The Chicago Activator, July 22, 2013

Issue: #15 IN THIS ISSUE S-A Radio Players 8-1 SAG FOUNDATION N.Y. SALON SEEKS SCRIPTS Union Day with White Sox 8-25 SAG FOUNDATION SHORTS N.Y. SHOWCASE Made in America: What's Your Favorite?

Backstage Offer

July 22, 2013

SAG-AFTRA Chicago Radio Players Aug. 1, 2013 Series: Suspense!

Program: Nobody Loves Me Series: Four Star Playhouse Program: The Incredible Annalee Details below.

Don't Miss SAG-AFTRA Chicago Radio Players, Aug. 1 Two contrasting 30-minute programs Series: Suspense!

Program: Nobody Loves Me (Originally broadcast Aug. 30, 1945, on CBS radio) The title of this Suspense! program describes the lead character's significant problem with life: his need to stop the life of others. We hear him tell the police of his cruel upbringing and the psychopathic relief he finds in murder. What brings him to turn himself in? Well - no, no! - this is a tale well-calculated to keep you in suspense!

Series: Four Star Playhouse Program: The Incredible Annalee (Originally broadcast Aug. 21, 1951, on NBC radio) According to John Dunning, compiler of The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Old Time Radio 1925 1976, this program, despite being drenched in star-power, lasted only a relatively brief time on NBC. It was that network's attempt to fight back against CBS for raiding some of NBC's top shows and performers (Jack Benny, Amos 'n' Andy, among others). NBC brought in, as rotating leads, Fred MacMurray, Loretta Young, Rosalind Russell and Robert Cummings. The shows were wellwritten and performed. Nevertheless, despite the high production values and sizable budgets, Four Star Playhouse never caught on as a great favorite.

7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013 Claudia Cassidy Theater, 77 E. Randolph (at Michigan Avenue) Admission is free; however seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

SAG FOUNDATION N.Y. SALON SEEKS SCRIPTS Film and TV scriptwriters, the Screen Actors Guild Foundation would like to hear from you!

The foundation is interested in well-written material that would appeal to a wide audience.

Writers must be members of one of the performing arts (SAG-AFTRA, AEA, etc.) or affiliated unions (DGA, WGA, etc.). If the work is a collaboration, then at least one of the writers must be a union member.

Please submit a brief synopsis of your project to: salon@sagfoundation.org. You will hear directly from the SAG Foundation if there is interest in reading your script.

Union Day with the White Sox Come out to the stadium and watch the Chicago White Sox take on the Texas Rangers. The White Sox are offering all union members, their families and friends specially priced tickets for this game.

Show your union pride and cheer on the Sox. White Sox vs. Rangers 1:10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 U.S. Cellular Field You may purchase tickets online or by phone. You cannot buy tickets at the ballpark. Prices range from $5 to $35.

WEB: Visit whitesox.com/union (service fees will apply) PHONE: Ticketmaster, (888) 769-4263, give the "UNION" code (service fees will apply)

SAG FOUNDATION SHORTS N.Y. SHOWCASE - OCTOBER 2013 - SEEKING SUBMISSIONS Please share this info with all your filmmaker friends!

The Screen Actors Guild Foundation is now accepting submissions from all states east of the Mississippi for its October 2013 N.Y. Shorts Showcase - it'll be the launch of year five!

The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. All entries received after that date will be placed in contention for our January 2014 event.

Web series produced under a union contract are also eligible for consideration. There is no entry fee, nor is there a cost to attend the screening, which is held in New York City three times a year.

All shorts must be produced under a SAG-AFTRA union contract, and not run more than 15 minutes, including credits - no exceptions.

The showcase is open to all types of cinematic expression, and is designed to encourage union members and others to create their own projects. In addition to the screening, the evening includes a Q&A with the directors and producers, and an opportunity to network with those in attendance.

Filmmakers may submit a regular DVD copy of their film - no Blu-Ray, please - which should be clearly labeled with a title, the director's name, an email contact address and the project's SAGAFTRA production number to: SAG FOUNDATION SHORTS SHOWCASE SAG-AFTRA 360 Madison Ave. - 12th Flr. New York, NY 10017 Contact shortsny@sagfoundation.org with any questions.

Made in America: What's Your Favorite?

Earlier this month, the AFL-CIO asked, "What is your favorite product made in America?" People named a wide range of items, including the classic Oreo cookie, the Louisville Slugger, Red Wing Shoes and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Take a look at the AFL-CIO's Made in America Pinterest board for more favorites.

Special Backstage Offer for SAG-AFTRA Chicago Members Backstage is offering SAG-AFTRA Chicago members a free 1-year online subscription. You do need to register with a credit card. After the first year the rate is $9.95/month. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Currently, Backstage has a comprehensive list of casting calls and auditions for actors, dancers, singers and more, primarily in Los Angeles and New York. Visit the site at Backstage.com for a preview of the content.

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