Philadelphia

Join your fellow Philadelphia Local members for this year's annual membership meeting for local and national updates. Event details to follow.

 

When: 6:30-9:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 (doors open at 5:30)

Where: IATSE Ballroom

2401 South Swanson St. Philadelphia, PA 19148

RSVP: 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 through April 30, 2023, or Oct. 31, 2023). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. No RSVP necessary. Please bring your membership card or digital card on the app.

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. 

THE PHILADELPHIA CONSERVATORY IS BACK!
Philadelphia Local members are invited to a FREE SAG-AFTRA Philly Local Conservatory Workshop. Instructor and SAG-AFTRA member Bryan Fox will delve into the audition and co-star audition process (post-COVID) with what’s new and what you need to know, including self-taping and Zoom auditioning.

-masks recommended-

About Bryan Fox
Bryan Fox grew up on the Main Line of Philadelphia. He moved to New York where he studied and worked on the off-Broadway stages of New York City. He then moved to Los Angeles where he worked behind the scenes on music videos, commercials, independent films and Emmy Award-winning television shows. At the same time, he studied his craft and became a professional actor in both television and independent film. He has been a teaching artist in both New York and Los Angeles with over 20 years of real-world theater, film and major network television acting and auditioning experience. Bryan now owns and teaches at his own film and television acting studio just outside Philadelphia.

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1484007
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Gd3rct2GD4
THE ACTORS LAB: https://actorslabphilly.com

RSVP: Reservations are required. This event is reserved for adults (18+). Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

Seating is limited. We are only accepting the first 25 RSVPs. You must receive a confirmation to attend. 

A waitlist notification is NOT a confirmation.

 

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. 

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.

New to SAG-AFTRA and the Philadelphia Local? 

To all members who have never attended a new member orientation, or for members who would like a refresher on SAG-AFTRA: You are invited to our semi-annual new member orientation.

When: Wednesday, March 22, 2023  7-8 p.m. ET

Where: Via Zoom

This meeting will be held via Zoom invite. Credentials will be sent through the reservation confirmation email as soon as you RSVP. 

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

 

When: 6-10pm EST, Sunday, Feb. 26

Where: Southampton Room

2980 Southampton Road

Philadelphia, PA 19154

 

Admission Price: $25 for SAG-AFTRA members and $45 for non-members

Ticket price includes: Full buffet, dessert, open bar and door prizes

Attire: Dress to impress/casual chic/party attire.

RSVP is required: Fill out the form below to reserve your spot by Feb. 15. You must be logged in to see the form below.

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

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO ADMITTANCE OF WALK-INS AND NO MONEY WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR

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

Questions? Please contact ryan.stapleton@sagaftra.org

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA Philadelphia Local members in good standing (paid thru 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 holidays get so busy

2022 will soon depart

We haven’t been meeting so often

Maybe it’s time that we start

If you’re feeling festive, social or jolly

Join us here virtually for a Holiday Party

Please join your Philly Local family for a Zoom eParty to celebrate/highlight the 2022 holiday season! We would like to offer an opportunity for members to share any well-wishes, seasonal recipes, favorite memories, etc. Please email ryan.stapleton@sagaftra.org to be added to the roster.

Thursday, December 22, 2022

7-8:30pm

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. 

The SAG-AFTRA Philadelphia Local will be conducting local wages and working conditions (W&W) meetings in preparation for the 2023 TV/Theatrical Contracts negotiations. 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. Please check your email and sagaftra.org/2023ww for updates as additional wages and working conditions meetings are announced.

PHILLY LOCAL MEETINGS via Zoom:

Monday December 5, 2022
Noon-1:30pm

Thursday December 15, 2022 RSVP BELOW
7-8:30pm

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.
4. Complete the Confidentiality Agreement you will be sent prior to the meeting.

In addition, SAG-AFTRA will be conducting constituency group caucuses during the coming weeks. Visit sagaftra.org/2023ww for details.

CAN’T ATTEND A MEETING?

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting or caucus, please make sure your voice is heard. You may submit proposal recommendations by email at tvtheatrical2023@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by Friday, Jan. 27, 2023.

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 Philadelphia Local 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 start of event. 

The SAG-AFTRA Philadelphia Local will be conducting local wages and working conditions (W&W) meetings in preparation for the 2023 TV/Theatrical Contracts negotiations. 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. Please check your email and sagaftra.org/2023ww for updates as additional wages and working conditions meetings are announced.

PHILLY LOCAL MEETINGS via Zoom:

Monday December 5, 2022
Noon-1:30pm RSVP BELOW

Thursday December 15, 2022
7-8:30pm

Steps to attend:

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

In addition, SAG-AFTRA will be conducting constituency group caucuses during the coming weeks. Visit sagaftra.org/2023ww for details. 

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting or caucus, please make sure your voice is heard. You may submit proposal recommendations by email at tvtheatrical2023@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by Friday, Jan. 27, 2023.

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 Philadelphia 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.

 

 

You are invited to a benefit for The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia and its Read to Succeed early literacy programming featuring SAG-AFTRA National Board member and Emmy-winner Sheryl Lee Ralph. Ralph's recent Emmy award comes from her portrayal of a dedicated Philadelphia Public School teacher on ABC's hit comedy, Abbott Elementary. 

Please click here to purchase ticket.

When: November 21, 2022 | 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Where: Live! Casino |  900 Packer Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19148

This event is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. All questions must be answered by the provider.