Love working on characters? Join NY Booth Director Lana Migliore for an animation throw down. The first part of this fast-paced class will focus on developing characters & character voices from visual prompts.
In the second half of the class, participants will test drive their new creations with a partner using text from a neutral scene provided by the instructor. Please arrive warmed-up and ready to play! Every participant will work.
REQUIREMENTS
Members must be willing to participate. This class is hands-on and does not allow auditors. Participants must remain for the duration of the class. This class is held on Zoom. Please attend from a quiet place with a sturdy internet connection. Participants will receive Zoom link on the morning of the session.
Please note: Due to Covid-19 protocols, all VO Lab programs are now online, until further notice. If there are any references to our physical facilities/studios/venues, that information typically pertains to our in-person programming.
Late arrivals will not be admitted.
Always have your valid/paid up SAG-AFTRA, or AEA membership card (or virtual membership card; download the SAG-AFTRA app to activate your virtual membership card) at check-in. Your current proof-of-payment receipt is also acceptable, as is proof of a payment deferment arrangement. No admittance will be granted without your current membership card, current virtual membership card, payment receipt or proof of payment deferment.
Guests are not allowed at this program unless stated in the program description.
RSVP = You are registered to attend, but seats are NOT guaranteed. Programs are sometimes overbooked to ensure optimal attendance..
If you RSVP for this offering and later cannot attend, please remove your name from the RSVP list by 11:59 PM prior to the day of the program. Failure to fulfill a RSVP reservation or arrival after check-in is completed will be recorded as a no-show. For the VO Lab program, three (3) no-shows within 60 days and you will not be able to attend VO Lab classes or reserve studio sessions for 90 days We refer to this as the 3/60/90 rule.
Waitlist = You are not registered to attend the program, but you are added to the Waitlist. If we receive a cancellation and/or you are moved to the RSVP list, you will be notified (typically the day before the program) with enough time to cancel, if you cannot attend. The VO Lab sometimes requires an email response to confirm if the member will be attending or will not be attending. If you have been moved to the RSVP list you can cancel by 11:59 PM the day before a scheduled program an d avoid being recorded as a no-show, if you do not attend.
You may also check your status at any time from your user account on our website. By signing up for the Waitlist you are telling us that you want to attend the program, so if that changes please cancel your Waitlist reservation. You WILL NOT be recorded as a no-show if you are on the Waitlist and do not attend or if you show up and do not get in.
Walk Ins = Not applicable during Covid-19 online programming. Walk Ins are welcome (unless otherwise stated in the Program Description), but are not guaranteed a seat. If a seat is still available after the RSVP list and waiting list are admitted then you will be admitted. If no seat is available, Walk Ins will be denied entry. Please exercise courtesy to our staff if this scenario occurs.
When you register for a program you are expected to stay for the entirety of the offering.
Participants should be adults 18 and over. For parents/guardians of minors interested in attending offerings that are not specific to actors under 18 years of age, please contact the VO Lab before joining the RSVP or Waitlist.
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation reserves the right to refuse admission or service to anyone.
This program may include explicit, sexual, disturbing or offensive content and is intended for mature audiences only.
For those who need disability accommodation, including Sign Language Interpretation, please email rsvp@sagaftra.foundation for LA program or nyrsvp@sagaftra.foundation for NY program with a minimum of three business days' notice and you will be contacted.
The SAG AFTRA Foundation reserves the right to refuse entrance to any guests.
SAG-AFTRA members and guests invited to events will behave in a professional and courteous manner. Any violation of the rules or transgression of decorum will be subject to review by the programming team, which has sole authority to remove the member from present and future SAG-AFTRA Foundation programs for unprofessional, discourteous, threatening or similarly inappropriate behavior.
By booking this program I acknowledge I understand and will abide by these rules.
Accessibility:
For accessibility requirements, including sign language interpretation, please email rsvp@sagaftra.foundation with at least three (3) business days' notice.
Eligibility:
All SAG-AFTRA members who are active and fully paid up are eligible to use the Voiceover Lab and attend Voiceover Programs.
Most programs are restricted to members over the age of 18.Â
If our website shows that you are not in good standing, please contact SAG-AFTRA directly at (323) 549 6778. Keep in mind that updates may take up to 24 hours to reflect on the Foundation’s website.
Cancellation and No-Show Policy:
We understand that life happens, but last-minute cancellations can disrupt the program and impact other members. Here’s what you need to know:
Cancellation Deadline: Usually, the cancellation deadline is 11:59PM on the day before the program. Please refer to your class requirements email for specific cancellation deadlines, as this may change based on class format.
How to Cancel: Cancellations must be made through the website; we cannot accept them via email or phone.
Late Cancellations: If you cancel after the deadline outlined in your mail and on the website, you will be marked as a "no-show".
Check in opens 15 minutes before the program starts, please arrive on time. Â If you arrive late, you will be marked as a no-show. Late arrivals will not be admitted.
We do expect you to stay for the duration of the program as leaving early disrupts the session. Â Leaving early will be recorded as a no-show.
Our no-show policy is a two-strike system over the course of one year. The first instance of a no-show will be recorded in your member account. Â If a second no-show occurs, you will be restricted from attending Voiceover Programs and booth sessions for 90 days.
Waitlist Policy:
If the programs is full, joining the waitlist shows you're interested in attending if space becomes available:
If you are on the waitlist and are no longer able to attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist immediately to allow others the opportunity.
If a space opens up, you will receive an email confirming your place in the program you are expected to attend.
If you have received a confirmation email for your attendance and can no longer attend, please be sure to cancel your space before the cancellation deadline mentioned in the email. If you do not cancel, you will be marked as a no-show.
You may be added to the attendee list up to three hours before the program start time. If added after the cancellation deadline, please note that the no-show policy does not apply if you don’t attend.
We do not accept walk-ins, including from waitlisted individuals.
General Requirements and Rules:
SAG-AFTRA ID: You’ll need to show a valid SAG-AFTRA ID card or proof of payment to attend. No entry will be granted without current verification.
Most programs are for performers aged 18 and over. For parents/guardians of minors interested in attending offerings that are not specific to actors under 18 years of age, please email rsvp@sagaftra.foundation.Â
This program may include explicit, sexual, disturbing or offensive content and is intended for mature audiences only.
Recording of any kind (audio or video) is strictly prohibited.
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone.
We ask all members to behave professionally and respectfully at all times. Aggressive behavior is not acceptable.
If you have a concern or issue, we encourage you to express it in the appropriate setting and work toward a resolution. Disruptive behavior during the program will not be tolerated.
