New England

Mark your calendar for the SAG-AFTRA New England annual membership meeting on Monday, March 30 at District Hall in Boston's Seaport District. The event will open with a social hour beginning at 6 p.m., followed by the membership meeting at 7 p.m. For the first time, a #sagaftramember photo station will be available during social hour. Hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, and free SWAG will also be available. We look forward to a great night of socializing, networking and presentations. 

Angela Peri and Lisa Lobel of Boston Casting, along with their team, will be this year's featured guests. They will discuss the ins and outs of casting background and principal roles and what they are casting this year. There will be an opportunity for members to ask questions after the panel. If you have a question for Boston Casting, please email newengland@sagaftra.org with the subject line "Boston Casting Q&A".

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 
Seeing this on your app? Please click here to log into the website and RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card from the app (paid through April 30, 2020) for admittance.

Audio Flex? Audio Calculator? If you’re in the regional markets outside of LA and NY, and you’ve got questions about the ins and outs of the new commercials audio contract, join Senior Director, Commercials Contracts Tracy Hyman on Tuesday, February 18 at 3pm ET / 2pm CT / 1pm MT / Noon PT as she explains it all … and then some.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 
Seeing this on your app? Please click here to log into the website and RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Calling all Regional members!

It’s a new year and we’re excited to talk #AdsGoUnion with members from across the country. Join us for your first commercials organizing meeting of 2020, and learn about the ongoing campaign, what the union is doing to grow more work opportunities and how you can be a part of the solution.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP and receive the webinar information. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 
Seeing this on your app? Please click here to log into the website and RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Confused or overwhelmed at tax time? The new tax law has brought many changes to those in the entertainment industry. This live video conference conservatory, held in conjunction with the NY Local MORE Committee, will give you the information you need to properly file your tax return. You’ll have the opportunity to ask a tax authority ALL your questions about the often confusing and maddening world of taxes.

Class size limited to 18 members.

Sandra Karas is a member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA and an attorney in private practice in the areas of tax, estates, trusts, contracts and business law. She is also a working actor and Secretary-Treasurer of Actors’ Equity Association. Karas also currently serves as the site coordinator of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program in New York and has been affiliated with VITA as a pro bono preparer and instructor for more than 30 years. She holds licenses in the areas of tax accounting, securities, investments and law, and is admitted to practice in all New York State courts as well the Federal District Court, United State Tax Court and the United States Supreme Court.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 
Seeing this on your app? Please click here to log into the website and RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card from the app (paid through April 30, 2020) for admittance.

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 tax preparer/professional, legal or financial counsel. 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.

Audition Critique with Anne Mulhall gives members an opportunity to receive one-on-one audition feedback from a seasoned casting director. Mulhall will review your headshot and resume and give you tips on what to highlight and edit. She'll also have you read a prepared monologue or give you a cold read and tape your audition in our studio room and give you immediate feedback on your audition. Each session lasts fifteen minutes and members walk away with honest and constructive advice.

 

Anne Mulhall brings her experience of conducting thousands of principal auditions to one-on-one coaching with actors. Since 2001 LDI has been responsible for principal and background casting on numerous film and television projects. More recently she assists actors to reach their full potential from a branding and career standpoint, whether that be making the most of the opportunities available in New England, readying yourself for a bigger market like NYC, ATL or LA, and/or succeeding at *working* in that bigger market.

 

Please select your preferred time slot: 10 am - 1 pm or 2 pm - 4:45 pm

 

Those who register will be notified via email if a time slot is assigned. Due to space limitations, we ask that you arrive no more or less than 15 minutes before your assigned time slot.

 

You must bring a copy of the following:

• a copy of your headshot and resume
• a prepared monologue (if you have one, if not, copy will be provided that day for cold reading)
• something for taking notes

 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card from the app (paid through April 30, 2020) for admittance.

 

To RSVP click here.

Pricing: $20 advance registration, $30 at the door

Awards season is in full swing and what better way to celebrate than with fellow members and friends at the New England SAG Awards Viewing Party? Members and their guests are invited to watch the 26th Annual SAG Awards at Lansdowne Pub as we applaud an excellent year in film and television. Tickets include pub appetizers, dessert, and door prizes. A cash bar is also available. Come walk the red carpet as we cheer on our fellow union members! 

Attire: Festive! It’s a party! 

Guest Note: SAG-AFTRA members are encouraged to bring guests. Please be advised that members are responsible for purchasing their guest’s tickets. When purchasing online, members can purchase up to 10 additional guest tickets per transaction. 

Transportation: Lansdowne Pub is accessible by public transportation. The nearest MBTA stations include Landsdowne Station (Framingham/Worcester Commuter Line) and Kenmore Station (Green Line) as well as various bus lines. Street parking is free on Sundays but there are also parking garages in the Fenway/Kenmore area.

Questions? Please contact newengland@sagaftra.org and put “SAG Awards Party” in the subject of your email.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Purchase your tickets here.

A form of legal identification and your SAG-AFTRA membership card are mandatory for entry into the party. (1) Lansdowne Pub security will check every attendee’s identification. FYI Members under 21 will receive wristbands. (2) Either physical membership cards or digital cards (in the app) are allowed for entry.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card from the app (paid through April 30, 2020) for admittance.