your headshot, demo and/or marketing questions. The more specific you are, the more you can get out of your time.

Remember: Know your chosen teacher’s area of expertise. If you are signed up for a private session with an instructor who teaches standup comedy, don’t bring in a dramatic monologue!

This is not a substitute for the instructor’s scheduled workshop, but you don’t have to attend their class in order to sign up for the diagnostic.

Instructor: Wendy Kurtzman

Area of Expertise: Business of Acting

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory members in good standing. 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.

ADA requests must be received at least 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

 

*Registration opens on Monday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. PT

*Deadline to RSVP is Friday, Sept. 27 at 12 noon PT.

Class Description:
The Diagnostic Lab is an opportunity for a private 15 minute meeting with the instructor of your choice.

Get one-on-one feedback! Each lab will be limited to six students, 15 minutes for each member. You will be able to choose from eight different instructors this weekend.

Come prepared for your 15 minutes. Bring an audition, a monologue, your headshot, demo and/or marketing questions. The more specific you are, the more you can get out of your time.

Remember: Know your chosen teacher’s area of expertise. If you are signed up for a private session with an instructor who teaches standup comedy, don’t bring in a dramatic monologue!

This is not a substitute for the instructor’s scheduled workshop, but you don’t have to attend their class in order to sign up for the diagnostic.

Instructor: Loren E Chadima

Area of Expertise: Audition Technique

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory members in good standing. 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.

ADA requests must be received at least 72 business hours before the start of the event.