The Chicago Activator - July 10, 2017

Official E-Newsletter of the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local

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July 10, 2017

SAG-AFTRA Conservatory Presents

TV/Theatrical Negotiations Meet the Candidates Night Tonight's Conservatory

An Effective Tool for Actors: The Psychological Gesture Tonight!

Labor in the Pulpit SAG-AFTRA Foundation

SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Agreement with AMPTP on Successor Contracts Covering Motion Pictures, Television and New Media On July 4, SAG-AFTRA announced it reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on successor agreements covering motion pictures, scripted primetime dramatic television and new media production.

Significant improvements were secured in the residuals rate paid to performers for exhibition of their performances on streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon. Under the new terms, actors will receive residuals for exhibition on subscription video-on-demand platforms earlier, now after 90 days instead of after one year. The new formula delivers a 300-percent increase in residuals to performers within their first two years when their work is exhibited worldwide on Netflix.

Click here to read more on our latest victory SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local Presents Meet the Candidates Night The Chicago Local presents Meet the Candidates Night, a mixer that gives you the opportunity to informally mingle with fellow members who are running for union office.

When: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Monday, July 24 Where: Kaufherr Members Resource Center (KMRC) 1 East Erie, Suite 660 Chicago, IL 60611 For more information contact chicagoelections@sagaftra.org or (312) 573-8081.

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. No RSVP necessary. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card (paid through Oct. 31, 2017) for admittance.

Tonight - SAG-AFTRA Conservatory Presents An Effective Tool for Actors: The Psychological Gesture Monday, July 10 Dawn Arnold, an 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 questions about the character and scene as they explore how to utilize this aspect of Chekhov's technique.

Read More Labor in the Pulpit 2017 On Labor Day weekend (Sept. 2 - 4), the Chicago Federation of Labor and ARISE Chicago will once again team up for Labor in the Pulpit/on the Bimah/in the Minbar. Over the past eight years, they've placed speakers in over 100 services throughout the city and suburbs each Labor Day weekend. This is a unique opportunity to highlight the shared values of the labor and faith communities. With all the attacks on labor, it is important that the labor movement demonstrate our shared values.

CFL and ARISE Chicago are currently recruiting volunteers to speak to congregations throughout the area. You can register to speak to your own congregation or speak at another place of worship.

To volunteer, contact Mike Hartge at mhartge@chicagolabor.org. You can also feel free to call Mike at (312) 906-2432 with any questions or to sign up over the phone.

SAG-AFTRA Foundation Event Impresses Members Chicago Local members were treated to a series of informative classes on June 24 and 25 courtesy of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. Industry insiders shared their expertise with members to help strengthen their marketability for potential jobs. This two-day event included meetings with casting directors, mock auditions and script analysis. Members received glowing praise from the special guests.

Self-tape audition makeup with MAC Cosmetics

Casting Access with Susan Shopmaker

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