Correct. Even though I live in the heart of Hollywood, I have contempt for these overpaid MF’s.
2 weeks ago, I walked past a casting network office near my place. I spoke to an “actor wanna be” who couldn;t get an audition. He later explained that he didn’t want to join SAG because of the fees involved, and because he’s a newbie and “poor”, why does he have to pay this X amt of $$$? (which made sense). The rule says that you can only (accdg to my interpretation) do “acting” jobs w/o SAG permission 3 times in the industry.
That office near my place is run like a prisonyard. A true prick who drives a Kerry Edwards sticker...typical.