Professional Association of Canadian Theatres

Thrilled to spend Lunar New Year’s Day in Montreal for opening night of The Healing by Marie Barlizo, directed by Aaron Jan, choreographed by Hanna Kiel, voice actor Josette Jorge, dancers Chelly Li and Tyler Quincy Yan. Playing as part of Centaur Theatre’s WinterWorks Festival until Sunday only.

Register today to glean new knowledge and share your own experience at any of the upcoming PACT Peer to Peer Sessions!

These are member-led, casual and conversational forum to share ideas, discuss common challenges, and build on your successes. More info: www.pact.ca/calendar

All are warmly welcome, as we explore the many pressing issues in Canadian theatre today.

Each Town Hall features updates from the PACT staff & board, insights from invited guest speakers, opportunities to connect with your colleagues and hear about their work. Register now on our Calendar page!

This session introduces concrete actions you can take right now to reduce your environmental footprint and enhance the social impact of your work, and is hosted with Écoscéno.

Register and view the Ecodesign Guide here: www.pact.ca/calendar/eve...

Whether you’re AI-curious, AI-skeptical, or already experimenting, you’ll leave with the confidence to make smart choices about when to embrace AI and when to trust your beautifully human instincts.

Register here: lnkd.in/ej43HPtg

Coming up Monday in Vancouver!

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#CBAOpportunity: The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (@pactcanada.bsky.social) is accepting nominations for the GREEN AWARD!

APPLY HERE:
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@pushfestival.bsky.social Industry Series comes to MST Territories/Vancouver, BC, Canada from Jan 27 – Feb 1, 2026
A leading assembly for the international performing arts sector.

Discounted hotel & flights are available to registered Industry delegates. See the Industry page for details!

Building community connectivity, and bring together local arts leaders at all stages of their careers to foster mutual support. We will start the session off with introductions, followed by a round-table discussion topic, and then some time to mix and mingle.

RSVP at the link on our calendar page!

Wishing all our members and colleagues and beyond a very happy healthy holidays!

Our staff is at your service this week before we close our offices for two weeks. During this time, we will keep an eye out for any urgent messages but regular services will be paused. See you in the New Year!

Applications are now open for the experiment phase of the Supporting Initiators Field Study in the RCR project.

Participating organizations will have the opportunity to design their own experiment protocol, with support from the RCR research team.

More info: form.simplesurvey.com/f/s.aspx?s=1...

This Thurs Dec 11, 1pm ET over Zoom!

You can expect:
▪️Reps from @Canada Council for the Arts will offer updates on the portal!
▪️PACTcon 2026 & 2027 updates
▪️And more!

Register here!
www.pact.ca/calendar/eve...

PACT joined delegates from across the country to make the case for a permanent funding increase as part of Arts Day on the Hill!

We finished the day with a reception attended by artists, administrators, advocates, politicians, and government workers, sharing the value of theatre & the arts.

International Relations Committee Chair Kevin Matthew Wong was invited by the Irish Theatre Institute (ITI) to represent PACT as one of 16 international organizations at the 20th Dublin Fringe Festival in September 2025.
Thank you to Karen Fricker for facilitating a connection between ITI and PACT!

PACT gratefully acknowledges the support of the @ontarioarts.bsky.social ! Thank you, merci!

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Our Peer to Peer program is back! Facilitated by Amy Bouchard, Learning & Engagement Coordinator of the @nac-cna.bsky.social English Theatre, and Shea O'Connour, Education Director with Kaleidescope Theatre for Young People.

Register here: www.pact.ca/calendar/eve...

We're co-hosting an In-Person Community Gathering in Vancouver with Touchstone Theatre!

Monday Sept. 15 from 3PM-5PM Pacific Time, we hope to bring together local arts leaders at all stages of their careers to foster mutual support.

More info here: www.pact.ca/calendar/eve...

How Tariff Tensions Spilled Into the Shaw Festival - Macleans.ca Our theatre is a stone’s throw from the U.S. border. This summer, we’re feeling the heat.

"This summer feels like an inflection point for trust. Just as “Buy Canadian” became a nation-building rallying cry in the wake of the tariffs, “arms open” should be the catchphrase of the coming months." - Tim Jennings for @macleans.bsky.social

We are so excited to welcome a new co-hort to participate in our Rising Tides Program for IBPOC arts administrators looking to develop their skills!

More information here --> www.pact.ca/programming/...

Speaker Series: Making Space for the Arts – Innovative Approaches to Access and Ownership - Business / Arts Join us on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, for the next edition of the Speaker Series. In this national conversation moderated by The Globe and Mail’s  Josh O’Kane , we’ll explore creative solutions emergin...

RSVP today for the next Business / Arts Speaker Series: Making Space for the Arts – Innovative Approaches to Access and Ownership on June 18th!

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Congratulations to David Nairn, Artistic Director of Theatre Orangeville for 26 seasons, director, and two-decade active member of the PACT advocacy committee for receiving the PACT Honorary Lifetime Membership! Thanks for all you do David!

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✨💜 FALL 2025 CATALOGUE 💜✨
The Fall 2025 catalogue has arrived! Discover a bold new season of provocative, heartfelt, and unforgettable storytelling for the stage. Explore the lineup here: www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/2025/Co...

This session is all about summer camp programming. Come share your favorite games and activities for summer camps, get fresh ideas for your programs, and discuss strategies to set your teaching teams up for a successful summer season! Register on our Calendar page!

We are so pleased to welcome Michael J. Bobbitt as our Keynote Speaker at PACTcon 2025 in Kjipuktuk / Halifax later this month!

Michael is a distinguished theater artist and the Executive Director of Mass Cultural Council.
Read his bio here: www.pact.ca/programming/...

Got a brilliant show idea, but unsure how to get theatres & investors onboard? This session with Boomer Stacey of @bocadellupo.bsky.social , get the skills to structure a persuasive pitch, confidently present your work, and anticipate questions! More info here: tinyurl.com/htopit

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Join the International Relations Committee to discuss international partnerships and touring for TYA companies.

This panel will answer many questions about trends, means, feasibility, and lessons about bring TYA to international market! See our calendar for more info and to register!

Nova Scotian attendees of PACTcon can apply today for free Local Learning Passes!
These fully-subsidized passes are available for Nova Scotia residents to attend portions of the gathering at an affordable price.

More info here: www.pact.ca/programming/...

Apply by April 21 to join the PACTcon PITCH PARTY hosted by Boca del Lupo, happening on Friday, May 23rd from 3 to 5pm at Eastern Front Theatre as a part of PACTcon 2025!

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