INTRODUCTION TO DIALECT AND ACCENTS
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Frank Maxwell Boardroom
AFTRA Los Angeles, 5757 Wilshire Boulevard , 1st Floor
Los Angeles, California 90036
Please RSVP name, AFTRA # and event title to larsvp@aftra.com
A limited number of seats are available for this event. 

In the Eliza Doolittle Dialect Technique, Eliza Schneider uses the Suzuki ear-training method with her unparalleled library of native speakers from around the world aurally, visually, and kinesthetically locks her students into their chosen dialect.  She applies cultural reference, local trends, mouth and muscle position techniques, repetition, and respelling, depending on how each individual learns best. Eliza Jane Schneider is best known for voicing eight regular characters on Comedy Central’s “South Park” and is one of the top dialect experts in the world.  Please join us for this two-hour seminar where she will teach and discuss her techniques. 

AUDITIONS for members in GOOD STANDING interested in TWO FREE SEPARATE LESSONS in ACCENT REDUCTION and/or DIALECT TECHNIQUE to be held:

Open Audition Date for lessons:
Monday, August 25, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Frank Maxwell Boardroom

ALL members interested in auditioning are welcome,
first come first serve.

Please bring your headshot, along with a BRIEF written submission (a few sentences) about your experience with dialect & character work, and why you would like to take the class. (For those whose first language is not English, please note any prior training in American accents or accent reduction you have had).

Lesson dates if selected  (Lessons will be held in the Frank Maxwell Boardroom): 

-- Dialect Technique Lessons - Tuesday, September 30, Tuesday October 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm
-- Accent Reduction Lessons - Thursday, October 2, Thursday October 9, 6:30pm-8:30pm 

ON SET/ON-CAMERA TECHNIQUE CLASS
4 Week Course to be held 6:30PM - 10:00PM, Mondays:
September 8, 15, 22, 29
Frank Maxwell Boardroom, AFTRA Los Angeles, 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, 1st Floor
Los Angeles, California 90036
Deadline to Submit: Monday August 25th, 2008 (Please note you must be in good standing to participate.)

Please join instructor Geoff Fairbanks as he covers the technical aspects of working on-camera in this four-week class. The first class will focus on hitting your marks and staying in frame.  The second class covers working with three-camera setups with rehearsal and blocking.  The last two classes will resemble being on a working film set.  Actors will do a master shot, coverage, close-ups, Two T’s., Over the shoulder, and simple physical action.  The final scene will be a mutli-person scene that will tie everything together.  This class is a must for any one who hasn’t had a chance to work on a film set.  Actors are required to memorize material each week.

**Enrollment is strictly limited to 20 students chosen by the instructor at his discretion.  The instructor strives for a diverse group of students, including a variety of experience, age, gender and ethnicity.  We welcome all members to submit.

Please provide your member ID# along with a picture, resume and a brief paragraph (addressed to the instructor) stating your reasons for taking this class.  Submissions without the paragraph will not be considered.  All submissions must arrive at AFTRA no later than Monday, August 25th (sorry e-mail submissions will not be accepted).  Please mail submissions to:

AFTRA
5757 Wilshire Boulevard, 9th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90036
ATTN: “On-Camera Workshop”    

***Please be sure to provide your direct contact information of e-mail and phone number, and member ID# along with your submissions so that you can be contacted if selected into class.

DEMO REELS DEMYSTIFIED
Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Frank Maxwell Boardroom  
AFTRA Los Angeles, 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, 1^st Floor
Los Angeles, California 90036
Please RSVP name, AFTRA # and event title to larsvp@aftra.com 

Back again by popular demand, Robert Campbell returns with even more helpful tidbits about actor demo reels!  If you have questions – he has the answers!  Learn about the purpose of a demo reel and the three things every agent, manager, and casting director wants, how to pick the right scenes and leave out the wrong ones, and how to find the right editor whether you're creating your first demo reel, or updating it for the 10th time.   Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn! 

AUDITION PSYCH. 101
Monday, October 6, 2008, 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Frank Maxwell Boardroom, AFTRA Los Angeles, 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, 1st Floor
Los Angeles, California 90036
Please RSVP name, AFTRA # and event title to larsvp@aftra.com

Back by popular demand, busy working actor Michael Kostroff of HBO’s “The Wire” provides a refreshing new approach for actors which de-terrorizes the audition process.  From preparation to callback— this funny, inspiring workshop, is designed to help performers at every level deal with their nerves and insecurities and learn to love auditioning!  The class features words of wisdom, practical tools, life-changing quotes, Q & A, interactive exercises and a lot of laughs from this formerly disastrous auditioner who now books work constantly. Michael will be signing copies of his book, Letters from Backstage: The Adventures of a Touring Stage Actor, which will be available for sale.

M.A.C COSMETICS – BASIC BEAUTY & LOOKING YOUR BEST FOR YOUR AUDITION
Thursday, October 9, 2008, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
M.A.C Cosmetics Pro Store
133 North Robertson Boulevard, Los Angeles 90048
Please RSVP name, AFTRA # and event title to larsvp@aftra.com

The AFTRA Women's Committee is pleased to invite you to attend a special seminar hosted by M.A.C Cosmetics at their Beverly Hills Location. This special presentation is intended to enhance your career by providing information about basic beauty, current makeup trends, and techniques. Presentation will include how to put your best face forward for your auditions.  The discussion will be facilitated by M.A.C PRO Senior Artist Tiffany Johnston.  Participants will receive a 30% discount on all their purchases along with the purchase of a MAC PRO Membership Card.

SEASONED READINGS PROJECT – NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS!!!

The AFTRA/SAG Senior Projects Committee & the WGA Age Awareness Committee are now accepting submissions for upcoming Seasoned Readings Projects.  The Seasoned Readings Projects are staged readings of a stage or screen play written by a member of the WGA, featuring stories, themes and issues related to older citizens and performed by AFTRA/SAG membership featuring senior talent. 

If you are a member over the age of 50 in GOOD STANDING and would like to submit for upcoming projects, please mail one copy of your headshot, resume & direct contact information to:

AFTRA
5757 Wilshire Boulevard, 9th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90036
ATTN: “Seasoned Readings Project”