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September 26, 2023
Advocacy Update: Letter of Response to Statistics Canada Report
On August 22, 2023, Statistics Canada released its analysis report, “Return to Life after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic”. While we appreciate their ongoing efforts to report on post-pandemic recovery, PACT felt this report failed to convey a complete picture of the challenging circumstances facing Canada’s live performing arts sector.
Read MoreSeptember 5, 2023
Call for Submissions: The 2023 PACT Green Award
The PACT Green Award, an initiative of the Environmental Stewardship Committee, honours programming from companies and/or artists that inspires theatre workers and theatregoers to engage with the climate crisis and environmental stewardship in creative and exciting ways.
Read MoreAugust 22, 2023
PACT is looking for its next Membership & Communications Manager!
PACT is seeking its next Membership & Communications Manager to steward our members and colleagues, grow our membership, manage our renewal process and more! Learn more about the position!
Read MoreAugust 17, 2023
PACT's Pre-Budget Submission for 2024
PACT’s budget recommendations focus on training, infrastructure support, and encouraging audiences to return to the theatre.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2023
Announcing Brad Lepp as PACT's new Executive Director
After an extensive national search, the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) is excited to announce BRAD LEPP as PACT’s next Executive Director, effective August 8, 2023.
Read MoreJune 28, 2023
After careful review by the Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award committee, the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) presents the 2023 Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award (MGLA) to...
Read MoreApril 4, 2023
Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award nominations are now open!
Nominate a colleague or mentor for their contribution to Canadian theatre and commitment to inspiring others!
Read MoreMarch 27, 2023
Meet a Stage Manager for World Theatre Day 2023!
Join PACT in celebrating stage managers for World Theatre Day 2023!
Read MoreMarch 20, 2023
On March 20, let’s celebrate World Theatre Day for Children and Youth!
Join five associations all across Canada to celebrate World Theatre Day for Children and Youth!
Read MoreMarch 17, 2023
PACT is looking for its next Executive Director!
PACT is seeking its next Executive Director to lead with a future focus into the next phase of both the Canadian theatre sector and PACT itself. Learn more about the position!
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2023
PACT Executive Director, Boomer Stacey bids farewell to PACT
Long-time PACT staff member, Boomer Stacey, bids farewell to PACT. Thank you Boomer!
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2023
Meet the inaugural winner of the 2022PACT Green Award
Register now to RSVP to the PACT Green Award ceremony!
Read MoreOctober 18, 2022
PACT's 2022 Pre-Budget Submission
PACT’s budget recommendations focus on measures that support the ongoing recovery of the theatre sector from the global pandemic, historic inequities, and the theatre sector’s commitment to climate action.
Read MoreAugust 8, 2022
The PACT Green Award, a new initiative of the Environmental Stewardship Committee, honours programming from companies and/or artists that inspires theatre workers and theatregoers to engage with the climate crisis and environmental stewardship in creative and exciting ways.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2022
Flexible Working Models: The First Level UP! National Roundtable
Balancing Act and PACT held the first Level UP! National Roundtable on January 13th. Leading off a four-part series, this gathering featured guest companies Fringe Toronto, Neptune Theatre, Outside the March, and Roseneath Theatre, all of which are piloting some form of flexible working model this year.
Read MoreJune 28, 2021
A Word from the PACT Staff about July 1st
With the ongoing confirmation of unmarked gravesites at residential “schools” over the past month, we are thinking of the toll on Indigenous artists, their families and loved ones, and their communities.
Read MoreJuly 9, 2020
PACT is excited to be partnering with the Quebec Drama Federation (QDF) on a timely project relating to building environmental sustainability in the Canadian arts sector.
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