Los Angeles

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

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

Class Description:
Dive into your natural reactions through class exercises that focus on organic processes and strip away any vices that could be holding you back while allowing you to break down a script in 5 minutes to align your thinking with the person hiring you: the director. Learn to work strategically and authentically as you uncover formulas that ensure strong choices so you can stand out and book. Find more information about this instructor at about-the-work.com.

Instructor: Murisa Harba

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:
Award-winning actor and teacher, Karen Austin, will share some ideas and techniques that can help you bypass self-doubt to get out of your head and, instead, discover creative freedom in the present moment. Find more information about this instructor at actorsasylum.com.

Instructor: Karen Austin

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: Rob Brownstein

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. 

 

*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 Professional Representatives (“Prof Reps”) Department Staff Director will be on hand to answer any questions that you may have regarding your relationship with talent agents affiliated with SAG-AFTRA.  This department interprets and enforces SAG-AFTRA’s Rule 16(g) Agency Regulations and Contracts, along with Rule 12-C Agency Regulations and Contracts, as well as the SAG-AFTRA Personal Managers Code of Ethics and Conduct. The Prof Reps team provides assistance on talent agency contract review, dispute resolution, and general guidance on any agency/management-related matters, including providing assistance in mediating/arbitrating agency-related claims. This is your chance to become fully informed and gain a working knowledge of your relationship with your talent agent and/or manager. Your professional future and your income may depend on it!

Instructor: Xochitl Cerda, Director, Professional Representatives Department

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:
Improv is not just about being funny, it's about being creative and trusting your instincts. This is why improvisational acting works for both comedy and drama. Learn to have the heightened awareness needed to be able to create in the moment. Through improvisation techniques, actors will discover how to access and listen to their creative voice. This workshop focuses on the practical application of improvisation as it relates to auditioning and being a more creative actor. Everyone will get stage time. Find more information about this instructor at actorsimprovstudio.com.

Instructor: Bill Applebaum

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:
In this time of the new normal, what feeds you, thrills you, or challenges you? For this class, bring a one minute monologue or scene from any medium that you have wanted to work on but were told (or told yourself) that you were wrong for, would never be cast as, or just never gave yourself the permission to explore! Join Laura Gardner and bring your authentic self to the work, playfully exploring as you prepare for your next job without the pressure to perform. actingwithlaura.com

Instructor: Laura Gardner

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: Murisa Harba

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. 

 

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

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

Class Description:
In this course you will learn to connect your breath with thought, feeling and authentic expression, synchronize your voice and body, focus on your creative process, identify and liberate yourself from self-limiting blocks, and how to be present while remaining still and ready for action. Recommended for all Voiceover, Performance-Capture, and On-Camera actors seeking to deepen the skill of emitting their unique presence.

Instructor: Paul Mercier

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:
Join us for a conversation with Indie Filmmakers, casting directors and SAG-AFTRA staff as we discuss the indie film space. From creating your own content and finding your project's creative community; to hiring a casting director and navigating film festival submissions. This conversation is designed to educate and empower members to tell the stories that matter to them! Our incredible panelists will share the lessons they've learned in production, educational & funding resources along with so much more. Moderated by: Laura Linda Bradley.

Panelists: Jessica Johnson, Lisa Zambetti, Meg Swertlow, Nadine Crocker, Nell Teare, and Sunday Boling

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: Nick Leland

Area of Expertise: Voice Training

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.