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Sep 24, 2024 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM PDT

This event will be held online.

Join the Los Angeles Local Background Actors Committee for “Happy Hour" with Sandee Alessi & Shayne Hartigan from Alessi Hartigan Casting! Alessi Hartigan Casting will engage in an educational virtual conversation to discuss their background actors casting process for their current roster of TV/Theatrical projects. Members will hear answers to questions that they've always wanted to know and receive advice from prolific and experienced background casting directors. Whether you’re a new member or restarting your professional career, this is a great way to gain more experience and insight about the craft of background artistry.

Members are encouraged to submit 3-4 questions that you would like the casting directors to answer by emailing them to backgroundactorsinfo@sagaftra.org

When: Tuesday, September 24 at 6 p.m. PT 

RSVP: Please log in to see the RSVP form below. Deadline to RSVP is Friday, September 20. RSVPs are required to attend the meeting.

Questions? Reach out to backgroundactorsinfo@sagaftra.org or call (323) 549 - 6811.  

Panelists are subject to change without notification.

This panel is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG- AFTRA. The information provided through the panel 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 panel.

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

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received by 4 p.m. PT on Tuesday, September 10. You can also contact the Background Department at (323) 549 - 6811 with the accommodation you are requesting.



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