The Chicago Activator - April 23, 2018

Official E-Newsletter of the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local

April 23, 2018

IN THIS ISSUE Managing a Life in the Biz Membership 101 Food Drive SAG-AFTRA Foundation

Membership 101 Monday, June 11th details below

Vocal Health Presentation

Membership 101 Monday, June 11, 6-8 p.m.

Attention new and existing members: Join us for a chance to hear from member leaders and staff about your union and all of the great ways to get involved. Learn new things and get answers to any questions you have about SAG-AFTRA. Hope to see you there!

Please RSVP to Kathy Nelsen at kathy.nelsen@sagaftra.org or (312) 867-2541.

Managing a Life in the Biz: Career Strategies for Industry Professionals For most people in creative arts and entertainment, work is episodic. "Survival work," taken on to make ends meet, can be draining and distract from leading your best creative life.

In the workshop, Managing a Life in the Biz: Career Strategies for Industry Professionals, you'll learn how you can find "survival work" that suits your values, uses your preferred skills and complements your life in the biz.

Where: The Actors Fund Office, 8 S. Michigan Ave. When: Monday, May 21, 2018, 5:30-8 p.m.

Tuesday, May 22, 2018 - 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 22, 2018 - 2- 4:30 p.m.

Register for one time slot of your choice and learn more here Visit actorsfund.org for more info.

2018 National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive The Chicago Local is collecting nonperishable food items for the 2018 NALC Food Drive. These donations will help to serve many food banks in the Chicago area.

We are one of many unions that will be collecting items at their union halls. Last year, 13 unions collected over 130,000 pounds of food for food banks.

Here's how you can help: Bring nonperishable food items with you when you stop by the Chicago Local and KMRC. Or, put your nonperishable food items in a bag and leave it by your mailbox on Saturday, May 12. Your letter carrier will deliver your donation to area food banks.

Please be sure to spread the word! One act of kindness births infinite possibilities.

SAG-AFTRA Foundation Comes to Chicago The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is bringing two exciting events to Chicago, so please take a moment to set up your Foundation account if you have not done so already.

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is the go-to national organization for SAG-AFTRA members for financial assistance and educational opportunities. All of the Foundation's programs are available to SAG-AFTRA members at no cost. To take advantage of the opportunities the Foundation offers, you must create an account at sagaftra.foundation. To create an account, click the "Sign In" button in the upper right-hand corner then "Create a New Account" in the new window.

Casting Access with Bonnie Gillespie - Thursday, May 10 This is a free opportunity for actors to perform for casting director Bonnie Gillespie in a safe and intimate environment and receive specific feedback. This learning experience is a rare opportunity to get feedback on your performance from a casting director of Gillespie's caliber. This two-hour class will include a prepared reading session with an experienced casting professional. Scenes will be sent to confirmed participants a few days before class. Read more about this event and register here.

Beyond Branding: The Why Behind the Buzzword - Thursday, May 10 You can't throw a rock these days without hitting someone who's talking about "brand." Truth be told, they've been talking about brand forever, but they were

calling it type before. No matter what you call it, the goal is to work more, and going beyond brand is how we do that. Sure, building your reputation as a talented, consistent, professional performer is essential. But how do you do that when you can't even get into the room sometimes? In this SAG-AFTRA Foundation event, L.A.-based author and casting director/producer Bonnie Gillespie will break it all down: How to generate buzz before anything major is happening, how to get things happening on your own, and how to ensure that all of your marketing tools are teaching the buyers how to cast you before they even meet you. Already have a fan base of buyers? Awesome! Let's elevate your game by going beyond the brand. Register here.

Both events will take place in the KMRC, 1 E. Erie, Suite 660, and RSVPs will only be taken through the SAG-AFTRA Foundation website.

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 fourhour ticket for $13 cash, $14 Visa, MasterCard or American Express payment.

You will need both tickets to exit the parking structure.

Maintaining Vocal Health Join MusiCares for a special presentation addressing the importance of vocal health. Appropriate for actors, singers and anyone whose job relies on a healthy voice.

Discussion will include: - Demystifying how to care for your voice - Hands-on technique for warmup and cool down - Red flags for vocal injury - Vocal anatomy 101 When: Friday, May 18, 12:30-2 p.m.

Where: Szold Hall, Old Town School of Folk Music (4545 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625) RSVP via Eventbrite here.

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