Local Member Benefits
The Motion Picture Players Welfare Fund (MPPWF) s an emergency financial assistance fund of the SAG-AFTRA and serves members in the New York region and all Branches East of Omaha, Nebraska which includes: Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Florida which includes members in Louisiana, North Carolina and Puerto Rico, Georgia, Nashville, Philadelphia and Washington-Baltimore. This program is administered through the Actors Fund of America, (212) 221-7300, Ext. 119.
The MPPWF is designed to assist eligible members who are struggling with a financial, personal or medical crisis. Financial assistance is available for rent, utilities, mental health and medical care as well as other basic living expenses. For more information, please visit: http://www.sagaftra.org/mppwf.
The Foundation's Catastrophic Health Fund provides grants to eligible SAG-AFTRA members and their dependents who suffer from catastrophic illness or injury and are unable to afford the union's Health Plan's Self-Pay Program. The Fund ensures that every eligible SAG-AFTRA member and his or her family can depend on continued health benefits when they need them most. We work closely with Pension and Health to ensure that everything that can be done will be done to help our members in times of distress. For more information please contact: Lisa Schwartz, Emergency Assistance Administrator 323-549-6773.
All Deals & Discounts are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Questions about each offer must be handled by the providers. The union does not endorse any of these services.
More than 20% off Acting Classes for SAG-AFTRA members at Straeon Acting Studio
Straeon Acting Studio in New York is honored to offer current SAG-AFTRA members a discounted price of $275 for the first month of classes. Known as the “Gym for Actors,” Straeon carries a reputation of being intimate and intense. Coaching is tailored to the individual, allowing each actor to discover his or her own process. Acting classes are held on an ongoing, weekly basis, Monday evenings at the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St., New York, NY 10036. An auditing program allows new students to observe scene work and participate in class discussions. Studio members are working actors from all levels. Just like a personal trainer, coaches assess areas of strength and discovery, and assign scenes to help students break through. For more information or to audit a complimentary class, visit http://www.straeonfilmworks.com/ and email newyork@thoreast.com. To receive the above stated discount send an email to newyork@thoreast.com and mention that you are a current, paid-up member of SAG-AFTRA, and show your current SAG-AFTRA ID card at the first class.
Museum of the Moving Image
FREE GENERAL ADMISSION FOR SAG-AFTRA MEMBERS AND A GUEST
The Museum of the Moving Image is dedicated to the art, history and technology of fi lm, television and digital
media. It offers permanent and changing exhibitions as well as educational programs, interactive experiences,
conversations with leading industry fi gures, and over 400 screenings each year. Its core exhibition, Behind the Screen,
contains over 1,400 artifacts dating from the 19th century, and immerses visitors in the creative process of making
moving images. The museum will appeal to creative professionals, families, fans, and anyone who wants to learn
more about the most infl uential art form of our time.
A complete description of the museum’s programs and resources can be found on their website, movingimage.us.
The museum is located at 36-01 35th Avenue, Astoria, New York, 11106. Directions are available on the website.
Any SAG-AFTRA member from any local may take advantage of this special offer. Admission to screenings and
special events is extra. You must show your current SAG-AFTRA membership card for admission. Offer good through
Feb. 28, 2014.
Members of SAG-AFTRA receive a 20% discount for Day Passes and Class Packs:
Mixed Martial Arts: MMA Day passes, day pass 5 packs and 10 packs. A day pass lets your guests and employees use our facility all day and take any of our martial arts classes that include Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Wrestling and Sanda (Chinese style) Kickboxing.
CrossFit: Drop-ins and 5 class packs and 10 class packs. (Experienced CrossFitters only.)
Independent gym use: Only $15 for using gym facilities during non-class time. (Classes are excluded.)
Members of SAG-AFTRA receive a 10% discount on all monthly, 6 month up front and 12 month up front memberships:
All Inclusive: Includes all Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Wrestling, Sanda (Chinese style) Kickboxing and CrossFit classes.
Mixed Martial Arts: Includes all Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Wrestling and Sanda (Chinese style) Kickboxing.
CrossFit: Includes all CrossFit classes
Visit http://c1mma.com/ for more information. You must show your SAG-AFTRA ID to receive the discounted rates. Questions can be referred to (718) 230-3530 or info@c1mma.com.
New York Sports Acupuncture offers SAG-AFTRA members a 20% discount on Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine services. Visit their website NewYorkSportsAcupuncture.com for more information. Call (888) 375-5444 to schedule an appointment
Kick-start 2013! Crunch Fitness special offer for SAG-AFTRA Members
$99 enrollment + $29.99 processing fee (one-time)
$87.99/ mo All Access – Nationwide
$64.99 / mo California clubs
$54.99/ mo Sunset club
Month-to-month memberships
Ask for the SAG-AFTRA special. Provide your membership card.
Questions before going to the club? Contact Amy Hart at amy.hart@crunch.com.
Hotel Beacon New York City offers special rates for SAG-AFTRA members. The Hotel Beacon is a haven of comfort amid the bustling excitement of New York City. Located on the historic Upper West Side, amid tree-lined streets and landmark buildings, the hotel is a beacon for relaxation. With wonderful views of Central Park, the Hudson River and Midtown Manhattan, the Beacon is the perfect vantage point from which to venture anywhere in New York. To make reservations call 1-800-572-4949 or email reservations@beaconhotel.com and mention that you are a SAG-AFTRA member. You will need to show your SAG-AFTRA card at check-in.
BEACON CLUB RATES
* Standard Room: $245
** One-Bedroom Suite: $280
* Maximum occupancy in a standard room is 2 people.
** Maximum occupancy in a one-bedroom suite is 4 people.
Room rates are subject to the following current per night taxes: 14.75% sales tax plus a NY State "hotel unit fee" of $1.50, plus occupancy taxes of $4 on a standard room; $6 on a one-bedroom suite; $8 on a two-bedroom suite. (Taxes are subject to change.)
Guestroom features and amenities include sound-proof windows throughout the hotel; fully-equipped kitchenettes; 32 inch flat screen TV with cable/HBO; iPod docking clock radios;wireless in-room Internet access is complimentary to BEACON CLUB guests; on-site restaurant, Viand Cafe, for breakfast, lunch and dinner;3 meeting rooms available for rental; guest Internet center complimentary to BEACON CLUB guests); Business Center Services; Same Day valet dry cleaning (Mon –Fri);Room Delivery of USA Today newspaper (Mon-Fri).
Headshot Discount
Photographer Barry Morgenstein is offering a $100 discount to SAG-AFTRA members off of any of his headshot packages.
Barry is one of the most popular headshot photographers in New York City and was voted a record three times as "Best Headshot photographer in NYC" in Backstage magazine's Readers Choice Poll. www.barrymorgenstein.com
Special Discount at Signature Café and Bar for SAG-AFTRA Members
Located across the street from Manhattan Plaza at 480 West 42nd Street (between 9th and 10th Avenues) inside the Frank Gehry-designed Pershing Square Signature Center, Signature Café and Bar offers local, organic, delicious fare and a full bar. Food and beverages for Signature Café and Bar are provided by Great Performances, the only catering company in the United States to own and operate a 60-acre organic vegetable farm located in Kinderhook, NY. Produce, meat, fish, and dairy products are also sourced from other local growers and purveyors.
SAG-AFTRA members receive 25% off lunch combos, 25% off non-alcohol drinks, 10% off food and alcohol when valid ID.
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday from 12pm-12am. Visit www.signaturetheatre.org for more information.
10% off Tonic Times Square for SAG-AFTRA Members
Location: 727 7th Avenue (between 48th and 49th streets)
New York, NY 10019
(212)382-1059
tonicbarnyc.com
All SAG-AFTRA members, showing their membership card during their visit at Tonic times Square will get 10% off their check.
SAG-AFTRA members save 20% at Orchid Aesthetics Medical Spa. Orchid Aesthetics, located on west 84th Street in Manhattan, offers an array of facial and body treatments. Visit our website at www.OrchidAesthetics.com to see a full list of services.
SAG-AFTRA members receive a 20% discount at B SMITH RESTAURANT
To celebrate their 25th year in the theatre district, the owners of B Smith Restaurant – both of whom are also SAG-AFTRA members – are offering a 20% discount on food and beverages to all current SAG-AFTRA members. One card-carrying SAG-AFTRA member can receive a discount for up to four people. SAG-AFTRA members have always been B Smith’s most consistent and dynamic customers, and this is their way of saying “thank you.”
B SMITH - Restaurant Row
320 West 46th Street
New York NY 10036
(212) 315-1100
Reservations recommended, especially for pre-theater or theater matinee Wednesdays. The discount is not applicable on the prix fixe lunch or dinner.
Remember to tip your servers based on the full amount – they might be SAG-AFTRA members too.
The Sports Center at Chelsea Piers: The Sports Center is excited to offer a discount for SAG-AFTRA members - $0 initiation (normally $300) and a rate of $145 per month. Click here to view the flyer. Activate your 3-day pass or to join, call Amy Sikora at (212) 336-6066 or email sikora@chelseapiers.com.
Touro University has a 40-year history of educating students around the world. The fully accredited, non-for profit, online division of the Touro College and University system, offerS SAG-AFTRA members ( and family) an opportunity to earn their graduate degree with tuition assistance on their Master’s degree.
Master’s degrees include Business Administration • Organizational and Leadership Psychology • Media and Communications Psychology • Marriage and Family Therapy
For more information, please call Jasmine Khong, Executive Director of Student Success, directly at 818- 874-4118. www.tuw.edu.
Discover the REAL New York with Foods of NY Food and Culture Walking Tours
Foods of New York offers unique food tasting and cultural walking tours. For reservations visit their website www.foodsofny.com and enter promo code SAG10 to save 10% on tour rates.
Privé Salons in New York and Los Angeles offer SAG-AFTRA members a 15% discount on all salon services. Check out their website at www.privesalon.com/home.html for specifics on their NY and LA locations.
The Skin Spa is a specialty spa designed with the busy New Yorker in mind. The Skin Spa uses the latest in cosmetic laser technology and innovative skin care to deliver visible results. The Skin Spa is pleased to offer a 20% discount to all paid-up SAG-AFTRA members who present their card at the time of treatment (excluding specials). The Skin Spa is located at 30 E. 40th Street #1200, New York, NY. For more information go to loveyourskinspa.com call (212) 684-4914 or email info@loveyourskinspa.com
All Deals & Discounts are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Questions about each offer must be handled by the providers. The union does not endorse any of these services.
Union Plus is a program created by the AFL-CIO to develop and coordinate member-only benefits. Our union publications have showcased the Union Plus programs and services available to SAG-AFTRA members through Union Privilege. These programs and services have been developed nationally by Union Privilege – not by SAG-AFTRA – and all information and questions regarding the programs and services are handled by the individual program provides through dedicated toll-free phone numbers. SAG-AFTRA does not endorse any of the products or services. Please visit www.unionplus.org for a full listing of programs and discounts available to SAG-AFTRA members, which include:
Offering Audition Workshop for Actors
After years of full-service casting, we have seen thousands of talented actors, bursting with potential. However, many of them lacked proper audition skills, therefore they did not book the job or even make the callback.
Paladino Casting is now offering audition technique classes which will enhance and improve your acting career with audition/on camera classes geared specifically towards booking the job!
Casting Director Lori Malkin will teach the following:
- How to slate and be professional in front of Casting Directors and clients.
- Improv exercises on how to creatively think on their feet for auditions
- How to perform commercial scripts ON CAMERA with direction and feedback
Since we cast so many projects, giving students the opportunity to work directly with Casting Directors will increase their chances of getting called in for future auditions!
As a bonus, we record your commercial read and will send you that footage for review.
We look forward to teaching and working with you!
For more information, please contact your agent or e-mail us: workshops@paladinocasting.com
WE ARE NOW OFFERING A DISCOUNT TO SAG-AFTRA MEMBERS OF $75 PER WORKSHOP AND 20% OFF IF YOU BRING A FRIEND!
All Deals & Discounts are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Questions about each offer must be handled by the providers. The union does not endorse any of these services.
4-Day Video Crash Course in NYC: April 13 – 16
2-Day Camera & Lighting Bootcamp: April 13 – 14
2-Day Final Cut Pro X Class: April 15– 16
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Costs range from $695 for all 4 days to $345 for just the Camera Bootcamp. All gear is provided at no additional costs. No experience is needed.
Courses held at Calumet Photo: 22 West 22nd Street, New York City
10% off for SAG-AFTRA members
More info at our website http://www.DVworkshops.com
or call us at (415) 810-5934
Mention SAG-AFTRA to receive discount.
All Deals & Discounts are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Questions about each offer must be handled by the providers. The union does not endorse any of these services.
NY Community Acupuncture Center offers affordable, high-quality acupuncture services in Midtown Manhattan. SAG-AFTRA members presenting their membership card will receive 10% off of community acupuncture and $5 off of facial rejuvenation acupuncture appointments. 255 W. 36th St., Suite 1206 NY, NY 10018. Visit www.NYCommunityAcupuncture.com for more information and to book appointments.
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 by the union nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.
