New England

Originally presented to students and alumni at Berklee College of Music, SAG-AFTRA Vice President, Recording Artists/Singers and Berklee Professor Janice Pendarvis and SAG-AFTRA General Counsel Jeffrey Bennett explain the history of sound recording copyrights, performance rights, and the music legislation SAG-AFTRA has championed, as well as how that legislation affects singers, recording artists and the music community at large. Tune in to:
 

• Gain a greater understanding of how music legislation is created and how it gets passed
• Hear perspectives from SAG-AFTRA leadership about the current landscape of music legislation
• Receive a brief overview of what SAG-AFTRA does and why it’s important to the music community

This replay panel is presented by the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement. 

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This workshop 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 and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.
 

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When: 12:30 - 2 p.m. PT/ 1:30 - 3 p.m. MT/ 2:30 - 4 p.m. CT/ 3:30 - 5 p.m. ET

Musicians and music industry professionals may experience stress, burn-out and/or feelings of frustration while navigating the unpredictable nature of their careers.

This career support group is for musicians and music industry professionals to talk about their thoughts, feelings and experiences working in music, to build support with their peers and to identify self-care strategies.

Topics in this group may include but are not limited to:

• Struggles endured in the music industry
• Solutions, strategies and practices that musicians have been using to navigate their careers
• Identifying next-step career goals
• Brainstorming ways to overcome barriers within the music industry

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at gtilocca@actorsfund.org

RSVP: Click here for details and to RSVP. 

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.
 

When: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PT/ 12 - 1:30 p.m. MT/ 1 - 2:30 p.m. CT/ 2 - 3:30 p.m. ET

An 8-week support group for adults 55 and older who are grieving the recent death of a loved one. The group will provide a safe space to share feelings around loss and grief, as well as ideas for coping safely during challenging times.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at griefsupport@actorsfund.org

RSVP: Click here for details and to RSVP. 

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.
 

When: 1 - 2:30 p.m. PT/ 2 - 3:30 p.m. MT/ 3 - 4:30 p.m. CT/ 4 - 5:30 p.m. ET

Orientation is the first step to enrolling in the services of The Career Center. 

The Career Center addresses a central challenge for performing arts and entertainment professionals: navigating the episodic nature of work in the industry. For many, survival work—initiated to make ends meet—ends up draining the creative professional and becoming more of a problem than a solution. This orientation will help you begin to take the necessary steps to identify meaningful work that complements your life in the entertainment business.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at careercenterwest@actorsfund.org

RSVP: Click here for details and to RSVP. 

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.

When: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PT/ 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. MT/ 12 - 2:30 p.m. CT/ 1 - 3:30 p.m. ET

Are you unsure of why you should be creating one or more resumes right now? Or what you should put on your resume? Now is the time to focus on how to present your skills and experience through this basic marketing tool as you consider and prepare for the current and future labor market. This workshop reviews chronological and functional resume trends and norms for diverse employment opportunities. After attending the Resume Writing Act 1 Workshop participants will prepare a resume draft to be reviewed the next week in the Resume Writing Act 2 Workshop.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at careercentereast@actorsfund.org

RSVP: Click here for details and to RSVP. 

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.

When: 12:30 - 2 p.m. ET

This webinar will help you understand the Affordable Care Act and give you clear, step-by-step guidance on what all your insurance options are and how to get the most affordable coverage. We will provide important information relevant to freelancers and the self-employed. Find out how to re-estimate your income during a pandemic and see if you’re eligible for free insurance or reduced premiums. This is an excellent opportunity for unbiased, comprehensive information.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at rmarinaro@actorsfund.org

RSVP: Click here for details and to RSVP. 

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.

When: 7 - 9 a.m. PT/ 9 -11 a.m. CT/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET

The Actors Fund Financial Wellness Program seeks to engage, educate and empower performing arts professionals about the role of money in their lives.

This six-week workshop builds on the concepts introduced in Intro to Financial Wellness: Budgeting Nuts & Bolts and focuses on developing both a healthy relationship with money and practical money management skills as a creative professional. Participants will learn and begin to implement specific strategies for organizing expenses, planning with multiple and/or episodic income, managing and eliminating debt, saving, investing, aligning professional and financial goals, and more.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at rselkowe@actorsfund.org

RSVP: Click here for details and to RSVP. 

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.
 

When: 2 - 4 p.m. PT/ 3 - 5 p.m. MT/ 4 - 6 p.m. CT/ 5 - 7 p.m. ET

The Actors Fund Financial Wellness Program seeks to engage, educate and empower performing arts professionals about the role of money in their lives.

This six-week workshop builds on the concepts introduced in Intro to Financial Wellness: Budgeting Nuts & Bolts and focuses on developing both a healthy relationship with money and practical money management skills as a creative professional. Participants will learn and begin to implement specific strategies for organizing expenses, planning with multiple and/or episodic income, managing and eliminating debt, saving, investing, aligning professional and financial goals, and more.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at rselkowe@actorsfund.org

RSVP: Click here for details and to RSVP. 

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.

When: 9 - 10 a.m. PT/ 10 - 11 a.m. MT/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT/ 12 - 1 p.m. ET

Performing Arts and Entertainment Professionals who identify as LGBTQ+ will have a welcoming and supportive environment to explore emotions about being LGBTQ+ in the entertainment industry and general workforce. 

This four-session support group will focus on: 

• Developing support amongst peers 
• Discussing progress that has resulted from LGBTQ+ accomplishments in the workforce 
• Identifying and discussing workplace barriers for the LGBTQ+ community 
• Identifying and sharing support resources and services 

Disclaimer: All participants are required to introduce themselves to the group but can share as little or as much as preferred.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at msaenz@actorsfund.org

RSVP: Click here for details and to RSVP. 

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.