Chicago

Director and acting coach Steven Ivcich will introduce you to his experiential acting approach. The object is for each actor to develop their own personal approach to their craft, optimize their current skill and blow their creative development wide open.
 
Class is limited to 50 members. Up to 10 members will be randomly chosen to work on camera and demonstrate Steven’s techniques for the whole group. You will enter the lottery at the check-in table.
 
When: 6 - 8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 6
 
Where: KMRC                                                
1 E. Erie, Suite 660
Chicago, IL 60611
           
Please RSVP to Kathy Byrne at 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 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. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card on the app (paid through Oct. 31, 2018) 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.

It’s time to put on your gym shoes and sunscreen, and grab your bottle of water! The SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local is partnering with union station WCPT to walk in the Pride Parade.
 
Sunday, June 24
Official Parade kickoff time is noon.
 
The 4-mile route begins at Broadway & Montrose and ends near the intersection of Diversey Parkway and Sheridan Road in Lincoln Park.
 
WE ONLY HAVE A FEW OFFICIAL WALKER SLOTS LEFT!
 
For more information on being an official walker please contact Jolene Jones today at the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local: jolene.jones@sagaftra.org or (312) 867-5507.
 
If you can’t be a walker, we still NEED YOU! Please come and show your #sagaftramember #chicagopride along the parade route. Look for SAG-AFTRA and WCPT in the parade (we’re entry #82). 
 
There promises to be good weather, good friends and lots of excitement for a Sunday in Chicago.
   
SHOW YOUR SOLIDARITY!!
 

When: Monday, June 18
5:45 p.m.: Social House Reception (light hors d’oeuvres served)
6:45 p.m.: Membership Meeting & Guest Panel
 
Where: Instituto Cervantes of Chicago
31 W. Ohio St.
Chicago, IL 
 
Join us after the meeting for a member social at Bijan’s Bistro (633 N. State St. Chicago, IL 60611). Cash bar will be available. SAG-AFTRA members get 20% off with ID.
 
RSVP to chicago@sagaftra.org with subject line “Membership Meeting.”
 
Guest Speakers: 
Lourdes Duartes, WGN anchor and SAG-AFTRA member moderates our panel with guests:
Angie Gaffney, producer, Black Apple Media & Stage 18
Elizabeth Laidlaw, producer, actor and SAG-AFTRA member, The Haven web series
Mia McCullough, creator and co-producer, The Haven web series
Puja Mohindra, actor, writer, producer, SAG-AFTRA member, Gretta's Guide to Moving On web series
Troy Pryor, founder, Creative Cypher; president of production at Urban Broadcast Media; and SAG-AFTRA member
Russ Williamson, comedian, creator and SAG-AFTRA member, This is For the Birds podcast
 
Script-Reading Contest
Do you have short film, web series, pilot or original work that you'd like to have read at the KMRC by union actors for free? Enter your name and your project title at the annual membership meeting check-in table. One winner will be randomly chosen at our meeting on June 18. Winner must be a member in good standing and must be present to win. Good luck!
 
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 OR DIGITAL CARD ON THE APP (paid through October 31, 2018) FOR ADMITTANCE.
 

You are welcome to attend the At the Table reading of Plain Jane by Keely Wise on Monday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. Networking reception to follow. The event will be held in the KMRC at 1 E. Erie, Suite 660.

Please RSVP to kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org 

This event 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. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card on the app (paid through Oct. 31, 2018) for admittance.