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SAG-AFTRA New England is proud to announce our first official participation in the Boston Pride Parade, brought to you in conjunction with the NextGen Committee! Come join the celebration of love, culture, diversity, and intersectionality of the LGBTQIA+ community!

When: Saturday, June 8, gather at 10 a.m., parade kick off 11 a.m.

Join the SAG-AFTRA New England NextGen Committee, fellow members and allies on Saturday, June 8 as we march in the Boston Pride for the People Parade! The 1.7 mile, two-hour parade starts at 11 a.m. near the Prudential Center on Boylston Street and ends at the Boston Common. Parade participants MUST arrive before 11 a.m.

Due to a strict headcount by the parade organizers, members interested in marching with our contingent MUST complete the RSVP form. Further information about the event will be emailed to registrants, along with instructions on how to get a complimentary SAG-AFTRA Pride t-shirt.

Public Transportation/Ride Sharing: Due to the volume of people expected, the Boston Pride Parade encourages using public transit, ride sharing and carpooling.

Note: Pre-registration is required for this event and a complimentary SAG-AFTRA pride t-shirt will be available to registrants.

For more information on the Boston Pride for the People Parade and related festivities, please click here.

RSVP: Log in to see the form below. Deadline to RSVP is Thursday, June 6 at 5 p.m. ET. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card on the app for admittance.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru April 30 or Oct. 31, 2024.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event.

This seminar will cover Minor Contract Provisions for the TV/Theatrical contract and Commercials contract. It is important for parents of SAG-AFTRA minors to understand their rights on set, for auditions and beyond. The meeting will be held via ZOOM.  Please get your questions ready!

This is the 1st of several upcoming meetings regarding Young Performers. If you are unable to attend this one, but want to be included in future events, please email Kathy.Byrne@sagaftra.org.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2024.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

The SAG-AFTRA Chicago Blood Drive is back! We will be hosting a blood drive on Monday, October 21, 2024 from noon - 6pm in the KRC.  This is an amazing opportunity to help save lives, while hanging in the KRC with your fellow SAG-AFTRA members and friends.

When you donate, you will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards.  This is a national give-away for anyone who donates during specific dates in October.  Don’t miss out on your chance to elevate your candy game this Halloween! Book your appointment today. Find out more at vitalant.org/EpicTreatsGiveaway.

The Vitalant registration portal is live - so, grab and friend and sign up for times to donate here. 

Have questions about health insurance? Need help enrolling in coverage? Come and chat with a benefits specialist from the Artists Health Insurance Resource Center at Entertainment Community Fund and learn about the services available to you!

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

Welcome to the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local! This Member 101 meeting is a must for new members, and a great refresher for the seasoned veteran actor!  

This is a valuable meeting to learn everything you need to know about SAG-AFTRA and all that we have to offer.  

Learn new things and get answers to any questions you have about SAG-AFTRA.

The meeting will be held in person at the KRC - 1 E. Erie, Suite 660, dinner will be served at 5:30pm.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2024.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

Join the SAG-AFTRA National LGBTQ Committee, fellow members and allies on Sunday, June 9, as we march behind our SAG-AFTRA banner during the L.A. Pride Parade! The parade starts at 11 a.m. in Hollywood and will be on Hollywood Blvd. (between Highland Ave. and Cahuenga Blvd). Due to a strict headcount by the parade organizers, we need all members interested in marching with our contingent to register by filling out the RSVP form below. Further information on when and where to meet will be emailed to you along with instructions on how to get a complimentary SAG-AFTRA Pride T-Shirt.

When: Sunday, June 9

Where: Between Highland Ave. and Cahuenga Blvd. on Hollywood Blvd. The exact meeting point will be provided to you closer to the event date. 

Public Transportation/Ride Sharing: Due to the volume of people expected, the L.A. Pride Parade encourages using public transit, ride sharing and carpooling. Please refer to the L.A. Metro Trip Planner to plan your route. 

RSVP: Log in to see the form below. Deadline to RSVP is Thursday, June 6 at 5p.m. PT. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card on the app for admittance.

For more information on the L.A. Pride Parade and related festivities, please click here. 

Questions? Reach out to diversity@sagaftra.org.  

This event is only open to active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through Oct. 31, 2024). Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received by Tuesday, June 4 at 5pm PT. 
 

Join your fellow New York Local members at a virtual member orientation. We'll be covering contracts, benefits of membership, ways to get involved, and how to make the most of your SAG-AFTRA membership.

The orientation will start at 5 p.m ET and will include time for Q&A.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2024.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

Please email: newyork@sagaftra.org with any questions regarding registration prior to the event.

Please join your fellow members and industry professionals in celebrating the start of the summer season at The Westport Bowery (located at 817 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111) for the first mixer of the year in Kansas City, MO. 

Snacks will be provided, and a cash bar will be available. This event is open to members only and invited industry guests. Registration for this event will close on June 13, 2024 at 5pm CT.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2024.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

Deadline to RSVP is Jun. 17 at 12 noon PT.

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, James Cagney Boardroom
            5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Description:
Join the SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory for the Stand-Up Comedy Workshop.

Understand how multi-camera acting directly correlates to stand-up comedy. Learn how to set-up a joke, and land a punch-line. Learn how to be open and honest and harness those skills to make you a better, more confident actor. 

Take your life experiences, the subject of a “killer” stand-up set! This workshop will go over stand-up comedy basic rules including setup, premise and stage etiquette, and selected individuals will have the opportunity to test out freshly minted material before the end of the workshop. Taught by Cool Beans Comedy producer and coach Corey Martin Craig, with more than 10+ years of stand-up comedy instruction. 

Best for performers over the age of 18. 

Directions:
Attendees, please bring a notepad and pen for this workshop. 

Instructor: Corey Martin Craig

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. All performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

Deadline to RSVP is Jun. 3 at 9 AM PT.

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, James Cagney Boardroom
            5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Description:

Given the opportunity to express yourself, where do you stop and what do you stop yourself with? Award-winning actor Karen Austin unpacks self-sabotage, your discomfort zone, the leap into strong choices, and practical techniques for delivering your best. The opposite of fear is work. There may be group exercises and a few participants may perform on-camera, time permitting. 

Best for performers over the age of 18. 

About Karen Austin

Her career includes decades of lead roles on film, stage & TV,  LA Drama Critics Circle & Dramalogue Awards, an M.A. from Northwestern University and election to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. She has taught at Stanford, the NY Actors Institute and the LA SAG-AFTRA Conservatory. She co-leads the Mastery of Creativity Workshop, and holds a weekly studio scene study class. 

Directions:
Attendees are welcome to bring materials to take notes

Instructor: Karen Austin

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. All performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event.