aftra member education calendar 2009

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AFfRALOSANGELES MEMBER EDUCATION/EEO CALENDAR

March 20, 2009

Board and AFfRA members in good standing are invited to at tend any of the followingevents coordinated through the Member Education an d EEO Departments and theircommittees. For all RSVPs or requests for more information, please email your fullname, AFfRA #, as well as the program or event that you would like to attend [email protected] *. We look forward to welcoming you to AFfRA's programs an devents!

*PLE,t\SE NOTE YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE AN IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO

YQUR RSVP. HOWEVER, AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION WILL BE SENT TOYO U ABOUT A WEEK PlUOR TO EACH EVENT.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) & WOMEN'S COMMITTEEJOINT MEETINGWednesday, March 25 , 200911:30 am -1:30 pm, Frank Maxwell Board RoomAFTRA Los Angeles, 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, 9 th FloorLos Angeles, California 90036Please RSVP name, AI


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Wednesday. Apri lS , 20097Pm - 9pm, Frank Maxwell Boardroom,A F f R A Los Angeles, 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, 1 s t FloorLos Angeles, California 9 9 0 3 6 ,Please RSVP name, A F f R A # and event t i t le 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 theentertainment industry that affect actors: He began as an actor himself in 1967, an dmade a living solely in this capacity from 1972 to 1982. He then stepped behind thecamera, working first for Actors Equity, then as an agent at rCM and TRIAD ARTISTS aswell as casting associate at the Mark Taper Forum. Finally, in 1991, he formed DAVIDWESTBERG MANAGEMENT and was CEO for that firm for fifteen years. He recentlyreturned to acting, is writing a book on the business of entertainment and has becomeinvolved in AFTRA union work as welL

M.A.C. COSMETICS BASIC BEAUTY & LOOKING YOUR BEST FOR YOURAUDITIONJohn Stapleton, Ins t ruc tor

Sponsored by the Member Education Depar tmentThursday, April 16, 20097!00pm - 9!00pm, M.A.C. Cosmetics Pro Store133 Nor th Robertson Boulevard, Lo s Angeles 90048Please RSVP name, A F f R A # and event title to [email protected] The AFTRA Women's Committee is pleased to announce an d invite you to attend aspecial seminar hosted by M.A.C. Cosmetics. This special presentation is intended toenhance your career by providing information about basic beauty, current makeuptrends, an d techniques. Presentation will include how to pu t your best face forward foryour auditions. The discussion will be facilitated by M.A.C. PRO Senior Artist JohnStapleton. Participants will receive a 30% discount on all their purchases with thepurchase of a M.A.C. PRO Membership Card.

AUDITION IMPROV CLASSJoe Reich, Ins t ruc torSponsored by the Member Education Depar tment(Deadline to Submit: Monday, Apri l 6 th )8 Week Class Dates:Thursdays, April 16, 23 & 30, May 7, 14 , 21 & 28, June 4, 20097!00pm - Frank Maxwell BoardroomAFTRA Los Angeles, 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, First FloorLos Angeles, California 90036Jo e Reich, a graduate of Carnegie-Mellon Drama School, an d long time teacher an dlecturer, is again teaching a free audition improv class for eight weeks. Classes aredesigned to enable an actor to respond any audition situation instantly with strong,honest choices. Enrollment is strictly limited. The instructor will select the participantsan d members must be in good standing. Please provide your member ID# along with apicture, resume and a br ief paragraph stating your reasons for wanting to take this class(submissions without the paragraph will no t be considered). All submissions must arriveat AFTRA no later than Monday, April 6 th
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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For those who've submitted for the postponed January 2009 class, please dono t resubmit a headshot / resume. Sorry, email submissions will not be accepted.Please mail submissions to:

AFTRA

5757 Wilshire Boulevard, 9th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90036ATIN: "Audition Improv Class"

***Please be sure to provide your direct contact information o f e-mail andphone number along with your submissions so that you can be contacted i fselected into class.

SCENE STUDY CLASSRobin G. Brown, Ins t ruc torSponsored by the Member Education Depar tment(Deadline to submit: l\1:onday, May 4th)4 Week Class Dates:Monday, May 18 th , Tuesday, May 26 th ,Monday, June 1 st & Monday, June 8 th7:00pm - 10:00pm - Frank Maxwell BoardroomAFl'RA Los Angeles, 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, 1 st FloorLos Angeles, California 90036A four week scene study class taught by Robin Brown. Robin received his MFA in actingfrom USC where he studied under W. Duncan Ross, graduated from the Second CityTraining Center as well as the Improv Olympic in Chicago where he was directed by DelClose. Robin has also worked with Stella Adler in he r master class then taughtImprovisation for the Theater at the Stella Adler Conservatory. He is currently aninstructor at the Academy of Ar t University in San Francisco where he teaches senior an dgraduate students, in addition to giving regular workshops for AFTRA. Robin is also an

accomplished filmmaker/screenwriter whose independent film "Submission" premieredat the market at The Cannes Film festival May 2006.

All submissions must arrive at AFTRA no later than Monday, May 4, 2009 (sorry email submissions will not be accepted). Be sure to provide your direct contactinformation of e-mail, phone number an d member ID# along with your submission sothat you can be contacted if selected into class. Please mail one copy of your headshotan d resume to:

AFTRA

5757 Wilshire Boulevard, 9th FloorLos 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


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the WGA, featuring stories, themes and issues related to older citizens and performed byMiRA/SAG membership featuring senior talent.

I f you,are a member over the age of 50 in GOOD STANDING aJld would like to submitfor upcoming projects, please mail one copy of your headshot, resume & direct contactinformation to:

AFTRA5757 Wilshire Boulevard, 9t h FloorLos Angeles, CA 90036ATTN: "Seasoned Readings Project"

Look out fo r a major dance event this spring!!!

The following is information our members or instructors would like to share. ThoughAFTRA does not necessarily endorse any of listings here, we support, encourage andwill include member events and successes as part of our weekly calendar as long as

they fall within the parameters of entertainment industry.

CENTRAL CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT

Central Casting is seeking paid up members of AFTRA for background employment onAFTRA programs. All ages and types.

In addition, Central is currently looking fo r performers who can portray 18 years old.

Please visit the Central Casting Website at www.centralcasting.org for registrationinformation.
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