Actor

** Registration for this event is closed you must have registered for Improv Comedy Class Level 1: Strong Foundations #1 to take this class. **

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, 2nd Floor Classroom 
           5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 220 Los Angeles, CA 90036

Instructor: BJ Lange

Description:

This is a three day intensive course.

You must be available for the following dates in order to take this class:

• Monday, September 9 from 1pm-4pm
   
• Tuesday, September 10 from 1pm-4pm
   
• Wednesday, September 11 from 1pm-4pm

Join the SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory for Improv Comedy Class Level 1: Strong Foundations with BJ Lange!

Whether you're an actor setting your sights on joining an improv or sketch group, a performer wanting to polish your skills for commercial auditions,  OR you just want to open a door to greater creativity as a writer, director, etc., then this class is for YOU!

Air Force veteran and Second City Instructor BJ Lange brings 15 years of improv and teaching experience to lead the group in a safe and supportive setting, allowing students to grow in the advancement of their craft while building relationships and strengthening self-confidence.

What to expect in this class: 

• A strong introduction to the ‘kitchen sink’ application of improv comedy
• Get practice in “thinking on your feet” as a performer or public speaker
• Learn the “rules” of comedy improv - What makes it work… or not work
• Find new inspiration for writing and playing better characters/stories
• Strengthen your confidence by getting comfortable with the uncomfortable
• Lots of laughs and fun!

Directions: Please wear comfortable clothing to move in and closed toed shoes.

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

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

 

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 

 

** Registration for this event will open on Monday, August 26 at 10AM **

Deadline to RSVP is Sept. 6 at 12 noon PT.

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, 2nd Floor Classroom 
           5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 220 Los Angeles, CA 90036

Instructor: BJ Lange

Description:

This is a three day intensive course.

You must be available for the following dates in order to take this class:

• Monday, September 9 from 1pm-4pm
   
• Tuesday, September 10 from 1pm-4pm
   
• Wednesday, September 11 from 1pm-4pm

Join the SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory for Improv Comedy Class Level 1: Strong Foundations with BJ Lange!

Whether you're an actor setting your sights on joining an improv or sketch group, a performer wanting to polish your skills for commercial auditions,  OR you just want to open a door to greater creativity as a writer, director, etc., then this class is for YOU!

Air Force veteran and Second City Instructor BJ Lange brings 15 years of improv and teaching experience to lead the group in a safe and supportive setting, allowing students to grow in the advancement of their craft while building relationships and strengthening self-confidence.

What to expect in this class: 

• A strong introduction to the ‘kitchen sink’ application of improv comedy
• Get practice in “thinking on your feet” as a performer or public speaker
• Learn the “rules” of comedy improv - What makes it work… or not work
• Find new inspiration for writing and playing better characters/stories
• Strengthen your confidence by getting comfortable with the uncomfortable
• Lots of laughs and fun!

Directions: Please wear comfortable clothing to move in and closed toed shoes.

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

 

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

 

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

** Registration for this event will open on Wednesday, August 21 at 10AM **

Deadline to RSVP is Sept. 2 at 12 noon PT.

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, Cagney Boardroom
           5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Description:

Join the SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory for Acting in TV/Film Comedy with Michael D. Cohen!

In this class you will learn how to:

• Deepen your understanding of the different sub-genres of comedy and how to prep for each
   
• How to nail time and pacing when approaching a joke
   
• Bring authenticity 
   
• Improve audition technique and on set performance for comedies

Click here to learn more about Michael D. Cohen’s The Art of Specificity: An Actor’s Guide.

Directions:
This is a hands-on workshop in which a few members will be asked from the audience to work at the front of the room. You may bring a comedic monologue or a prepared scene if you wish to volunteer. Please note this is a large class and not everyone will have the opportunity to work.

Instructor: Michael D. Cohen

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

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

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

Are you new to SAG-AFTRA? Are you working in commercial VO? And are you interested in attending a hands-on audition class with one of the hardest-working Voiceover casting directors in New York City? 

AdsGoUnion is pleased to invite you to register here for a chance to attend a free two-hour class on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. with Alexa Magnotto, the voiceover casting director at Harbor Picture Company, and formerly the head of casting at Sound Lounge.

RSVP: Registration is required. This invitation is for you and you alone (lucky you!), and is non-transferable. Please complete the registration form below to be added to the waitlist. Completing the registration form is not a guarantee of admittance. After completing the form you will be contacted with further information. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP.

Questions? Reach out to AdsGoUnion@sagaftra.org.

Please bring your SAG-AFTRA member ID Card, or digital card in the member app (paid thru Oct. 31, 2024.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

With film and episodic production beginning to pick up, so too has confusion about exactly what kind of paperwork is required before shooting begins, when reporting to set, and following the production wrap.  

You are invited to join us for a workshop to inform members about what is expected when you show up to work on Day 1.  

Join us for a presentation lead by Kathy Byrne (Senior Director of TV & Theatrical, Chicago local) and Anthony Cabral (1st AD, and member of DGA, Producers Guild of America, and SAG-AFTRA)

Don’t miss out on the chance to learn, confirm, and discuss how members can help streamline the paperwork process from audition to wrap. 

Bio:

Anthony E. Cabral, known as "ACE," is an award-winning filmmaker and highly sought-after assistant director with nearly 30 years of experience in film, television, and video production. A graduate of Missouri State University with a degree in Mass Media: Film Studies and Production, he has worked on a wide range of projects from low-budget independent films to Disney television programs. He is an active member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA), the Producers Guild of America (PGA), and SAG-AFTRA. Beyond his on-set work, Mr. Cabral serves on multiple DGA committees and has been elected as an alternate for the Eastern AD/UPM Council. He is dedicated to giving back to the industry through volunteer work as a Theater Manager for the Sundance Film Festival, teaching Production Assistant Training Classes, and guest speaking at various universities and organizations.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2024.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

** Registration for this event will open on Saturday, June 29 **

Deadline to RSVP is Jul. 5 at 12 noon PT.

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, Cagney Boardroom
            5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Description:
Join the SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory for Introduction to Headshot Photography and Evaluation with Theo & Juliet!

In this class you'll learn: 

• Technical basics of headshot photography.  (e.g. Focus, lighting, etc.)
• The importance of Actor Tech (e.g. formatting)
• General Headshot Details Discussion (e.g. wardrobe, hair and make-up)
• Sample Evaluation of materials (e.g. a live evaluation of one man and one woman’s current headshots projected on a screen for the room to see.)
• Difference between Headshot photography, Editorial Photography and PR Photography
• Current world of Social Media and how it pertains to photography.
• Followed by a Q & A 

The last two hours of this course will be an optional evaluation for those who want their individual materials reviewed by Theo & Juliet in front of a class in order to be able to make improvements to their promotional image materials in the future.

Directions:
If you are interested in submitting your headshots for an optional evaluation please submit them via the following google form.

• Headshot Submissions - Introduction to Headshot Photography and Evaluation

Instructor: Theo & Juliet Wolf

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

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

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

Deadline to RSVP is July 11 at 12 p.m. PT.

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, Cagney Boardroom
            5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Description:
Join Shaan Sharma in a conservatory workshop on how to have a successful and sustainable career. In this workshop, you will learn how to:

• Make money with your art in the business.
• Fight for the value of your art in the marketplace. 
• Take care of yourself so you can be reliable and consistent with the quality of your work. 
• This fun, informal and interactive lecture will teach you about:
• Optimizing every variable in your control to make your success inevitable and not a gamble.
• On-camera craft and audition tips, how casting works, the online casting services, headshots, reels and branding.
• Creating your own content.
• Conquering nervousness and boosting confidence and so much more.

Directions:
Attendees are welcome to bring materials to take notes.

Instructor: Shaan Sharma

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

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

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

SAG-AFTRA Chicago Conservatory Presents: Self Taping Gear Night!

Feeling overwhelmed about self taping? Worried that you don’t have the right camera, lighting, sound, or backdrop to shoot at home? Wondering what you could do better, easier, and faster to have the most effective self tapes? Having a hard time figuring how to submit when on vacation? Do these questions sound familiar? Then be sure to join us on July 15th at 6 pm at the Kaufherr Center as we sit down with Jim Dougherty. If you've got questions, Jim's got answers!

Jim Dougherty (director, producer, writer, casting director, cinematographer, stunt driver, fight coordinator, editor, actor, and more!) has worked on hundreds of films, tv shows, and stage productions. As a  fellow SAG-AFTRA Member, he has become a true maven on the workings and value of self-taping and is ready to show YOU how to take your self tapes to the next level.

Self-taping is here to stay, so be sure to RSVP for this Conservatory event today to claim your seat and get answers to all your burning questions!
 

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2024.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

This seminar will cover Minor Contract Provisions for the TV/Theatrical contract and Commercials contract. It is important for parents of SAG-AFTRA minors to understand their rights on set, for auditions and beyond. The meeting will be held via ZOOM.  Please get your questions ready!

This is the 1st of several upcoming meeting topics regarding Young Performers. If you are unable to attend this one, but want to be included in future events, please email Kathy.Byrne@sagaftra.org.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2024.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event.