Every SAG-AFTRA member is entitled to designate one member category that best represents them. There are seven, nationally-consistent member categories established by the National Board, as follows:

  • Actor/Performer 
  • Singer 
  • Dancer 
  • Stunt Performer 
  • Broadcast/News & Information
  • Broadcast/Entertainment
  • Recording Artist 

Background performers are currently part of the Actor/Performer member category.

The selection of a member category does not affect dues or a members' ability to work under any SAG-AFTRA agreement. Member categories are used administratively for union elections and governance purposes, including allocating Board seats.

Survey Question: If given the opportunity, would you choose to change your member category from one of the categories from the existing list above to a new category of Background Performer? 

Thank you again for your membership and confidential response. Every voice counts!

Survey deadline: Friday, Dec. 21, 2018

News

Help Center

On-Set Emergency

On-Set Emergency: (844) 723-3773

Help Center

How can we help? Call, chat with a rep, get answers to FAQs or send us an email.