The Activator - Jan. 13, 2014

The Official E-Newsletter of the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local

IN THIS ISSUE SAG Awards Viewing Party Is Now Full Chicago W&W Details Movie Tickets February Conservatory Event

Jan. 13, 2014

Chicago W&W Begins SAG-AFTRA Chicago will hold Wages and Working Conditions (W&W) meetings and caucuses in preparation for negotiation of the TV/Theatrical-Exhibit A contracts that expire June 30, 2014. All performers who work under the film or television agreements are encouraged to attend at least one of the meetings to give input on the contract and possible proposals for the negotiating team.

Holiday Schedule

Details below.

SAG Awards Viewing Party Is Now Full Thank you to all who RSVP'd for the SAG Awards party. The event is now full.

There is no admission at the door to this event. You must be on the guest list. If you'd like to be put on the wait list, please contact Kathy Byne at kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org or (312) 573-8081, ext. 508.

For Your Consideration If your November dues bill was paid by Dec. 2, you are eligible for SAG Awards voting and any For Your Consideration offers. Register at SAGAwardsRSVP.org for Screen Actors Guild Awards updates and screening invitations. Follow the SAG Awards on Facebook, Twitter and SAGAwards.org.

Chicago W&W Details SAG-AFTRA Chicago will hold Wages and Working Conditions (W&W) meetings and caucuses in preparation for negotiation of the TV/Theatrical-Exhibit A Contracts that expire June 30, 2014. All performers who work under the film or television agreements are encouraged to attend at least one of the meetings to give input on the contract and possible proposals for the negotiating team.

Wednesday, Jan. 15, noon - Background Performer Caucus Monday, Jan. 20, noon - Principals Monday, Feb. 3, 6 p.m. - Stunt Performer Caucus Thursday, Feb. 13, noon - Principals Thursday, Feb. 27, 6 p.m. - Principals (This meeting includes review of all proposals to date and developing recommendations to submit to National W&W Committee.)

Location: SAG-AFTRA Chicago, 1 East Erie, Suite 650, Chicago, IL 60611

Attention members who are actively producing: SAG-AFTRA members who are actively producing cannot attend the W&W Committee meetings due to conflict of interest. However, you are welcome to attend the W&W caucuses.

You must be a Chicago Local member in good standing and RSVP in advance to Kathy Byrne at kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org to participate. If you park in the garage at 10 East Ontario, your parking will be paid.

Movie Tickets The SAG-AFTRA Chicago office now offers discount tickets for use at AMC theaters.

Tickets must be purchased in person, $7 each, cash, Visa, MasterCard or American Express accepted. Some restrictions apply - including not valid for first 10 days of run - but tickets no longer expire. They are good until you use them.

Please call the office for specifics and to confirm availability at (312) 573-8081, ext. 712 or 541.

You can also email chicago@sagaftra.org. Log on to amctheatres.com for participating theater locations and schedules.

February SAG-AFTRA Chicago Conservatory Event Booking for a Day Player Role on TV Do you know the nuances of booking a role for TV and the terminology the casting directors use?

It's not the same as commercial auditions. With so many TV shows being produced here, we need to be at the top of our game to keep the casting local.

Join us for a roundtable discussion with a local, working day-player, a talent agent and a casting director Booking a Day Player Role on TV 6 - 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2014 KMRC 1 E. Erie, Suite 660 Chicago, IL 60611 Please contact Kathy Byrne (312) 573-8081 ext. 508 or email kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org to register.

Please note that nothing herein constitutes or is intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company participating in this event.

Park for $10 at 10 East Ontario. Enter on the north side of Ontario between Wabash and State, and then take a ticket. When you sign in, you may purchase a four-hour ticket for $10. You will need both tickets to exit the parking structure. Cash only.

Holiday Schedule for Office and KMRC The SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local office and the KMRC will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

In response to members' requests to stay informed, The Activator may include notice of rallies, pickets and other actions by unions and the labor movement that have not been sanctioned by the National or Chicago Board of Directors of SAG-AFTRA. This information is provided as a convenience.

The information contained herein regarding workshops, vendors, special offers and the like is provided for informational purposes and is not intended to imply endorsement by SAG-AFTRA of them or the information, material, products or services provided. SAG-AFTRA makes no warranties or representations regarding the use of the material or the quality of the services or service providers.

SAG-AFTRA Chicago: (312) 573-8081 Hotline: (312) 867-3710 Email: chicago@sagaftra.org WEBSITE SAGAFTRA.org.