The Chicago Activator - March 6, 2017

Official E-Newsletter of the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local

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March 6, 2017

SAG-AFTRA Senior Radio Players Present

GAPP Committee Senior Radio Players Seize the Day Commercial Audition Conservatory Women's Committee Audiobook Event Commercials Organizing Update

Mysterious Traveler: The House of Death and Madame La Gimp Wednesday, March 8

GAPP Committee For any member interested in participating in the Chicago Local's Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) Committee, an initial meeting will be held on Thursday, March 9, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Chicago office in the boardroom.

The SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local GAPP Committee will work with GAPP staff and Local staff to monitor local and state laws and regulations that affect members of the Chicago Local and the industries in which they work. It will recommend actions and policies to the national GAPP Committee to protect and expand the rights of members of the Chicago Local. In conjunction with the National GAPP Committee and staff, we will partner with others with similar interests on policy matters.

Please reply to shayna.young@sagaftra.org if you'll be attending.

Don't miss the SAG-AFTRA Senior Radio Players' performances of Mysterious Traveler: The House of Death and Madame La Gimp.

7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) Wednesday, March 8.

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.

SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local's Diversity Committee Presents Seize the Day: Brand & Market Yourself - Saturday, March 25 Give yourself some leverage. Be proactive. Join us to see how to best brand and market yourself.

This event is open to SAG-AFTRA and AEA members in good standing.

Read more SAG-AFTRA Conservatory Presents Got that Commercial Audition? Now what?

Now that you are inside the room, what do you do? Please join O'Connor Casting's very own David Murphy for an interactive evening of what to do inside the room!

When: 6 - 8 p.m., Monday, March 27 Where: Kaufherr Members Resources Center 1 E. Erie, Suite 660 Chicago, IL 60611 RSVP to kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org to reserve your space.

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.

This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of younger performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAGAFTRA members, please bring your membership card (paid through April 30, 2017) for admittance.

Women's Committee Dinner and Discussion Artistry, creativity and even genius have never been confined to geographical boundaries, and movie magic with the feminine touch is no exception.

Women who want to be filmmakers are born right here and they inspire, direct and produce their work in our midst long before they answer the eventual call to the mecca of Hollywood.

March has been designated as the month that we will celebrate women in film, and on March 31 at 5:30 p.m. in the Kaufherr Center we will be highlighting homegrown genius.

Save this date! It will be fun, informative and inspiring. Sponsored by the National Women's Committee of SAG-AFTRA.

Johnny Heller provides tips to members at the Steps to Audiobook Success event at the Kauffher Center on Feb. 17.

Watch our New Commercials Organizing Update with Member Shaan Sharma

Please see a video update from member Shaan Sharma regarding the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Organizing and Recapture Initiative. Chicago Local members can report non-union commercials and members working off the card by contacting Sean Hennessy, manager of commercial and corporate/educational agreements, at (312) 867-2549 or sean.hennessy@sagaftra.org. We appreciate your continued support of this important initiative.

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 SAGAFTRA 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