When: 8-4 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2013
Where: Motion Picture & Television Fund
23388 Mulholland Drive
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
The Motion Picture Country House, MPTF’s most historical building on The Wasserman Campus, is in need of exterior paint. Join a group of MOVE LA volunteers and grab a brush or roller and help us to restore the splendor of its legacy! We’re looking for volunteers to help with some lite painting from 8-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. No special skills required, just your participation and support.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please feel free to bring any painting supplies you might have lying around (just make sure your name is written on them) – we can always use an extra brush or two. All paint and other supplies were generously donated by Sherwin Williams.
RSVP: Send an email to Derek Krull, by Friday, May 10 at derek.krull@mptf.com. Indicate that you are a SAG-AFTRA member and/or part of the Senior Buddy Program at SAG-AFTRA.
Please note this is an MPTF sponsored event.
Events
Are you Tooned In!? Are you the next Hank Azaria, Seth MacFarlane or perhaps Nancy Cartwright? SAG-AFTRA members get a discount for Los Angeles casting and voice director Stevie Vallance's animation voiceover acting workshop Tooned In!, in Orlando, on Saturday, May 18!
Emmy Award-winning Stevie Vallance is teaching a seven-hour workshop for adult comedians and character actors who want to master the art of animation voiceover acting. Experience is not required, but a willingness to fall on your butt is! Class capacity is limited to 20 to insure microphone time for all participants, who will leave with a recording of their work.
When: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2013
Where: IDEAS Orlando
64 East Concord Street
Orlando, FL 32801
Cost: $280 for SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (normally $350)
About Stevie Vallance
Los Angeles based casting and voice director, Stevie Vallance, is currently voice-directing two network tv series: Wild Grinders (Nicktoons) and Guess How Much I Love You (Disney Jr.)
Stevie knows both sides of the voiceover world better than anyone else. Both sides meaning the actor's side and also the producer/director's side. As a voice actor, Stevie has infused personality into thousands of animated characters, including Mouse on Reboot, Spydra on Inspector Gadget, Share Bear on the Care Bears movies, Miss Clavel and Genevive on Madeline, Dixie on Donkey Kong Country, Natsuko Fuji on Inuyasha and Tigrerra on Bakugan.
As a casting director and voice director for animated tv series, Stevie's credits include Madeline (Emmy Winner 2002), Growing Up Creepie (Emmy Nominee 2009), Silverwing, Totally Spies and Best Ed.
With a collective student base of more than 900 (and rising), Stevie is thrilled to provide a safe place for character actors to discover the boundaries of animation acting in a supportive, professional environment. Many Tooned In! grads have been influenced by Stevie's uniquely transformative techniques and have gone on to land roles in animated television series, feature films and multimedia.
To Register
Please contact Susana Carrillo at (305) 670-7677 ext. 7092 or via email at susana.carrillo@sagaftra.org. Afterwards, Stevie Vallance will contact you to confirm your booking.
Payment
Payment is due prior to the workshop. Available payment options will also be discussed at the time of booking.
Additional Information: Please contact Stevie Vallance at toonedinwithstevievallance@gmail.com
For more on Stevie Vallance, please visit her websites:
http://stevievallance.com
http://toonedin.ca
Note: The products and services listed 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.
This program will be quite different from Ryan’s last Nevada Conservatory, which is one of the most revered classes in our history according to the participants. There will be a focus on new exercises designed to help actors DROP THEIR ACT! You must do this to book serious work. As Ryan is a film director who shoots and casts in the Las Vegas area routinely, he is invested in helping our SAG-AFTRA community to thrive and improve.
Whether you are a current student in the Las Vegas chapter of "ACT CLUB" or are new to Ryan’s system, this will be an emotional experience you won't want to miss - and have not seen before. This time around you will come into a dynamic environment where you should be prepared to work (cold reads will be provided).
When: 1–5 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2013
12:30 p.m. check-in
Where: Dream Vision Studio
4544 W. Russell Rd. (Diablo Center, east of Decatur, north side of street)
Suite J
Las Vegas, NV 89118
Map
Parking: Free parking is available on-site.
Nevada Conservatory Cost: $40 a year for union members. $80 a year for non-union members.
You will need your SAG-AFTRA card (paid-up through Oct. 31, 2013) to join as a member and please remember to bring your headshots and resumes.
Check the Nevada Local hotline for updates or members should contact Local Executive Director Steve Clinton by email steven.clinton@sagaftra.org if you have any questions.
Please remember to bring your headshots and resumes.
RSVP: No RSVP necessary.
About Ryan Williams:
Acclaimed director Ryan R. Williams has written, produced, cast and directed national television commercials and music videos that aired in over one hundred and fifty markets across the United States and Canada. His feature film debut as a director was the multiple awards winning, “Abby Singer” (featuring Brad Pitt, Jake Gyllenhaal & Jodie Foster, 2003). He followed that up with "Chick Magnet," (featuring Owen Wilson, Kristen Bell, Kevin Smith & Tracy Morgan) a widely distributed film that grossed several million dollars. His role as director on these films included producing, editing, acting, cinematography, casting and writing. Ryan recently wrapped production on a musical comedy shot right here in Las Vegas, "Nowhere Fast" (featuring Quentin Tarantino, Sacha Baron Cohen and Christian Bale). Williams began his professional career as a local radio personality and nationally touring Stand Up comedian. He is currently in pre-production to shot his fourth feature film in Las Vegas this fall.
the event listed above is 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 providers. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement by the union nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.
When: Saturday, May 18, 2013
Parade: 1 – 3 p.m.
Festival: 3 – 7 p.m.
Where: Parade starts at Broadway and 21st Street. The Festival will be held at Tompkins Square Park (Avenue A and St. Marks Place).
SAG-AFTRA is pleased to support "New York’s Seventh Annual Dance Parade and Festival. Under the 2013 theme "Unity Through Dance,” over 10,000 dancers will boogie, salsa and swing down Broadway turning East on Saint Marks to Tompkins Square Park. Grand Marshals Jacqulyn Buglisi, Chuck Davis and Louie Vega headline the event which showcases over 70 forms of dance with everything from Ballet to Breakdance—Performances on 4 stages at DanceFest, free dance lessons and a dance party. Join the parade or volunteer to this free non-profit event at www.danceparade.org.
The event noted herein is provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and is administered an entity independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider.
Cold reading workshop for SAG-AFTRA members with Rachel Flanagan and Brenda Ambrize. Non-members will be allowed to audit.
When: 2-5 p.m., Sunday, May 19, 2013
Where: Austin Film Studios
Red Building
1901 E 51st Street
Austin, TX 78723
Cost: AAC members free
FANS $35
General Public $45
RSVP by May 17 to AustinRSVP@sagaftra.org or (214) 363-8300. Limited seating available.
The 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 by the union nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.
The Basics of Working on Low-Budget Films
Presented by Chelsea Danley, Contract Administrator
Join us for as we discuss the basics of working on low-budget films followed by a SAG-AFTRA members-only Q&A session.
When: Monday, May 20, 2013
Doors Open at 6 p.m.
Where: Melwood Screening Room – Pittsburgh Filmmakers
477 Melwood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Are you and a bunch of your friends getting together and making short films? Didn't think you needed to worry about being under contract? Well this is your chance to ask all of your questions about working in low-budget films. And, you'll probably get the answers to some questions you haven't even thought of yet. Remember: As a SAG-AFTRA member, you need to be under contract for all work that you do. This includes student films, your best friend's pet project, and your self-produced short film and "no-budget" features.
Find out what to expect on set and how these films differ from the studio features and episodic television shows that you are used to. Learn where to find out about these auditions, how to properly fill out paperwork, and how to flip a non-union film to a SAG-AFTRA-covered project!
RSVP by May 17 to Chelsea Danley at: chelsea.danley@sagaftra.org. Space is limited.
Questions? Call (412) 281-6767
Thanks and we look forward to seeing you there!
Please remember:
- All SAG-AFTRA Conservatory workshops are free for members in good standing.
- To attend a workshop, you must register in advance. No walk-ins are allowed.
- To register for a workshop, email anne.rosenblatt@sagaftra.org with your name, phone number, email address and SAG-AFTRA member number.
- If you must cancel, please do so at least two days before the workshop. This allows us to notify those on the wait list that they may attend.
“Marketing Yourself” – presented by David DeBoy
Whether you are new to the business and promoting yourself for the first time, or an experienced performer targeting new markets or re-packaging your skills, fresh marketing ideas are essential. David DeBoy has helped hundreds of newcomers to the business -- and newcomers to the Baltimore/Washington area -- launch successful marketing campaigns. Join us to learn what will work for you.
When: 7-9 p.m., Monday, May 20
Where: SAG-AFTRA 7735 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 950 Bethesda, MD 20814 Tel. (301) 657-2560
Coordinator: Diana Sowle
RSVP to: anne.rosenblatt@sagaftra.org. Please include the date of the workshop you wish to attend in your subject line.
The Hispanic Organization for Latin Actors (HOLA) is offering this on-camera acting course designed to introduce the experienced actor to the fundamental techniques of film acting. In particular, the workshop will delve into the techniques required in any and all work in front of the camera and will cover situations universal within the film industry. Importantly, the workshop will focus on what is expected of the professional actor in any on-camera setting.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays, May 21 – June 14, 2013
Eight sessions over four weeks.
Interview/audition are required (sides will be provided).
Interview/Auditions Details:
When: 6:30 - 9 p.m., Friday, May 17 and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., May 18, 2013
Where: HOLA Office - Clemente Soto Velez Cultural & Educational Center
107 Suffolk Street, Suite 311
New York, NY
Cost: SAG-AFTRA members will be able to attend this class at the discounted rate of $279.
Registration: Please call (212) 253-1015 to register and for more details.
Please remember:
- All SAG-AFTRA Conservatory workshops are free for members in good standing.
- To attend a workshop, you must register in advance. No walk-ins are allowed.
- To register for a workshop, email anne.rosenblatt@sagaftra.org with your name, phone number, email address and SAG-AFTRA member number.
- If you must cancel, please do so at least two days before the workshop. This allows us to notify those on the wait list that they may attend.
“Scene Study Workout” – presented by Xavier Owens
Actors always need to stay sharp in their craft. Yet seldom do we ever come together to give our skills a "workout" . . . which is precisely the purpose of this workshop. It will allow us to meet and present scenes and monologues to a group that will provide feedback and constructive criticism. Haven't we all had those times where we would've benefited from getting the opinion of another trained ear? Be it a long rehearsed piece or a cold reading, we will be able to work our material with other actors in a safe environment.
The only requirements are that you bring at least one scene (max 2-person scenes for now) and, if you'd like, a monologue as well. They must be on paper, not just memorized! But most importantly, bring an open mind with a willingness to get up there and work out!
Xavier Owens, a New York City native, has been a professional actor for 20 years. He holds numerous credits in film, television as well as theatre. He's studied at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre, the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, the Public Theater and the Harlem School of the Arts. He spent three years teaching acting classes and directing main stage productions for Centerstage Academy in Yorktown, Virginia.
When: 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, May 21
Where: SAG-AFTRA 7735 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 950
Bethesda, MD 20814 Tel. (301) 657-2560
Coordinator: Don Hagen
RSVP to: anne.rosenblatt@sagaftra.org. Please include the date of the workshop you wish to attend in your subject line.
An Evening with Audiobooks Narrators Simon Vance and Cassandra Campbell is NOW full.
Have you Ever Considered Exploring the World of Audiobook Narration?
The SAG-AFTRA San Francisco-Northern California Local Presents…
An Evening with Audiobooks Narrators Simon Vance and Cassandra Campbell
Tom Chantler, Moderator
When: 7 – 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Where: La Peña Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley
Description: The growing audiobooks industry offers unique rewards and challenges for performers. SAG-AFTRA has added this new and exciting opportunity for you to learn from top audiobook narrators about what it takes to get started and succeed in the industry. Are you interested in learning about the work opportunities there are in audiobooks? Are you interested in how top narrators develop their craft? Come and learn more about the audiobooks industry from two of the industry’s top voices.
RSVP: To the SAG-AFTRA San Francisco-Northern California office by email to Vicki Balich vicki.balich@sagaftra.org. Please include your name, phone number and enter “Audiobooks” in the subject line.
- Due to the volume of interest expected, you may be placed on a waiting list.
- As a courtesy to those on a waiting list, if you have reserved a seat and cannot attend, please cancel your reservation in advance of the workshop.
- There is no charge for this event.
Directions/Parking: Public transportation is available and encouraged Accessible by BART. La Peña is located on Shattuck Avenue in downtown Berkeley, 2 blocks away from the Ashby BART station.
Simon Vance
Narrator Simon Vance is the critically acclaimed narrator of over 600 audiobooks, winner of forty-three AudioFile Earphones Awards, and a six-time Audie® Award recipient including the 2012 Audie® Award for Best Solo Male Audiobook (he has an amazing 8 nominations this year). Simon was named a "Golden Voice" by Audiofile Magazine, and Booklist Magazine named him its very first "Voice of Choice." Recently, he has recorded A Hundred Flowers by Gail Tsukiyama, Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel (of which the author herself said: “No author could hope for a more faithful and imaginative audio version”), and Rod, the autobiography of Rod Stewart. Some of his best-selling and most critically acclaimed performances include The King's Speech by Mark Logue and Peter Conradi, Ian Fleming’s Casino Royale, Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, Patrick O’Brian’s Master and Commander series (all 21 titles), the new productions of Frank Herbert’s original Dune series, Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and Rob Gifford’s China Road (an AudioFile 2007 Book of the Year). In addition to his extensive narration work, Simon also worked for many years as a BBC Radio presenter and newsreader in London. Simon lives in the Bay Area with his wife and two sons.
Cassandra Campbell
Narrator Cassandra Campbell has recorded and directed nearly 500 audiobooks. She is a ten time Audie® Award nominee and has won twice, for non-fiction in 2011 for The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, and as one of the readers of The Help, which won both best fiction and best Audiobook in 2010. She has been named a best voice by Audiofile Magazine for the past four years, as a voice of the year for both Publisher’s Weekly and Library Journal in 2009 and 2010, as well as being on Audible’s Best of lists numerous times. Recent projects include Elizabeth Strout's The Burgess Boys, Claire Messud's The Woman Upstairs and Eliot Holt's You Are One Of Them. In addition to her voice over work in audiobooks and commercials, she continues a long standing theatre career and this summer she will direct As You Like It for the Independent Shakespeare Company. She lives in Los Angeles with husband Danny Campbell and their two kids.
Tom Chantler, National Board Member
Tom Chantler has been fortunate enough to make his living mostly as a voiceover guy (On-camera as well) for the last two decades.
hen: 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Where: AFL-CIO Headquarters
3645 SE 32nd Ave
Portland, OR 97202
Please note that nominations for SAG-AFTRA National Board member, Local Officer, Local Board member and Convention Delegate positions from the Portland Local will occur at this meeting. The official notice of nomination and election will be distributed later this week and will include complete election schedule and eligibility information as well as instructions for how to also run by petition.
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 thru April 30, 2013) FOR ADMITTANCE.
SAG-AFTRA Member Orientation, Evening Session, Wednesday, May 22, 2013
When: 7-10 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Where: SAG-AFTRA
Frank Maxwell Board Room
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking will be validated
If you have not been to an orientation before or would like to reorient yourself with the services provided by SAG-AFTRA, this meeting is for you. Orientation typically lasts about 3 hours and explains information about logging your hours on set, your relationship with your agent, residuals, what it means to be a member of SAG-AFTRA and more.
RSVP: Click here to RSVP.
Questions? For further information, click here or call (323) 634-8277.
When: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 23, 2013
Doors open at 5 p.m. No admittance after 6 p.m.
Where: SAG-AFTRA New York
360 Madison Avenue, 14th Floor
Leon Janney Boardroom
(Entrance@45th Street)
If you know how to send an email, you can design, build and publish your own website. This seminar will provide a basic overview of creating your own website. This is not a step-by-step tutorial but rather an overview for those who have
thought that a website might be a great asset but don’t know where to begin. We'll go over:
- Why have a website?
- What your website can do for your career
- The basics of getting your website off the ground (domains, hosting and other frightening terms explained)
- What to look for should you decide to hire someone to do it for you.
- Privacy
- What’s all this going to cost?
RSVP: Seating is limited and reservations are required. Click here to RSVP. Admittance with a reservation is on a first come, first served basis.
This seminar is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing, no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. You must bring your current membership card (paid through October 31, 2013) for admittance.
This seminar is for informational purposes and does not constitute SAG-AFTRA’s endorsement of any particular product, service, or provider.
When: 7-9 p.m., Thursday, May 23, 2013
Where: SAG-AFTRA
James Cagney Board Room
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking will be validated
Robert & Michelle Colt will moderate a panel of distinguished guests (TBA) who will bust the ‘myths’ surrounding success and provide the ‘facts’ from the inside-out. During this seminar; discover the keys to excel and not get in the way of success, develop a deeper understanding how power is given away and the ramifications of doing so in a career and uncover the myths and misconceptions of the mind and nervous system as it relates directly with having or not having success. Learn these and other crucial tips for acting success.
RSVP: For more information and to RSVP, click here.
Questions? Call (323) 634-8277.
When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, May 25, 2013
Where: American Red Cross Chapter
520 West 49th Street (at 10th Ave.)
Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment time. Sign up today!
On Saturday, May 25, the University of Hawaii at Mānoa and Kennedy Theatre will host a celebration of life for former Hawaii Branch President and SAG-AFTRA Co-President Glenn Cannon at the University’s Kennedy Theatre at 3 p.m. Members of the film, television and theater communities will gather to remember Cannon, who passed away on April 20. The theater will open its doors at 2:30 p.m. with open seating.
Cannon served as President and board member of the Hawaii Branch of Screen Actors Guild for more than 20 years. More recently, he was the co-president of the newly merged SAG-AFTRA Hawaii Local.
Cannon was a fixture in Honolulu’s theatrical community, regularly directing and acting at theatres in Honolulu and winning dozens of Po’okela Awards from the Hawaii State Theatre Council. His stage and television career spanned over fifty years, most notably for his recurring roles in the original Hawaii 5-0 and Magnum P.I. as well as roles on more recent shows, including Lost.
Cannon mentored several generations of young actors. Days after his death, his Facebook page was filled with former students recalling his influence and wishing his family well. He touched the lives of thousands of students, actors and audiences throughout his career.
Come and celebrate the life of our fearless leader who touched our lives as an actor, director, mentor and educator. He was a stable force in our local union.
Cannon’s family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his memory to support the students of the UH Theatre and Dance program. Checks may be made payable to: UH Foundation with a notation “For the Glenn Cannon Endowment Fund” and mailed to the University of Hawaii Foundation, P.O. Box 1270, Honolulu, HI 96828-0270.
Thank you.
When: 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Where: SAG-AFTRA
James Cagney Board Room
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking will be validated
SAG-AFTRA New Media is proud to host BigScreen LittleScreen Los Angeles! BigScreen LittleScreen Los Angeles (#bslsla) is a premiere Los Angeles showcase for web video producers, distributors and agencies! Join your hosts Paul Kontonis and SAG-AFTRA New Media, as we celebrate the content and the creators of original high-quality web video.
Created in 2007 to help support and encourage the growth of the web TV community, BigScreen LittleScreen screens some of the newest web series and creative developments in web video.
Presented by SAG-AFTRA New Media, Cowboy Bear Ninja, and IAWTV.
Screening to be immediately preceded and followed by networking with your peers. Beverages will be provided by SAG-AFTRA New Media.
RSVP at www.meetup.com/bigscreenlittlescreenla/events/111372542/.
Due to high demand this event will be overbooked. Seating is first-come-first-served and an RSVP does not guarantee admission. Please arrive early to ensure your seat.
To stay up-to-date on all SAG AFTRA New Media related news and events, follow us @sagaftranm.
BookPALS will be holding New Reader Workshops for interested members.
When: Noon-1 p.m., Friday, May 10 or Wednesday, May 29, 2013
*Please note interested members will only need to attend one workshop.
Where: Please RSVP for exact location
Click here to RSVP and include which date you would like to attend. Please RSVP as soon as possible as to ensure you get a spot at one of the workshops. Spots fill up quickly.
For more information about the BookPALS program please visit www.bookpals.net.
This meeting will focus on the upcoming Local and National Board and Convention delegate elections process. We’ll also provide an update on the national restructuring that will result in the closure of the local office and discuss the next steps.
Come to have your questions answered.
When: 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Where: Nativo Lodge
6000 Pan American Freeway NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
For more information contact Tamara Decker at tamara.decker@sagaftra.org.
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-thru April 30, 2013 or Oct. 31, 2013) FOR ADMITTANCE.
SAG-AFTRA signatory ad agency Powers & Associates has partnered with CET to honor Cincinnati legend Buddy LaRosa at their annual “Live on CET!” fundraising event on May 30. The event will be held in the ballroom at Music Hall and include a live auction as well as a silent auction. SAG-AFTRA member Tanya O’Rourke (WCPO) will be the host of the live event.
Consider joining your fellow members at the event as a guest or a volunteer. Here are some ways you can participate:
• 6:30 p.m. – Dinner – If we can get eight members to kick in $175 each, we can get a SAG-AFTRA table in the Hosted Table Circle of Sponsors along with recognition in their program. (Individual tickets can be purchased for $150.)
• 7 p.m. – Silent Auction – They are in need of volunteers to keep track of bidding at the silent auction tables.
If you would like to participate, please call Kim Davis at (513) 579-8668 or via email: kim.davis@sagaftra.org.
This is a wonderful way to show our signatory, Powers & Associates, as well as the wider community, who the local media professionals are in town and that we are an important presence in the community. Instead of always being behind the scenes, it is a great vehicle that strengthens our relationships with the public and our industry as a strong equal partner. It's also going to be a hoot to get out there and just have fun together for the evening and a great cause!
SAG-AFTRA Nashville Presents:
FIRST TUESDAY
When: 6 p.m., June 4, 2013
Where: The Listening Room
217 2nd Ave. S
Nashville, TN
Featuring members of the Niashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Pat Alger
Jerry Chesnut
Dickey Lee
Don Schlitz
NO COVER
When: Sunday, June 9, 2013
11–12 p.m. Mixer
12–3 p.m. Membership Meeting
Where: SAG-AFTRA-Promenade Level
5757 Wilshire Boulevard, First Floor
Los Angeles, California
Parking will be validated
Join Los Angeles co-presidents Gabrielle Carteris and Ned Vaughn, the SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local Board of Directors and your staff for the SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local Membership Meeting. Members can ask questions of elected representatives and staff.
Learn more about the programs and work of your SAG-AFTRA Committees. Ralph Morgan Award presentation.
This meeting is only open to 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-THRU APRIL 30, 2013 OR OCTOBER 31, 2013) FOR ADMITTANCE.
All bags larger than 14 inches in any dimension will be prohibited from entry. No pets or animals, with the exception of animals in service.
Please remember:
- All SAG-AFTRA Conservatory workshops are free for members in good standing.
- To attend a workshop, you must register in advance. No walk-ins are allowed.
- To register for a workshop, email anne.rosenblatt@sagaftra.org with your name, phone number, email address and SAG-AFTRA member number.
- If you must cancel, please do so at least two days before the workshop. This allows us to notify those on the wait list that they may attend.
“Narration: Finding the Writer’s Voice” – presented by Ty Ford
Ty Ford provides clues for deciphering a script to bring the writer's voice to life. He also points out some of the simple mechanics that help make you sound like you know what you're talking about.
When: 1-3 p.m., Sunday, June 9
Where: Ty Ford’s studio in Baltimore, MD. The workshop coordinator will provide you with details.
Coordinator: Don Hagen
RSVP to: anne.rosenblatt@sagaftra.org. Please include the date of the workshop you wish to attend in your subject line.
When: June 9 through June 11, 2013
Where: Ramada Plaza New Yorker Hotel
481 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
SAG-AFTRA members save 25% off registration rates using discount code “NMSSAGAF13.” Click here to register.
What would you give to be in the room with the smartest people - the leaders - the ones who are actually shaping today’s and tomorrow’s music business? The New Music Seminar is where you stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the people who matter most. There will be participation from all of the major labels, many independents and the biggest independent distributors, and New Music Seminar will feature over 150 leaders and visionaries in attendance. It’s more than a music conference, it’s where music business gets done! Click here for more information.
All Deals & Discounts are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Questions about each offer must be handled by the providers. SAG-AFTRA does not endorse any of these services.
When: Monday, June 10, 2013
6 p.m. social hour
7 p.m. meeting
Where: Film Row Cinema at Columbia College
1104 S. Wabash, 8th Floor
Chicago, IL 60605
Special guests to be announced, please watch for The Activator for details.
Transportation: Green, Orange, or Red line to Roosevelt/State stop.
Parking: Street parking is available at metered locations. Paid lots are located along Wabash Avenue between Congress Parkway and Roosevelt Road.
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 thru April 30, 2013) FOR ADMITTANCE.
SAGIndie hosts a series of monthly workshops to assist filmmakers in using the SAG Low Budget Agreements, simplifying the process and helping filmmakers cast quality actors in their independent films.
SAG Theatrical Business Representatives will walk you through signing SAG Low Budget Agreements from start to finish.
Workshops are held the 2nd Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. in Los Angeles and New York, and are FREE. Workshops fill up quickly so RSVP now! If you sign up for a workshop but can’t attend you must call to cancel your reservation no later than 48 hours before the workshop.
For more information, visit the Contract Workshops page.
SAGIndie hosts a series of monthly workshops to assist filmmakers in using the SAG Low Budget Agreements, simplifying the process and helping filmmakers cast quality actors in their independent films.
SAG Theatrical Business Representatives will walk you through signing SAG Low Budget Agreements from start to finish.
Workshops are held the 2nd Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. in Los Angeles and New York, and are FREE. Workshops fill up quickly so RSVP now! If you sign up for a workshop but can’t attend you must call to cancel your reservation no later than 48 hours before the workshop.
For more information, visit the Contract Workshops page.
Come learn about the newest audiobooks contracts. Have you recorded audiobooks, or is this an area of the business you have been interested in exploring? This is an event for you!
When: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15
Watch The Activator for more details and RSVP information.
SAG-AFTRA Colorado Local Membership Meeting Notice
When: 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Where: The Holiday Inn Denver-Cherry Creek
455 S. Colorado Blvd.
Denver, CO 80246
Special Order of Business: 2013 Election Nominations:
As you were previously notified, nominations will be accepted from the floor at the membership meeting. The following Colorado Local positions are up for election this year:
· National Board Member (4 year term)
· President (2 year term)
· Vice President (2 year term)
· Secretary (2 year term)
· Nine (9) Local Board Members (2 year term)
· Four (4) Convention Delegates (2 year term)
Candidates may also run by petition. If you are interested in running for any of the above-mentioned positions, please contact Julie Crane at (720) 932-8193, or by email at coloradoelections@sagaftra.org for complete election eligibility and schedule information.
Other Membership Meeting Agenda Items:
· President’s report – Chaz Grundy
· National developments
· Colorado film incentive update
This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parent/guardians or younger performers under 18 years old are welcome. No RSVP necessary. SAG-AFTRA MEMBERS, PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD (paid thru October 31, 2013) FOR ADMITTANCE.
When: 6 - 8 p.m. Monday, June 24
Where: Kaufherr Members Resource Center (KMRC)
1 E. Erie, Suite 660
Chicago, IL 60611
Here's your opportunity to get one-on-one advice from some of the top agents in town! Each member will spend five minutes one-on-one with an agent for on-camera auditioning, five minutes one-on-one with an agent for voiceover critiques and 10 minutes with an agent discussing headshots and self-marketing material.
Agents scheduled to participate are:
- O/C: Dawn Gray - Gray Talent Group, Stephanie Potakis - Lily's Talent Agency
- V/O: Brett Sechrist - Naked Voices, Ed Cox - Ambassador Talent
- Headshots: Wade Childress - Stewart Talent
This is going to be a fast-paced, closely timed conservatory, so we need to do some preproduction to make sure it all goes smoothly. Here's what you'll need to do.
- RSVP to Kathy Byrne at kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org. Space is limited.
- Send Kathy a pdf of your headshot and resume. This will be shared with the on-camera agents so they know what type of copy to bring for you.
- For the voiceover agent, you will need to send an mp3 of no more than 30 seconds of whatever voiceover work you think you're best at (i.e. commercial, narration, etc).
- Don't have an mp3? No problem, just schedule a time to come to the KMRC by June 5 and you'll get assistance in making one.
- The day of the event, please bring additional hard copy headshots and resumes for the agents. YOU MUST BE ON TIME. We are scheduling members in half-hour increments. If you miss your time slot, there's no way to make it up. Just come early and you'll have no worries.
As these events are free, reservations fill up fast. A waiting list will be used. If you can't make it, please cancel your reservation with as much notice as possible - minimum 24 hours - so another member may benefit by attending this event.
SAG-AFTRA Hawaii Local Conservatory
Presents an Acting Workshop
with Iris Klein
Acting teacher and coach Iris Klein returns to Honolulu in July for a Conservatory workshop.
When: 6:30 - 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Where: Scott Rogers Studio
1174 Waimanu St., Suite A
Honolulu, Hawaii
Limit: 26 current/paid up members
Cost: $15
RSVP: Please send your check made payable to SAG-AFTRA Conservatory to reserve a space and email brenda.ching@sagaftra.org to RSVP. Mail checks to: SAG-AFTRA Conservatory, 949 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 105, Honolulu, HI 96814.
The workshop is comprised of:
Moment to Moment Exercise: This repetition exercise gets you present, in word and behavior.
Improvisations: Making relationships and circumstances specific, specific, specific.
Nursery Rhymes: It’s what we do, not what we say. Break down material into moments and actions.
Scenes: You will be given a scene and a partner. Utilizing all the exercises, we bring this technique to the material and put the scene up on its feet.
The foundation of the work is Meisner based.
About Iris Klein
Acting teacher and coach, director and actor, Iris Klein teaches classes in Los Angeles and coaches actors on feature films, television and theatre. Her students range from up and coming talent to Oscar nominated actors.
You can view her full bio at www.actingclassnow.com.
The event listed above is 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 providers. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement by the union nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.
