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https://www.sagaftra.org/evening-cbs-original-beyond-gates-legendary-careers-making-television-historyJun 08, 2026 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
This event will be held in person.
Where: Piedmont Center, Auditorium in Bldg 14, Level C, 3535 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 (Same campus as the Atlanta Local office. In a different building.)
SAG-AFTRA Atlanta Local presents: An Evening with the CBS Original Beyond the Gates - From Legendary Careers to Making Television History
Join us for an exciting evening with the cast of the hit CBS daytime drama Beyond the Gates and Sheila Ducksworth, Executive Producer and President, CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, as we celebrate the show’s groundbreaking success, its recent two-season renewal, and its impact on performers working in Atlanta and beyond.
This unforgettable special conversation brings together legendary cast members - Tamara Tunie and Clifton Davis – for an inspiring reflection on their extraordinary careers, the defining lessons that shaped their paths, and the resilience, reinvention and passion that have allowed them to thrive across decades in an ever-changing entertainment industry. We’ll also explore how Beyond the Gates is creating meaningful, ongoing opportunities for local SAG-AFTRA talent, while spotlighting several Atlanta-based actors working on the show including Lauren Buglioli, Sean Freeman, Jibre Hordges, Trisha Mann-Grant and Karan Kendrick.
During an era of uncertainty in the industry, this series stands as a powerful example of optimism, growth and continued opportunity for local performers. We’ll also spotlight the highly anticipated crossover event with The Young and the Restless airing in June, and discuss the excitement surrounding this major moment uniting two iconic programs in daytime television.
This will be an engaging and inspiring conversation about longevity, opportunity, representation and the future of television production in Atlanta.
Beyond the Gates is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States. At the center of this community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty. But behind these pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered. And those that live outside these gates are watching closely. These are the places where the characters live, love, work and play. Those who have "made it" and those who haven't are all trying to navigate life — and some with more grace than others.
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
RSVP: Reservations are required. You must be logged in to RSVP.
https://www.sagaftra.org/evening-cbs-original-beyond-gates-legendary-careers-making-television-history
Parking: First two hours free, validation provided at check-in.
Questions: [email protected]
Participation is limited so secure your spot early. There will be a waitlist. If you must cancel, you must do so within 24 hours of the event so another member may participate.
https://www.sagaftra.org/evening-cbs-original-beyond-gates-legendary-careers-making-television-history
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Piedmont Center, Auditorium in Bldg 14, Level C, 3535 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305, United States
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