The Eastern AD/SM/PA Council is the elected body that represents the more than 1,100 Guild members who reside in the Eastern region and work in television as Associate Directors, Stage Managers or Production Associates. The Council is made up of 16 elected members and 10 alternate members from these categories.
This section provides members with information that is specific to their categories; and the public with information about the activities of this council. DGA Members, log in for meeting times and other Council information.
A Welcome Message from Council Chair Tony DeSanti
It is the responsibility of your elected Council to represent the interests and issues of all of our category members. These issues and matters are openly discussed at monthly meetings to which all are invited and encouraged to attend. There is always a lively exchange concerning the Guild and its role in today's evolving workplace.
Eastern AD/SM/PA Council
Eastern AD/SM/PA Council
Please join us for our meeting which will be held both online and in-person. To attend, you must register ahead of time by clicking the yellow Registration button.
Contact
- Michael Berger
Associate Eastern Executive Director(212) 258-0802MBerger@dga.org - Mina Bodden
Administrative Assistant(212) 258-0806mbodden@dga.org
Council Links
How to Sign a Show
Employing DGA Directors, Associate Directors and Stage Managers under the Guild’s non-dramatic basic cable television contracts provides you with the nation’s best talent through cost-effective individual show agreements that fit your production budget.
Joyce Thomas
Visual History Interview
Associate Director Joyce Thomas reflects on her 30-year career as an Associate Director with CBS and her distinguished service as a Guild leader.
Garry Marshall
Visual History Interview
Garry Marshall discusses his career as a writer, producer and director on shows like Happy Days and Laverne and Shirley, and on feature films like Beaches (1988), Pretty Woman (1990), and The Princess Diaries (2001). Marshall also discusses his service with the DGA, working to protect the director’s creative vision.
Biff Henderson
Visual History Interview
Biff Henderson discusses his 38-year stage manager career, starting out in the NBC-Radio Sales Department, and his 35-year association with David Letterman.
2017 FLTTA Enhanced Provisions
Gains that were made for Associate Directors and Stage Managers in our last round of negotiations.