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November 20, 2024

The 2024 Green Award is Now Open for Submissions!

A initiative of the Environmental Stewardship Committee, the PACT Green Award honours projects that inspires the theatre community to engage with the climate crisis and environmental stewardship in creative and exciting ways.

October 29, 2024

New PACT Board Member

Meet PACT's newest board member!

September 16, 2024

Greenlight Series Launch

Led by the PACT Environmental Stewardship Committee, Greenlight is a green-spotlight on companies’ and individuals’ sustainability initiatives in our theatre industry.

August 8, 2024

A Year in Review 2023-2024

Here is a brief look back on what we have accomplished together this past year (2023-2024).

August 6, 2024

PACT's Pre-Budget Submission for 2025

PACT sent in our submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance's annual pre-budget consultations last week. This year, our recommendations focus on allocating no less than 1% of the governement's spending towards arts, culture & heritage and investing in job creation and cultural industry growth.

July 19, 2024

A Look Back at PACTcon 2024

Take a look back at PACTcon 2024 - Rendezvous. PACTcon 2024 took place May 29 to June 1, 2024 in Tiotià:ke / Montreal.

July 11, 2024

Summer Outreach Advocacy

Find out how to support PACT's advocacy efforts this summer and connect with your Members of Parliament.

June 17, 2024

PACT is hiring for its next Program Manager

PACT is seeking its next Program Manager to oversee the planning, delivery, and reporting of external-facing programs of PACT, with a specific focus on member learning, development, networking, and strategic initiatives, including acting as the producer for PACT’s annual conference.

June 1, 2024

PACT Members Elect New Executive

Meet the newly elected Executive Committee!

June 1, 2024

Canadian Theatre Celebrates Outstanding Leadership with the Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award

Meet the 2024 Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award recipient, protégé, and 2 Life-time Honorary Memberships!

June 1, 2024

Members Vote to Ratify Proposed Canadian Theatre Agreement

PACT announce their members voted to ratify the proposed Canadian Theatre Agreement (CTA) with Canadian Actors’ Equity Association (CAEA).

May 3, 2024

Apply for Rising Tides 2024-2025

Applications are now open to be a Rising Tides mentee!

April 18, 2024

PACT's Response to the Federal Budget 2024

On April 18, 2024, PACT issued a statement in response to the 2024 Federal Budget.

April 17, 2024

Federal Budget 2024

A look at the key items of relevance to arts and culture in the 2024 federal budget.

March 27, 2024

Celebrate World Theatre Day and Support Canadian Theatre

2024 Canadian Ambassador for World Theatre Day Jani Lauzon shares a message of urgency and hope for World Theatre Day.

March 20, 2024

Happy World Theatre Day for Children and Youth 2024

Today we celebrate the importance and impact of theatre for young audiences on our communities!

March 19, 2024

Advocacy Update: Response Letter to Planned Cuts to Canadian Heritage

On March 19, 2024, PACT issued a response letter to the federal government around the recent refocusing of government spending and the resulting changes in programming at the Department of Canadian Heritage, outlined in the 2024-2025 Departmental Plan.

March 5, 2024

An Urgent Call to Support Canadian Theatres

The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) and Association des théâtres francophones du Canada (AFTC) Announce Plans for World Theatre Day.

February 12, 2024

Call for Nominations: PACT Board Executive

Every three years, the PACT membership elects the executive positions for its Board of Directors. This is your chance to take a turn at leadership and play a role in shaping the next chapter of your association.

February 8, 2024

Call for Visual Assets!

Preparations are underway for World Theatre Day for Youth on March 20th and World Theatre Day on March 27th. We are excited to share the details with you soon. In the meantime, we need your help!

February 5, 2024

Sunny Drake Productions wins the 2024 PACT Green Award!

Now in its second year, The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) awards the 2024 PACT Green Award to Toronto-based Sunny Drake Productions.

January 25, 2024

Nominations for the 2024 Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award are now open!

Nominate a colleague or mentor for their contribution to Canadian theatre and commitment to inspiring others!

January 9, 2024

Happy New Year from PACT!

Read the new year message from PACT's Executive Director, Brad Lepp.

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!