Mike Hodge

SAG-AFTRA Dedicates the Mike Hodge Executive Conference Room
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 8, 2019

SAG-AFTRA today dedicated its signature conference room in its New York office to the late New York Local President and national Vice President Mike Hodge.

SAG-AFTRA Dedicates The Mike Hodge Executive Conference Room In New York
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2019

 SAG-AFTRA today dedicated its signature conference room in its New York office to the late New York Local President and national Vice President Mike Hodge.

SAG-AFTRA to Present Richard Masur with the 2018 President's Award
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 17, 2018

SAG-AFTRA announced today that former Screen Actors Guild President Richard Masur is the 2018 recipient of the President's Award. The award will be presented Saturday during the SAG-AFTRA National Board plenary. Introduced at last year's SAG-AFTRA convention, the President's Award celebrates a member who has given meritorious service to the union and its membership.

SAG-AFTRA Honors Richard Masur With President's Award
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2018

SAG-AFTRA announced today that former Screen Actors Guild President Richard Masur is the 2018 recipient of the President's Award. The award will be presented Saturday during the SAG-AFTRA National Board plenary. Introduced at last year's SAG-AFTRA convention, the President's Award celebrates a member who has given meritorious service to the union and its membership.

Inaugural President's Award Unveiled at SAG-AFTRA National Convention
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 10, 2017

During the final day of the SAG-AFTRA National Convention in Los Angeles, SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris unveiled the President's Award, an inaugural honor that celebrates someone who has given meritorious service to the union and its members.

Broadway Actor & NY President of SAG-AFTRA Mike Hodge Passes Away at Age 70
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 11, 2017

Mike Hodge, an accomplished actor, stalwart unionist and New York president of SAG-AFTRA, passed away on September 9th. He was 70. Hodge had a long career as a Broadway, TV, film and commercial actor. His Broadway credits included SEARCH AND DESTROY, A FEW GOOD MEN and FENCES.

SAG-AFTRA Members Elect Gabrielle Carteris President, Jane Austin Secretary-Treasurer
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 25, 2017

SAG-AFTRA members have elected two of the union's top ranking officers, choosing Gabrielle Carteris as president and Jane Austin as secretary-treasurer. Their two-year terms begin today.

Breaking: Jin Ha & More Join Clive Owen in M. BUTTERFLY; Full Cast Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 15, 2017

Producers Nelle Nugent, Steve Traxler, Kenneth Teaton, Benjamin Feldman, Doug Morris and Spencer Ross today announce full casting for the first Broadway revival of David Henry Hwang's Tony Award®-winning play, M. BUTTERFLY, directed by Tony Award® winner Julie Taymor.

Stray Dog Theatre to Present RAGTIME Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2017

Stray Dog Theatre will present Ragtime: The Musical in August. Set in the volatile melting pot of New York at the turn of the century, three distinctly American tales are woven together.

Plays by Ricardo Perez Gonzalez, Hansol Jung Picked for PUBLIC STUDIO's 4th Season
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2017

The Public Theater announced the fourth season of PUBLIC STUDIO, which will present two new plays this spring.

Governor Cuomo Vetoes Anti-Musician/Performer Legislation
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2017

Tino Gagliardi, President of Local 802 AFM, the Associated Musicians of Greater New York; James Claffey, President of Local 1 IATSE; Kate Shindle, President of Actors' Equity Association; Mike Hodge, President of SAG-AFTRA NY Local; and Thomas J. O'Donnell, President of Theatrical Teamsters Local 817 today applauded Governor Cuomo for vetoing S7709/A10283-A.

Photo Flash: SAG-AFTRA Members Call for Fair Pay at Droga5 Headquarters
by TV News Desk - Jan 12, 2016

Sending a strong signal to ad industry leaders and the entire entertainment community, SAG-AFTRA members and supporters gathered today to call on Droga5, a leading digital ad producer with headquarters on Wall Street, to stand by its self-described “humanity-obsessed” values and stop undermining the industry standards that ensure commercial performers can earn a middle-class living. Despite repeated requests, Droga5 representatives refused to accept the petition or discuss the union's deep concerns.

SAG-AFTRA Announces New N.Y. Local Executive Director
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 11, 2015

SAG-AFTRA today announced the promotion of Jeffrey Bennett to the role of New York Local executive director effective Jan. 1, 2016.

EASTENDERS' Jessie Wallace & Shane Richie to Lead THE PERFECT MURDER at the Belgrade
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 30, 2015

Coventry's Belgrade Theatre has today announced full details of its Spring 2016 Season which will see EastEnders' original odd couple, Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie appear on stage together for the first time in Peter James' acclaimed comedy-thriller, The Perfect Murder.

A British Invasion: Stars Cross the Pond to Light Up Broadway This Fall!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 25, 2015

'[Thank you] to an incredible cast of British and American actors who make the Atlantic look like a little creek you can just kind of pop across,' said Dame Helen Mirren upon receiving her 2015 Tony Award. The stage and screen star reprised her critically-acclaimed performance in THE AUDIENCE after a West End run in 2013, and she was just one of many to 'pop across' an ocean for a stab at Broadway.  An unprecedented amount of British talent took over Broadway last year, bringing us such productions as THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, WOLF HALL: PARTS 1 & 2, and SKYLIGHT.   It doesn't seem like the trend is ending anytime soon. This fall, Broadway will welcome a slew of British actors- some of whom will be making their US stage debuts in incoming productions. And it's not just performers. We're getting some complete British imports in shows like A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE and KING CHARLES III. Below, we're taking a moment to shine a spotlight on this season's British imports.

BWW Review: Stray Dog Theatre's Touching and Affecting DOGFIGHT
by Chris Gibson - Oct 16, 2015

I remember when the film version of DOGFIGHT was release, and how I was initially repelled by the very concept, but then I saw the film, and I understood. You'll understand even more when you take in Stray Dog Theatre's local premiere presentation of the musical version of DOGFIGHT, and it's and absolute must see! This is truly a revelatory experience, with a smart book by Peter Duchan, and wonderfully arranged music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. It's a cool score that lifts the action in an even more affecting manner than the movie does. It's the intimacy we experience when we see something live unfold before our eyes. This is a truly wondrous production that will move you, and that's what theatre is all about.

Entertainment Industry Brings $8.7 Billion into New York City Economy
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 15, 2015

Mayor Bill de Blasio, Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen, and Media & Entertainment Commissioner Cynthia Lopez today announced that New York City's filmed entertainment industry now contributes $8.7 billion to the local economy, an increase of more than 1.5 billion, or 21 percent, since 2011. Full-time equivalent jobs in the city's industry have grown 10 percent, from 94,000 to 104,000 over the last four years, according to an independent study conducted by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) that details the growth and economic impact of New York City's media and entertainment industries. According to BCG's report, New York City is one of only three cities in the world with a filming community large enough to enable a production to be made without needing any roles to be brought in from other locations, including cast, crew members, and the creative team. Additionally, a rich real-life history, iconic locations, diverse storytellers and top talent are among the reasons productions choose to film in New York City.

Collider Theater's LOVE, SEX AND DEATH IN THE AMAZON Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2015

Collider Theater presents the world premiere production of LOVE, SEX AND DEATH IN THE AMAZON opening tonight, October 10 at The Paradise Factory at 64E4 in the East Village.

Full Cast Announced for Collider Theater's LOVE, SEX AND DEATH IN THE AMAZON
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2015

Collider Theater announced today the complete cast of its world premiere production of LOVE, SEX AND DEATH IN THE AMAZON opening Saturday, October 10 at The Paradise Factory at 64E4 in the East Village.

Mike Hodge Re-Elected New York President of SAG-AFTRA
by BWW News Desk - Aug 21, 2015

Mike Hodge has been re-elected New York President of SAG-AFTRA.