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Get the Facts: Join a 2025 Commercials Contracts Webinar

SAG-AFTRA invites you to attend an online informational webinar to learn about the gains in the new 2025 Commercials Contracts. These sessions are designed to help you understand the terms of the tentative agreement before voting.

Four sessions are available — all covering the same material. RSVP required.
Choose the time that works best for you:

📅 Thursday, May 1 (Log in and register on the RSVP form below)
 2 – 5 p.m. PT / 3 – 6 p.m. MT / 4 – 7 p.m. CT / 5 – 8 p.m. ET

📅 Monday, May 5
 6 – 9 p.m. PT / 7 – 10 p.m. MT / 8 – 11 p.m. CT / 9 – Midnight  ET

📅 Tuesday, May 6
 Noon – 3 p.m. PT / 1 – 4 p.m. MT / 2 – 5 p.m. CT / 3 – 6 p.m. ET

📅 Friday, May 9
 2 – 5 p.m. PT / 3 – 6 p.m. MT / 4 – 7 p.m. CT / 5 – 8 p.m. ET

🔗 Visit sagaftra.org/commercials2025 for additional details as they become available.
 

✅ Important Info:

• RSVPs are required and will close 3 hours before each webinar. You must be logged in to RSVP.
• Members who register on time will receive a Zoom link via email prior to the session.
• All members who are eligible to vote will receive a postcard with a PIN and voting information.
• These webinars are open to active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (dues paid through April 30 or October 31, 2025).
• No guests permitted. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 may attend.
  
   

If you can’t make it to any of the meetings and have questions, email us at commercials2025@sagaftra.org or call (323) 549-6742.

Parking will be validated. Please use the entrance to the parking garage on Curson between Wilshire Blvd. and 6th Street.

We invite all performers who work the Interactive Media Agreement to join us for a strike update meeting. Hear from the Interactive Media Agreement Negotiating Committee and lead negotiators about where we stand with the video game employers. The Committee would also like to hear directly from members who have worked under Video Game contracts, so please plan to attend.

Reservations are required. Please note that you must register before 2 p.m. PT, April 29, 2025 in order to receive your unique Zoom link.

Note: Please be sure that registration email matches your Zoom account email in order to receive your unique Zoom link. 

This meeting is open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2025.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 

If you have any questions, please email interactive2025@sagaftra.org. 

Weekly

Teacher: Robert Goodman

Via mainstream acting theories and techniques, proven exercises and improvisation, students are exposed to the stylish and technical demands of camera performance. With emphasis on the ensemble and exposure, today’s audition obligations, to understanding how multi-media training relates to a 21st century actor, we will explore, challenge, and apply the vernacular, etiquette, discipline, and nuance of acting, and note how the process of storytelling applies to the actor. 

RSVP: The registration form for this class will open below on Monday, May 5. 

Please bring your SAG-AFTRA member ID card, or digital card in the Member App for admittance. 

If you have questions about the class or need to request an accommodation please email us at ny.conservatory@sagaftra.org. 

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.

This event is only open to SAG-AFTRA NY Conservatory Members.

Thursdays Bi-weekly

Teacher: Evan Bass

Have you been daunted by self-producing or are you an old hat? Self-Producing 101 will delve
into everything pre-production, production, and post-production to give you a template for how
to be prepared at each level of your filmmaking. Featuring Q&As at the end of each session,
bring your notepads and questions and get ready to create your own work!

PART 5: DAVINCI RESOLVE EDITING -- DIVE INTO THE EDIT

• A 1-hr Explainer + 1-hr Deep Dive Q&A into the DaVinci Resolve editing software. The basics of editing and recording voice-over, and various cool tricks.

   

RSVP: The registration form for this class will open below on Monday, April 28. 

Please bring your SAG-AFTRA member ID card, or digital card in the Member App for admittance. 

If you have questions about the class or need to request an accommodation please email us at ny.conservatory@sagaftra.org. 

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.

This event is only open to SAG-AFTRA NY Conservatory Members.

Wednesdays Bi-weekly

Teacher: Jill Stern

Through the lens of the self-tape audition, we'll focus on what you can do to bring your work to the next level. Please bring a TV/Film scene not more than 2 minutes in length (about 2 pages). Up to 8 participants will have the opportunity to work on a scene.

RSVP: The registration form for this class will open below on Monday, May 5. 

Please bring your SAG-AFTRA member ID card, or digital card in the Member App for admittance. 

If you have questions about the class or need to request an accommodation please email us at ny.conservatory@sagaftra.org. 

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.

This event is only open to SAG-AFTRA NY Conservatory Members.

Weekly

Teacher: Jon Freda

Exercises for playing the purpose of a scene by focusing on choices in scripted and unscripted scenarios.

RSVP: The registration form for this class will open below on Monday, May 5. 

Please bring your SAG-AFTRA member ID card, or digital card in the Member App for admittance. 

If you have questions about the class or need to request an accommodation please email us at ny.conservatory@sagaftra.org. 

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.

This event is only open to SAG-AFTRA NY Conservatory Members.

Tuesdays Bi-weekly

Teacher: Marc Baron

Discussions will include delving deeper into the screenwriting process with new materials each meet. It's recommended to take the Introduction to Screenwriting. 
 

RSVP: The registration form for this class will open on Monday, May 5. Please bring your SAG-AFTRA member ID card, or digital card in the Member App for admittance. 

If you have questions about the class or need to request an accommodation please email us at ny.conservatory@sagaftra.org. 

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.

This event is only open to SAG-AFTRA NY Conservatory Members.

Only for the month of May, this class will meet at 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m., instead of the usual 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. The class is expected to return to its usual 2:30 p.m. time slot in June. 

Weekly

Teacher: Robert Goodman

Via mainstream acting theories and techniques, proven exercises and improvisation, students are exposed to the stylish and technical demands of camera performance. With emphasis on the ensemble and exposure, today’s audition obligations, to understanding how multi-media training relates to a 21st century actor, we will explore, challenge, and apply the vernacular, etiquette, discipline, and nuance of acting, and note how the process of storytelling applies to the actor. 

RSVP: The registration form for this class will open below on Monday, May 5. 

Please bring your SAG-AFTRA member ID card, or digital card in the Member App for admittance. 

If you have questions about the class or need to request an accommodation please email us at ny.conservatory@sagaftra.org. 

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.

This event is only open to SAG-AFTRA NY Conservatory Members.

Tuesdays Bi-weekly

Teacher: Marc Baron

Discussion will include story, structure, character development, formatting, software, festivals and more.
 

RSVP: The registration form for this class will open on Monday, May 5. Please bring your SAG-AFTRA member ID card, or digital card in the Member App for admittance. 

If you have questions about the class or need to request an accommodation please email us at ny.conservatory@sagaftra.org. 

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.

This event is only open to SAG-AFTRA NY Conservatory Members.

Join us for the Arizona-Utah Local Conservatory's Acting Workshop from All or Nothing (AON) Acting Studio.

SAG-AFTRA member Romeo Brown will be leading fellow members through his AON Conservatory Acting Workshop - an immersive, high-energy experience designed to push actors beyond their comfort zones while refining their instincts, presence, and storytelling abilities.

This workshop will focus on:
• Scene work & emotional depth – Actors will break down scenes using the 5W’s (Who, What, Where, When, and Why) to build authentic, dynamic performances.
• Improv & adaptability – Strengthening an actor’s ability to respond truthfully and spontaneously in the moment.
• Character exploration & ownership – Using HAIL (Honesty, Authenticity, Integrity, Love) to develop compelling character choices.

What to Bring:
💧 Water & Snacks – Stay refreshed and energized!
👕 Comfy Clothes – You’ll want to move and feel relaxed.
🧘‍♂️ Positive Attitude – We keep the vibe uplifting and fun!
📝 Monologue – Bring one if you have it; if not, no worries—Romeo will help!

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your acting skills!

COST: This program is free for SAG-AFTRA Arizona-Utah Local members as a benefit of membership.

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 active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2025 or Oct. 31, 2025). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

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.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 hours before the start of the event.