The Actors Fund Presents: Conversations with... Stage Managers

Jan 13, 2021 - 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM PST

Where: Online

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

Following up on our lively November 18 Spotlight on Stage Managers, our Conversations with Stage Managers will expand further on how and where stage management skills are connecting to opportunities in the Covid-19 labor market.  

Topics our guest stage managers will discuss include:

  • What is happening within the production sector of entertainment industry at this point in the new year?
  • What steps are connecting Stage Managers to work and opportunities in and out of the business?
  • What are best practices for developing "The Business of You"?
  • What resources are useful to the stage management community?

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

RSVP: Click here for details and to RSVP. 

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The Actors Fund Presents: Personal Perspective - The Entrepreneurial Journey

Jan 13, 2021 - 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM PST

Where: Online

When: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PT/ 12 - 1:30 p.m. MT/ 1 - 2:30 p.m. CT/ 2 - 3:30 p.m. ET

Wondering what it takes for someone with a background in performing arts or entertainment to become a successful entrepreneur?

If so, please join us for our upcoming Personal Perspective: The Entrepreneurial Journey webinar. In this webinar, you will have a chance to hear from graduates of the Creative Entrepreneur Project about the businesses they have created, the insights they have gained and the strategies they have used to succeed.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at dblaine@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.
 



The Actors Fund Presents: Job Search Seminar Unit 2 - Networking Principles & Practices

Jan 13, 2021 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST

Where: Online

When: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. PT/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. MT/ 12 - 2 p.m. CT/ 1 - 3 p.m. ET

Networking is considered the most important tool in your job search tool kit. During this seminar we will discuss how to leverage the hidden job market through networking and the best practices of networking towards success.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at rberg@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.
 



The Actors Fund Presents: Self-Care to Give Care

Jan 12, 2021 - 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM PST

Where: Online

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.
 



The Actors Fund Presents: Support Group for Entertainment Professionals

Jan 12, 2021 - 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM PST

Where: Online

When: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PT/ 12 - 1:30 p.m. MT/ 1 - 2:30 p.m. CT/ 2 - 3:30 p.m. ET

Virtually join other performing arts and entertainment professionals to discuss the stress of change and the unknown during the COVID-19 pandemic. The eight-week group will be a way to connect with others in the community, reflect on the new normal and develop coping strategies. Topics of discussion include handling uncertainty, dealing with loss, managing relationships and loneliness, finding ways to cope, and navigating hope and resilience. This supportive space will allow you to share with and learn from others as we move through this wave of change together.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at supportgroups@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.
 



The Actors Fund Presents: How to Job Search During a Pandemic, Part 2

Jan 12, 2021 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST

Where: Online

When: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. PT/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. MT/ 12 - 2 p.m. CT/ 1 - 3 p.m. ET

Do you need help figuring out how to look for work during the current crisis? Are you wondering how to stay focused on your long term career goals when there is a hiring freeze? If so, please join us for the How to Job Search During a Pandemic workshop.

In part two of Job Search During a Pandemic you will:

  • Discuss how to manage job market uncertainty
  • Explore how to search for remote or currently hiring positions
  • Discover how to keep your long term job search active during the slow down 

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at RBerg@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.
 



The Actors Fund Presents: Welcome to Medicare

Jan 11, 2021 - 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM PST

Where: Online

When: 10 - 11 a.m. PT/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. MT/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. CT/ 1 - 2 p.m. ET

The seminar is for anyone who will soon be getting Medicare and wants to learn more about how it works, understand the many options available and the timing of choosing and enrolling in coverage.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at rmarinaro@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.
 



The Actors Fund Presents: The Career Center Orientation

Jan 11, 2021 - 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM PST

Where: Online

When: 9 - 11:30 a.m. PT/ 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. MT/ 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. CT/ 12 - 2:30 p.m. ET

Orientation is the first step to enrolling in the services of The Career Center. 

The Career Center addresses a central challenge for performing arts and entertainment professionals: navigating the episodic nature of work in the industry. For many, survival work—initiated to make ends meet—ends up draining the creative professional and becoming more of a problem than a solution. This orientation will help you begin to take the necessary steps to identify meaningful work that complements your life in the entertainment business.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at (917) 281-5959

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.
 



The Actors Fund Presents: LinkedIn Suite for Entertainment - Part 3, Networking & Content Creation

Jan 08, 2021 - 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM PST

Where: Online

When: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. PT/ 12:30 - 3 p.m. MT/ 1:30 - 4 p.m. CT/ 2:30 - 5 p.m. ET

Are you ready to take your LinkedIn skills to the next level? This course will provide you with the advanced LinkedIn strategies that are guaranteed to help increase your profile views and grow your network in a meaningful way! In this session we will review the following LinkedIn areas:

Networking: Discuss effective strategies that will help you meet new meaningful connections and increase informational interviews. 
Content Creation: Learn how to write quality LinkedIn content that will help you accelerate your LinkedIn presence. 
15-Day Challenge Instructions (optional): The Challenge is an opportunity for you to apply the strategies you've learned with an accountability group for support. 

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at abellivan@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.
 



The Actors Fund Presents: Budgeting Nuts & Bolts

Jan 07, 2021 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM PST

Where: Online

When: 1 - 3 p.m. PT/ 2 - 4 p.m. MT/ 3 - 5 p.m. CT/ 4 - 6 p.m. ET

A single-session workshop focused on identifying financial goals and getting specific about the flow of money in our lives. Participants will learn simple strategies for tracking income and expenses in a way that makes sense for performing arts and entertainment industry professionals who don’t always earn and spend the same way each month, and get connected with resources and an action plan to take the next step.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at sblackmon@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.
 



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