SAG and AFTRA have existed for many years as two separate actors’ unions. Serious discussions concerning merging SAG and AFTRA back into a single union have been going on since April 2010. (Refer to “What Is SAG (Showbiz Term)?” for more information on SAG.) As a parent of a member of SAG, I have tried …
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Feb 01
When You Become a Child Actor, How Do You Keep Up With Schoolwork?
When you become a child actor, one of the hardest things to do is keep up with your schoolwork. If you (or your child) wants to become a child actor, you need to continuously train in acting and other related activities such as dancing and voice. Often, there seems to be little time left for …
Apr 03
So What Is the Status on the SAG Strike?
The SAG strike has been looming on the horizon for many months now. There has mostly been a stream of bad news and failed negotiations concerning coming to an agreement. There has also been a lot of disagreement within the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) on whether to call for a SAG vote on whether to …
