AFfRALOSANGELES

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
larsvp@aftra.com*. 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 larsvp@aftra.com
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 larsvp@aftra.com
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 larsvp@aftra.com
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<TRA/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
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.