Aftra Member Education Calendar 2009

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MEMBER EDUCATION/EEO CALENDAR

March 20, 2009

Board and AFfRA members in good standing are invited to attend any of the following events coordinated through the Member Education and EEO Departments and their committees. For all RSVPs or requests for more information, please email your full name, AFfRA #, as well as the program or event that you would like to attend to [email protected]*. We look forward to welcoming you to AFfRA's programs and events! *PLE,t\SE NOTE YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE AN IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO YQUR RSVP. HOWEVER, AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION WILL BE SENT TO YOU ABOUT A WEEK PlUOR TO EACH EVENT. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) & WOMEN'S COMMITTEE JOINT MEETING Wednesday, March 25, 2009 11:30 am -1:30 pm, Frank Maxwell Board Room AFTRA Los Angeles, 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, 9 th Floor Los Angeles, California 90036 Please RSVP name, AI<"TRA # and event title to [email protected] You're invited to come learn more about the Equal Employment Opportunity & Women's Committees and take an active part in the events and programs designed to increase awareness and provide information to our members and the community. Find out more about the Tri-Union IVY Awards, named after current AFTRA member Ivy Bethune, tentatively scheduled to be presented on Monday, June 29th , 2009. SCENE STUDY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY Alan Feinstein, Instructor Sponsored by the Member Education Department Thursday, March 26th 2009 6:30pm - 9:00pm, Frank Maxwell Boardroom AFfRA Los Angeles, 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, 1 st Floor, Los Angeles, California 90036 Please note this event is now full and we are unable toaccept any further RSVP's from this point on as the Will Call list is at capacity as well. Join Alan Feinstein star of stage and screen for a seminar on Scene Study with a 21st Century spin. Through monologues from classic and contemporary scenes, learn about tools that will allow you to personally connect to any material, and maximize your own self expression. Please RSVP ASAP as space is limited. IT AIN'T CALLED SHOW ART: KNOWING THE BUSINESS OF THEJUZ David Westberg, Instructor Sponsored by the Member Education Department

Wednesday. AprilS, 2009 7Pm - 9pm, Frank Maxwell Boardroom, AFfRA Los Angeles, 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, 1 st Floor Los Angeles, California 9 9 0 3 6 , Please RSVP name, AFfRA # and event title to [email protected] David Westberg brings a rich treasure trove of information for actors in their quest for success from a business standpoint of their craft. David has worked in all areas of the entertainment industry that affect actors: He began as an actor himself in 1967, and made a living solely in this capacity from 1972 to 1982. He then stepped behind the camera, working first for Actors Equity, then as an agent at rCM and TRIAD ARTISTS as well as casting associate at the Mark Taper Forum. Finally, in 1991, he formed DAVID WESTBERG MANAGEMENT and was CEO for that firm for fifteen years. He recently returned to acting, is writing a book on the business of entertainment and has become involved in AFTRA union work as welL M.A.C. COSMETICS BASIC BEAUTY & LOOKING YOUR BEST FOR YOUR AUDITION John Stapleton, Instructor Sponsored by the Member Education Department Thursday, April 16, 2009 7!00pm - 9!00pm, M.A.C. Cosmetics Pro Store 133 North Robertson Boulevard, Los Angeles 90048 Please RSVP name, AFfRA # and event title to [email protected] The AFTRA Women's Committee is pleased to announce and invite you to attend a special seminar hosted by M.A.C. Cosmetics. 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 John Stapleton. Participants will receive a 30% discount on all their purchases with the purchase of a M.A.C. PRO Membership Card. AUDITION IMPROV CLASS Joe Reich, Instructor Sponsored by the Member Education Department (Deadline to Submit: Monday, April 6 th ) 8 Week Class Dates: Thursdays, April 16, 23 & 30, May 7, 14, 21 & 28, June 4, 2009 7!00pm - Frank Maxwell Boardroom AFTRA Los Angeles, 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, First Floor Los Angeles, California 90036 Joe Reich, a graduate of Carnegie-Mellon Drama School, and long time teacher and lecturer, is again teaching a free audition improv class for eight weeks. Classes are designed to enable an actor to respond any audition situation instantly with strong, honest choices. Enrollment is strictly limited. The instructor will select the participants and members must be in good standing. Please provide your member ID# along with a picture, resume and a brief paragraph stating your reasons for wanting to take this class (submissions without the paragraph will not be considered). All submissions must arrive at AFTRA no later than Monday, April 6 th •

For those who've submitted for the postponed January 2009 class, please do not resubmit a headshot/resume. Sorry, email submissions will not be accepted. Please mail submissions to: AFTRA 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, 9th Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90036 ATIN: "Audition Improv Class" ***Please be sure to provide your direct contact information of e-mail and phone number along with your submissions so that you can be contacted if selected into class. SCENE STUDY CLASS Robin G. Brown, Instructor Sponsored by the Member Education Department (Deadline to submit: l\1:onday, May 4th) 4 Week Class Dates: Monday, May 18th , Tuesday, May 26 th , Monday, June 1st & Monday, June 8 th 7:00pm - 10:00pm - Frank Maxwell Boardroom AFl'RA Los Angeles, 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, 1 st Floor Los Angeles, California 90036 A four week scene study class taught by Robin Brown. Robin received his MFA in acting from USC where he studied under W. Duncan Ross, graduated from the Second City Training Center as well as the Improv Olympic in Chicago where he was directed by Del Close. Robin has also worked with Stella Adler in her master class then taught Improvisation for the Theater at the Stella Adler Conservatory. He is currently an instructor at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco where he teaches senior and graduate students, in addition to giving regular workshops for AFTRA. Robin is also an accomplished filmmaker/screenwriter whose independent film "Submission" premiered at the market at The Cannes Film festival May 2006. All submissions must arrive at AFTRA no later than Monday, May 4, 2009 (sorry e­ mail submissions will not be accepted). Be sure to provide your direct contact information of e-mail, phone number and member ID# along with your submission so that you can be contacted if selected into class. Please mail one copy of your headshot and resume to: AFTRA 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, 9th Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90036 ATIN: "Scene Study Class" ***Please note the instructor will select students as class size is limited. SEASONED READINGS PROJECf NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS!!! The AI
the WGA, featuring stories, themes and issues related to older citizens and performed by MiRA/SAG membership featuring senior talent. If you,are a member over the age of 50 in GOOD STANDING aJld 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"

Look out for a major dance event this spring!!!

The following is information our members or instructors would like to share. Though AFTRA does not necessarily endorse any of listings here, we support, encourage and will include member events and successes as part of our weekly calendar as long as they fall within the parameters ofentertainment industry. CENTRAL CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT

Central Casting is seeking paid up members of AFTRA for background employment on AFTRA programs. All ages and types. In addition, Central is currently looking for performers who can portray 18 years old. Please visit the Central Casting Website at www.centralcasting.org for registration information.