Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston-Austin Conservatory Workshop With Atlanta Casting Director Jessica Fox-Thigpen

Jun 13, 2024 - 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM CDT

Where: Online Via Zoom

Please join us for a virtual workshop with Atlanta Casting Director Jessica Fox-Thigpen

When: Thursday, June 13 from 5-7 p.m. 

Where: Online Via Zoom-This will be a virtual workshop

Please RSVP by Wednesday, June 12 at 5 p.m.

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. 



Dallas-Fort Worth Actor Workshop: Demystifying the Casting Process

May 11, 2024 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

Where: 5000 Quorum Drive,Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75254 and Online via Zoom

Please join us for a hybrid workshop with Casting Director, Ally Beans.

When: Saturday, May 11, 1-3 p.m. CT

Where:  5000 Quorum Drive, Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75254 and Online via Zoom

 

RSVP For In-Person

Register using the form below.

 

RSVP For Zoom

Registration is a TWO STEP PROCESS.

1. Register with SAG-AFTRA using the form below.

2. A few days before the event, we will send registrants a link to register on Zoom. Once you register on Zoom, you will automatically receive your unique login credentials. They will be emailed from a Zoom email address.  (no-reply@zoom.us)

You must complete both steps to receive your log in. The links are unique to each participant and cannot be shared.

 

RSVP by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 10.

 

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 Apr. 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. 



Acting Masterclass Workshop

Apr 11, 2024 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CDT

Where: Online Via Zoom

The Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston-Austin Locals are offering our members a FREE live online Tom Todoroff masterclass workshop on Thursday, April 11, 6-9 p.m. CT. In this class, instruction is done by way of demonstration. So attendees may volunteer to perform a 1-2 minute monologue and receive personalized coaching in front of the group. Tom will coach several actors on their prepared pieces to demonstrate how to use Guideposts, Viewpoints, Vocal Variation and The Four Agreements to craft the most dynamic, compelling performance possible.

Attendees are also welcome to observe only. Time Allowing, Tom will answer questions from the group at the end.  

In this class, you'll learn about a clear, practical set of tools for text analysis and rehearsal that will allow you to feel relaxed, grounded and confident for every performance. This is also an opportunity to gain valuable insights into the film, tv and theater industry. RSVP today to save your place!

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

Where Online via Zoom

RSVP Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 10 at 5 p.m. CDT

If you'd like to be on the list of actors Tom may call upon to be coached during the class, please email us at: dallas@sagaftra.org ASAP! 

WHO IS TOM TODOROFF? Tom is a producer, director, actor and performance coach who has directed, coached and/or acted opposite Peter O’Toole, Harrison Ford, Samuel L. Jackson, Liam Neeson, Sasha Alexander, Allison Janney, Tony Goldwyn, Claire Danes and Blythe Danner among others. Tom's background includes training at Juilliard in NYC and with Stella Adler as well as a 15-year working relationship with Michael Shurtleff (famed casting director & author of Audition). Tom's students range from the most accomplished TV, film and theater professionals, to passionate enthusiasts who are just beginning to explore the world of acting, directing and storytelling. Tom is a member of Actors' Equity Association, the Producers Guild of America, the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, The American Dialect Society, the Linguistic Society of America, the Voice and Speech Trainers Association, the Creative Coalition, the National Speakers Association and a proud SAG-AFTRA member for 42 years! Learn more at TomTodoroff.com

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

This event is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. You should always use good judgment in these matters.

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



DFW Actor's Workshop

Mar 09, 2024 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM CST

Where: SAG-AFTRA Dallas-Fort Worth Local Office and Zoom.

Please join us for the Actor's Workshop with Ransford Doherty.

When Saturday, March 9 from 1-3 p.m.

Where: 5000 Quorum Drive, Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75254 and Online via Zoom.

Cost: Free

Please RSVP by Friday, March 8 at 5 p.m. CT. Members who RSVP to the Zoom option will be sent the login by email a few days before the event. 

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 April 30, 2024 or in compliance with the November 2023 dues extension program).

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 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

This event is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. You should always use good judgment in these matters.



Dallas-Fort Worth 2024 SAG Awards Viewing Party

Feb 24, 2024 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM CST

Where: Times Ten Cellars, 6324 Prospect Avenue, Dallas, TX 75214


Please join us at a viewing party for the 30th Annual SAG Awards. This is a great opportunity to gather with fellow SAG-AFTRA members to celebrate excellence in film and television performances. Be sure to share your experience and excitement about the SAG Awards in the Dallas-Fort Worth Local on social media using #sagawards.

When: Saturday, Feb. 24, from 6-9 p.m.

Where: Times Ten Cellars, 6324 Prospect Avenue, Dallas, TX 75214

6-7 p.m. Cocktail reception with light bites, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks.
7-9 p.m. - SAG Awards streaming live on Netflix.

Parking: Free Parking lot behind the venue

Attire: Cocktail

Admission Price:
$10 for SAG-AFTRA Members
$20 for SAG-AFTRA Member +1 guest 

Ticket price includes light bites, beer and wine tickets, non-alcoholic drinks,  Guess-the-Winners Ballot Contest and additional door prizes. 

RSVP: Required by Friday, Feb 23 at 5 p.m. CT. Please review the information below. There is a TWO STEP registration process. You must RSVP AND complete your payment online. Failure to pay will result in the cancellation of your reservation.

1) Please fill out the online RSVP form below to reserve your spot. 

2) Additionally, you will need to complete the online payment process by clicking here.

Space is limited on a first come first served basis.. PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO ADMITTANCE OF WALK-INS AND NO MONEY WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR.
Questions: Dallas@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 April 30, 2024 or in compliance with the November 2023 dues extension program) and a guest.

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 72 business hours before the start of the event. 



SAG-AFTRA Dallas-Fort Worth Membership Meeting

Nov 30, 2023 - 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM CST

Where: Sidecar Social, 5100 Belt Line Rd, Addison, TX, 75254

Please join us for the Dallas-Fort Worth Membership Meeting.

Where: Sidecar Social, 5100 Belt Line RD, Addison, TX, 75254

When: Thursday, Nov 30, 6-8:30 p.m.

RSVP:  Please RSVP no later than Thursday, November 30 at 5 p.m.

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, 2023 or April 30, 2024 or in compliance with the November 2023 dues extension program).

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 72 business hours before the start of the event. 



Dallas-Fort Worth SAG-AFTRA Strike Solidarity Rally

Sep 09, 2023 - 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

Where: Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75219

Join the SAG-AFTRA Dallas-Fort Worth Local for a Strike Solidarity Rally in the heart of DFW at Reverchon Park. Friends and family are welcome!

 

When: Saturday, September 9, 9-11 a.m. CT

Where: 3505 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75219

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

 

 

 



An Introduction to the Audiobook Industry: Facts, Fiction and Everything in Between

Aug 12, 2023 - 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM CDT

Where: SAG AFTRA Dallas Fort-Worth, 5000 Quorum Dr, Lobby Level, Dallas, TX 75254 and Zoom

Join audiobook narrator Sean Pratt for an overview of the audiobook industry, where it’s going, and how to break into the work. Participants are invited to come in person or connect via Zoom!

When: Saturday, August, 12,  3-4:30 p.m.

Where: SAG AFTRA Dallas-Fort Worth, 5000 Quorum Dr, Lobby Level, Dallas, TX 75254

Cost: Free to members

Please RSVP by Thursday, August 10 by 5:30 p.m. 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, 2023, or in compliance with the May 2023 dues relief extension). No guests are allowed. 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 48 business hours before the start of the event. 



Dallas-Fort Worth SAG Awards Viewing Party

Feb 26, 2023 - 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM CST

Where: Dave & Busters, 9450 N Central Expressway, Dallas, TX

You and a guest are invited to celebrate with fellow members and industry friends at a viewing party of the 29th Annual SAG Awards. 

When: 6 p.m. CT, Sunday, Feb. 26

NEW LOCATION! Dave & Busters

9450 N Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75231

Attire: Cocktail Attire

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP by Saturday, Feb. 25 at 5 p.m. CT. You must be logged in to RSVP. 

Masks are required to enter the party and must be worn when not eating/drinking. Masks will be provided for those who need them.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members of the Dallas-Fort Worth Local in good standing (paid thru April 30, 2023, or in compliance with the November 2022 Dues Relief Extension) and their guests. 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 48 business hours before the start of the event. 



Dallas-Fort Worth Local 2023 TV/Theatrical Wages and Working Conditions Meeting #2

Jan 24, 2023 - 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM CST

Where: Zoom

Please join us for a second Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston-Austin 2023 TV/Theatrical Wages and Working Conditions meeting. This is your chance to participate in this very important process and make your voice heard.

When: Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023, 6-7:30 pm CT

Where: Online via Zoom

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 April 30, 2023, or in compliance with the November 2022 Dues Relief Extension). No guests are allowed. 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 48 business hours before the start of the event. 



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