AGMA Caucuses
What's an AGMA Caucus?
AGMA’s strength comes from the power of our members. Across the country, AGMA Artists are organizing within their communities to amplify voices, spotlight shared experiences, and fight for lasting change. Our official AGMA Caucuses are spaces of solidarity, strategy, and action—created by members, for members.
Through our caucuses, AGMA Artists unite around common identities, professions, and priorities to advocate for equity, dignity, and justice in our workplaces and beyond. Each caucus helps bring forward the unique challenges and visions of its community, shaping AGMA’s mission and movement from the ground up.
AGMA encourages and embraces participation at every level. Current AGMA Caucuses include the AGMA Black Caucus (ABC), the Opera and Concert Choristers Caucus (OCCC), the Staging Staff Caucus, the Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus, the Solo Principal Artist Caucus, and the Pride Caucus.
AGMA Black Caucus
The AGMA Black Caucus (ABC) is a historic, member-led space created by and for Black Artists within AGMA. The ABC is committed to educating members about their rights, uplifting and protecting Black voices, and confronting systemic racism in our industries. Open to all Black AGMA members in good standing, the ABC strives to shape a more just and equitable future for current and future generations of Black performing artists.
Check out the ABC’s bylaws by logging into MyAGMA and selecting “AGMA Caucuses” from the MyAGMA dropdown menu.
Request to join the AGMA Black Caucus private Facebook Group.
Email blackcaucus@musicalartists.org with any questions!
AGMA Staff Liaisons: Cella Martoccio and Tracy Jones.
Opera and Concert Choristers Caucus
The AGMA Operatic and Concert Choristers Caucus (OCCC) unites choristers working in both opera and concert settings. This caucus provides a space to share knowledge, address workplace issues specific to choral artists, and build collective power across companies and employment categories. The OCCC aims to strengthen the voice and visibility of choristers throughout AGMA.
Feel free to contact occc@musicalartists.org.
AGMA Staff Liaison: Joshua Hong
Staging Staff Caucus
The AGMA Staging Staff Caucus brings together stage managers, assistant directors, choreographers, fight directors, and other staging professionals across AGMA signatories. This caucus provides a dedicated space to discuss shared challenges, celebrate wins, and collaborate on improving conditions and visibility for staging staff across disciplines.
Want to get involved? Email stagingstaffcaucus@musicalartists.org.
AGMA Staff Liaison: James Odom
Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus
The AGMA AAPI Caucus is a space for Asian American and Pacific Islander members to connect, share experiences, and advocate for equity within AGMA and the performing arts industry. This member-led group works to uplift AAPI voices, build solidarity, and address issues of representation, inclusion, and anti-Asian bias in the workplace.
Want to get involved? Email aapicaucus@musicalartists.org.
AGMA Staff Liaison: Joshua Hong
Solo Principal Artist Caucus
The AGMA Solo Principal Artists Caucus brings together vocal soloists across AGMA signatories. The SPA Caucus serves as a focused space within AGMA to advocate for the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities faced by solo principal artists across all signatory companies. From addressing compensation structures, benefits, and pay schedules to fostering peer mentorship and a deeper presence at the bargaining table, this caucus will empower soloists to build collective strength and solidarity with one another and with the broader AGMA community.
Solo Principal Artists Caucus Steering Committee:
Chair: Andrew Stenson
Vice Chair: Ben Bliss
Secretary: Ashley Emerson
Are you an AGMA Soloist in good standing who wants to get involved? Email spacaucus@musicalartists.org.
AGMA Staff Liaison: Eric Ferring
Pride Caucus
The AGMA Pride Caucus is a member-led space created by and for 2SLGBTQIA+ members of the Union. Queer members and allies will come together to dream boldly, organize strategically, and act collectively to build workplaces that are safe, inclusive, and affirming. The caucus advocates for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights within AGMA and the broader performing arts industry, with a current focus on supporting and addressing the needs of trans and non-binary members, especially in this critical political moment.
Reach out: pridecaucus@musicalartists.org.
AGMA Staff Liaison: James Odom
Guidelines
Guidelines for Forming AGMA Caucuses are available on MyAGMA. To access them, log in to the MyAGMA portal and select “AGMA Caucuses” from the dropdown menu.
AGMA Caucus Webinars
Previously recorded webinars presented by AGMA’s caucuses are available to view on MyAGMA. Simply log in and select “AGMA Caucuses” from the dropdown menu to access the archive.
