Events
AUGUST
Tuesday, August 3–Performing Artists’ Medical Clinic offers free medical services to low-income musicians, dancers, actors and other performing artists. Please call The Actors Fund (intake line) for eligibility criteria and appointments. 6-9 p.m. For more information call (323) 933-9244 ext. 32 or www.actorsfund.org.
Wednesday, August 4–Getting and Keeping Health Insurance. Monthly seminar for the entertainment industry and performing arts and visual arts communities who want to know their options for obtaining affordable health insurance and healthcare in the Los Angeles area. Participants will learn to use the Actors Fund’s Access to Health Insurance/Resources for Care website (www.ahirc.org) Registration is encouraged. The Actors Fund, 5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 400. 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. For more information please contact Aaron King at (323) 933-9244 ext. 38 or aking@actorsfund.org.
Wednesday, August 4–New Member Orientation. Not just for new members! Whether you joined yesterday or have been a long-time member, come upgrade and refresh your niche in today’s ever-changing marketplace. Learn what you have to know about self-promotion, agents, casting, residuals, what actually happens on set, and much more. Get helpful hints and cold hard facts about juggling your three hats (The Artist, The Businessperson, The Union Member) to achieve a meaningful and rewarding livelihood. For veteran members, the new resources that the Guild continually provides should be reviewed, renewed, explored. James Cagney Board Room. 1 p.m. No RSVP necessary. Parking will be validated.
Thursday, August 12-Low budget contract signatory workshops, James Cagney Board Room. 6-8 p.m. Reservation is required by visiting sagindie.org or calling (323) 549-6064 (Please be sure to include name and email address).
Tuesday, August 17-Performing Artists’ Medical Clinic offers free medical services to low-income musicians, dancers, actors and other performing artists. Please call The Actors Fund (intake line) for eligibility criteria and appointments. 6-9 p.m. For more information call (323) 933-9244 ext. 32 or www.actorsfund.org.
Wednesday, August 18–New Member Orientation. Not just for new members! Whether you joined yesterday or have been a long-time member, come upgrade and refresh your niche in today’s ever-changing marketplace. Learn what you have to know about self-promotion, agents, casting, residuals, what actually happens on set, and much more. Get helpful hints and cold hard facts about juggling your three hats (The Artist, The Businessperson, The Union Member) to achieve a meaningful and rewarding livelihood. For veteran members, the new resources that the Guild continually provides should be reviewed, renewed, explored. Actors Center. 10 a.m. No RSVP necessary. Parking will be validated.
Monday, August 23–SAG/AEA/AFTRA present the 8th Annual Tri-Guild Ivy Bethune Diversity Awards. 7 p.m. Colony Theatre, 555 North Third Street Burbank, 91502. Free parking available in the Burbank Town Center Mall. Attendance is free for members of the three unions. Please RSVP to LARSVP@AFTRA.COM or (323) 634-8262. For more information please contact (323) 549-6646.
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, September 1– New Member Orientation. Not just for new members! Whether you joined yesterday or have been a long-time member, come upgrade and refresh your niche in today’s ever-changing marketplace. Learn what you have to know about self-promotion, agents, casting, residuals, what actually happens on set, and much more. Get helpful hints and cold hard facts about juggling your three hats (The Artist, The Businessperson, The Union Member) to achieve a meaningful and rewarding livelihood. For veteran members, the new resources that the Guild continually provides should be reviewed, renewed, explored. James Cagney Board Room. 1 p.m. No RSVP necessary. Parking will be validated.
Friday, September 3–Guild offices closed at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 4–Hollywood Holiday Host’s 6th Annual Labor Day Picnic. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Camrose picnic area at the Hollywood Bowl, 2101 Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90068. Hollywood SAG members and their guests are welcome. Please bring paid-up membership card for admission. Raffles and prizes throughout the day. Bring blankets and picnic lunches; SAG will supply sodas and water. Please NO pets or animals with the exception of service animals. Click here for more information. This is a non-smoking area.
Monday, September 6–Guild offices closed in observance of Labor Day Holiday.
Tuesday, September 7–Performing Artists’ Medical Clinic offers free medical services to low-income musicians, dancers, actors and other performing artists. Please call The Actors Fund (intake line) for eligibility criteria and appointments. 6-9 p.m. For more information call (323) 933-9244 ext. 32 or www.actorsfund.org.
Wednesday, September 8–Getting and Keeping Health Insurance. Monthly seminar for the entertainment industry and performing arts and visual arts communities who want to know their options for obtaining affordable health insurance and healthcare in the Los Angeles area. Participants will learn to use the Actors Fund’s Access to Health Insurance/Resources for Care website (www.ahirc.org) Registration is encouraged. The Actors Fund, 5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 400. 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. For more information please contact Aaron King at (323) 933-9244 ext. 38 or aking@actorsfund.org.
Thursday, September 9-Low budget contract signatory workshops, James Cagney Board Room. 6-8 p.m. Reservation is required by visiting sagindie.org or calling (323) 549-6064 (Please be sure to include name and email address).
Wednesday, September 15– New Member Orientation. Not just for new members! Whether you joined yesterday or have been a long-time member, come upgrade and refresh your niche in today’s ever-changing marketplace. Learn what you have to know about self-promotion, agents, casting, residuals, what actually happens on set, and much more. Get helpful hints and cold hard facts about juggling your three hats (The Artist, The Businessperson, The Union Member) to achieve a meaningful and rewarding livelihood. For veteran members, the new resources that the Guild continually provides should be reviewed, renewed, explored. James Cagney Board Room. 10 a.m. No RSVP necessary. Parking will be validated.
Wednesday, September 29–SPECIAL NIGHT SESSION of the New Member Orientation. Not just for new members! Whether you joined yesterday or have been a long-time member, come upgrade and refresh your niche in today’s ever-changing marketplace. Learn what you have to know about self-promotion, agents, casting, residuals, what actually happens on set, and much more. Get helpful hints and cold hard facts about juggling your three hats (The Artist, The Businessperson, The Union Member) to achieve a meaningful and rewarding livelihood. For veteran members, the new resources that the Guild continually provides should be reviewed, renewed, explored. James Cagney Board Room. 7 p.m. No RSVP necessary. Parking will be validated.
SAVE THE DATE
2010 National Membership Meeting - Sunday, Oct. 24
Beverly Hilton Hotel
9876 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Time: 1-2 p.m. Social Mixer. Meeting 2-5 p.m.
The above listings are subject to change. If you’d like more information on an event and there is no contact information listed above, call the Hollywood Executive Office at (323) 549-6459.
End: 09/15/2010 - 5:00pm
Branch: Hollywood
WHAT: As part of their ongoing effort to expand job opportunities for performers of color, people with disabilities, women, LGBT performers and seniors, CBS is now accepting submissions for its sixth talent showcase for diverse sketch comedians in January 2011 in Los Angeles. Executive producer and writer Rick Najera (Mad TV, In Living Color) will once again direct this showcase.
You must be available to audition, rehearse and perform in Los Angeles but all are welcome to submit.
End: 09/13/2010 - 9:00pm
Branch: Hollywood
End: 08/23/2010 - 7:00pm
Branch: Hollywood
On behalf of the SAG National Ethnic Employment Opportunities Committee, you are invited to attend and celebrate!
WHEN: Monday, August 23, 2010
7 p.m. Reception with light refreshments
8 p.m. Ceremony
Where: The Colony Theatre
555 North Third Street
Burbank, CA 91502
RSVP: Members of SAG, AFTRA and AEA may rsvp to larsvp@aftra.com or (323) 634-8262
End: 08/16/2010 - 9:00pm
Branch: Hollywood
TV ANIMATION AND BASIC CABLE ANIMATION AGREEMENTS WAGES & WORKING CONDITIONS CAUCUS TO BE HELD IN LOS ANGELES ON MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2010
All Paid-Up SAG Members Who Work Under the TV Animation or Basic Cable Animation Agreements Should Attend this W&W Caucus
End: 08/10/2010 - 9:00pm
Branch: Hollywood
BASIC CABLE LIVE ACTION AGREEMENT WAGES & WORKING CONDITIONS CAUCUSES TO BE HELD IN LOS ANGELES ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2010
End: 07/21/2010 - 8:00pm
Branch: Hollywood
Attention Hollywood Screen Actors Guild and AFTRA Members
All paid-up SAG and AFTRA members who appeared in Television Series made prior to July 1974 on shows produced in the 1950s (such as Maverick), 60s (such as Bewitched) and the 70s (such as The Brady Bunch), are invited to an important caucus Wednesday, July 21, 2010 to discuss the New Media streaming of TV series made prior to July 1974.
Come early and bring your membership card. Participation is limited only by the fire rules.
End: 07/08/2010 - 8:30pm
Branch: Hollywood
Stunt Performers are invited to attend a special roundtable meeting to discuss the issues facing Stunt Performers today, in preparation for the SAG TV/Theatrical and AFTRA Exhibit A Contract Joint Wages and Working Conditions Committee Meetings. The proposals will be presented to the Joint Wages and Working Conditions Committee. For details on W&W 2010, please visit either the Screen Actors Guild website SAG.org or the AFTRA website at AFTRA.com.
End: 07/07/2010 - 9:00pm
Branch: Hollywood
SAG and AFTRA members are invited to attend a special Round Table Meeting to review the Producer-Screen Actors Guild’s Policy on Non-Discrimination and Diversity in the Codified Basic Agreement and Television Agreement and AFTRA’s Policy of Non-Discrimination/Affirmative Action in Exhibit A of AFTRA Network TV Code. The non-discrimination policies are mostly identical for both unions. Meetings are open to all paid-up SAG and AFTRA members. Come early and bring your membership card.
When: 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2010
End: 07/06/2010 - 8:30pm
Branch: Hollywood
To Be Held in Los Angeles
All SAG and AFTRA members who work the SAG TV/Theatrical and AFTRA Exhibit A Contracts are invited to attend these caucuses. These contracts expire on June 30, 2011. The Caucuses are open to all paid-up members and participation will be limited only by fire rules. Come early and bring your membership card.
End: 06/24/2010 - 8:30pm
Branch: Hollywood
When: 4-8:30 p.m., Thursday, June 24
Where: Museum of Tolerance
9786 West Pico Boulevard
