Official E-Newsletter of the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local
IN THIS ISSUE
September 6, 2016
SAG-AFTRA Conservatory Presents
Navigating the Casting Websites Walk to End Alzheimer's
Navigating the Casting Websites
Local News Members in Action
Monday, Sept. 26
Independent Film Initiative
Details below. SAG-AFTRA Conservatory: Navigating the Casting Websites Learn how to post and what to post to increase your career opportunities. Representatives from Actors Access (Jason Teresi) and Casting Networks (Carinne Uslar) will be on hand to discuss the sites. Also, get the perspective of what casting directors (Lauren Welke - PR Casting) and talent agents (Susan Sherman - Ambassador Talent Agents) think you should be posting to maximize your brand. When: 6 - 8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 26 Where: Kauffher Members Resources Center (KMRC) 1 E. Erie, Suite 660 Chicago, IL 60611 RSVP to kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org 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. After working in commercial casting in Los Angeles for several years, Uslar relocated to Chicago to be the Midwest manager for Casting Networks and is committed to making the online casting process a helpful tool for talent, agents and casting directors. Teresi was employed by Showfax and Breakdown Services for over eight years, which gave him a unique look at many aspects of the entertainment industry and a better working knowledge of how talent agents and casting directors operate. In 2006, he became the director of regional services for Breakdown Services in Chicago. 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. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card (paid through Oct. 31, 2016) for admittance.
Actors & Artists Unite at Chicago Walk to End Alzheimer's Come join the Actors and Artists (AA) Unite Chicago Team with your fellow SAG-AFTRA members, colleagues, friends and family on Sept. 25 at the 2016 Chicago Walk to End Alzheimer's. This year, the team will be dedicating its walk in honor of the late President Ken Howard for his tireless support, faith and dedication to the AA Unite team and the National Alzheimer's Association. Click here to view the AA Unite Chicago Team's page. When: Sunday, Sept. 25 Registration begins at 8 a.m. Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. 5K (3.2 miles) walk at 10 a.m. Where: Montrose Harbor Montrose Avenue and Simonds Drive Chicago, IL 60613 AA Unite was founded in 2011 by Nancy Daly in honor of her mom who died from Alzheimer's. AA Unite is the only noncorporate national friends and family team participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer's. There are 35 teams and counting this year, and more join every week. Anyone can join or start an AA Unite team in any city that has a Walk to End Alzheimer's. Teams are located nationwide in Alabama, Vermont, South Dakota, Rhode Island, Missouri, Arizona, Ohio, Texas, Massachusetts, Illinois, New York, Florida, California and Washington, D.C. Actors, artists, and their friends and families are all welcome to join nationwide, as we walk for a cure. When actors and artists unite, the world can shift, and it has. For information on the national team and to join, click here. 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 nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.
Local News SAVE THE DATE: Coming Monday, Oct. 24 - The SAG-AFTRA Blood Drive You can make a difference this fall. Yep, you! Stay tuned for details. 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 Monday, Oct 17. The KMRC will be undergoing a renovation for the first time in its 15-year history. When completed, we 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. Stay tuned for exciting updates and open house details....
Singers Committee members performing at Dennis Kelly: A Celebration of Life memorial service on Aug. 8. Dennis Kelly was a longtime member and active in the Chicago Local Seniors and Singers committees and also a former Chicago Local Board member.
Members Audrey Allen and John Krasinski at a screening of The Hollars, courtesy of the SAGAFTRA Movie Club on Aug. 19. Krasinski, star and director of the film, was on hand for a Q&A following the preview screening. The Independent Film Initiative The Independent Film Initiative is a program of the Chicago Film Office and the city of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events designed to retain, promote and provide careerenhancing opportunities for local film industry professionals and media makers. Its goal is to create a more sustainable and robust independent film industry in Chicago. The Independent Film Initiative promotes Chicago's independent film community. It is composed of three branches: a filmmaker-in-residence program, a production apprenticeship and screenings of short films made in Chicago. Click here for more details on this program. 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