By the time this issue of PerformInk hits the streets, much about the SAG hearings will be revealed. And, the oft quoted Chinese curse "may you live in interesting times" seems very appropriate here. It will indeed be interesting to watch how all parties involved behave throughout the duration of the strike.

Will franchised agents and casting directors take work from clients who are/were signatory? Will there be a non-union boom? Will SAG members turn scab if the strike drags on? Will the Canadians, as promised, honor our strike? What will the consequences be of anyone not doing the honorable thing? The only thing not in question is that this is a very small town. Word gets around quickly and we all have very long memories. In this increasingly disposable world, it would be nice to believe that people still value their word. Watch and wait.

More certain is what’s shooting in town. The season finale of "Early Edition" just shot and "ER" was recently in town. "Silent Witness" has also wrapped. What Women Want has just begun to roll and Novacaine is in works. Now come the semi-definite, sorta kinda semi-definite and maybe projects. A definite maybe is Thursday Night for Dreamworks with Bob Zemmeckis. A semi-definite maybe is Waiting For Michael with Ray Romano and Bridget Fonda for Fox. There is talk that we may get some part of the new Jennifer Lopez film Angel Eyes. And remember Hardball from last year? Well, Paramount is talking about it again. Scouting continues for the Joan Cusack show. Keep your fingers crossed.

Jane Alderman Casting already cast the season finale episode of "Early Edition" as well as "ER." She completed the midwest search for a James Dean and finalized the casting for "Silent Witness." And, don’t forget that Novacaine is her project as well.

Several commercials were on the books at Brody Tenner Paskal. They also worked on the pilot "Street Smarts." And, on the big screen–What Women Want and an independent feature.

Getting into show business is said to be difficult. It may be even trickier than usual over at Holly Rik Heitz. The space has been reconfigured with a new door to boot. Good thing Sara Isaacson is back to help with projects like Vanderbilt Hospital, Potawanamee Bingo, Barilla Pasta and Mobile. Booked on the Mobile 'On The Run’ job were: Karen Hess, Tom Test, Keith David, Jessica Schly, Parker Schly, Tyler Schly, Ed Goodman, Jason Llamos, Frank Janish, Steve Walker, Amy Barber, Lisa Alvarez, Mike Ramirez, John Marquette, Kevin Jay, Rolanda Brigham, Marcus Castillo, Gerryl Robinson, Guy Massey, Dan Kozlowski, Leslie McManus, Carley Wagner, Laura Vogelstein, Ann Marie Rogers, Rebekkah Smith, Tena Loveland, the ever-terrific Ryan Pfeiffer, Kellie Hallihan, James Chesem, Pam Mack, Tony Carsella, Chris Jackson, Laurie Carter Rose, Jane McCreedy, Kurt Naebig, Cordell Pace, Pete Kelly, Juliet Sender, Carmen Aiello, Joe Thurman, Chris Marrs and Mike Morettini.

It’s still pilots galore at Claire Simon casting. The list includes "Mysterious Ways," "Yearbook," "Urban Girls" and "The Fighting Fitzgeralds." She booked Jeff Dumas for Kroeger and Karla Beard, Pam Mack, J. Horace Black, Mark Collins, Iris Howse, Michelle Wilson and John Earl Jelks for K-Mart.

And Beth Rabedeau is working on projects for Pondarosa and Louis Rich Carving Board.

Checking in with the agents brings word from Ambassador Talent that commercial bookings went to: John Jordan, Jeanne Beauregard, Jessica Rummel, Stephen Salamon, Joseph Siprut, Catherine Patton, Christopher Grobe, Rachel Buchanan, Michael Oren, Stephen Roda, Christian Hensingsen, Christopher Black, Eryn Gitelis, Chase Kusero and Mayme Pace.

Baker & Rowley clients who booked industrials included Mara Martin, Jeremy Zeman, Pam Mack and Peter Logue. Also, the delightful Lucy Paquet booked a commercial.

Lily’s reports that client Amber Robinson had television work and that Pam Turlow had a voice over. Bradley Gabbert booked an industrial and commercials went to Zachery Carolin, Gerry Gosnell, Cira Vance, Allen Alvarado, Johnny Knight, Jessica Lu, Keri Haas, and Kristen Olsen. Their 'Lucky Seven’ for May are: Jason Moran, Amber Robinson, Matt Rivera, Michael J. Stark, Melissa Fosse-Dunn, Chloe McSpadden and Regina Chan.

Catching up with Emilia Lorence brings word that there were industrials for Charin Alvarez and David Tarzon. Voiceovers went to Tom Milanovich, Sophia Thomas, Derrick Nelson and Chris Garrett. Clients with commercial bookings included: Rachel Stephens, Ray Toler, Connie Kerulis, Laura Whyte, Pam Turlow, Bethany Alexander, Charin Alvarez, Isabella Alvarez, Melissa Culverwell, Matt O’Toole, Chris Agos, Max Hall, Michael Stark and Ryan Urbanski.

Next are the McBlaine Reports. Commercials went to Emily Salyer, Debra Sweetman, Johnny Garcia and Jeff Dumas. Industrials were booked by Dixie Tipton, Liz Zoller, Mary O’Dowd, John Digles, Arlene Cooney, Kirsten Johnson, Jean Vanier, the lovely Ginifer King, Esther Scheurrer, Maria Vega, Joslyn Housley, Amy Rubenstein, Diane Tse, Alton Rollerson, Eva Pietris, Jerry Galente and the also lovely Annette D’Ariano. Voiceovers went to Ben Dooley, Mimi Black, Katherne Rosen, Mike Wollner, Steve Matuszak, Sue Quinn, Michael Lukovich and the charming Alisa Weiss.

And last but not least there is word from the Talent Group. Industrial work was booked by George Tafelski, Kecia Cooper, Annette D’Ariano and Laura Hamilton. Voiceovers went to Peter Dean, John Sterchi, Pam Turlow, Richard Westring, Tom Steever and Jean Losquadro.a

Peace.

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