Houston-Austin

LIMITED NUMBER OF SCREENING LINKS AVAILABLE! 

All those RSVP to this program will receive both an online screener for the Season 2 Finale of WHY WOMEN KILL and a Q&A with writer/producer Marc Cherry, and stars Allison Tolman, Nick Frost, B.K. Cannon, Lana Parrilla, Jordane Christie, Matthew Daddario, and Veronica Falcón

*This is not a live screening and conversation, you will receive both of these elements via email. You do not need to log-in at any specific time. 

You will receive the screener from a third party provider by END OF DAY on Wednesday, July 28. You will have viewing access for 48 hours.*

SYNOPSIS

From creator Marc Cherry (Desperate Housewives, Devious Maids), this season of WHY WOMEN KILL features a new ensemble cast and storylines set in 1949 that will explore what it means to be beautiful, the hidden truth behind the facades people present to the world, the effects of being ignored and overlooked by society, and finally, the lengths one woman will go in order to finally belong…

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When: 12:30 - 2 p.m. ET

This webinar will help you understand the Affordable Care Act and give you clear, step-by-step guidance on what all your insurance options are and how to get the most affordable coverage. We will provide important information relevant to freelancers and the self-employed. Find out how to re-estimate your income during a pandemic and see if you’re eligible for free insurance, the $20/month plan or subsidies. This is an excellent opportunity for unbiased, comprehensive information.

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

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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

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 careercenterwest@actorsfund.org

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

Are you unsure of why you should be creating one or more resumes right now? Or what you should put on your resume? Now is the time to focus on how to present your skills and experience through this basic marketing tool as you consider and prepare for the current and future labor market.  This workshop reviews chronological and functional resume trends, norms, and for diverse employment opportunities. 

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

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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 - 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.

 

When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. PT/ 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. MT/ 12 - 4 p.m. CT/ 1 - 5 p.m. ET
 

Are you interested in becoming a teaching artist to supplement your work in the industry? Already working as a teaching artist, but would like to explore new virtual and in-classroom job opportunities?

• Learn how teaching artists are joining virtual hybrid model classrooms during these challenging times.
• Discover effective ways to navigate the employment landscape as a teaching artist.
   

Keynote Speaker:
With 20 years of experience in the arts education field and 22 years as a professional dancer, Shelby Williams-González has a career made up of overlapping networks. Artist, educator, and leader, Shelby is always pushing for social change. As the new President and CEO of Inner-City Arts, Shelby brings her extensive experience to this role. She also serves on the Board of Directors of Suarez Dance Theater and is a member of the Los Angeles Chapter for the Undoing Racism Collective.
 

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

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

With all the highs and lows of 2020, one thing that stood out was the need for friendship and supportive community. Realizing the very real and ever-present challenges faced by Black people, The Actors Fund continues its efforts to provide support by offering reoccuring gatherings for Black professionals to talk, laugh, grieve and celebrate their unique and shared experiences as Black people in entertainment. Focusing on healing and affirmation and offered via Zoom at 12 pm PT, these gatherings will be facilitated by Black mental health professionals from the L.A. office. 

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at pdamato@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.

When: 5 - 7 p.m. PT/ 6 - 8 p.m. MT/ 7 - 9 p.m. CT/ 8 - 10 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.

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

Are you interested in learning how to navigate your job search during a pandemic? Do you need to discuss challenges the pandemic has burdened you with as a job seeker? If so, you're in the right place! 

In How to Job Search During a Pandemic, Part 1 you will: 

• Review important points to consider before initiating a job search amid these unprecedented times 
• Discuss areas where you should be focusing your energy and how to manage your time  
• Take a deeper dive into prioritizing your wants and needs

Please Note: This workshop series is not sequential. Participants can take parts 1 and 2 in any order. 

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

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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.