Kathy Connell

Published: Jan. 7, 2020, 5:12 p.m.

We have an extra special episode today! Kathy Connell has been the executive producer of the Screen Actors Guild Awards since founding it 26 years ago, and heads up national programming for SAG-AFTRA, Hollywood\u2019s biggest guild. A former actor herself with plenty of craft and career advice, Kathy joins the podcast to talk about what went into creating an awards show exclusively for on-camera talent\u2014and to remind working SAG-AFTRA members to vote for their favorite film and television performances in the SAG Awards, held Jan. 19!\n\n--\n\nFor over 50 years, Backstage has been the most trusted place for actors to find jobs and career advice, and for casting professionals to find the right performers for their projects. \u201cIn the Envelope: An Awards Podcast\u201d features interviews with some of the most exciting actors and storytellers working today. Check out more here: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ\n\nListen and subscribe to \u201cIn the Envelope\u201d on:\n- iTunes: https://apple.co/2rs0llz\n- Google Play: https://bit.ly/2DHkPwt\n- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2QNmu6C\n- Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2DJv6bD\n- Overcast: https://bit.ly/2OJvWGk\n- SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2jUpnnw\n\nFollow Backstage and \u201cIn the Envelope\u201d on social media:\n- https://www.facebook.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope\n- https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast\n\nSpecial thanks to...\n- Host: Jack Smart\n- Producer: Jamie Muffett\n- Social Media Manager: Katie Minard\n- Design: Mark Stinson and Caitlin Watkins\n- Additional Support: Samantha Sherlock and Kasey Howe