NY Conservatory

The Conservatory is designed to expand the craft and business knowledge of the professional performer through participation in Classes, Seminars, Audio/Video Workshops, Friday Groups, and Special Events.

Although run under the auspices of SAG, no SAG membership dues are used to pay for any Conservatory activity, although we gratefully acknowledge the use of the space provided by the Guild. Fellow actors (just like you) volunteer their time to run this fine program. Your nominal Conservatory membership fee goes to pay for such things as studio (A/V) equipment, printing and mailing expenses.

New York Conservatory Newsletter Fall 2009

New York: Conservatory Handbook

The Alice Mary Riley Studio

Most classes are held in the Studio on the 12th floor. Classes run September through August (with short vacation periods in December and July). Classes may include:

• Acting for Commercials
• Monologues
• Improvisation for Commercial, TV, Film
• Film Technique
• Auditioning for TV/Film
• Cold Reading
• Voice Over
• Teleprompter Technique
• Narration/Audiobook
• A/V Private Time (20-minute on-camera slot to use as you like)

Members sign-up in person for ONE regularly-scheduled class per week. Sign-up sheets are posted Monday of the WEEK PRIOR to the scheduled class. Classes usually fill up a week in advance.

Seminars and Special Events

Check the Conservatory Bulletin Board and call the Conservatory Information Line at (212) 827-1594 to get current information on Seminars and Special Events. NY Conservatory quarterly newsletters also contain Seminar/Special Event information.

Seminar sign-up sheets are posted Monday of the WEEK PRIOR to the scheduled seminar. Seminars often fill up quickly.

SAG Actor 101

New SAG member? “Back in the Business?” Get BASICS or BRUSH-UP in TV/FILM. Acting, auditioning, professional set behavior, terminology…bring your questions. Sign-up is required for SAG Actor 101. Group meets in the studio one Friday per month, 10 a.m. to noon. Check NY Conservatory Newsletter or sign-up sheet for date.

Writers’ Group

Acting and writing closely relate. Expand your options – bring your creativity, pencil, pen, paper, and hone your writing skills. No sign-up is required for Writers’ Group.

Writers’ Group meets every Friday from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Check with 12th floor SAG Reception or Committees Staff for room.
Professional Actors Always Call to Cancel!

It’s easy to call and leave a message 24/7 at (212) 827-1448 every time you are running late or need to cancel any signed-up class or seminar. Make space for another actor!

Annual Membership runs September 1 through August 31 regardless of when you join. You must be a paid-up member of SAG. NY Conservatory Membership Applications can be mailed to or dropped off at the 12th floor NY Committees Office. Renewal applications are processed in the same way as new applications.

Please PRINT clearly and COMPLETELY fill out your application including your professional email address, and make your check/money order payable to "Screen Actors Guild" in the amount of $20.00 (cash is not accepted.) Your card will be mailed to you within 4 to 6 weeks. Your check will be marked with your card number for your records. If you write a check to pay for another member, please note that member's name on your check. A $10.00 fee is charged for any bounced check and you will not be permitted to participate in Conservatory functions or rejoin until that fee is paid. There is a $2.00 fee for card replacement. You will be notified by mail when it is time to renew your membership.

Paid-up SAG Members may request a NY Conservatory Membership Application in person or by calling Committees staff at (212) 827-1448.

New York Conservatory Application 2009-2010