Houston-Austin Members Reunite for SAG Awards Local Viewing Party

Members of the SAG-AFTRA Houston-Austin Local gathered with friends and industry partners to celebrate and watch the 29th Annual SAG Awards in Austin. The party was held at Wax Myrtle’s Club & Pool and provided members with a long-awaited opportunity to gather in person for the first time since 2020. 

We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to our SAG Awards Party Committee members who worked tirelessly to create a wonderful event. The Wax Myrtle’s staff was fantastic and we couldn’t have asked for a better venue to celebrate the big night. Several attendees donated items that were given out to our lucky raffle winners at the close of the event, along with SAG-AFTRA swag bags.

During the event, Houston-Austin Local President Mykle McCoslin welcomed our new union members with SAG-AFTRA pins. Additionally, our emcee and 2nd vice president, CeeJay Joseph, led a moment of silence for members we have lost over the last year. 

We were happy to partner with Austin Entertainment Business, a local group providing entertainment industry members with various networking, organizing and educational events. For those in the Austin area unfamiliar with AEB, check out one of their monthly events where television and film producer Jennifer Hutchins and a guest share insider entertainment industry advice. All events have an open mic for attendees to offer jobs and partnerships and pitch their special skills. 

Thanks to everyone who came out and made this SAG Awards party one to remember! We look forward to seeing you all more often as we ramp up in-person events and member engagement activities this year. 

All photos by Ashley Fordinal.