The Chicago Activator - October 16, 2017

Official E-Newsletter of the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local

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October 16, 2017

Attention SAG-AFTRA Members Filmmakers

Kaufherr Center Office Number Senior Resource Day CSA Hosts Open Call Making Strides 5k Walk Attention Member Filmmakers

Learn how to create awesome short films with SAG-AFTRA Oct. 23 - Nov. 13 details below

2017 SAG-AFTRA Convention Chicago Singers Collective Union Discount for Sun-Times

Kaufherr Center New Office Number We are pleased to inform you that the Kaufherr Center now has a direct office number: 312-526-3895.

Please dial this line for all inquiries on the Center. Thank you.

RSVP for SAG-AFTRA Senior Resource Day (lunch will be served) - Oct. 18 Sponsored by the SAG-AFTRA National Seniors Committee Attention all SAG-AFTRA members over age 50: Please join us on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for SAG-AFTRA Senior Resource Day. We'll have presentations from The Actors Fund, AARP and the Alzheimer's Association, technology help, headshot sessions and much more. Read more for event schedule and contact information.

Read more CSA Hosts Open Call with A Focus on Transgender Actors – Oct. 22 As part of a series of events focusing on casting opportunities for actors who have been historically overlooked in the entertainment industry, Casting Society of America (CSA) Diversity Committee will focus this month on transgender performers. Performers will be given an opportunity to do a two-page prepared scene in front of a panel of two to three CSA casting directors. Please note, the reading will be taped and the reading is NOT for a job opportunity.

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Join SAG-AFTRA Members and Staff at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk - Oct. 21

Walk with us to: Celebrate survivors Remember those lost to breast cancer Encourage the newly diagnosed Raise funds for innovative research and free programs Read more for details on the event.

Click here to sign up for our team and/or make a donation. We appreciate your participation.

Attention SAG-AFTRA Member Filmmakers! - Oct. 23 - Nov. 13 Are you an actor who wants to make a short film? Now is your chance and SAG-AFTRA is here to help you learn how. Each session will be on a Monday night from 6 - 9 p.m. and is presented by members of the local independent film community. Read more for a sneak preview of this fourweek intensive series.

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Chicago Local President Charles Andrew Gardner (r) and Chicago Local board members at the 2017 SAG-AFTRA Convention

FREE EVENT - Chicago Singers Collective Performs Classic Hits from the '60s - Oct. 23 You're invited to attend the Chicago Singers Collective's debut performance of their original production OREO on Oct. 23.

OREO will feature a wide variety of hit songs from the 1960s that are considered commentaries on the social climate of that era. And through these powerful songs, OREO will tell the story of the tension, battles and triumph.

You won't want to miss out on this electric story and brilliant showcase of talent that parallels social issues of the present day.

When: Monday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.

Where: Chicago Federation of Musicians 656 West Randolph St. Suite 2W Chicago, IL 60661 RSVP: jolene.jones@sagaftra.org The Chicago Singers Collective is comprised of SAG-AFTRA, Actors' Equity and Chicago Federation of Musicians members.

Chicago Sun-Times Special Discount for Union Members In July, a historic coalition of unions and likeminded investors purchased the Chicago SunTimes, the Chicago Reader and straightdope.com to preserve independent media entities in Chicago and protect journalistic integrity.

As you know, the Chicago Sun-Times is a subscription-based service that requires constant growth to ensure the paper continues to thrive as a strong, trusted news brand for all workers across the Chicagoland area. To help encourage union members to sign up for a subscription, the Chicago Sun-Times is offering special pricing for affiliated-unions and their members to subscribe.

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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.

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