Chicago

When: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. PT/ 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. MT/ 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CT/ 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. ET

This group is intended for everyone who does the challenging work of caring for a loved one who is an older adult (whether a partner, spouse, parent, friend or other family). This initiative gives voice to the caregiver in a supportive, confidential and safe space, as well as looking at the importance of self-care, including mind-body exercises, community, discussion and expression for replenishment and empowerment.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at sadominus@actorsfund.org

RSVP: Click here for details and to RSVP. 

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.
 

Acting is collaborative, correct? We think so, but it seems that voice actors seldom get to work side-by-side, especially on commercial voiceover.  That was an "ah ha" moment for us, so we decided it was high time to create a tag team commercial voiceover workout for you and your fellow voice actors. With that in mind, Dynamic Duos was born.  We provide the copy and some direction, you provide the acting chops and some opinions, and together we get to make a little VO magic for 3 hours.  It takes two (and sometimes three) to tango.  Come for the dance, stay for the fun.

REQUIREMENTS

• Frequency Restriction: Apologies, but if you have participated in Dynamic Duos within the last 30-days you are not eligible for this offering.
• If you make the RSVP list for this edition of Dynamic Duos, but participate in a Dynamic Duos workout within 30-days of the start date of this edition, you will be ineligible to participate in this Dynamic Duos workout.
• Attendees must stay for the entire 3-hour program, which is from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. (Pacific) / 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. (Eastern)
• This is not an entry level voiceover program.  If you are new to voiceover or have limited experience in the craft, we suggest that you attend the VO Lab's Beginner Bundle: Intro to Dialogue Voiceover before participating in this program. 
• A computer with video capabilities, microphone (USB, analog or computer mic) and headphones/earbuds.
• A stable Internet connection, as this program will be using an online group/meet application.

Click here for details and to RSVP.

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.

In this class, Bill Ratner will introduce you to a category of VO that aims to take you beyond voicing commercials and animated characters. Come along for this  journey and learn something new about voicing documentaries and potentially other long and short form narration genres.

INSTRUCTOR BIO
Bill Ratner is one of America's most frequently heard voices on movie trailers, TV programs, documentaries, commercials, games and cartoons.  He is the original voice of Flint on G.I. Joe, Robot Chicken and Family Guy.  He is also an eight time winner of The Moth Storytelling SLAMS, where his stories are featured on National Public Radio.  Additionally, he serves on the Advisory Board of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Don LaFontaine Voiceover Lab. and exclusively teaches voiceover to union members that are part of the VO Lab program.

REQUIREMENTS

Attendees must be present for the entire program, which is from 7 - 9:30 p.m. (PST) /  10 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. (EST)

Click here for details and to RSVP.

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.

This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a ZOOM Link inviting them to join the class.

If you have not received the link by the morning of the class, please check your spam, junk, or promotions folders. If you still cannot find the link, please send us an email at thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation at least 15 minutes before the start of class time.

This class begins at 1 p.m. PST/4 p.m. EST. 

SYNOPSIS

This session will provide a greater understanding of the components and elements that go into an effective demo reel as well as covering the role of the reel and how an actor can best use it as one of their marketing tools. This session will last for 2 - 3 hours. Participants must stay for the whole time. 

If you want your reel reviewed:

• It must be no longer than three minutes.
• Email your name and YouTube or Vimeo link (No CDs or files) to thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation by 7pm the evening prior to the class. We cannot guarantee that all submitted reels will be reviewed.

Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take notes.

Small group sessions are facilitated discussions with the goal of digging deeper into some of the information and advice shared within the panels. These sessions provide a time to break down concepts into practical action items by which an actor can individually apply to their professional pursuits. 

Click here for details and to RSVP.

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.

This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a ZOOM Link inviting them to join the class.

If you have not received the link by the morning of the class, please check your spam, junk, or promotions folders. If you still cannot find the link, please send us an email at thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation at least 15 minutes before the start of class time.

This class begins at 1 p.m. PST/4 p.m. EST.

SYNOPSIS

Resumes are so much more than a statement of an actor's work history. They can also reflect an actor's personality, understanding of the industry, and their future potential roles. This session will provide a greater understanding of the role of the resume and how an actor can best use it as one of their marketing tools.

Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take notes.

Small Group Sessions are facilitated discussions with the goal of digging deeper into some of the information and advice shared within the panels. These sessions provide a time to break down concepts into practical action items by which an actor can individually apply to their professional pursuits. This session will last for 1.5 - 2 hours. Participants must stay for the whole time.

Click here for details and to RSVP.

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.

This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a ZOOM Link inviting them to join the class.

This class begins at 1 p.m. PST/4 p.m. EST.

If you have not received the link by the morning of the class, please check your spam, junk, or promotions folders. If you still cannot find the link, please send us an email at thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation at least 15 minutes before the start of class time.

SYNOPSIS

Do you have a plan for your money? Do you tell your money what to do or are your surprised at the end of the month by how it is spent? By creating a solid plan, audience members will have the steps to create a budget, get out of debt, build an emergency fund and begin to save for retirement. Participants will leave knowing that they can begin their path of financial freedom.

Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take notes.

Small Group Sessions are facilitated discussions with the goal of digging deeper into some of the information and advice shared within the panels. These sessions provide a time to break down concepts into practical action items by which an actor can individually apply to their professional pursuits. This session will last for 1.5 - 2 hours. Participants must stay for the whole time.

Click here for details and to RSVP.

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.

Inside each person lies a unique voice - why not share yours from the podcasting table! Join five SAG-AFTRA performers (Courtney Rioux, Tania Richard, Dana Black, Bobby Richards, and Michael Turrentine) as they sit down to discuss the why, when, and how they each created and work on their own podcasts.

Tune in on March 31st at 12noon (Central) to learn about creating meaningful content through audio based conversations. Register today - we'll save you a seat at the table!

PANELISTS INCLUDE:

DANA BLACK - Dana Black is the host and creator of I Swear on My Mother’s Grave podcast, which launched in August 2020. She is a TV/film/voiceover/stage actor, and film producer based in Chicago. She grew up in the suburbs outside Chicago, and attended Skidmore College, in upstate New York…many years ago. She has performed on stages across Chicago including Steppenwolf, Northlight, Timeline Theatre, Raven, Jackalope, Lifeline, American Blues, Steep and About Face, where she was nominated for an Equity Jeff Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has also performed on stages in Key West and in Fayetteville, Arkansas. TV credits include Chicago Med, Empire, Inferno, Proven Innocent and Hot Date. Dana also helped run and coordinate an arts mentorship program in Chicago for 2 years that worked to create pathways to bring women and non-binary artists into full and equal participation in the arts. She is a graduate of The School at Steppenwolf in Chicago, and is a proud SAG-AFTRA union member represented by Grossman & Jack Talent Agency. 

TANIA RICHARD - Tania recently appeared in School Girls; or the African Mean Girls Play at The Goodman Theatre. She has performed on Broadway, with Steppenwolf Theatre Company, The Court Theatre, The Second City, among others. She is currently the producer and host of Tania’s Take: race, culture and the culture of race.Tania is an Antiracism Educator and has led antiracism training for Fortune 500 Companies, tech start ups, non-profit organizations, universities, theatres and Presidential Campaigns. Her video series A Minute on Racism is on Facebook. She’s a published author and an award-winning playwright. She has appeared on Chicago Fire, Chicago Justice, Chicago PD, Empire, Proven Innocent, The Chi, Work in Progress as well as multiple commercials. Tania has been featured on NPR's All Things Considered, The Story, OUT CHICAGO, The Chicago Tribune and on WTTW’s Chicago Tonight speaking on issues of culture, race, equity and inclusion.

BOBBY RICHARDS - Bobby Richards is the podcast producer for Business Made Simple. Each week the show reaches 150,000 business professionals and entrepreneurs with over 16 million lifetime downloads. Bobby is also a proud SAG/AFTRA member working as a VO talent most recently for campaigns including Nintendo, CDW, Cox Communications and the Food and Drug Administration. He lives in Nashville with his wife, two children and overwhelming Star Wars collection.

COURTNEY RIOUX - Courtney Rioux is the creator and host of The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux Podcast: Conversations with Artists about Acting, Purpose, and The Journey to Finding Wholeness. You may have seen her as Paramedic Courtney on six seasons of NBC's Chicago Med, seen her as the Spokesperson for Hot Shot, in Marlyne Barrett's film, Haimerican, or heard her voice on a Jimmy Dean commercial. Courtney is also an advocate for actors. She coaches actors on mindset and emotional intelligence. Finally, she serves as VP of the Chicago SAG-AFTRA board. 

MICHAEL TURRENTINE - Michael Turrentine is an actor, writer, and activist. He originates from Oklahoma but has lived in Chicago for about 7 years now and loves it! He is also the host of the Podcast "How's Your Heart?" He has worked with theaters including Steppenwolf, The Lyric Opera, The Gift, American Theatre Company, Haven Theater Company, Remy Bumppo Theater Company, Griffin Theatre (where he received a Jeff Award Win for his performance in a supporting role) and many more. Michael also works as a Social Justice educator, bringing info and activism to Colleges and Military Structures around the Country. He is a Graduate in Acting from The University of Oklahoma and a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and AGMA. He is represented by Gray Talent Group.

RSVP: Reservations are required here. 

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

 

3:30 p.m. PT / 6:30 p.m. ET

Prepárate para ser un buen lector en tiempos de crisis.  

Es tan importante tu preparación en la lectura, que de ella dependerá tu éxito en estos tiempos de crisis. 

Esta clase consiste en 4 áreas esenciales en la narración de Audiolibros:

1. Habilidades y perspectivas que debe tener un narrador
2. Voz y estilo personal
3. Habilidades para desarrollar tu negocio
4. Desafíos y retos que tendrás que vencer

Descubramos el futuro de los Audiolibros juntos! Desarrollar tu talento es fundamental para lograr el nivel de excelencia y de calidad requeridos para llegar a ser un gran profesional en todo el sentido de la palabra.

PLEASE NOTE:  This class will be conducted in Spanish. 

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Manny Herrera (SAG-AFTRA) is a veteran Producer/Director and Voice-Over instructor and motivator with 40 years of experience, a highly sought after AudioBook and Dubbing Producer.

In 2001, he became the first Director of Spanish-Language Rights Acquisitions for Recorded Books, LLC. Dubbed “the founding father” of RB’s AudioLibros imprint by executive producer Claudia Howard, he was responsible for the production of over 300 titles. Currently, he works at DuArt Media Services, producing Spanish Audiobooks for clients globally.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be fluent in Spanish.
• Please come prepared with 2-3 pages of a book to read.  Please refrain from choosing religious texts.

Click here for details and to RSVP.

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.

When: 1 - 2:30 p.m. PT/ 2 - 3:30 p.m. MT/ 3 - 4:30 p.m. CT/ 4 - 5:30 p.m. ET

An 8 week group for women in the entertainment industry who are living with a disability. If you are experiencing an ongoing medical illness or injury, and are interested in connecting with other women to promote self-care though discussion and support, please join us.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at lgreen@actorsfund.org

RSVP: Click here for details and to RSVP. 

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.