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:
This hands-on educational seminar with TSMA’s Ryan Walker will equip you with all the latest trends, social media updates, best practices and efficiency hacks on key platforms to support your career. Learn monetization opportunities, algorithm growth strategies and so much more from the leading entertainment social media experts.

Instructor: Ryan Walker

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:
Communication creates expectation. Think back on your communications with a partner and your perception of “how things would proceed.” When any key element of any relationship is left without clear communication, often inaccurate expectations are created in our own minds that commonly lead to forms of disappointment, discord, or worse… emotional chaos. Understanding the scope, expectation and specificity of a representative relationship is paramount. Learn how to encourage yourself to become a new expert at the communication “set-up” with your representation so that you remain on the same page at all times, increasing the likelihood of mutual success. Find more information about this instructor at theactormba.com.

Instructor: Kevin E. West

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 SAG-AFTRA Entertainment Contracts Department staff to discuss recent updates to entertainment contracts. The group will review hot topics for theatrical films, TV projects and new media projects, and demystify some of the most frequently asked questions. Plus, we’ll be sure to leave plenty of time for questions and answers!

Instructor: Jessica Johnson, Jill Brennan, and Katie Allard

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:
Do you say you’re bad at following up with people? Do you let contacts fall through the cracks? You’re not alone. One of the biggest issues actors struggle with globally is managing industry relationships — more vital than ever in the new normal of our business. In this workshop, you’ll learn a proven step-by-step system on how to create relationships online, build relationships to deepen connections, maintain relationships to stay top of mind and implement an effective system to boost your bookings. Your industry relationships are the key to creating more opportunities and booking the work you want.

Instructor: Jodie Bentley

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 the olden days, actors did this weird thing called "going into the room" during which they actually read scenes with real, live casting folk without ring lights! Ah, those were the days. Today, however, if you're lucky, you get 48 hours to put eight pages on tape. And "casting watches all the tapes," right? Well, at least the first three seconds. So let's make 'em count. Find more information about this instructor at LeslyKahn.com.

Directions: Please prepare all the roles in Scene 1 from the Rainmaker, attached with the breakdown and full script. Bring a copy of sides, breakdown and a pen with you to class.

• 24 OHP RAINMAKER, THE Ep. 101 Full Script 06.17.24
• 24 OHP RAINMAKER, THE Ep. 101 Rudy Breakdown
• 24 OHP RAINMAKER, THE Ep. 101 Rudy

Instructor: Lesly Kahn

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:
While auditioning has always been — in some ways — the hardest part of having a career, things have changed so much for actors. And they continue to change. We'll talk about these changes and trends and where they might be headed, along with some strategies and tips for you to do your best work no matter how you're auditioning: self tape, Zoom, in-person, etc. Find more information about this instructor at  robbrownstein.com.

Instructor: Rob Brownstein

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:
Animation has a different style of acting than other voiceover mediums. If you understand animation acting, you'll be able to deliver auditions that perfectly fit the character you're playing. In this class, we’ll begin with vocal exercises and then you’ll be given an animation script to perform live. We'll discuss character acting vs. natural reads and what that means to the actor, as well as how an actor should break down their scripts to prepare for auditions.

Instructor: Donna Grillo

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:
Artistry + Business = Balanced Career. None of these things are mutually exclusive. This course addresses the fundamental aspects of your creative journey, delivering a formula to help you organize the next chapter of your life and helping you to find work while proactively building a career by providing the tools you’ll need to connect with working professionals within the industry. If acting is your business, you must run it as a business. Positioning you as CEO of your own company, we’ll use a boardroom table as a visual model with 7 key positions. Each represents an area of action and expertise to build a successful career.  

Instructor: Wendy Kurtzman

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:
Understand how multi-camera acting directly correlates to stand-up comedy. Learn how to set up a joke and land a punch-line. Explore how to be open and honest while harnessing those skills to make you a better, more confident actor. Take your life experiences and use them as the subject of a “killer” stand-up set! This workshop will go over stand-up comedy basic rules including setup, premise and stage etiquette. Selected individuals will have the opportunity to test out fresh material before the end of the workshop. Find more information about this instructor at CoolBeansComedy.com.

Instructor: Corey Martin Craig

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 workshop is a 360 approach to empower and educate actors. Understanding the difference between busy versus productive is key to becoming an efficient CEO of your own business. You’ll learn how to level up your materials to maximize opportunities. We’ll cover “Role / People / Billing / Money.” Why say “yes” and when “no is a complete sentence,” along with the importance of artistic rest in today's social world. Understanding the creative conversations and business decisions that bring to life the industry we love will change your career trajectory. Find more information about this instructor at whatsmyframe.com.

Instructor: Laura Linda Bradley

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.