2006-11-02 11:58:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
(From the Screen Actors Guild website)
SAG membership is a significant rite of passage for every working actor. It is a symbol of success and of solidarity with a community of talented and accomplished artists.
However, don’t be in a hurry to join SAG. Make sure you are ready to compete as a professional. Prepare yourself by studying, performing in plays and non-union on-camera projects in order to build your resume and gain valuable experience.
When you are offered your first principal union job, consider joining the Guild, but understand it is a commitment. Once you are a SAG member, you must abide by the rules of membership:
And, whether you are a SAG member or not-- never accept work during a Guild strike!
2006-11-02 16:41:24 · answer #1 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be in a hurry to get a SAG card... it might not be as valuable as some people seem to think.
I was forced to join SAG about ten years ago in Southern California. It let me work as a union member, but it kept me from working in quite a few projects as well.
When I moved to Florida three years ago, I had no idea how much of a problem that silly card would cause... I haven't worked one single paying job here in Florida, and it is because I am a member of the Screen Actors Guild. There is so very little union work here, it is almost impossible to find a job. There is plenty of Non-Union work... I could work almost as much as I'd like, if I was NOT a member of SAG... true... the work pays a lot less, but at least there are paying jobs for non-union actors. But the problem is that the screen actors guild will not let me work non-union jobs... in fact.. if I work a non-union commercial, and get caught by the screen actors guild, they will fine me... and the fine is more than the money I'd earn in a commercial....
So, what the hell good is being a member of the screen actors guild in Florida? All you get to do is continue to pay dues... get that stupid "Actor" magazine in the mail every now and then... and have every agent you talk to say "Sorry... there's not enough Union Work in this state to make taking you on as a client worth my time"
2006-11-02 22:49:08 · answer #2 · answered by Mark 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A SAG card is something given to someone is the Screen Actors Guild. Inorder to qualify to enter the SAG you must be cast in a principal (speaking) role in a commercial, feature film or television program that is covered under the SAG contract. If you are you are eligible (allowed to pay the initiation fee and to become a full-fledged member of SAG. The fee to join SAG as of 2006 is a one-time charge of USD $1,474, and the first semi-annual dues payment of $50. Initiation fees outside of California may be less. Yearly dues are $100, paid in two $50 installments, plus 1.85% of a performer's yearly income from SAG projects up to $200,000 then the percent is based on a sliding scale as income increases.
2006-11-02 20:04:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SAG is the screen actors guild. You can find info on how to join here.
http://www.sag.org/sagWebApp/application?origin=hnav_bar.jsp&event=bea.portal.framework.internal.refresh&pageid=JoinSAG
2006-11-02 20:01:06 · answer #4 · answered by Tigerlillie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be discouraged if it takes you a long time to get one. For some people, it's a few months. For others, it's a decade. A lot of it is luck because you usually earn it by doing commercials and you have to hope your "type" is the trend.
2006-11-02 20:21:48 · answer #5 · answered by rhnotyouraverage1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋