" Music and dance is the reason why this whole industry was founded…"
SUMMER 2011 / VOLUME 52, NUMBER 2 Screen Actors Guild exists to enhance actors' working conditions,
compensation and benefits and to be a powerful, unified voice on behalf of artists' rights. FEATURES
22 SENIORS STAY IN THE GAME A new study shows senior performers are remaining engaged, busy, and are happy with their life choices — despite ageism and other obstacles.
24 GOTTA ACT! GOTTA SING! GOTTA DANCE! For the actor-singer-dancers among us, new opportunities abound. Casting directors and SAG members advise bringing your A-game to every audition.
28 JOINING FORCES WITH HOLLYWOOD First Lady Michelle Obama turns to the entertainment industry, encouraging us to highlight stories of military families.
30 A LEGACY OF MILITARY SUPPORT Since its founding, Screen Actors Guild and its members have rallied behind our men and women in uniform.
40 EARNINGS REPORT
Screen Actors Guild releases its seven-year earnings report for the year ending 2010.
The cast of Glee
DEPARTMENTS 8 President's Letter
10 Secretary-Treasurer Letter
12 National Executive Director's Letter
13 For Members 24
32 On Location: Hollywood Division New York Division Regional Branch Division
42 In Memoriam 43 Member Perks 44 Snapshot
Volume 52, Number 2
Screen Actors Guild Magazine SUMMER 2011
ON THE COVER Illustration: Comstock Images
ACT SING DANCE
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