The Chicago Activator - June 12, 2017

Official E-Newsletter of the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local

June 12, 2017

IN THIS ISSUE WEEK/WHOI Needs You Background 101

Tonight

Committee News

Background 101

SAG-AFTRA Foundation Event July Conservatory

Help Your Fellow Members Get a Fair Contract At left, SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local member and WEEK-TV shop steward Garry Moore addresses a meeting of Illinois labor leaders. Below, union members at a solidarity rally in support of WEEK/WHOI television in Peoria, Illinois. SAG-AFTRA members at WEEK/WHOI have been working with national and local union staff as well as allies within the Central Illinois AFL-CIO in their fight for a fair contract. For more information about how you can help, please visit sagaftra. org/week and sign our petition.

Tonight! Background 101 Do you ever wonder what your contract rights are on set? What constitutes an upgrade on a TV/Theatrical project? If something goes wrong on set, who should you tell, and should it be reported immediately or can it wait until tomorrow? There is so much to learn about the contract provisions for background performers. Come learn the ins and outs of doing background and extra work in Chicago.

Panelists include: A representative from the Illinois Film Office A representative from 4 Star Casting When: 6 - 8:30 p.m., Monday, June 12 Where: Kaufherr Members Resource Center (KMRC) 1 E. Erie, Suite 660 Chicago, IL 60611 Please RSVP to CommercialsRSVPChicago@sagaftra.org or call Sean Hennessy at (312) 8672549 to reserve your spot.

If you previously sent an RSVP and received a bounce-back, you will need to RSVP again. Seats are still available. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Park for $13 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. You will need both tickets to exit the parking structure. Cash only, otherwise add $1 for credit card purchase.

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 Oct. 31, 2017) for admittance.

Committee News DIY Series The SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local will be hosting a do-it-yourself series in the coming month on how to produce a short film. We will take you through an intensive four-week series from script to screen and everything in between. We are currently looking for SAG-AFTRA members to be on the planning committee to help plan the content and panels. This will be a working committee with assigned deadlines. The next planning committee meeting will be on Monday, June 19, at 6 p.m.

Prior producing experience would be helpful, but not mandatory.

If you are interested in participating on the committee, please RSVP to kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org.

RSVP Now! SAG-AFTRA Foundation is Coming to Chicago, June 24 - 25 The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is coming to Chicago and providing free events at the Chicago Local.

When: See dates and times in the link below.

Where: SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local 1 E. Erie, Suite 650 Chicago, IL 60611 Make sure you are logged into sagaftra.foundation when attempting to RSVP. If you are new to the site, please create an account on the SAG-AFTRA Foundation home page.

To create an account, you will need your SAG-AFTRA ID number, email and a password. It's simple!

If you have any difficulty logging in, with your account or when attempting to RSVP, please contact the SAG-AFTRA Foundation website administrator at webmaster@sagaftra.foundation.

Spread the word to your SAG-AFTRA friends and RSVP as soon as you are able. Spaces are limited.

Click the link below for details on the event.

Read More SAG-AFTRA Conservatory Presents An Effective Tool for Actors: The Psychological Gesture Monday, July 10 Dawn Arnold, actor, director and teacher of the Michael Chekhov acting technique will present a session on the psychological gesture, Chekhov's tool for actors.

In the seminar, actors will learn what the psychological gesture is and how to work with it. Actors should bring a short monologue from a script of their choice (film, TV or theater material) that they are preparing and be ready to answer some leading questions about the character and scene as they explore how to utilize this aspect of Chekhov's technique.

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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.

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