New England

“Can I work on this job?”

Yes, you can! It can be a union job with the right contract.

Join local leaders, staff, and fellow members, via Zoom, to learn tools for getting work covered under SAG-AFTRA contract. You’ll learn:

• How to get a local made in, played in commercial covered under the New England Regional Commercials Code
• That corporate training and educational video producers can work with professional actors by using the local Co/Ed Code
• Why the Micro Budget Agreement is a quick and easy tool for dramatic content with small budgets
• How to talk to casting and producers to get the job union so you can do the work. It’s a lot easier than you might think!

When: Both event dates will have the same content. Choose the one that best fits your schedule.

        Monday, March 13, 2 p.m.

        Monday, March 13, 6 p.m. RSVP BELOW. You must be logged in to see the RSVP form below. 

Where: Online via Zoom

Visit sagaftra.org/ne for more info on the New England Local!

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru April 30, 2023). 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. 

“Can I work on this job?”

Yes, you can! It can be a union job with the right contract.

Join local leaders, staff, and fellow members, via Zoom, to learn tools for getting work covered under SAG-AFTRA contract. You’ll learn:

• How to get a local made in, played in commercial covered under the New England Regional Commercials Code
• That corporate training and educational video producers can work with professional actors by using the local Co/Ed Code
• Why the Micro Budget Agreement is a quick and easy tool for dramatic content with small budgets
• How to talk to casting and producers to get the job union so you can do the work. It’s a lot easier than you might think!

When: Both event dates will have the same content. Choose the one that best fits your schedule.

        Monday, March 13, 2 p.m. RSVP below. You must be logged in to see the form below.

        Monday, March 13, 6 p.m.

Where: Online via Zoom

Visit sagaftra.org/ne for more info on the New England Local!

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru April 30, 2023). 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. 

You and a guest are invited to celebrate with fellow union members and industry friends at an in-person viewing party of the 29th Annual SAG Awards. Tickets are free and include dessert and door prizes. Free popcorn will be offered to the first 100 SAG-AFTRA members who show their card (your digital membership card on your app works great, too) at the concession stand. Additional concessions are available for purchase including wine, beer, and canned cocktails. Come walk the red carpet in your best and celebrate as we cheer on our fellow union members!

When: Sunday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. EST (show starts at 8 p.m.)

Where: Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline, MA 02446

Admission Price: Free. 

Attire: Festive! It’s a party!  See you on the red carpet!

Public Transportation and Parking: The theater is accessible by subway and bus. The nearest MBTA subway station is the Coolidge Corner stop on the Green Line Branch C. Metered street parking is free on Sundays in Brookline. There is a public parking lot behind the theater on Centre Street as well as a nearby lot on Babcock Street. Parking is also available for a fee at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel on Webster Street.   

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. Registration is required by Saturday, Feb. 25.

This venue does not have COVID restrictions. Masking is recommended and up to members/guests to provide.

Questions? Please contact newengland@sagaftra.org; write “SAG Awards Party” in the subject.

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

Be sure to take a look at your new online SAG Awards Ultimate Viewer Guide. On page 14 is your own downloadable scorecard!

The SAG-AFTRA New England Local will be conducting Wages & Working Conditions (“W&W”) meetings in preparation for the 2023 Producer–SAG-AFTRA Codified Basic Agreement and the SAG-AFTRA Television Agreement (collectively, the “TV/Theatrical Contracts”) Negotiations. The TV/Theatrical Contracts expire June 30, 2023. This is your opportunity to recommend proposed changes to these contracts. 

Proposals for this negotiation are developed through the involvement of members like you. Make your voice heard and participate in this very important process. Meetings are open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA New England Local members*. Check the website and watch your emails for additional meetings.

WHEN: 

• Wednesday, Dec. 7, 6-8 p.m. General (non-specific topics) 
• Monday, Dec. 12, 4-6 p.m. Background Caucus
• Wednesday, Dec. 14, 4-6 p.m. Principal Performer Caucus RSVP ON THE FORM BELOW

WHERE: Meetings will be held by Zoom. 

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

Steps to attend:

1. Make sure your dues are in good standing
2. Have a Zoom account that identifies you by name 
3. RSVP at the link above
4. Complete the Confidentiality Agreement you will be sent prior to the meeting

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting or caucus, you may submit proposal recommendations by email at tvtheatrical2023@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by Friday, Jan. 27, 2023.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA New England Local members in good standing (paid thru October 31, 2022 or 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 start of event. 

The SAG-AFTRA New England Local will be conducting Wages & Working Conditions (W&W) meetings in preparation for the 2023 Producer–SAG-AFTRA Codified Basic Agreement and the SAG-AFTRA Television Agreement (collectively, the “TV/Theatrical Contracts”) Negotiations. The TV/Theatrical Contracts expire June 30, 2023. This is your opportunity to recommend proposed changes to these contracts. 

Proposals for this negotiation are developed through the involvement of members like you. Make your voice heard and participate in this very important process. Meetings are open to all paid-up SAG-AFTRA members*. Check the website and watch your emails for additional meetings.

WHEN: 

• Wednesday, Dec. 7, 6 - 8 p.m. General (non-specific topics)
• Monday, Dec. 12, 4 - 6 p.m. Background Caucus RSVP ON THE FORM BELOW
• Wednesday, Dec. 14, 4 - 6 p.m. Principal Performer Caucus

WHERE: Meetings will be held by Zoom. 

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

Steps to attend:

1. Make sure your dues are in good standing
2. Have a Zoom account that identifies you by name 
3. RSVP at the link above
4. Complete the Confidentiality Agreement you will be sent prior to the meeting

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting or caucus, you may submit proposal recommendations by email at tvtheatrical2023@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by Friday, January 27, 2023.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA New England Local members in good standing (paid thru October 31, 2022 or 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 start of event. 

The SAG-AFTRA New England Local will be conducting Wages & Working Conditions (“W&W”) meetings in preparation for the 2023 Producer–SAG-AFTRA Codified Basic Agreement and the SAG-AFTRA Television Agreement (collectively, the “TV/Theatrical Contracts”) Negotiations. The TV/Theatrical Contracts expire June 30, 2023. This is your opportunity to recommend proposed changes to these contracts. 

Proposals for this negotiation are developed through the involvement of members like you. Make your voice heard and participate in this very important process. Meetings are open to all paid-up SAG-AFTRA members*. Check the website and watch your emails for additional meetings.

WHEN: 

• Wednesday, Dec. 7, 6 - 8 p.m. General (non-specific topics) RSVP ON THE FORM BELOW
• Monday, Dec. 12, 4 - 6 p.m. Background Caucus
• Wednesday, Dec. 14, 4 - 6 p.m. Principal Performer Caucus

WHERE: Meetings will be held by Zoom. 

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

Steps to attend:

1. Make sure your dues are in good standing
2. Have a Zoom account that identifies you by name 
3. RSVP at the link above
4. Complete the Confidentiality Agreement you will be sent prior to the meeting

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting or caucus, you may submit proposal recommendations by email at tvtheatrical2023@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by Friday, January 27, 2023.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA New England Local members in good standing (paid thru October 31, 2022 or 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.

You are invited to join a regional member informational meeting to discuss self-tape auditions. The National Board has recently appointed a self-tape committee to explore and consider ways to improve the self-tape process. This topic has significant relevance to our actor/performer members and this is an opportunity to provide important feedback for the committee’s consideration. 

If you have comments, concerns or experiences to share, we encourage your participation.

WHEN: Wednesday, Dec, 7, 2-4 p.m. ET

WHAT: Self-Tape Audition Member Informational Meeting - New England, Washington-Mid Atlantic and Philadelphia Locals

WHERE: Meetings will be held by Zoom. 

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

Steps to attend:

1. Make sure your dues are in good standing

2. Have a Zoom account that identifies you by name 

3. RSVP at the link below

If you cannot attend and have comments to share, email them to linda.dowell@sagaftra.org with Self-Taping in the subject line.  

Also, a reminder that SAG-AFTRA has begun the Wages & Working Conditions (W&W) process for the 2023 Producer–SAG-AFTRA Codified Basic Agreement and the SAG-AFTRA Television Agreement (collectively, the “TV/Theatrical Contracts”) Negotiations. The TV/Theatrical Contracts expire June 30, 2023. Watch your email or visit sagaftra.org/2023ww for scheduled events and plan to participate.  

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru October 31, 2022 or 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.

Local film and episodic productions are hiring more and more of New England's great talent!

Led by local staff, this conservatory will focus on what you need to know once you book that principal job. Topics include engagement, cancellation, fittings, consecutive employment, turnaround and travel. 

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

 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA New England Local members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2022, or 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.

Featuring: National Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair and National Director, Voiceover Treslyn Williams

Join the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement for a primer on the basic contract terms for dubbing work. This presentation will review: 

• Which contracts cover dubbing
• Type of work covered
• Pay rates

When: Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, 10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET

Watch Now: https://youtu.be/OlNi-HH7-OU

Please submit questions or comments to sagaftra.org/PTEOEquestions. Unless otherwise requested, your name may be read aloud during the program if your question is selected. Due to time limitations, not all questions will be addressed during or after the program.

 

This program will be recorded and may be later shared in whole or in part on SAG-AFTRA’s website, podcast and social media channels.

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.
 

SAG-AFTRA will be conducting a Wages & Working Conditions (“W&W”) meeting specifically for the Mid-sized and Small Locals in preparation for the  2022 SAG-AFTRA Corporate/Educational & Non-Broadcast (“Co/Ed Contract”) Negotiations. The Co/Ed Contract expires October 31, 2022.

Proposals for this negotiation are developed through the involvement of members like you. Make your voice heard and participate in this very important process. Meetings are open to all paid-up SAG-AFTRA members.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 31, 10 am - 1 pm PT/12 pm - 3 pm CT/1 pm - 4 pm ET

WHERE: The meeting will be held by Zoom. You must have a Zoom account that identifies you by name to participate. 

RSVP: RSVPs are required, please fill out the form below to RSVP. Once you've registered you will receive an email with more information and the zoom link from webmaster@sagaftra.org. Please be sure to check your spam folder if you have not received the email.

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting, you may submit proposal recommendations by email at CoEd2022@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by 5 pm on Monday, August 29, 2022.  

W&W meetings are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through October 31, 2022 or in compliance with the May 2022 dues relief extension program) — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.