The AGMA Area Committee Elections have officially kicked off. AGMA members interested in serving on their AGMA Area Committee must be in good standing and complete the self-nomination form that was emailed to them on November 18. The forms are also on the website, in each Area's section, along with more Area-specific information (MyAGMA login required). All forms are due by no later than November 30, 9:00 p.m. ET. Late submissions will not be accepted. Since Area Committees function best with members who really want to serve, nomination forms cannot be completed for another member—and will not be counted. Electronic ballots and related election materials will be emailed to AGMA members in good standing in each Area at the start of ... Read More -->
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AGMAzine Earns its First Award
AGMAzine, the Union’s long-standing publication, has earned a Gold Award in the 2021 MarCom Awards. The MarCom Awards is an international creative competition that recognizes outstanding achievement by marketing and communication professionals. Entries come from corporate marketing and communication departments, advertising agencies, public relations firms, design shops, production companies, and freelancers. AGMA was recognized for its 2021 Winter issue of AGMAzine entitled “The New Frontier”. In this jam-packed issue, stories of creativity and perseverance were featured. Through interviews and personal essays, a number of AGMA Artists provided touching stories about how their lives have changed throughout the pandemic. ... Read More -->
Special Delegate Training Hosted by the AGMA Opera and Concert Choristers Caucus
REMINDER! A special Delegate Training Session will be hosted by the AGMA Opera and Concert Choristers Caucus (OCCC) on Monday, November 22, at 6:30 p.m. ET. All AGMA choristers in good standing are invited to attend this important training and discussion! To register, visit here. Those who have already registered, do not need to do so again. The Zoom will be sent in the days leading up to the event. Whether AGMA choristers are current delegates, interested in becoming a delegate, or just want to learn more about how they can support their fellow Artists and colleagues in the workplace, this meeting will give them the tools they need to be more effective advocates. Following the presentation, there will be a time for a Q&A.... Read More -->
AGMA Staging Staff to Host “Technology for Staging Staff”
The AGMA Staging Staff Caucus invites all AGMA Staging Staff members to a special presentation on technology with industry expert Matthew Stern on Tuesday, November 16 at 9:00 p.m. ET. Members can register for this exciting presentation here. ALL AGMA staging staff in good standing are encouraged to attend and will receive the Zoom details in the days leading up to the event. Dance and opera companies are being revolutionized through the use of modern technology, and we want to learn more. This presentation will cover technology and computer programs used by staging staff. Stage Manager Matthew Stern founded the Broadway Stage Management Symposium and ran Tech Fridays during a portion of the pandemic wher... Read More -->
Tomorrow: Special Meeting of the Southern Central Area
Before the Area Committee elections process kick off, each AGMA Area will hold a meeting. These are special meetings, called to explain new changes to the structure and election of the Area Committee pursuant to recent amendments to AGMA's Constitution. During these meetings, members will go over the specifics of their Area Committee, the new composition of the Area Committee, and the upcoming Area Committee election. REMINDER: The Southern Central Area will meet TOMORROW, Thursday, November 11, at 7:00 p.m. CT. Southern Central Area members should have received a reminder email today from Southern Central Board Members Brian August, Julie Condy, Kyle Hancock, Lela Bell Wesley, and Matthew Woodbury containing Zoom details for t... Read More -->
TOMORROW: Special Meeting of the San Francisco Area
Before the Area Committee elections kick off, each AGMA Area will hold a meeting. These are special meetings, called to explain new changes to the structure and election of the Area Committee pursuant to recent amendments to AGMA's Constitution. During these meetings, members will go over the specifics of their Area Committee, the new composition of the Area Committee, and the upcoming Area Committee election. REMINDER: The San Francisco Area will meet on Wednesday, November 10, at 6:00 p.m. PT. SF Area members should have received a reminder email from SF Area Chair Sally Mouzon today containing Zoom details for the meeting. (Check spam or promotions tab if using Gmail). AGMA members in good standing within the SF Area that di... Read More -->
Tomorrow: Special Meeting of the Northwest Area
Before Area Committee elections kick off, each AGMA Area will hold a meeting. These are special meetings, called to explain new changes to the structure and election of the Area Committee pursuant to recent amendments to AGMA's Constitution. During these meetings, members will go over the specifics of their Area Committee, the new composition of the Area Committee, and the upcoming Area Committee election. REMINDER: The Northwest Area will meet on Monday, November 8, at 6:00 p.m. PT. Northwest Area members should have received an email reminder from Northwest Area Chair George Scott earlier today containing Zoom details for the meeting. (Check spam or promotions tab if using Gmail). AGMA members in good standing within the NW A... Read More -->
Tomorrow: Special Meeting of the New York Area
Before Area Committee elections kick off, each AGMA Area will hold a meeting. These are special meetings, called to explain new changes to the structure and election of the Area Committee pursuant to recent amendments to AGMA's Constitution. During these meetings, members will go over the specifics of their Area Committee, the new composition of the Area Committee, and the upcoming Area Committee election. REMINDER: The New York Area will meet TOMORROW, Monday, November 8, at 6:30 p.m. ET. NY Area members should have received an email reminder from NY Area Chair Louis Perry earlier today containing Zoom details for the meeting. (Check spam or promotions tab if using Gmail). AGMA members in good standing within the NY Area that ... Read More -->
Tomorrow: Special Meeting of SoCal Area
Before Area Committee elections kick off, each AGMA Area will hold a meeting. These are special meetings, called to explain new changes to the structure and election of the Area Committee pursuant to recent amendments to AGMA's Constitution. During these meetings, members will go over the specifics of their Area Committee, the new composition of the Area Committee, and the upcoming Area Committee election. The Southern California Area will meet TOMORROW, November 7, at 6:00 p.m. PT. SoCal Area members should have received an email reminder earlier today from SoCal Area Chair Jennifer Wallace containing Zoom details for the meeting. (Check spam or promotions tab if using Gmail). AGMA members in good standing within the Southern... Read More -->
AGMA Releases Updated Guidance on Testing/Masking for Dancers
Today, the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) released an Updated Guidance on Masking/Testing for AGMA Dancers. This Updated Guidance is directed to AGMA dancers, dance companies, and opera company dancers when they are rehearsing separately. The purpose of this Guidance is to allow vaccinated dancers, in some circumstances, to remove masks during rehearsals if the company implements a robust COVID-19 testing program. As always, any proposed changes to existing safety protocols at AGMA signatory companies must be bargained with your AGMA staff representative prior to implementation. AGMA will continue to address opera and choral company requests for limited unmasking of singers on a case-by-case basis. Most AGMA sig... Read More -->