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How Actors Can Join SAG-AFTRA in 2024

Aaron Seals — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:13:00 +0000

In the dynamic and competitive world of entertainment, joining a professional actors’ union like SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) can be a significant milestone in one’s career. With access to better pay, protections, and opportunities, SAG-AFTRA membership is highly coveted among actors. If you’re an aspiring actor looking to take […]

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The SAG-AFTRA Strike is Over! Next Steps

Ilana Rapp — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:25:37 +0000

After an eternity of uncertainty and countless negotiations, the long-awaited moment has finally arrived: the actors strike is over! Screens will be graced by talented actors, and the magic of storytelling will enchant audiences once more. This victory signifies not just a resolution to a labor dispute, but a triumph for the entire creative community. […]

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SAG-AFTRA Strike – Demands, Impact, and Industry Reshaping

Ilana Rapp — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 18:37:05 +0000

“In a perfect world, I would like someone on the other side to say, ‘We have to make this a more employee-friendly industry. It behooves us all to take that high road.’ That would be a great achievement for us. And I would like to see SAG-AFTRA repositioned at the center of the wheel upon […]

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Actor Marc Singer: Every Project Is a Matter of Life and Death

Ilana Rapp — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:05:39 +0000

Actor Marc Singer has a strong work ethic. He treats every project with the same dignity and respect, no matter how big or small the role. It’s that intensity that allows him to fully embody the character and understand how everything in a production comes together. There is no in between. It’s his commitment and […]

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Lifetime’s Raechelle Banno on Pilot Season – I Was Just Trying to Not Start Crying Again

Ilana Rapp — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:41:53 +0000

Pilot Season can really take a toll on you. Just ask actor Raechelle Banno, who plays the lead character ‘Ruby Landry’ on the upcoming Lifetime event series, V.C. Andrews’ Ruby, based on the best-selling V.C. Andrews novels. A typical Pilot Season runs from end of January through April and is where studios create sample shows […]

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The Nevers Amy Manson – I Regret That I’ve Sacrificed Family and Friend Time Whilst Preparing for Roles

Ilana Rapp — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:29:49 +0000

Actor Amy Manson plays one of the most interesting characters in HBO’s original series, The Nevers. Being in all of the episodes certainly makes for a grueling schedule. That, coupled with Amy’s desire to always do her best to bring a character to life, comes with sacrifice. We always hear people asking, “How do you […]

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Huh? The Blacklist Actress LAILA ROBINS Advises: The Readiness is ALL

Ilana Rapp — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 19:11:47 +0000

LAILA ROBINS, who portrays the character of often misunderstood, ruthless KGB double agent Katarina Rostova in NBC’s The Blacklist says, “The readiness is ALL”. What does Laila mean, exactly? Well, actors, you’re about to get an eyeful of delicious reading that will help you throughout your career. Laila’s list of stage, film, television and acting […]

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Here’s The Skinny On Actors Equity: How To Join AEA And Some Other Considerations

Kurtis Bright — Thu, 09 May 2019 14:34:40 +0000

To conclude our series on actor’s unions where we talk about the ins and outs of joining, or deciding not to join – or deciding to join but not really joining (i.e. fi-core) – let’s turn finally to AEA, the Actor’s Equity Association, commonly referred to as Equity. This is the union for live theater […]

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