I received the following today from Bob Fraser. Visit his site at: http://www.youmustact.com

Today's missive is going to upset a few of you. But, to be
blunt, I don't do this to make friends - I do this to help
SOME actors build successful careers.

Let's begin ...

As an actor who yearns for a professional career, you must
start with the knowledge that you are facing a locked door.

On the other side of that door is the career you've always
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NEW YORK (APRIL 1, 2009)—Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists announced today that the AFTRA/SAG Joint Negotiating Committee has reached a unanimous tentative agreement with the Joint Policy Committee (JPC) of the American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA) and the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) on terms for successor agreements to the AFTRA Television and Radio Commercials Contracts and the SAG Television Commercials Contract, subjec… Continue

Our mind is capable of incredible awareness, thought and experiences. But, in an attempt to protect us, a spurt of baseless ruminations can easily and quickly deceive. Our brain will try and shut down our workouts by convincing us that we must “stop” or “quit” as it thinks you will get hurt and or fail–regardless of what we want. Avoid “thinking” too much when working out and make the choice to engage yourself in the moment.

Stay in the present: to stay focused on our goal, you mu… Continue

The Guild has been contacted by the following productions about becoming signatory to one of the Screen Actors Guild collective bargaining agreements. Please be advised that these producers may not have completed the signatory process at this time. It is the responsibility of each member to confirm that each producer has signed the applicable contract before making an agreement to render services. Failure to confirm the signatory status before rendering services may lead to disciplinary charges… Continue

SAG and film industry leaders rallied to stave off City Hall’s attempts to terminate the studio lease for Burn Notice. Consequently, the TV series resumed filming in Miami for its third season. SAG staff and councilors celebrated our successful campaign with Casting Director Ellen Jacoby at her season premiere party.

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