Members and Associate FAQs

Use this page to help answer frequently asked questions for Members and Associate Members.

See Also: Prospective Member FAQs and Employer FAQs.

Full Members

What contract should I be filing for an upcoming show?

Only Full Members are eligible to file contracts. SDC’s Collectively Bargained Agreements can be found in the contracts section of our website. If you’re not sure which contract you should be filing, please get in touch with Contract Affairs (email Contracts@SDCweb.org) and they’ll be able to help you.

My Membership has been suspended. How do I find out how much I owe, and how can I make an online payment?

To find out how much you owe, contact Senior Business Associate Michele Holmes (ext. 240, MHolmes@SDCweb.org). To make an online payment for any dues, initiation fees, and/or assessments, visit our homepage and click on Make Payment (on the far right), then click Member Dues and Assessments. Enter the amount of your payment (refer to your invoice) to the right of the button, then click the One-Time Payment button. This will link you to our PayPal website for payment. NOTE: You do not need to log in to the SDC website or the PayPal website to make a one-time online payment. We will look at the contact information you provide to PayPal when applying your payment. If the name of the person making your payment does not match the name we have for you in our system, please contact SDC to alert us.

I’m a Member but I won’t be working. Can I withdraw from SDC?

If you expect that you will not be directing or choreographing for at least a year and are a Member in good standing, you may place your Membership on Honorable Withdrawal. While on withdrawal you may not accept work. If your employment patterns change and you find that you are directing or choreographing within a year, you must return to active status. Upon your return to active Membership from your first term of honorable withdrawal you will be subject to a reinstatement fee of $50 plus then current dues. For each subsequent return to active Membership you will be subject to an escalating reinstatement fee plus then current dues. For more information on Honorable Withdrawal, contact Member Services (email Membership@SDCweb.org).

How do I know if I’m eligible for health insurance?

You are eligible to participate in the health plan if you are employed under an SDC contract and sufficient employer contributions are made to the SDC-League Health Fund on your behalf. Check out the Health Plan Eligibility page of the website to learn more about eligibility, and contact Manager of Plan Services Suzette Porte (ext. 227, Health@SDCweb.org) for further explanation.

I have a question about my dues invoice. Who can help me?

Contact Senior Business Associate Michele Holmes (ext. 240, MHolmes@SDCweb.org) and she’ll be glad to assist you.

Is it true that Full Members may be granted permission to videotape a rehearsal?

Yes. According to the SDC agreement with AEA, subject to approval from both Unions, a Director or Choreographer may videotape a final run-through in the rehearsal room with no costumes or props. This tape may be used for notation purposes only and may only be viewed by members of the creative team. Please contact the Member Services Dept (ext. 236, Membership@SDCweb.org) for the full terms of the agreement and the permission forms. Videotaping requests MUST be made at least TWO WEEKS prior to the requested taping date.

What’s the best way to let you know I’ve moved or changed my contact information?

You can make the change directly through the Member Portal by choosing the “My Profile” tab, or you can contact Member Services and they’ll be happy to take your new information.

How can I change my name?

Please contact Member Services if you would like to change your name. Your name change may not be identical in spelling to a name registered to another Member.

I’ve lost my Membership card. How do I get a new one?

Call or email the Member Services Dept (ext. 248, Membership@SDCweb.org) and we’ll replace it for you.

Associate Members