Schedule

The schedule is subject to change and will evolve as we get closer to the event. This page was last updated on Jun 4.

Visit the Programming page for session details. All times are local (Pacific Time).

TUESDAY, JUNE 6

The registration and info table will be open from 4pm to 9pm in the Kelson Hall Lobby. Come check in and get your name tag!

7pm to 9pm: Informal welcome gathering – Kelson Hall (330 St Paul St)

• • Sponsored by Blueprint Insurance and Front Row Insurance – learn about insurance products here
  • Open bar with tastings from Monte Creek Winery & Red Collar Brewing

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7

The registration and info table will be open from 10am to 12pm and 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the Kelson Hall Lobby. Come check in and get your name tag!

Offsite Opportunities:

• River Walk: Meet at 9am at the main entrance of the Sandman Signature (225 Lorne St) for a guided walk along the river, visiting the PACT Tree at the Pavilion Theatre and ending on Victoria St downtown. Hosted by Western Canada Theatre, approx. 60 minutes.
• The Kamloops Farmer’s Market runs from 8:30am to 12:30pm in front of the Kamloops Library (465 Victoria St).

10am to 12pm: PACT Board Meeting – Bruce Dunn Rehearsal Hall, Kelson Hall

1pm: Buses depart from Sandman Signature (225 Lorne St)

1:30pm to 3:30pm: Welcome & Opening Session: Our Stories Are Medicine – Moccasin Square Gardens (357 Chief Alex Thomas Way)

3:30pm to 5pm: Refreshments & other programming – Moccasin Square Gardens

5pm: Buses leave from Moccasin Square Gardens

5:30pm: Buses arrive at Sandman Signature

5:30pm to 7pm: Dinner on your own

7pm to 8pm: Multiple sessions – Kelson Hall

• • CTA 101 – Lori Marchand Theatre
  • Been There, Now What? with NAC & BTW – Bruce Dunn Rehearsal Hall

8pm to 8:15pm: Break

8:15pm to 9:30pm: Roundtables & Networking – Kelson Hall

• • Artistic Leaders – Bruce Dunn Rehearsal Hall
  • Management Leaders – Classroom A
  • Producing / Production / Company Management – Classroom B
  • Marketing / Development / Education – Boardroom

After Hours:

• The Noble Pig (650 Victoria St) is our unofficial PACTcon bar.
• Carlos O'Bryan's (357 Victoria St) is open late.

THURSDAY, JUNE 8

Need help finding your meeting? The registration and info table will be open from 8:30am to 4:30pm in the Kelson Hall Lobby.

Today's Kelson Hall coffee station is sponsored by PAA Advisory.

Offsite Opportunities:

• Mural Tour: Meet at 8am outside Davis Place (246 2nd Ave) for a mural tour of Kamloops courtesy of Downtown Kamloops. Ending near Kelson Hall, approx. 60 minutes.
• The Kamloops Museum (207 Seymour St) is open from 9:30am to 4:30pm and offers free admission to PACTcon attendees.
• The Kamloops Art Gallery (465 Victoria St) is open from 10am to 8pm and offers free admission to PACTcon attendees.

8:40am to 9am: Coffee Chat: Advocacy Update with PAA Advisory – Lori Marchand Theatre, Kelson Hall

9am to 11:30am: Annual General Meeting Part #1 – Lori Marchand Theatre, Kelson Hall

• • Board reports, audit approval, presentation of ADC agreement

11:30am to 1pm: Lunch on your own

1pm to 3pm: Region Meetings

• • Region 1 (BC) – Classroom A, Kelson Hall
  • Region 2 (AB & Territories) – Classroom B, Kelson Hall
  • Region 3 (SK & MB) – Boardroom, Kelson Hall
  • Regions 4 & 5 (ON) – Bruce Dunn Rehearsal Hall, Kelson Hall
  • Region 6 (QC) – Yellowhead Room, DoubleTree (339 St Paul St)
  • Regions 7 & 8 (Maritimes & NL) – The Noble Pig

3pm to 4pm: Break / travel time

• • At 3:10pm, join certified mindfulness coach Tara Mazurk for a short and easy Guided Meditation to rebalance and recharge. Bruce Dunn Rehearsal Hall, no experience necessary, approx. 20 minutes.

4pm to 6pm: Caucus meetings

Learn about the different Caucus groups here. Don’t see one that fits? You are welcome to join Alex Currie, the PACT Board’s Caucus Director, in the Lori Marchand Theatre to chat about potential new groups.

• • Category ‘A’ Theatres – Yellowhead Room, DoubleTree (339 St Paul St)
  • Creator-Centric Companies – Classroom A, Kelson Hall
  • Indigenous Caucus – Boardroom, Kelson Hall
  • Regional Theatres – Bruce Dunn Rehearsal Hall, Kelson Hall
  • Rural & Summer – Prince Charles Park, Project X Theatre (1145 Nicola St)
  • Theatre for Young Audiences – Prince Charles Park, Project X Theatre

6pm to 7:30pm: Dinner on your own

7:30pm to 9:30pm: Multiple sessions – Kelson Hall

• • SuperHappyFunTime for ADC – Lori Marchand Theatre
  • Mock Meetings with Government! Advocacy Workshop – Bruce Dunn Rehearsal Hall

After Hours:

• The Noble Pig (650 Victoria St) is our unofficial PACTcon bar.
• Carlos O'Bryan's (357 Victoria St) is open late.

FRIDAY, JUNE 9

Need help finding your session? The registration and info table will be open from 8:30am to 5pm in the Kelson Hall Lobby.

Today's Kelson Hall coffee station is sponsored by Canada's Theatre Museum.

Offsite Opportunities:

• Morning Swim: Meet at 8am at Riverside Park Beach (across the park from the Sandman Signature) for a refreshing dip in a clear urban river. Hosted by James MacDonald, WCT's Artistic Director.
• The Kamloops Museum (207 Seymour St) is open from 9:30am to 4:30pm and offers free admission to PACTcon attendees.
• The Kamloops Art Gallery (465 Victoria St) is open from 10am to 5pm and offers free admission to PACTcon attendees.

9am to 11:30am: Annual General Meeting Part #2 – Lori Marchand Theatre, Kelson Hall

• • ADC ratification vote, board reports cont., Region & Caucus reports, awards presentations

11:30am to 1pm: Lunch on your own

1pm to 4:15pm: Multiple sessions – Kelson Hall

• • 1pm to 2pm: Indigenous Fire Stewardship with the Salish Fire Keepers Society – Lori Marchand Theatre
  • 1pm to 2:30pm: Benchmarking Progress with Heather Young – Bruce Dunn Rehearsal Hall
  • 2:45pm to 3:45pm: Accessibility, Archiving, and Emerging Technologies with Boca del Lupo – Classroom A
  • 2:45pm to 4:15pm: Subscriptions on Trial with TRG Arts – Lori Marchand Theatre
  • 3:15pm to 4:15pm: The Great Resignation with NAC & BTW – Bruce Dunn Rehearsal Hall

4:15pm to 4:30pm: Break

4:30pm to 6:30pm: SuperHappyFunTime for the CTA – Lori Marchand Theatre, Kelson Hall

6:30pm to 8pm: Dinner on your own

8pm to 9pm: SuperHappyFunTime for PGC – Lori Marchand Theatre, Kelson Hall

After Hours:

• The Noble Pig (650 Victoria St) is our unofficial PACTcon bar.
• Carlos O'Bryan's (357 Victoria St) is open late.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

Questions about what to pack for Caravan Farm? The registration and info table will be open from 8:30am to 11am in the Kelson Hall Lobby.

Offsite Opportunities:

• The Kamloops Farmer’s Market runs from 8:30am to 12:30pm outside the Stuart Wood School (245 St Paul St)

9am to 10:45am: Annual General Meeting Part #3 – Lori Marchand Theatre, Kelson Hall

• • Region & Caucus reports cont., board reports cont., invitation to PACTcon 2024

10:45am to 12:30pm: Lunch on your own & get ready for our daytrip to Caravan Farm Theatre

12:30pm: Buses depart from Sandman Signature

2:30pm to 3pm: Welcome – Timber Barn, Caravan Farm Theatre (4886 Salmon River Rd, Armstrong, BC)

3pm to 4:30pm: Outdoor activities

• • Audio Land Walks
  • Farm & Garden Tours
  • Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
  • Find a lovely spot to relax and visit with colleagues

4:30pm to 5:30pm: Outdoor activities

• • Cocktail Hour – Timber Barn
  • Gathering for New Company Leaders – Gazebo

5:30pm to 9pm: Catered dinner & celebration – Timber Barn

• • Cash bar (cash or card, no Amex)

9pm: Early bus leaves for Kamloops (10:30pm arrival)

9pm to 10pm: Nightcap

10pm: Rest of buses leave for Kamloops (11:30pm arrival)