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sagaftra.org | Summer 2025 | SAG-AFTRA 65 NextGen Performers Mix and Mingle SAG-AFTRA members mingle in the Mike Hodge Executive Conference Room during the NextGen Performer meet-and-greet held on April 3 at the SAG-AFTRA New York office. Members sipped on craft mocktails while they socialized, struck a pose on the red carpet, enjoyed tasty hors d'oeuvres and networked with one another. ● Local Hosts Annual Membership Meeting SAG-AFTRA members attend the annual New York Local membership meeting on May 12 at the DGA Theater in Manhattan. The meeting included reports on the many activities and events of the last year, including the video game strike, commercials contract gains, and national and local legislative wins. ● Root, Root, Root for the Home Team The SAG-AFTRA softball team huddles before their winning game in the Performing Arts Softball League against the Actors Federal Credit Union on May 19 at Heckscher Ballfield in Central Park. SAG-AFTRA members attended the softball social hosted by the New York Host Committee to root on the team and enjoy a beautiful spring day together in the park. ● ● Kids and Teens Day in New York SAG-AFTRA member Kennedy Long walks in character during a workshop with casting director Carolyn Volpe held on March 29 at the SAG-AFTRA New York office. The workshop was part of the New York Young Performers Committee seminar titled Kids and Teens Day at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, which included programming and classes in the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Voiceover and On-Camera labs and free headshot sessions with a professional photographer. Parents and guardians had a separate line of programming, including an overview of the resources available to young performers and an introduction to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. ● New York