Chicago

SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local Conservatory presents Self-Taping for the Actor with Jim Dougherty
When: Monday, March 18
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: KMRC
1 E. Erie, Suite 660
Chicago, IL
 
As technology shifts and cell phone cameras become comparable to DSLRs, actors have better tools than ever to put themselves on tape. This workshop will cover:

•    New material to improve the quality of cell phone audition videos.
•    Concepts and theory.
•    Lighting, sound and wardrobe.
•    Phone apps, editing and more. 

Jim Dougherty is a working SAG-AFTRA actor, director, stunt coordinator and teacher. He has booked multiple co-starring roles in markets across the country from self-taping.
RSVP to kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org.
 
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 four-hour ticket for $13 cash, $14 Visa, MasterCard or American Express payment. You will need both tickets to exit the parking structure.

This event 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. SAG-AFTRA members, PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD OR DIGITAL CARD ON YOUR APP (paid through April 30, 2019) FOR ADMITTANCE. 

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.

The SAG-AFTRA Conservatory presents Honesty in Acting with Marlyne Barrett
 
When: Monday, March 4
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: KMRC
1 E. Erie, Suite 660
Chicago, IL

Chicago Med’s Marlyne Barrett shares her three-dimensional technique with actors that desire to be at the top of their game and stand out from the crowd. With more than 15 years of experience in the industry on shows like Law & Order, The Wire, Damages, Kings, American Crime and countless films, Barrett gets to the core of true connection and honesty in acting. Come and learn from an artist that not only loves the craft, but is currently working and applying all that will be taught in this intense workshop.
 
Please RSVP to kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org

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 four-hour ticket for $13 cash, $14 Visa, MasterCard or American Express payment. You will need both tickets to exit the parking structure.
 
This event 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. SAG-AFTRA members, PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD OR DIGITAL CARD ON YOUR APP (paid through April 30, 2019) FOR ADMITTANCE. 

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.

The Chicago Professional Representatives Committee invites you to an educational series Your Agent and You.

As a SAG-AFTRA member, are you familiar with the SAG-AFTRA exclusive contracts used by franchised agents and what can be negotiated or changed? Do you know how to calculate the commission due to your agent, when it is due and what is commissionable? Come learn what it means to be a franchised agent, and why it matters to your career.​ Build a beneficial relationship with your agent by finding out what your agent expects of you and what you should expect of them.​

Guest panelists include:  
Brittainy Barattia, Gray Talent Group
KaCee Hudson, DDO Artists Agency 
Veva Riley, Promote Talent Agency

Week Two: Building the Agent-Performer Relationship
6 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12

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

Are you represented by a franchised agent? Here is a list of Chicago franchised agents; make sure your agent is on the list.

Please RSVP to kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org or (312) 867-5508.

This event 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. SAG-AFTRA members, PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD OR DIGITAL CARD ON YOUR APP (paid through April 30, 2019) FOR ADMITTANCE. 

SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local members are invited to join Chicago’s cultural community at the 2019 Chicago Mayoral Arts Forum, hosted by Arts Alliance Illinois.

When: 6 - 8 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019

Where: Broadway In Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse - Water Tower Place
175 E Chestnut St.
Chicago, IL 60611
 
Moderators:
Alison Cuddy, Marilynn Thoma Artistic Director of the Chicago Humanities Festival
Craig Dellimore, Political Editor at WBBM Newsradio
 
The Forum is an opportunity to hear the 2019 Chicago Mayoral candidates speak on a variety of important topics concerning the arts, arts education, culture and creativity.
 
Candidates confirmed to attend are Gery Chico, Amara Enyia, Lori Lightfoot, Susana Mendoza, Toni Preckwinkle, Paul Vallas and Willie Wilson.

The event is FREE, however, a ticket will be required for admittance. Attendees must book complimentary tickets in advance, online here. Note that space is strictly limited.

For more event information please visit the Arts Alliance Illinois website or call (312) 977-9483.

The Alliance is among the nations’ largest statewide arts advocacy organizations, with an active network of more than 25,000 and hundreds of member organizations and individuals.

The information provided herein is for informational purposes and does not imply SAG-AFTRA’s endorsement of any participating individual or company. SAG-AFTRA is not responsible for any information provided at the event.