Professional Association of Canadian Theatres

06/08/2026

PACT and Native Earth Performing Arts are looking for the next Rising Tides program Participants!

Rising Tides is a paid, skill development and mentorship platform designed for IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour) performing arts administrators and managers. The initiative intends to fill a gap in the national performing arts sector around the training and mentorship of developing and mid-career IBPOC theatre administrators and managers by providing a program specific to the needs of this underserved community.

Apply by 1:00pm ET on Friday, June 26, 2026!

All applicants will be notified by Friday, August 21, 2026.

06/01/2026

Join PACT Board Member and Membership & Engagement Committee Chair Pat Rundell for a membership overview, helpful tips on using the PACT portal and accessing resources, followed by a Q & A.

Whether you are new to PACT or are looking for a refresher, PACT Membership 101 is an opportunity to make sure you are getting the most out of all the PACT has to offer.

05/27/2026

We are highlighting our committees and their ongoing points of focus and priorities for the coming year.

Take a look at the activity and objectives of the PACT Membership and Engagement Committee, chaired by Pat Rundell, Executive and Artistic Director of Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People .

05/25/2026

The 2026 Siminovitch Prize, Canada’s most valuable theatre prize, begins with a peer nomination.

This year, playwrights, directors, designers, and multidisciplinary creators are all eligible. The award recognizes theatre artists who are breaking new ground and advancing the art form, and enables them to grow, develop, and expand their distinctive artistic practice. Nominate an outstanding mid-career artist whose vision and work are transforming Canadian stages.

📅 Nominations close June 1, 2026!
💡 Learn more and submit a nomination: https://siminovitchprize.com/nomination-process/
💬 Share this post to help shine a national spotlight on Canada’s outstanding theatre artists!

05/19/2026

05/11/2026

Thank you Minister Marc Miller and the federal government for the permanent renewal of Canada’s Creative Export Strategy. The continued investment strengthens our sector, ensuring that Canadian stories and voices remain visible, globally competitive and capable of long-term growth.

05/01/2026

A huge thank you to our PACTcon 2026 Host Venue, Pivot Theatre.
To Jacob Zimmer, Artistic Director and Norah Paton, Managing Artistic Producer, and their wonderful staff, thank you for welcoming delegates from across the country into your vibrant community, and congratulations on hosting our national conference and doing it with fun and style!

Learn more about Pivot here: https://pivotyukon.ca/values

05/01/2026

Thank you to all the companies and individuals who contributed to the
2026 Travel Subsidy Fund!

Each year, the generosity of PACT members allows us to provide a number of travel subsidies to help folks with limited travel budgets attend PACTcon, our annual gathering. This means more voices joining the conversation!

Your support helped make PACTcon 2026 a success by assisting 32 artworkers from seven regions with their travel costs to Whitehorse, YT!
Together, we had a riveting week of connecting and learning.

Photos by Rahul Gandhi,
Carcross Yukon 2026.