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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.

September 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.

August 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!

August 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.

July 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.

June 28, 2023

Meet the 2023 winner of the Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award plus the 2 Lifetime Honorary Membership Award winners!

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...

April 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!

March 27, 2023

Meet a Stage Manager for World Theatre Day 2023!

Join PACT in celebrating stage managers for World Theatre Day 2023!

March 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!

March 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!

February 14, 2023

PACTcon is back!

PACTcon is back this year, to be held in-person in Kamloops, BC!

February 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!

February 2, 2023

Meet the inaugural winner of the 2022PACT Green Award

Register now to RSVP to the PACT Green Award ceremony!

October 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.

August 8, 2022

Apply to the PACT Green Award

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.

February 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.

June 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.

July 9, 2020

PACT and Quebec Drama Federation Launch Program to Develop Environmental Sustainability Assessment Tool for Canadian Arts Sector

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.