Fall 2016 WELCOME TO THE 2016/2017 CONSERVATORY SEASON
to evolve and grow these classes as teachers become available and we see the need for them.
The AFI year has begun, and along with that is the need for the fellows (students are referred to as fellows at AFI) Welcome back! As co-chairs of the SAG-AFTRA Los to cast their first-year cycle projects exclusively from Angeles Conservatory, Michael D. Cohen and I are happy SAG-AFTRA Conservatory membership. I have worked you are here. This time of year is always exciting and in a few of these AFI projects in the past and can say motivating, as we transition from the last lazy, hazy days from personal experience they are as professional as any of summer and focus with renewed energy and enthusiasm studio or independent film I have ever worked on. As a on our goals and dreams to close out yet another year. We conservatory member, you are in the “casting pool” have been busy at the Conservatory since the incredibly for these films as long as you are registered on successful summer intensive weekend, developing new SAG-AFTRA’s iActor, so make sure you are “in the mix.” classes, putting the final touches on the newly renovated audiovisual studio and doing our best to create a more Part of the value of your Conservatory membership is the efficient online registration tool for classes, workshops, ensemble of professional actors who help each other out panels and guest speakers. through their shared culture and community. This year,
By Kevin McCorkle
It is a great time to be a conservatory member. We are determined to bring you the best that we can offer to educate, motivate, inform and prepare you for the challenges and the artistic demands that IN THIS ISSUE: you will face as you travel on your How to Register creative journey. 3 for Classes Our volunteer teachers are Workshop experienced and 4-5 knowledgeable, Schedule offering classes at differing levels Workshop 6-7 according to your Descriptions capabilities. We have implemented a few Conservatory new classes that you Rules and 11 have not seen before and will continue
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make it a point to get as much as you can from your membership in this creative group. Get involved, show up to class, get in on the casting calls, volunteer your time and build relationships that will benefit you for years to come. There is much to be done individually and as a group, and you can become a part of the evolution of both. Michael and I, the teachers and the entire Conservatory Committee are looking forward to seeing you as we begin another productive, impactful and creative year at the Conservatory.
Cohen
McCorkle
The Los Angeles Conservatory Committee, co-chaired by Michael D. Cohen and Kevin McCorkle, works on both local and national levels to encourage, supervise and create programs through the Conservatory that benefit SAG-AFTRA members.