Impact!
ISSN 1711-7038
Vol 25 Number 1
Summer 2015



President's Message

By Jay Dodge  
President, PACT 

I sit here in Dublin, just two months after the AGM, looking back with the distance of time and across the Atlantic. I find myself reflecting on the honour and horror bestowed upon me with this mantle. The sincere offerings of congratulations and wry winking of condolences are beginning to hold real meaning.

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New Role, New Perspective

By Lyndee Hansen
Vice President, PACT

When I was first asked to craft a message for the latest issue of impact! I became a little overwhelmed and found myself staring at a blank page for quite some time. Not because I had to talk about my vision for my first time as Vice President (although that is true) and not because I have a new job, new farm and toddler that keep me running from dawn until dark (even though that is also somewhat true), but because I remember how much I looked forward to the President's Messages from Eric Coates over the past six years. 
 

Connecting, Learning, Networking and Collaborating - It's Possible to 'Conference' All Year Long

By Sara Meurling 
Executive Director, PACT

This September will be my first anniversary as PACT's Executive Director. In this short year I experienced my first conference from a staff perspective, wrote a member-approved strategic plan, and welcomed new board leadership, and I cannot believe how much I have learned since I began last September. There is much more I will continue to learn and think about, and my perspective and understanding changes and shifts with each meeting - or conference!
  

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Member Profile - Obsidian Theatre

Introduction & Editing by Meg Shannon  

Membership & Communications Associate, PACT  

   

Obsidian will celebrate its 15th anniversary this year. Since its founding in 2009 Obsidian has become an important company in Canada, developing provocative work and creating opportunities for artists that didn't previously exist. A frequent Dora Mavor Moore Award nominee, it is clear that Obsidian's presence in the Toronto theatre community is a strong and celebrated one.  

 

We sat down with Obsidian's Artistic Director, Philip Akin, not just to look back at the history of the company but also to talk about the work that still needs doing in terms of making space for culturally diverse artists and theatre companies in Canada, and on the need to push forward toward the progress still waiting to be achieved. 

 

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Committee Round-Up

We may be in the dog days of summer but our committees are still chugging along, debating important issues and planning action for the year ahead. Here are updates from some of those committees. 

 

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Publications view all publications >

The Canadian Women Director's Catalogue

The Canadian Women Director's CatalogueThis publication from Nightwood Theatre and PACT profiles Canada's most talented established and emerging female directors. Consider using this resource when hiring a director for your upcoming productions.

 

For information on how to get a copy, please contact

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Human Resources in the Canadian Theatre (HRCT)

publication Human ResourcesThe 2010 edition is an essential publication, offering thorough job descriptions and compensation data for eight staff positions within the theatre community.

 

To purchase a copy of HRCT, please complete the order form and return to Sedina Fiati at [email protected], by fax to 416-595-6450 or to PACT at the address below.


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#ArtsVote Election Toolkit 


The 42nd Federal election has been called, and, as always, it's important to share the value of the arts with voters and candidates.

The Canadian Arts Coalition has created an Election Toolkit to help get ready for the election.
   

New PACT Members 


Welcome to the newest members of PACT! We're so happy to have you.

 

- Saskatchewan Playwrights' Centre

- Alberta Worker's Health Centre

- RuBarb Productions 

 

Keep PACT in the Loop 


Do you have news to share? New staff or a funding announcement? We'd love to hear it!

Share your news with PACT by emailing [email protected].

Creating Vibrant Communities 


Did you know 8 out of 10 Canadians believe that theatre is important to making communities vibrant places to live?

Visit the PACT website for more information.

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Theatre Listing Updates

 

PACT now updates Theatre Listing monthly! Visit Theatre Listing today and make sure your company's entry is up-to-date, and send new information to  Sedina Fiati

 

Member Profiles

 

Catch up on these Member Profile articles, previously featured in impact!:

 


To read more Member Profiles, visit the PACT website.

Our Funders

PACT acknowledges with thanks the following funders for their support:

 

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