The New Orleans Local mourns the loss of our dear friend, agent Claudia Speicher of New Orleans Model & Talent, who represented thousands of actors over the 40-plus years she advocated for local and regional talent. She will be sorely missed.
The New Orleans Local of SAG-AFTRA sends out love to all who were touched by this wonderful and classy lady and especially to her sisters, Bobbi and Melanie. We are sorry for your loss and our hearts go out to them and all who knew her.
On Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, approximately 50 performers represented by Speicher gathered at the Mid-City Theatre on Toulouse near the American Can Company to honor her life. They offered help to her family and two sisters, who live in Indiana and Ohio. Family members who were snowed in, casting directors and clients from around the country joined the memorial by live stream.
Our special thanks to fellow board member Richie Montgomery, who informed the board, leading to a flurry of calls, emails and social media outreach connecting our community. We are told that any inquiries should be made to Ann Kadar, interim talent representative for New Orleans Model & Talent at nomtyouth@gmail.com.
Written by Diana Boylston, New Orleans Local President
This item was originally featured in the Winter 2014 local newsletter.
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