New England

Rachel Bailit is coming back to the New England area to host a series on method acting from the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute in Sept. 

When: 6 - 9 p.m. for Wednesday, Sept. 5; Wednesday, Sept. 12; Sunday, Sept. 23; Wednesday, Sept. 26 

Where: Boston Center for the Arts
539 Tremont St.
Boston, MA 02116

The Strasberg application of method acting combines relaxation and sense memory exercises, then applies them to scene work, monologues and audition material. Attendees will learn how to express powerful emotions through the use of their own physical, mental and emotional humanity in the creation of characters, and explore the ways in which personal experiences can fire their own imagination. 

Cost: $225 for SAG-AFTRA members (a 20 percent discount).

RSVP: Please call (310) 866-3268 or email Rachtv@email.com.

Rachel Bailit is an actress and teacher at The Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute, The Getty Museum and DreamWorks Animation. She stars in the webisodes The Vamps Next Door and Diary of an Actress and has many film and TV credits including Conan, Desperate Housewives, NYPD Blue, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and the role of Marissa in General Hospital. For 10 years, she owned and operated the casting company Compassionate Casting where she cast for TV, film, music videos and commercials. A member of SAG-AFTRA, Actor's Equity and The Academy of Television, she was recently the host of New England’s November 2017 Conservatory Intro to Method Acting with Rachel Bailit.

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In preparation for the upcoming Commercials Contracts W&W process which will begin in October, please attend a caucus open to all members.

When: 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 13            

Where: SAG-AFTRA New England 
20 Park Plaza, Ste 822
Boston MA 02116

As a union member, these caucuses are YOUR opportunity to bring any changes that YOU think need to be made to the Commercials Contracts to the attention of union staff and leadership. Both caucuses will specifically discuss issues facing Extra and Principal Performers working under the Commercials Contracts, however any concerns or suggestions by performers working in any other category under the are also welcome.  

If you would like to attend the SAG-AFTRA New England Wages & Working Conditions Caucus, please RSVP by emailing SAG-AFTRA Business Representative Benjamin Winthrop at benjamin.winthrop@sagaftra.org and indicate which caucus you are planning on attending.

If you are unable to attend, but wish to share your thoughts, concerns or ideas, please email benjamin.winthrop@sagaftra.org.
    

In preparation for the upcoming Commercials Contracts W&W process which will begin in October, please attend a caucus open to all members.

When: 2-4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept.12           

Where: SAG-AFTRA New England 
20 Park Plaza, Ste 822
Boston MA 02116

As a union member, these caucuses are YOUR opportunity to bring any changes that YOU think need to be made to the Commercials Contracts to the attention of union staff and leadership. Both caucuses will specifically discuss issues facing Extra and Principal Performers working under the Commercials Contracts, however any concerns or suggestions by performers working in any other category under the are also welcome.  

If you would like to attend the SAG-AFTRA New England Wages & Working Conditions Caucus, please RSVP by emailing SAG-AFTRA Business Representative Benjamin Winthrop at benjamin.winthrop@sagaftra.org and indicate which caucus you are planning on attending.

If you are unable to attend, but wish to share your thoughts, concerns or ideas, please email benjamin.winthrop@sagaftra.org.
    

Tom Todoroff, New York producer, director, actor and acting coach comes to Boston in September to lead his two-day acting intensive.
 
When: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22 and Sunday, Sept. 23
(Doors open at 10 a.m.)
 
Where: Boston, MA
(Note: Those who enroll will receive information regarding the location prior to the event.)
 
The intensive will focus on scene study, monologue study and audition technique.  Performers work on prepared pieces and will receive personalized coaching from Tom. Attendees will learn to transform nervousness into intense excitement; be expressive rather than impressive; strengthen and find their true inner voice; and think like a producer. Walk away with a deeper understanding of the art, the business and the spirituality of acting.
 
Cost: SAG-AFTRA members receive 20 percent off tuition.

• Performers (work with Tom one-on-one): $359 ($287.02 with SAG-AFTRA discount)
• Returning Observers: $99 ($79.20 with SAG-AFTRA discount )
• Newcomer Observers: Just $10! (Newcomers are those who have not attended a prior Tom Todoroff event.)

 To register, click here. If you have any questions, email BOSintensive@tomtodoroff.com.
 
The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to 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 by the union nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.