SAG-AFTRA Chicago Blood Drive

Blood drive text over a red background. An illustration of a pint of blood connected to a heart is to the left.
Oct 21, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM CDT

Where: KRC - 1 E. Erie, Suite 660, Chicago, IL 60611

The SAG-AFTRA Chicago Blood Drive is back! We will be hosting a blood drive on Monday, October 21, 2024 from noon - 6pm in the KRC.  This is an amazing opportunity to help save lives, while hanging in the KRC with your fellow SAG-AFTRA members and friends.

When you donate, you will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards.  This is a national give-away for anyone who donates during specific dates in October.  Don’t miss out on your chance to elevate your candy game this Halloween! Book your appointment today. Find out more at vitalant.org/EpicTreatsGiveaway.

The Vitalant registration portal is live - so, grab and friend and sign up for times to donate here

Have questions about health insurance? Need help enrolling in coverage? Come and chat with a benefits specialist from the Artists Health Insurance Resource Center at Entertainment Community Fund and learn about the services available to you!

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.



Chicago Local Member 101

Jun 26, 2024 - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM CDT

Where: KRC - 1 E. Erie, Suite 660, Chicago, IL 60611

Welcome to the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local! This Member 101 meeting is a must for new members, and a great refresher for the seasoned veteran actor!  

This is a valuable meeting to learn everything you need to know about SAG-AFTRA and all that we have to offer.  

Learn new things and get answers to any questions you have about SAG-AFTRA.

The meeting will be held in person at the KRC - 1 E. Erie, Suite 660, dinner will be served at 5:30pm.

 

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

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2024.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 



2024 L.A. Pride Parade

Jun 09, 2024 - 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM PDT

Where: Hollywood Blvd.

Join the SAG-AFTRA National LGBTQ Committee, fellow members and allies on Sunday, June 9, as we march behind our SAG-AFTRA banner during the L.A. Pride Parade! The parade starts at 11 a.m. in Hollywood and will be on Hollywood Blvd. (between Highland Ave. and Cahuenga Blvd). Due to a strict headcount by the parade organizers, we need all members interested in marching with our contingent to register by filling out the RSVP form below. Further information on when and where to meet will be emailed to you along with instructions on how to get a complimentary SAG-AFTRA Pride T-Shirt.

When: Sunday, June 9

Where: Between Highland Ave. and Cahuenga Blvd. on Hollywood Blvd. The exact meeting point will be provided to you closer to the event date. 

Public Transportation/Ride Sharing: Due to the volume of people expected, the L.A. Pride Parade encourages using public transit, ride sharing and carpooling. Please refer to the L.A. Metro Trip Planner to plan your route. 

RSVP: Log in to see the form below. Deadline to RSVP is Thursday, June 6 at 5p.m. PT. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card on the app for admittance.

For more information on the L.A. Pride Parade and related festivities, please click here

Questions? Reach out to diversity@sagaftra.org.  


This event is only open to active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through Oct. 31, 2024). Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received by Tuesday, June 4 at 5pm PT. 
 

 



New York Local Member Orientation

Jun 11, 2024 - 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT

Where: Zoom

Join your fellow New York Local members at a virtual member orientation. We'll be covering contracts, benefits of membership, ways to get involved, and how to make the most of your SAG-AFTRA membership.

The orientation will start at 5 p.m ET and will include time for Q&A.

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

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2024.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

Please email: newyork@sagaftra.org with any questions regarding registration prior to the event.



Missouri Valley Member and Industry Social

Jun 14, 2024 - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM CDT

Where: Westport Bowery

Please join your fellow members and industry professionals in celebrating the start of the summer season at The Westport Bowery (located at 817 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111) for the first mixer of the year in Kansas City, MO. 

Snacks will be provided, and a cash bar will be available. This event is open to members only and invited industry guests. Registration for this event will close on June 13, 2024 at 5pm CT.

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

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2024.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 



New Mexico New Member Orientation

Jun 11, 2024 - 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM MDT

Where: Fusion, 708 1st St NW Albuquerque, NM 87102

Calling all members of the New Mexico Local! Whether you joined years ago, or just last month, this SAG-AFTRA 101 Orientation is designed to enlighten both new and veteran members alike. 
 
During this in-person meeting you'll hear from local leaders and staff about membership, contract and safety information you should know about. There will be plenty of time to ask questions.
 
RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP. Registration will close at noon, Tuesday, June 11. You must be logged in to your SAG-AFTRA account to RSVP and paid up through Oct. 31, 2024. 

Questions: Reach out to nm@sagaftra.org
 
 

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 



IN PERSON - Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Jun 20, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM PDT

Where: James Cagney Boardroom

Deadline to RSVP is Jun. 17 at 12 noon PT.

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, James Cagney Boardroom
            5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Description:
Join the SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory for the Stand-Up Comedy Workshop.

Understand how multi-camera acting directly correlates to stand-up comedy. Learn how to set-up a joke, and land a punch-line. Learn how to be open and honest and harness those skills to make you a better, more confident actor. 

Take your life experiences, the subject of a “killer” stand-up set! This workshop will go over stand-up comedy basic rules including setup, premise and stage etiquette, and selected individuals will have the opportunity to test out freshly minted material before the end of the workshop. Taught by Cool Beans Comedy producer and coach Corey Martin Craig, with more than 10+ years of stand-up comedy instruction. 

Best for performers over the age of 18. 

Directions:
Attendees, please bring a notepad and pen for this workshop. 

Instructor: Corey Martin Craig

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. All performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 
 



IN PERSON - Owning the Frame: Strategies For Courageous Auditions

Jun 05, 2024 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM PDT

Where: James Cagney Boardroom

Deadline to RSVP is Jun. 3 at 9 AM PT.

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, James Cagney Boardroom
            5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Description:

Given the opportunity to express yourself, where do you stop and what do you stop yourself with? Award-winning actor Karen Austin unpacks self-sabotage, your discomfort zone, the leap into strong choices, and practical techniques for delivering your best. The opposite of fear is work. There may be group exercises and a few participants may perform on-camera, time permitting. 

Best for performers over the age of 18. 

About Karen Austin

Her career includes decades of lead roles on film, stage & TV,  LA Drama Critics Circle & Dramalogue Awards, an M.A. from Northwestern University and election to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. She has taught at Stanford, the NY Actors Institute and the LA SAG-AFTRA Conservatory. She co-leads the Mastery of Creativity Workshop, and holds a weekly studio scene study class. 

Directions:
Attendees are welcome to bring materials to take notes

Instructor: Karen Austin

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. All performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

 



Audition for the SAG-AFTRA Radio Plays

May 31, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM PDT

Where: SAG-AFTRA Plaza - Frank Maxwell Room, Lobby Level

Location: 
5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Frank Maxwell Room, Lobby Level
Parking will be validated.

When: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Friday, May 31

Please note: The registration form opens Tuesday, May 28 at 10 a.m. 

RSVPs made prior to 10 a.m., May 28, will not be accepted. Registrations will not be accepted over the phone. Members will only be able to sign up via the the form below starting at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 28 until capacity is reached.

 

Audition for the SAG-AFTRA Radio Plays, taking place at the Autry Museum on June 26. This show will feature the following radio plays:

  • Brief Encounter - This radio adaptation of Brief Encounter brings Noel Coward’s iconic film to life as we hear what happens when a chance meeting between two married people at a NY train station launches a love affair that threatens to derail their marriages. Click here to listen to the radio show.
  • Gunsmoke episode, "Chester’s Dilemma" - Gunsmoke was a hit radio show from 1957 - 1961. It became a highly rated TV series from 1955-1975 on CBS. We will be performing the episode: Chester's Dilemma, which first aired on Jan. 30, 1960. Please become familiar with the beloved regular characters and the close relationships they had with each other. Click here to listen to the radio show.

Auditions will be open to all members in good standing. Please remember, this is RADIO. Looks are not considered, only the tenor, timber and expertise of your voice.

The performance will take place at the Wells Fargo Theatre at the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park. If selected, your presence will be needed all day on June 26. Other rehearsals will be scheduled around cast members’ availability.

 

Questions? Please email us at LARSVP@sagaftra.org

RSVP: Log in to see the form below and RSVP. The form opens Tuesday, May 28 at 10 a.m.

No late admittance. 

If selected, more details will be provided for rehearsals. This is an unpaid stage performance of an Old Time Radio show presented to a live audience. Casting will be based on vocal quality and characterizations. We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. For every role, we consider qualified performers, without regard to race, age, color, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability or any other basis prohibited by law, unless otherwise specifically indicated. Auditions are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru the April 30 or Oct. 31, 2024). PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD OR DIGITAL CARD ON YOUR APP FOR ADMITTANCE. Auditions are open to all members regardless of experience, age, gender, ethnicity or disability.



Telling Our Stories -Using the Microbudget Project and MicroPod Agreements for Content Creation and Storytelling.

Micro
Aug 28, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM HST

Where: Hybrid Zoom and Hawaii Local Office

"Telling Our Stories -Using the Microbudget Project and MicroPod Agreements for Content Creation and Storytelling."

This will be a hybrid Zoom/In-person (at the Hawaii Local Office) event.  Space at the local office is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.  When registering you will be given a Zoom link unless you email mericia.palmaelmore@sagaftra.org ASAP noting your preference to attend in person.  You must receive CONFIRMATION from the Local Office for in-person attendance.  Please do not arrive at the office if you are not confirmed to attend in person. 

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

For NON-MEMBERS, after registering you must click here to pay the non-member fee to participate in the event.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 



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