Los Angeles

Where:
     The Autry Museum of the American West - The Wells Fargo Theater
     4700 Western Heritage Way 
     Los Angeles, CA 90027

Parking: Free parking is located directly in front of the museum.

When: Wednesday, June 26
         Show begins at 7 p.m.
         Galleries open at 6 p.m.

Join your fellow members, the SAG-AFTRA Radio Players, as they present two lively examples of Old Time Radio including Gunsmoke episode, ”Chester’s Dilemma,” in which Chester is infatuated with a young woman who has a secret that can land her in jail. The show will also include a radio adaptation of Brief Encounter which brings Noel Coward’s iconic film to life as we hear what happens when a chance meeting between two married people at a New York train station launches a love affair that threatens to derail their marriages.

Come join the fun!

The museum’s galleries will open at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m.

RSVP Required: Log in to see the form below and RSVP by June 25 at 12 noon PT.

Questions? Please email larsvp@sagaftra.org.

This event is only open to active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru current dues period) plus one 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 hours before the start of the event.
 

Where:
     The Autry Museum of the American West - The Wells Fargo Theater
     4700 Western Heritage Way 
     Los Angeles, CA 90027

Parking: Free parking is located directly in front of the museum.

When: Wednesday, June 26
     Show begins at 3 p.m.
     Galleries open at 6 p.m.

Join your fellow members, the SAG-AFTRA Radio Players, as they present two lively examples of Old Time Radio including Gunsmoke episode, ”Chester’s Dilemma,” in which Chester is infatuated with a young woman who has a secret that can land her in jail. The show will also include a radio adaptation of Brief Encounter which brings Noel Coward’s iconic film to life as we hear what happens when a chance meeting between two married people at a New York train station launches a love affair that threatens to derail their marriages.

Come join the fun!

The museum’s galleries will open at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 3 p.m.

RSVP Required: Log in to see the form below and RSVP by June 25 at 12 noon PT.

Questions? Please email larsvp@sagaftra.org.

This event is only open to active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru current dues period) plus one 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 hours before the start of the event. 
 

Join the L.A. Local Healthcare Safety Net Committee for Feeding Your Craft: Nutrition and the Actor’s Body. This interactive event will include both a seminar with Q&A and a hands-on workshop to explore regulating blood sugar, optimal digestion, leaky gut, reading labels and when and what to eat throughout the day while working on set. 

Two nutrition experts will lead the seminar followed by an interactive snack table to put to practice what you have learned! 

When: Monday, June 17 at 1 p.m. PT 

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

Parking: Please park in the garage off of Curson Ave. and bring your parking ticket for validation.

RSVP: Log in to see the form below. Deadline to RSVP is Thursday, June 13. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your physical or digital membership card for admittance. 

Questions? Reach out to special.events@sagaftra.org 

IMPORTANT NOTE: There is very limited space, so please sign up early and encourage others to do the same. Guests without registration confirmation will not be admitted.

This event is only open to active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through Oct. 31, 2024). 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 72 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

Deadline to RSVP is Jun. 19 at 12 noon PT.

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

Description:

Join us for Actors Evening - “Finding Representation Post Covid!” An opportunity to discuss with Joel King (Pakula King and Associates), Alicia Ruskin (True Artists Agency, LLC), and Pam Ellis (Ellis Talent Group) your questions and issues with finding representation and booking work in our current hybrid world. A chance to get suggestions and advice from seasoned experts.  

The moderator, Lee Garlington, will ask questions for the first 20-30 minutes. The evening will then be opened up for you to ask your questions.

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. 
 

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. 
 

 

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. 
 

 

Join the L.A. Local NextGen Performers Committee as they mix and mingle with NewFilmmakers LA! 

NewFilmmakers LA will be hosting their June Film Festival InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema.  Directing their attention to the LGBTQ+ community, they will be celebrating Pride Month by highlighting LGBTQ+ filmmakers. 

A private mixer will be held prior to the start of their festival. SAG-AFTRA members can attend the film festival after the mixer with an exclusive discount offered here. 

To learn more about the film festival and to view the schedule, click here. 

When: Saturday, June 1 at 1 p.m. PT 

Where: 1139 S. Hill Street
              Los Angeles 90015

Parking: Parking is available for an all day fee of $5 at 1133 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90015. 

Join us on June 1 to watch some great films, network and more!

RSVP: Log in to see the form below. Deadline to RSVP is Thursday, May 30. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card on the app for admittance.

Questions? Reach out to LARSVP@sagaftra.org.  

This event is only open to active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30 or Oct. 31, 2024).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 72 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

 

Location: 
5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Frank Maxwell Room, Lobby Level
Parking will be validated.

When: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Friday, May 31

Please note: The registration form opens Tuesday, May 28 at 10 a.m. 

RSVPs made prior to 10 a.m., May 28, will not be accepted. Registrations will not be accepted over the phone. Members will only be able to sign up via the the form below starting at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 28 until capacity is reached.

 

Audition for the SAG-AFTRA Radio Plays, taking place at the Autry Museum on June 26. This show will feature the following radio plays:

• Brief Encounter - This radio adaptation of Brief Encounter brings Noel Coward’s iconic film to life as we hear what happens when a chance meeting between two married people at a NY train station launches a love affair that threatens to derail their marriages. Click here to listen to the radio show.

• Gunsmoke episode, "Chester’s Dilemma" - Gunsmoke was a hit radio show from 1957 - 1961. It became a highly rated TV series from 1955-1975 on CBS. We will be performing the episode: Chester's Dilemma, which first aired on Jan. 30, 1960. Please become familiar with the beloved regular characters and the close relationships they had with each other. Click here to listen to the radio show.

Auditions will be open to all members in good standing. Please remember, this is RADIO. Looks are not considered, only the tenor, timber and expertise of your voice.

The performance will take place at the Wells Fargo Theatre at the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park. If selected, your presence will be needed all day on June 26. Other rehearsals will be scheduled around cast members’ availability.

 

Questions? Please email us at LARSVP@sagaftra.org

RSVP: Log in to see the form below and RSVP. The form opens Tuesday, May 28 at 10 a.m.

No late admittance. 

If selected, more details will be provided for rehearsals. This is an unpaid stage performance of an Old Time Radio show presented to a live audience. Casting will be based on vocal quality and characterizations. We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. For every role, we consider qualified performers, without regard to race, age, color, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability or any other basis prohibited by law, unless otherwise specifically indicated. Auditions are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru the April 30 or Oct. 31, 2024). PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD OR DIGITAL CARD ON YOUR APP FOR ADMITTANCE. Auditions are open to all members regardless of experience, age, gender, ethnicity or disability.

No RSVP required. Please bring your membership card (must be paid through April 30 or Oct. 31, 2024). Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please join your SAG-AFTRA L.A. Local Officers, President Jodi Long, First Vice President Sheryl Lee Ralph and 2nd Vice President David Jolliffe, along with local board members and your staff, for the 2024 SAG-AFTRA L.A. Local membership meeting.

Come and hear the latest news and updates. Members will have the opportunity to learn and ask questions of elected representatives and staff. During the membership meeting the Ralph Morgan Award will also be presented to L.A. Local members Alan Rosenberg and Kitty Swink for their dedication to union service.

There is an expo prior to the meeting to provide members the opportunity to learn more about our L.A. Local committees and partnering organizations. The expo will begin at 11 a.m. PT with the membership meeting to follow at noon PT. 

When:  Saturday, June 8 
            Expo at 11 a.m. PT 
            Membership Meeting at noon PT 

Where:  Sheraton Universal Hotel 
             333 Universal Hollywood Dr. 
             Universal City, CA 91608

Parking: Parking will be validated so please bring your ticket with you.

There will be a two minute time limit for questions and comments. Members will be expected to engage with professionalism and courtesy.

Questions? Please email LARSVP@sagaftra.org.

This event is only open to active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through 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. 

All bags larger than 14” in any dimension, (i.e. backpacks, suitcases, beach bags, etc.) will be prohibited from entry into the meeting. Bags may be subject to being checked.