How much would it be to purchase a SAG-Card?

Question

I've been very passionate about acting my whole life, and I'm wondering about how much it costs. And where I could get it. I know it's like a catch 22 thing. Where you need a role to get a SAG-Card, and a SAG-Card to get roles. Would it work if you got small parts? Like, as an extra...then could you get a SAG-Card?

Answer 1

I dont think you can buy them....I think you have to be asked in...its like a club

I see actors rejoice when they finally get there Sag Cards,

They say that when you are not working...you get paid just to stay afloat...an actual check just becasue you are a member when your not working

Answer 2

extra work sometimes gives you sag vouchers, you need three to join sag and the union dues are around 1500$ anually... its pretty expensive so what i did was wait to join sag, and tell all my major auditioners that i was sag eligible hoping one of them will pay for it! its actually a common practice.

be sure to write sag eligible on your resume!! that way you have the best of both worlds! (union and non union gigs)

and check craigslist they always have talent auditions going on!