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92 SAG-AFTRA | Spring 2025 | sagaftra.org On Location Hawaii Conservatory Hosts Self-Tape Workshop Members smile for a group photo at the Hawaii Local Conservatory on Feb. 15. The two-hour class, hosted by Alex and Luci Tarrant, focused on self-tape auditions and was packed full of tips, tricks and useful information for submitting outstanding auditions. ●● Craft, Confidence, Connections at New England Actors Academy SAG-AFTRA New England member Miles Mann, center, participated in the Local's Winter Actors Academy in Boston on Jan. 26. The day kicked off with an energizing session by certified Alexander Technique teacher Katie Beckvold, followed by New England Local Executive Director Jessica Maher's tips on turning non-union gigs into union opportunities. Acting coach and SAG-AFTRA member Jay Street then provided personalized guidance for participants who performed one-liners, short scenes and prepared monologues. The Academy wrapped with a speed dating-style session to expand attendees' self-tape networks. ● New England JOE CORCORAN Let Us Count the Ways Pre-members learn the benefits of being a SAG-AFTRA member. The Arizona-Utah Local hosted an organizing event titled 10 Things We Love About SAG-AFTRA and Why We Invite You to Join Us on Nov. 8 for pre-member actors and Arizona State University students in Mesa, Arizona. It resulted in new joins that evening and in the weeks that followed. ●● Arizona- Utah Members Mix Business and Pleasure in Albuquerque An enthusiastic board and members convene for their annual membership meeting and a fabulous holiday party in Albuquerque on Dec. 7. Special guests included two film commissioners, Jennifer LeBar Tapia from Santa Fe and Cyndy McCrossen from Albuquerque, along with Steve Graham, director of the New Mexico Film Office. ● ROB ESTRADA New Mexico