Chicago

Jimmy Carrane has an actor-friendly approach to improv that takes the pressure off the need to be funny and instead makes improv as easy as having a conversation. You will be amazed how easy and fun improv can be, and how improv can help you be more comfortable adjusting in the moment during auditions and on set.

In this two-hour workshop we will focus on:

• How to use what you are getting off your scene partner to help you with what to say next
• How to be authentic and real on stage, so you can end up being even funnier
• Taking more risk and making bolder choices
• Being more spontaneous in your acting

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This workshop 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, 2019) for admittance.

Join us for an exciting evening celebrating two Chicago Local Members who have shown exemplary service to the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local. 

Please plan to be a part of this very special evening. 

Tuesday, September 24th 
Social Hour: 6:30-7:30pm
Program: 7:30-8:30pm

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 
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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 Oct. 31, 2019) for admittance.

Stop waiting for your next audition, and create your own low budget union film. This six-week course is here to help you learn the in’s and out’s of making your own two-to-three-minute short. Each session will be presented by members of the local independent film community, Monday nights promptly from 6-9 p.m. Here's a preview of the six-week intensive:

Week 1: Scriptwriting, Fundraising, and Budgeting (Sept. 23)

Week 2: Film Equipment/Gear & Director How-To (Sept. 30)

Week 3: Legal & Contracts (Oct. 7)

Week 4: Hiring Cast & Crew (Oct. 14)

Week 5: Production Week: You should be filming! (Oct. 21)

Week 6: Editing & Post-Production (October 28)

In order to participate, mandatory attendance is required for each session in addition to completing all homework assignments given. Participants will sign a Short Project Agreement (don’t worry-it’s covered in the class!) as everyone will complete the course with a finished short film.

Must be a member of SAG-AFTRA Chicago in good standing.

Limited availability, sign up today!

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 
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This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA Chicago 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, 2019) for admittance.

The SAG-AFTRA NextGen Performers Committee presents our next monthly Game Night at the Kaufherr Center!

For the month of August, we'll be playing those good and true board games! Friends are welcome to join our members, so bring your plus ones or twos. It'll be an evening of fun and community at the Kaufherr Center. Feel free to bring snacks of your own to share as well as your own board games! Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

NextGen Performers is a new Chicago Local committee devoted to helping the next generation of SAG-AFTRA performers develop their careers, utilize the amazing resources of SAG-AFTRA and connect with other union members.

Need more info? Feel free to contact Sanaa Sayyed at sanaa.sayyed@sagaftra.org.

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SAG-AFTRA performers are encouraged to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, October 24 to update members on the 2019 Netflix Agreement.

WHEN: 5-7 pm CT, Thursday, October 24, 2019

For more information about the 2019 Netflix Agreement, click here. 

RSVP: Please click here to RSVP. 

This meeting 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. No RSVP necessary; participation is limited only by fire department regulations. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or card on your app for admittance.