L.A. Conservatory

Scene Study Masterclass has been cancelled for Tuesday, January 14 and Tuesday, January 21. We thank you for your understanding. Class will resume on Tuesday, January 28th.

Two additional dates have been added to the Scene Study Masterclass:

• Tuesday, February 18 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 25 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

 

This is a six week course.

You must have already taken Scene Study Masterclass #1 to take this course.

Once you were registered for the initial prerequisite class on January 7, you were automatically registered for this class.  

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, Maxwell (Lobby Level)
           5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Instructor: Jamison Jones

Description:

Join the SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory for Scene Study Masterclass with Jamison Jones!

This course is designed to help the actor develop a process that gives them clear-cut results in the audition room, on set, and on the stage, to aid in getting in touch with the emotional center, make strong choices that elevate the material and get them noticed.

Like all great actors they will learn to bring themselves to the role and trust their instincts, all while getting in touch with themselves as an actor, an artist and an individual.

Directions: Actors are required to bring a notebook to class, memorize lines, and work outside of class to ensure they come prepared. It is recommended you wear clothing appropriate to the scene work assigned, arrive to class warmed up, and ready to work. 
 

Actors are recommended to read books such as "Acting: The 1st 6 Lessons" by Richard Boleslawski for this class series. 
 

Questions? Email conservatory@sagaftra.org

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA 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. 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.

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

This is a six week course.

You must have already taken Scene Study Masterclass #1 to take this course.

Once you were registered for the initial prerequisite class on January 7, you were automatically registered for this class.  

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, Maxwell (Lobby Level)
           5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Instructor: Jamison Jones

Description:

Join the SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory for Scene Study Masterclass with Jamison Jones!

This course is designed to help the actor develop a process that gives them clear-cut results in the audition room, on set, and on the stage, to aid in getting in touch with the emotional center, make strong choices that elevate the material and get them noticed.

Like all great actors they will learn to bring themselves to the role and trust their instincts, all while getting in touch with themselves as an actor, an artist and an individual.

Directions: Actors are required to bring a notebook to class, memorize lines, and work outside of class to ensure they come prepared. It is recommended you wear clothing appropriate to the scene work assigned, arrive to class warmed up, and ready to work. 
 

Actors are recommended to read books such as "Acting: The 1st 6 Lessons" by Richard Boleslawski for this class series. 
 

Questions? Email conservatory@sagaftra.org

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA 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. 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.

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

Deadline to RSVP is Nov. 21 at 12 noon PT.

Location: Online via Zoom

Instructor: Carrie Lynn Certa

Description:
Join the SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory for 101 of Producing, taught by Carrie Lynn Certa!

This class will cover:

• The basics of producing 
• Answering the age old question: What does a producer do?
• Starting at the end, in order to begin producing…
• Deliverables for your projects
• Legal obligations
• Formatting your script correctly
• Common mistakes in prep and scripts 
• And more!

This course is the prerequisite for a larger, in-depth class.

Please note: You will receive your Zoom information the day before the meeting from SAG AFTRA LA Local. If you have trouble joining the Zoom meeting, please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

Members must have a registered Zoom account in order to participate and will receive a Zoom link that is not transferable. You must use a Zoom account with the same email address that was submitted with the RSVP.

Members will be expected to engage with professionalism and courtesy.

Questions? 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 is closed you must have attended Advanced Scene Study: Deeping Your Process #1 and Scene Study: From Table Read To Performance to register for this class. **

This is an eight week intensive course. You must be available for the following dates in order to take this class:

• Tuesday, October 1 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 8 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 15 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 22 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 29 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 5 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 12 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 19 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Once you are registered for this initial course on October 1, you will be automatically registered for the rest of the dates listed above. Please read the course description carefully.

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

Instructor: Caryn West

Description:

Join Caryn West for Advanced Scene Study: Deeping Your Process!

Take another deep dive into characters in film and theater scenes, from script analysis to a full footing.

A course to reawaken your body and inventive spirit taxed by too many instant self tapes deadlines.

Here is a space to go slow and examine new ways to move, think, listen, and play. Try out more roles that the biz may not see you doing but can truly stretch you past typecasting.

Focus on process and the freedom to fail, get constructive feedback on experiments, stretching outside of your comfort zone, overcoming rust and a De-emphasis on Results.

Work on 1 scene and one monologue luxuriously and slowly over weeks 2-8.

Class One: Bring a NEW monologue preferably with ancestral voices and experience. Movement and vocal warm-ups. scenes and partners assigned. Suggest a type of material that would stretch you past your obvious casting or typical genre strength.

Class Two and Three: Table reads before ANY rehearsal and text analysis without self tape result speed. Bring in the event, your roles function, genre, who is the writer .

Class Four: Movement warm-up and first footings, exploring the character in body and space, exercises for personalization and being present. Monologues.

Class Five and Six: Monologues off book.  Improving the Scene. Exploring On set ways to be ready.

Class Seven to Eight: the Freedom to keep making mistakes. Fully memorized. Listening to yourself and your partner Staged with props and costumes.

Note: This is only for participants of Scene Study: From Table Read To Performance. Actors need to rehearse outside of the class to prepare scenes. This is for actors who want to have to continue to have fun and explore without judgment. Actors are encouraged to stretch with characters they may not get cast as and re-examine or revive their process with support you deserve.

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 is closed you must have attended Advanced Scene Study: Deeping Your Process #1 and Scene Study: From Table Read To Performance to register for this class. **

This is an eight week intensive course. You must be available for the following dates in order to take this class:

• Tuesday, October 1 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 8 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 15 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 22 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 29 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 5 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 12 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 19 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Once you are registered for this initial course on October 1, you will be automatically registered for the rest of the dates listed above. Please read the course description carefully.

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

Instructor: Caryn West

Description:

Join Caryn West for Advanced Scene Study: Deeping Your Process!

Take another deep dive into characters in film and theater scenes, from script analysis to a full footing.

A course to reawaken your body and inventive spirit taxed by too many instant self tapes deadlines.

Here is a space to go slow and examine new ways to move, think, listen, and play. Try out more roles that the biz may not see you doing but can truly stretch you past typecasting.

Focus on process and the freedom to fail, get constructive feedback on experiments, stretching outside of your comfort zone, overcoming rust and a De-emphasis on Results.

Work on 1 scene and one monologue luxuriously and slowly over weeks 2-8.

Class One: Bring a NEW monologue preferably with ancestral voices and experience. Movement and vocal warm-ups. scenes and partners assigned. Suggest a type of material that would stretch you past your obvious casting or typical genre strength.

Class Two and Three: Table reads before ANY rehearsal and text analysis without self tape result speed. Bring in the event, your roles function, genre, who is the writer .

Class Four: Movement warm-up and first footings, exploring the character in body and space, exercises for personalization and being present. Monologues.

Class Five and Six: Monologues off book.  Improving the Scene. Exploring On set ways to be ready.

Class Seven to Eight: the Freedom to keep making mistakes. Fully memorized. Listening to yourself and your partner Staged with props and costumes.

Note: This is only for participants of Scene Study: From Table Read To Performance. Actors need to rehearse outside of the class to prepare scenes. This is for actors who want to have to continue to have fun and explore without judgment. Actors are encouraged to stretch with characters they may not get cast as and re-examine or revive their process with support you deserve.

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 is closed you must have attended Advanced Scene Study: Deeping Your Process #1 and Scene Study: From Table Read To Performance to register for this class. **

This is an eight week intensive course. You must be available for the following dates in order to take this class:

• Tuesday, October 1 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 8 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 15 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 22 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 29 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 5 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 12 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 19 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Once you are registered for this initial course on October 1, you will be automatically registered for the rest of the dates listed above. Please read the course description carefully.

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

Instructor: Caryn West

Description:

Join Caryn West for Advanced Scene Study: Deeping Your Process!

Take another deep dive into characters in film and theater scenes, from script analysis to a full footing.

A course to reawaken your body and inventive spirit taxed by too many instant self tapes deadlines.

Here is a space to go slow and examine new ways to move, think, listen, and play. Try out more roles that the biz may not see you doing but can truly stretch you past typecasting.

Focus on process and the freedom to fail, get constructive feedback on experiments, stretching outside of your comfort zone, overcoming rust and a De-emphasis on Results.

Work on 1 scene and one monologue luxuriously and slowly over weeks 2-8.

Class One: Bring a NEW monologue preferably with ancestral voices and experience. Movement and vocal warm-ups. scenes and partners assigned. Suggest a type of material that would stretch you past your obvious casting or typical genre strength.

Class Two and Three: Table reads before ANY rehearsal and text analysis without self tape result speed. Bring in the event, your roles function, genre, who is the writer .

Class Four: Movement warm-up and first footings, exploring the character in body and space, exercises for personalization and being present. Monologues.

Class Five and Six: Monologues off book.  Improving the Scene. Exploring On set ways to be ready.

Class Seven to Eight: the Freedom to keep making mistakes. Fully memorized. Listening to yourself and your partner Staged with props and costumes.

Note: This is only for participants of Scene Study: From Table Read To Performance. Actors need to rehearse outside of the class to prepare scenes. This is for actors who want to have to continue to have fun and explore without judgment. Actors are encouraged to stretch with characters they may not get cast as and re-examine or revive their process with support you deserve.

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 Thursday, Nov. 7 at 10AM **

Deadline to RSVP is Nov. 19 at 12 noon PT.

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

Instructor: John Ruby

Description:

Join the SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory for On-Camera Drama & Comedy Class!

Students will learn how to make bold, creative choices to truly inhabit a character and bring the words on the page to life. This deep dive into emotions, relationships, obstacles, and objectives will help open up the actor to spontaneity and working moment-to-moment. Putting all these tools together will allow them to book more work in television and film.

Members can choose sides from the following database:

• Conservatory Sides

Directions:
Please choose and prepare one scene as if for an audition; totally prepared, dressed for the part, off-book, and adapted for a taped audition environment. Bring two copies of the sides, one for yourself and the other highlighted for the reader. Bring a flash drive or SD card if you'd like to take the takes home with you.

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 Thursday, Oct. 31 at 10AM **

Deadline to RSVP is Nov. 12 at 12 noon 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. 
 

** Registration for this event will open on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 10AM **

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

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

Instructor: Karen Austin

Description:

Join the Los Angeles Local Conservatory for On Camera Diagnostic with Karen Austin!

What does the camera really see? We’ll work with presence and some simple techniques to help you occupy your character.

Directions:

Participants will be sent a google folder link to choose sides from one week in advance to the class. Please select a side you consider your "casting."

Prepare them as fully as you prepare for your professional auditions. Bring a flash drive or SD card if you'd like to take the takes home with you.

You must be over 18 and an experienced actor.

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.
 

** Registration for this event will open on Monday, September 30 at 10AM **

Deadline to RSVP is Oct. 11 at 12 noon PT.

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

Instructor: Kevin McCorkle

Description:

This is a four day intensive course.

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

• Monday, October 14 from 10am-5pm
• Friday, October 18 from 10am-5pm
• Monday, October 21 from 10am-5pm
• Friday, October 25 from 10am-5pm

A one hour lunch break will be held on each date. 

Join the SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory for Acting In Commercials!

This class will incorporate simulated audition exercises as well as discussion of the approach, technique and preparation for the audition process. Lecture covering the key aspects of a commercial career including; agent representation, union affiliation, the casting process, set etiquette, financial formulas as well as actor interaction and communication with the director. Other lecture topics will be covered. Guest speakers (seasoned professionals) offering insight regarding may attend live or on zoom when available.  Specific aspects of commercial acting or production will be utilized, giving students first hand exposure to the process. 

Students in this course should be advanced. They should have prior experience, knowledge of general acting theory and technique. 

This course will incorporate lecture, discussion, simulated auditions and video exercise, required reading, and outside exercises. 

Directions: 
Please review pages 1 - 8 of the L.A. SAG-AFTRA CONSERVATORY ACTING IN COMMERCIALS WORKBOOK in advance to the first day of class. 

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.