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
“All the World’s a Stage and We are Here to Manage It!” DGA Stage Managers and the Future of the Industry
An Eastern AD/SM/PA Council and Eastern Region Special Projects Committee event
Veteran Stage Managers Terry Benson, Jeffrey Pearl, April Smith and Dominick Tringali shared their experiences working at various networks and entertainment platforms and discussed the challenges of the their jobs in a conversation moderated by Stage Manager Dan J. Frank.
Contact
- Michael Berger
Associate Eastern Executive Director(212) 258-0802MBerger@dga.org - Mina Bodden
Administrative Assistant(212) 258-0806mbodden@dga.org
Council Links
Reminder: New Mandatory Safety Requirements for AD/UPMs and AD/SMs
As part of the Guild’s ongoing efforts to elevate the importance of safety in your workplaces, the 2023-2026 Basic Agreement (BA) and Freelance Live and Tape Television Agreement (FLTTA) include requirements for DGA employees to complete additional training courses.
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.
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.