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Working in Commercials

A green screen in commercials film studio.
Jan 31, 2025 - 12:15 PM to 2:15 PM EST

Where: SAG-AFTRA - Conservatory Studio, 1900 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10023 (between 63rd and 64th Streets)

Fridays Bi-weekly

Teacher: Ron Torgow

This class is designed to help students achieve a successful commercial audition in a fun and informative environment. The class consists of working with Commercial copy board and hand held paper copy. Various techniques are used to achieve a natural, honest, and unique audition. Improvisation techniques may also be used. Students may bring their own material or use commercial copy available. Auditions are played back and reviewed.

RSVP: The registration form for this class will open below on Tuesday, Jan. 21. 

Please bring your SAG-AFTRA member ID card, or digital card in the Member App.

If you have questions about the class or need to request an accommodation please email us at ny.conservatory@sagaftra.org

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. 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.

This event is only open to SAG-AFTRA NY Conservatory Members.



Improvisation for Film and TV

Two folding chairs on a stage.
Jan 29, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

Where: SAG-AFTRA - Conservatory Studio, 1900 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10023 (between 63rd and 64th Streets)

Weekly

Teacher: Jon Freda

Exercises for playing the purpose of a scene by focusing on choices in scripted and unscripted scenarios.

RSVP: The registration form for this class will open below on Tuesday, Jan. 21. 

Please bring your SAG-AFTRA member ID card, or digital card in the Member App for admittance. 

If you have questions about the class or need to request an accommodation please email us at ny.conservatory@sagaftra.org

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. 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.

This event is only open to SAG-AFTRA NY Conservatory Members.

 



Acting on Camera

Actors being filmed on camera.
Jan 30, 2025 - 12:15 PM to 2:15 PM EST

Where: SAG-AFTRA - Conservatory Studio, 1900 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10023 (between 63rd and 64th Streets)

Weekly

Teacher: Robert Goodman

Via mainstream acting theories and techniques, proven exercises and improvisation, students are exposed to the stylish and technical demands of camera performance. With emphasis on the ensemble and exposure, today’s audition obligations, to understanding how multi-media training relates to a 21st century actor, we will explore, challenge, and apply the vernacular, etiquette, discipline, and nuance of acting, and note how the process of storytelling applies to the actor. 

RSVP: The registration form for this class will open below on Tuesday, Jan. 21. 

Please bring your SAG-AFTRA member ID card, or digital card in the Member App for admittance. 

If you have questions about the class or need to request an accommodation please email us at ny.conservatory@sagaftra.org

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. 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.

This event is only open to SAG-AFTRA NY Conservatory Members.

 



Acting on Camera

Actors being filmed on camera.
Jan 28, 2025 - 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM EST

Where: SAG-AFTRA - Conservatory Studio, 1900 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10023 (between 63rd and 64th Streets)

Weekly

Teacher: Robert Goodman

Via mainstream acting theories and techniques, proven exercises and improvisation, students are exposed to the stylish and technical demands of camera performance. With emphasis on the ensemble and exposure, today’s audition obligations, to understanding how multi-media training relates to a 21st century actor, we will explore, challenge, and apply the vernacular, etiquette, discipline, and nuance of acting, and note how the process of storytelling applies to the actor. 

RSVP: The registration form for this class will open below on Tuesday, Jan. 21. 

Please bring your SAG-AFTRA member ID card, or digital card in the Member App for admittance. 

If you have questions about the class or need to request an accommodation please email us at ny.conservatory@sagaftra.org

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. 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.

This event is only open to SAG-AFTRA NY Conservatory Members.

 



Elsbeth

Comer Casting is seeking talent to portray the following for background work on the TV show Elsbeth:

-A pre teen (11 or 12 year old) version of a Caucasian female actor with dark brown or black hair
-Pretty social media influencer type women in their 20’s-early 30’s
-EMT/Paramedic. Rate is $350.00/8


If you fit any of the above descriptions, please mail or email a current nonprofessional photo along with your contact information to the address or email below. Please note what position you are applying for.

Support IATSE workers of the Atlantic Theater

A white and red bullhorn on a yellow background. Lines indicating sound come out of the bullhorn.
Jan 07, 2025 - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM EST

Where: East side of 9th Avenue between 19th and 20th Streets in Manhattan

Please join us in supporting the backstage workers of the Atlantic Theater in their fight for a fair contract. Rally with USA 829 on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 12:30 p.m. on the east side of 9th Avenue between 19th and 20th Streets in Manhattan. Attendees should enter on the Northeast corner of 19th and 9th.

In February of 2024, production workers at the Atlantic voted nearly unanimously in favor of unionizing with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). Negotiations have since stalled. Join the members of USA 829 as they rally for a fair deal covering stage workers.

Please dress warmly.

RSVP requested. 



Ads Go Union Improv Workshop

Hashtag Ads Go Union graphic below the SAG-AFTRA logo.
Feb 04, 2025 - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EST

Where: Details to be provided

Do you work in commercials? Why not start the new year off with an improv class to help build your out-of-the-box thinking and level-up your commercial auditions!

Ads Go Union is pleased to invite you to register here for the chance to attend a free two-hour class on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 5:30 p.m. with commercial performer, improv teacher, and Second City company member Ben Rameaka.

This invitation is for you and you alone (lucky you!), and is non-transferable. Completing the registration form is not a guarantee of admittance. After completing the form you will be contacted with further information.

Questions? Reach out to AdsGoUnion@sagaftra.org.

This meeting is open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2025) and who are 18 years old or over. Please bring your member ID card or digital card in the member app. No guests are allowed. Please note that attendance at an #AdsGoUnion workshop is limited to one workshop in a 12-month period.



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