Professional Association of Canadian Theatres
@pactcanada.bsky.social
PACT is a member-driven organization of professional Canadian theatres that serves as the collective voice of its members since 1979.
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!
Thank you to Karen Fricker for facilitating a connection between ITI and PACT!
September 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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!
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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September 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
PACT gratefully acknowledges the support of the @ontarioarts.bsky.social ! Thank you, merci!
@kristynwongtam.bsky.social
@kristynwongtam.bsky.social
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...
Register here: www.pact.ca/calendar/eve...
August 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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...
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...
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...
August 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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...
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...
"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
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.
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July 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
"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/...
More information here --> www.pact.ca/programming/...
June 16, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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/...
More information here --> www.pact.ca/programming/...
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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tinyurl.com/bfta25
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...
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June 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
RSVP today for the next Business / Arts Speaker Series: Making Space for the Arts – Innovative Approaches to Access and Ownership on June 18th!
tinyurl.com/bfta25
tinyurl.com/bfta25
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!
June 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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...
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...
June 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
✨💜 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...
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!
June 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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/...
Michael is a distinguished theater artist and the Executive Director of Mass Cultural Council.
Read his bio here: www.pact.ca/programming/...
May 2, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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/...
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
April 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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
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!
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!
April 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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!
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/...
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/...
April 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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/...
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!
tinyurl.com/pitch9
tinyurl.com/pitch9
April 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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!
tinyurl.com/pitch9
tinyurl.com/pitch9
Check out @imaginecanada.bsky.social's new policy platform, highlighting key priorities for the first 100 days of a new Parliament. Pleased to see the inclusion of a Live Performing Arts Tax Credit as a new tool to support the creative industries. #CDNpoli
📢 A strong nonprofit sector means strong communities! We’ve developed a roadmap for the first 100 days of Parliament to ensure nonprofits get the support they need. Read the platform & join us in advocating for a thriving sector. #CDNpoli #NonprofitsMatter
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April 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Check out @imaginecanada.bsky.social's new policy platform, highlighting key priorities for the first 100 days of a new Parliament. Pleased to see the inclusion of a Live Performing Arts Tax Credit as a new tool to support the creative industries. #CDNpoli
The fourth and final session of this program, Connected Currents: Conflict Management Training, will take place on zoom. The session specifically for emerging and mid-career IBPOC arts administrators will feature conflict management training, led by the organization Ground Floor.
tinyurl.com/pact05
tinyurl.com/pact05
April 14, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The fourth and final session of this program, Connected Currents: Conflict Management Training, will take place on zoom. The session specifically for emerging and mid-career IBPOC arts administrators will feature conflict management training, led by the organization Ground Floor.
tinyurl.com/pact05
tinyurl.com/pact05
PARC’s Pan-Atlantic Emerging Playwrights Unit will use the theme of (dis)connection as a starting point for 4 early-career playwrights from across Atlantic Canada to develop a one-act play. These playwrights will receive an honorarium and a final staging with professional actors.
tinyurl.com/4playw
tinyurl.com/4playw
April 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
PARC’s Pan-Atlantic Emerging Playwrights Unit will use the theme of (dis)connection as a starting point for 4 early-career playwrights from across Atlantic Canada to develop a one-act play. These playwrights will receive an honorarium and a final staging with professional actors.
tinyurl.com/4playw
tinyurl.com/4playw
"It allowed for me to realize that we live in a
world that has the ability to rectify problems, but only if
we can recognize them."
Subscribe, support, and, of course, show up to live theatre near you !
youtu.be/Gh2hI89LL28
world that has the ability to rectify problems, but only if
we can recognize them."
Subscribe, support, and, of course, show up to live theatre near you !
youtu.be/Gh2hI89LL28
Experience Live Theatre
YouTube video by Professional Association Of Canadian Theatres
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April 7, 2025 at 11:42 PM
"It allowed for me to realize that we live in a
world that has the ability to rectify problems, but only if
we can recognize them."
Subscribe, support, and, of course, show up to live theatre near you !
youtu.be/Gh2hI89LL28
world that has the ability to rectify problems, but only if
we can recognize them."
Subscribe, support, and, of course, show up to live theatre near you !
youtu.be/Gh2hI89LL28
Are you planning a TYA tour in the coming years?
Join the International Relations Committee to discuss international partnerships and touring for TYA companies.
Register today at the link in our Calendar!
Join the International Relations Committee to discuss international partnerships and touring for TYA companies.
Register today at the link in our Calendar!
April 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Are you planning a TYA tour in the coming years?
Join the International Relations Committee to discuss international partnerships and touring for TYA companies.
Register today at the link in our Calendar!
Join the International Relations Committee to discuss international partnerships and touring for TYA companies.
Register today at the link in our Calendar!
The New Leaders Roundtable is a monthly series curated to support these theatre workers through guest speakers, resource sharing, and peer to peer support.
This month, we bring you Mentorship for Leaders, which will take place on Wednesday April 30th, 2pm ET.
Register today!
This month, we bring you Mentorship for Leaders, which will take place on Wednesday April 30th, 2pm ET.
Register today!
April 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The New Leaders Roundtable is a monthly series curated to support these theatre workers through guest speakers, resource sharing, and peer to peer support.
This month, we bring you Mentorship for Leaders, which will take place on Wednesday April 30th, 2pm ET.
Register today!
This month, we bring you Mentorship for Leaders, which will take place on Wednesday April 30th, 2pm ET.
Register today!
Live Theatre brings us connection between ourselves, those onstage, and those all around us outside the space.
Canadian theatre will strive to sustain those connections beyond the bounds of the time and place of a piece.
Are you in connection to Canadian theatre?
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Canadian theatre will strive to sustain those connections beyond the bounds of the time and place of a piece.
Are you in connection to Canadian theatre?
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April 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Live Theatre brings us connection between ourselves, those onstage, and those all around us outside the space.
Canadian theatre will strive to sustain those connections beyond the bounds of the time and place of a piece.
Are you in connection to Canadian theatre?
www.instagram.com/reel/DH_607_...
Canadian theatre will strive to sustain those connections beyond the bounds of the time and place of a piece.
Are you in connection to Canadian theatre?
www.instagram.com/reel/DH_607_...
Open to Members & Non-Members, our Peer-to-Peer events are great spaces to learn, network, and share you expertise with the Canadian community of theatre workers!
Register for any of these sessions today on our Calendar!
Register for any of these sessions today on our Calendar!
April 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Open to Members & Non-Members, our Peer-to-Peer events are great spaces to learn, network, and share you expertise with the Canadian community of theatre workers!
Register for any of these sessions today on our Calendar!
Register for any of these sessions today on our Calendar!
Join us on Wed April 16 for a session with Front Row Insurance who will lead a session of common risks for performance organizations, insurance essentials and types of coverage, and discuss emerging issues and ways to prevent liability.
tinyurl.com/Risk0416
tinyurl.com/Risk0416
April 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Join us on Wed April 16 for a session with Front Row Insurance who will lead a session of common risks for performance organizations, insurance essentials and types of coverage, and discuss emerging issues and ways to prevent liability.
tinyurl.com/Risk0416
tinyurl.com/Risk0416
Last call! 🐦 Our $195-tier is sold out, BUT it's not too late to take advantage of our Early-Bird Savings! One week left to register early for PACTcon 2025! For more information, see our breakdown under our Programming banner!
March 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Last call! 🐦 Our $195-tier is sold out, BUT it's not too late to take advantage of our Early-Bird Savings! One week left to register early for PACTcon 2025! For more information, see our breakdown under our Programming banner!