Twin Cities

The SAG-AFTRA Chicago, Michigan, Missouri Valley, Ohio-Pittsburgh and Twin Cities Locals will be conducting wages and working conditions (W&W) meetings in preparation for the negotiation of the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and the SAG-AFTRA Audio Commercials Contract. 

Proposals for this negotiation are developed through the involvement of members like you. Make your voice heard and participate in this very important process. This meeting will be hybrid (in person at 1 E. Erie St. Ste. 650, Chicago, IL. 60611, and by Zoom) and is open to all paid-up SAG-AFTRA members* in the Chicago, Michigan, Missouri Valley, Ohio-Pittsburgh and Twin Cities Locals. 

You need to register only once and sign a confidentiality agreement to be able to attend any or all of these W&W meetings either in person or by Zoom. You will receive an auto reply from commercials2025@sagaftra.org with a link to electronically sign the required confidentiality agreement (which only needs to be signed once for W&W attendance).

MEETING INFORMATION: 

Wednesday, November 13, 2024, Noon - 2 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET
IN PERSON or ZOOM

Monday, November 18, 2024, Noon - 2 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET
IN PERSON or ZOOM

Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Noon - 2 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET
IN PERSON or ZOOM

Monday, November 25, 2024, Noon - 2 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET
IN PERSON or ZOOM
 

(The schedule for subsequent meetings will be decided at the first W&W.)

Meetings will be hybrid (in person and by Zoom.)   

In Person: 

1 E. Erie St., Ste. 650
Chicago, IL. 60611

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting or caucus, please make sure your voice is heard. You may submit proposal recommendations by email at commercials2025@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. 

*W&W meetings are open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through October 31, 2024 or April 30, 2025.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years are welcome. For in person meetings, please bring your membership card or digital card from the app for admittance.

The SAG-AFTRA Chicago, Michigan, Missouri Valley, Ohio-Pittsburgh and Twin Cities Locals will be conducting wages and working conditions (W&W) meetings in preparation for the negotiation of the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and the SAG-AFTRA Audio Commercials Contract. 

Proposals for this negotiation are developed through the involvement of members like you. Make your voice heard and participate in this very important process. This meeting will be hybrid (in person at 1 E. Erie St. Ste. 650, Chicago, IL. 60611, and by Zoom) and is open to all paid-up SAG-AFTRA members* in the Chicago, Michigan, Missouri Valley, Ohio-Pittsburgh and Twin Cities Locals. 

You need to register only once and sign a confidentiality agreement to be able to attend any or all of these W&W meetings either in person or by Zoom. You will receive an auto reply from commercials2025@sagaftra.org with a link to electronically sign the required confidentiality agreement (which only needs to be signed once for W&W attendance).

MEETING INFORMATION: 

Wednesday, November 13, 2024, Noon - 2 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET
IN PERSON or ZOOM

Monday, November 18, 2024, Noon - 2 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET
IN PERSON or ZOOM

Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Noon - 2 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET
IN PERSON or ZOOM

Monday, November 25, 2024, Noon - 2 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET
IN PERSON or ZOOM

(The schedule for subsequent meetings will be decided at the first W&W.)

Meetings will be hybrid (in person and by Zoom.)   

In Person: 

1 E. Erie St., Ste. 650
Chicago, IL. 60611

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting or caucus, please make sure your voice is heard. You may submit proposal recommendations by email at commercials2025@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. 

*W&W meetings are open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through October 31, 2024 or April 30, 2025.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years are welcome. For in person meetings, please bring your membership card or digital card from the app for admittance.

Vocal Variables for Performers and Broadcasters

 

Would you like to express yourself with greater authenticity? To keep your listeners engaged? To be more easily understood? 

 

This short workshop will review some basic principles of voice and speech including breath, resonance, articulation, projection, and phrasing. In addition to a warmup, there will be an opportunity for practical application of skills to your choice of text or script.

 

Mira Kehoe has taught voice, speech, and dialects at the Guthrie Theater, the University of Minnesota, the University of Utah, and Hamline University, and consults with individuals and corporations. Mira has coached over 200 productions at the Guthrie, Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Children's Theater, Theatre de la Jeune Lune, the Jungle Theater, the Minnesota Opera, and others organizations. She has worked as a Dialect consultant on several films including The Parent Trap and The Mighty Ducks. Some of her clients have included Balogh Becker, Ltd., Shop NBC, MPR, and Allina. She teaches singing, and performs jazz and Brazilian music with Tom Kehoe.

 

Following the workshop, attendees are encouraged to join us at Lake Monster Brewing, located conveniently next door, to socialize and unwind with a beverage.  

 

Because of limited space, this is a members-only event.  All attendees MUST sign-in and RSVP below.  

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event 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. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card from the app (paid through October 31, 2024 or April 30, 2025) for admittance.

The SAG-AFTRA Chicago, Michigan, Missouri Valley, Ohio-Pittsburgh and Twin Cities Locals will be conducting wages and working conditions (W&W) meetings in preparation for the negotiation of the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and the SAG-AFTRA Audio Commercials Contract. 

Proposals for this negotiation are developed through the involvement of members like you. Make your voice heard and participate in this very important process. This meeting will be hybrid (in person at 1 E. Erie St. Ste. 650, Chicago, IL. 60611, and by Zoom) and is open to all paid-up SAG-AFTRA members* in the Chicago, Michigan, Missouri Valley, Ohio-Pittsburgh and Twin Cities Locals. 

You need to register only once and sign a confidentiality agreement to be able to attend any or all of these W&W meetings either in person or by Zoom. You will receive an auto reply from commercials2025@sagaftra.org with a link to electronically sign the required confidentiality agreement (which only needs to be signed once for W&W attendance).

MEETING INFORMATION: 

WHEN:

Monday, November 4, 2024, Noon - 2 p.m. CT / 1 - 3 p.m. ET
RSVP for ZOOM

Thursday, November 7, 2024: 6 - 8 p.m. CT / 7 - 9 p.m. ET
ZOOM/LOG IN TO RSVP BELOW

(The schedule for subsequent meetings will be decided at the first W&W.)

 

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting or caucus, please make sure your voice is heard. You may submit proposal recommendations by email at commercials2025@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. 

*W&W meetings are open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through October 31, 2024 or April 30, 2025.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years are welcome. For in person meetings, please bring your membership card or digital card from the app for admittance.

The SAG-AFTRA Chicago, Michigan, Missouri Valley, Ohio-Pittsburgh and Twin Cities Locals will be conducting wages and working conditions (W&W) meetings in preparation for the negotiation of the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and the SAG-AFTRA Audio Commercials Contract. 

Proposals for this negotiation are developed through the involvement of members like you. Make your voice heard and participate in this very important process. This meeting will be hybrid (in person at 1 E. Erie St. Ste. 650, Chicago, IL. 60611, and by Zoom) and is open to all paid-up SAG-AFTRA members* in the Chicago, Michigan, Missouri Valley, Ohio-Pittsburgh and Twin Cities Locals. 

You need to register only once and sign a confidentiality agreement to be able to attend any or all of these W&W meetings either in person or by Zoom. You will receive an auto reply from commercials2025@sagaftra.org with a link to electronically sign the required confidentiality agreement (which only needs to be signed once for W&W attendance).

MEETING INFORMATION: 

WHEN:

Monday, November 4, 2024, Noon - 2 p.m. CT / 1 - 3 p.m. ET
ZOOM - LOG IN TO RSVP BELOW

Thursday, November 7, 2024: 6 - 8 p.m. CT / 7 - 9 p.m. ET
RSVP FOR ZOOM

(The schedule for subsequent meetings will be decided at the first W&W.)

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting or caucus, please make sure your voice is heard. You may submit proposal recommendations by email at commercials2025@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. 

*W&W meetings are open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through October 31, 2024 or April 30, 2025.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years are welcome. For in person meetings, please bring your membership card or digital card from the app for admittance.

Are you an actor navigating the world of low-budget film projects? Understanding contracts is crucial not only for protecting your rights and ensuring fair compensation but also for guiding independent filmmakers on how to hire you under a union contract. Join us for an informative Zoom workshop designed to equip members with the knowledge they need to confidently understand low-budget film contracts. 

This videoconference program is the first in a series of three presented by the Committee of Locals to empower members in the locals outside Los Angeles and New York.

What to Expect: 

• Staff Presentation: Our expert staff will walk you through the essential components of low-budget film contracts, highlighting key clauses and answering your questions. You'll also learn how to use resources on sagaftra.org to guide independent filmmakers on the process of hiring you, ensuring that both you and the production are in compliance with union rules. 
• Member Panelist Discussion: Hear from experienced members who have successfully navigated low budget agreements. Our panelists will share real-world insights, offer practical advice, and answer your questions.

Event Details: 

• Date: October 30, 2024 
• Time: 1 pm HT / 4 pm PT / 5 pm MT / 6 pm CT / 7 pm ET. 
• Location: Online via Zoom 

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your contract literacy, protect your career, and become a valuable resource for independent filmmakers looking to work with union members. Register today! Registration is required by October 29, 2024. 

Questions? Email Lisha.Brock@sagaftra.org or William.Hendrickson@sagaftra.org. 

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event 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. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card from the app (paid through October 31, 2024) for admittance.