The Chicago Activator - October 4, 2016

Official E-Newsletter of the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local

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October 4, 2016

Coming Soon!

SAG-AFTRA Blood Drive New Member Orientation

The SAG-AFTRA Blood Drive

Senior Radio Players Local News

Monday, Oct. 24

Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra Audition Psych 101

Details below Save the Date: Coming Monday, Oct. 24 - The SAG-AFTRA Blood Drive On Monday, Oct. 24, the Kaufherr Members Resource Center will host the 12th annual SAGAFTRA Chicago Blood Drive. The drive is open to SAG-AFTRA and AEA members, agents, family and friends. It's a fun day with lots of surprises, treats and more.

You must be 17 years old or older and weigh at least 110 pounds to donate blood. There is no upper age limit and most medications do not disqualify you from donating. Other restrictions may apply. If you have questions, please call the LifeSource Medical Help Desk at (877) 543-3768 or visit the website.

When: Noon - 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24 Where: Kaufherr Members Resources Center (KMRC) 1 E. Erie, Suite 660 Chicago, IL 60611 Register: Please contact Kathy Byrne at (312) 867-5508 or email kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org to register for blood donation and/or flu shots.

The KMRC will be closed to other uses on Monday, Oct. 24.

Discounted Headshots Everyone who donates blood will receive a $100 off a headshot session/package for one of the following photographers, or other giveaways: Joshua Albanese - joshuaalbanese.com Aaron Gang - aarongang.com

Mike Sansone - mikesansonephotography.com Free Flu Shots Again this year, thanks to The Actors Fund, the event also includes free seasonal flu shots. Shots will be available from Noon - 2 p.m. on a first-come, first-shot basis.

Park 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 $13 cash, $14 Visa, MasterCard or American Express payment. You will need both tickets to exit the parking structure.

Note: The FDA imposes a number of donor registration restrictions. These restrictions, followed by LifeSource, are solely the responsibility of the FDA and are not endorsed by SAG-AFTRA. The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement by the union nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

New Member Orientation, Tuesday, Oct. 25 New members represent the future for SAG-AFTRA. The more knowledgeable they are, the stronger our union and all members are. The goal of the New Members Subcommittee of SAGAFTRA Chicago's Community Outreach, Community Organizing committee is to educate, engage and empower professional actors from the moment they become union members. The new member orientation event is only one part of that process. Topics covered include every step involved in the union experience, from initiation fees and the dues structure to the correct way to execute member reports and contracts. Other areas include agents and commissions, casting directors, resolving claims, health coverage, set demeanor, committees, staff and a variety of member benefits.

New member orientations are not just for new members. Whether you joined yesterday or 20 years ago, all members in good standing are welcome. Plan now to attend the next new membership orientation and stay informed.

5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25 Please call Kathy Nelsen at the SAG-AFTRA Chicago office, (312) 573-8081 ext. 2541, or email Kathy at kathy.nelsen@sagaftra.org to reserve your spot.

Park 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 $13 cash, $14 Visa, MasterCard or American Express payment. You will need both tickets to exit the parking structure.

The event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing, no guests are allowed.

Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. You must bring your current membership card for admittance (paid through October 31, 2016).

Don't miss the SAG-AFTRA Senior Radio Players' performance of Three by Poe. 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) Thursday, Oct. 6.

Claudia Cassidy Theater at the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph St. (at Michigan) Admission is free; however seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

The SAG-AFTRA Senior Radio Players have presented live recreations of radio classics for 19 years. Please come out to support them in what will surely be another amazing performance.

Local News Keep Your Agent in the Know If you book a project through your agent, please let them know when production contacts you directly. For example: If you book one of the nighttime dramas shooting here, your agent calls to say you got the part. Then production calls you to arrange a fitting, change your shooting date, ask you to do something that may resemble a stunt or other training. If production contacts you directly, chances are your agent is not aware of the changes and therefore cannot negotiate further provisions or pay in some circumstances, and he or she can't make sure you are being paid properly when your check comes in.

KMRC - Go Fund Me The KMRC is in need of funding for a new computer for the Video Room. Please visit the Go Fund Me page and help the cause!

KMRC - Closure The KMRC will be closed for construction from Tuesday, Sept. 27, through Friday, Oct 21. The KMRC will be undergoing a renovation for the first time in its 15-year history. When completed, it will have an open house for all to come and enjoy the new center.

The renovation will include new ceiling tile and lighting, carpeting, painted walls and furniture. The Schmooze Room and Video Room will be switching places to cut down on street traffic noise in the Video Room.

While the KMRC is closed, please use your local library as an alternative for computer access if needed.

Stay tuned for exciting updates and open house details.

Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra - Discount Tickets for SAG-AFTRA Members Shen Yun is back with a 100-instrument symphony orchestra!

In ancient China, artists believed that to create transcendent music, they needed to elevate their minds, purify their hearts and find harmony with the heavens. These beliefs gave their music a power and depth that was rooted in traditional Chinese culture.

Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra is now reviving these traditions with an unparalleled concert that highlights the beauty of Chinese instruments alongside a grand Western symphony orchestra.

Experience original works inspired by 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, as well as beloved classical masterpieces by Tchaikovsky, Dvořåk and more.

Where: Chicago Symphony Center 220 S. Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60604 When: 2:30 pm., Saturday, Oct 29 Click here to order tickets.

Use Code "Orchestra1" to waive processing fee (up to 15-percent savings) Audition Psych 101 - Discount Price for SAG-AFTRA Members Audition Psych 101 is a refreshing approach to the dreaded process. TV and stage actor Michael Kostroff (The Wire, The Good Wife) takes the fear out of the audition process with logic, humor and field-tested common sense in this popular four-hour workshop.

Where: The Vagabond School of the Arts 4001 N. Ravenswood Avenue, #504 Chicago, IL 60613 When: Two dates to choose from 2 - 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5 2 - 6: p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6 Class fee: $75 (20 percent off for SAG-AFTRA members) Click here for registration, testimonials and information.

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 Email: chicago@sagaftra.org Website: SAGAFTRA.org