SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local

Don’t forget! 🚨 Join us THIS MONDAY, 6/8, for our next conservatory workshop, "The Commercial Casting Low Down" with AJ Links, CSA!

Unpack what a commercial breakdown is really asking for, discuss how to approach self-tapes with the same passion and craft as other artistic ventures, and explore ways to have more fun with the process. The session will cover general trends in commercial casting, self-tape best practices, and commercial acting techniques.

RSVP: https://www.sagaftra.org/commercial-casting-low-down-aj-links-csa

Please join us on Monday, June 22, for a celebration of our Local talent at the 2026 Annual Membership Meeting! 📅✨

Come enjoy a social hour with light hors d'oeuvres, grab some SWAG, and get local and national updates from your Board President and Executive Director. The program will feature performances from our own Chicago Local members and conclude with a guest panel.

Don’t wait! ⏳ Get the details and RSVP: https://www.sagaftra.org/chicago-annual-membership-meeting-0

⚠️ TOMORROW is the last day to vote on the 2026 TV/Theatrical Contracts. Use your voice and VOTE by June 4 at 5 PM PT.

Get all the info you need at sagaftra.org/contracts2026.

has added a new event to celebrate month! Join us on June 15, as we paint kindness rocks in the The Kaufherr Resource Center! 🪨💛 A kindness rock is a brightly painted rock that often has an uplifting message written on it. Think of them as small ways to celebrate and affirm the LGBTQIA+ community! 🌈

More information and register: https://www.sagaftra.org/pride-kindness-rocks

It's the final countdown. ⏳ , your deadline to vote on the 2026 TV/Theatrical Contracts is THIS Thursday, June 4 at 5 PM PT. Use your voice. Get all the info you need at sagaftra.org/contracts2026.

The Conservatory Committee invites you in ONE WEEK to: "The Commercial Casting Low Down" with AJ Links, CSA!

📅 Monday, June 8 | 6-8 PM CDT
📍 The Kaufherr Center – 1 E Erie, Suite 660, Chicago IL

In this workshop, AJ will help members unpack what a commercial breakdown is really asking for, discuss how to approach self-tapes with the same passion and craft as other artistic ventures, and explore ways to have more fun with the process. The session will cover general trends in commercial casting, self-tape best practices, and commercial acting techniques.

Get the details and register: https://www.sagaftra.org/commercial-casting-low-down-aj-links-csa

June 1 marks the beginning of ! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎🩵🩷🤍 To our LGBTQ+ : Your stories, artistry and voices matter. Here's to continuing the work toward a more equitable, inclusive and diverse industry for all. 🌈

Chicago television and film production is making headlines! 📰📽️ Variety writes that “[f]ilming in Chicago…benefits from the diversity of neighborhoods, architecture and layers of history, with an ability to satisfy most genres…” and we couldn’t agree more! 🎉

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TOMORROW at 1 PT / 4 ET! Get all the details on the pension merger in the 2026 TV/Theatrical Contracts. Know before you vote!

⚠️ RSVPs are due by 10 AM PT on June 1. Please RSVP to attend this important informational meeting: https://ow.ly/ys1q50Z5Pa2

💥 FLASH SALE 💥 Show your union PRIDE this June with our pride tank, now 50% off for a limited time! Shop now: https://ow.ly/thjA50Z3iq1.

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Sale ends May 31, 2026.