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Have questions about your membership status or log-in? Email us at membership@gvpta.ca
WHY BECOME A MEMBER?
The
Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance (GVPTA) is the
professional association for live theatre in Metro Vancouver. It’s the
only arts service organization specifically focused on professional
theatre in British Columbia. Formed in 1976, and incorporated in 1987,
we play a unique 
role
in the community: we offer programs and services to support the
development of theatre practitioners as artists and administrators, and
ultimately to help strengthen the local theatre industry.
In
addition to benefit entitlements specifically for our membership, we
support our members and the larger theatre community through the
provision of education, publicity, and opportunities for convening.
Our
membership includes 70+ theatre companies; over 120 individual theatre
artists, students, publicists and patrons; as well as educational
institutions and organizations from around the region that support the
theatre industry.
As
a member you’ll be plugged into the middle of this artistic community
where you can connect with the region’s most committed theatre artists,
gain inspiration, form connections, and be a part of this thriving live
theatre industry.
WHAT BENEFITS DO MEMBERS RECEIVE?
Our members receive access to all GVPTA programming:
- You can attend our events throughout the year. This includes the Unified General Auditions, MAKING A SCENE Conference, workshops, roundtables, symposiums and other professional development opportunities, as well as industry networking and social events
- You’ll have access to extended health insurance plans and discounts on insurance for arts organizations
- You can request a blogger to come out to see your shows
- You’ll have priority to advertising spots on the Vancouver Theatre Guide
- Additionally, organizations (Companies and Affiliates) benefit from the following:
- Your organization will be listed on our website
- You’ll get free publicity of your news through a mention on our website and in our e-newsletter
- Company members will receive one free listing per season on the Vancouver Theatre Guide plus discounts on additional listings
Who is Eligible to Become a Member?
Working
theatre professionals, production companies and collectives, theatre
venues, educators, theatre-related businesses, and pretty much anyone
working in, involved with, or supporting live theatre. Actors,
producers, designers, directors, students, educators, administrators and
audience members are all needed in the creation and experience of
theatre; therefore, any theatre-related organization, or anyone who
loves or participates in theatre is welcome to become a member.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
COMPANY
All theatre and production companies, ensembles, collectives, presenters, and theatre festivals.
BENEFITS:
- Unlimited number of self-submitted produced or presented theatrical productions listed on the Vancouver Theatre Guide (*any requests to have listings added by GVPTA staff will be charged an administration fee)
- Access to extended health insurance plans through AFBS (ACTRA Fraternal Benefits Society).
- Discounts on insurance through Front Row Insurance.
- Access to attend the annual Unified General Auditions.
- Complimentary access to attend industry roundtable sessions.
- Member rates for the annual Making a Scene conference and other GVPTA events.
- Listing of auditions, jobs, volunteers, and other non-production events (eg fundraisers, industry gatherings, awards, etc) on the GVPTA website.
AFFILIATE
Organizations and businesses that do not produce or present theatrical productions, and support or provide services to the theatre community.
This includes, but not limited to, educational and training programs, publicists, professional services, and venues.
BENEFITS:
- Discount to list produced or presented theatrical productions on the Vancouver Theatre Guide.
- Access to extended health insurance plans through AFBS (ACTRA Fraternal Benefits Society).
- Discounts on insurance through Front Row Insurance.
- Complimentary access to attend industry roundtable sessions.
- Member rates for the annual Making a Scene conference and other GVPTA events.
- Listing of auditions, jobs, volunteers, and other non-production events on the GVPTA website.
INDIVIDUAL
Individuals, not associated with a company.
BENEFITS:
- Access to extended health insurance plans through AFBS (ACTRA Fraternal Benefits Society).
- Complimentary access to attend industry roundtable sessions.
- Application access to the annual Unified General Auditions.
- Member rates for the annual Making a Scene conference and other GVPTA events.
- Access to promotions and giveaways exclusively for individual members.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES
COMPANY MEMBERS
Annual budget category Fee Under $100,000 $109 $100,000 - $249,000 $185 $250,000 - $499,999 $255 $500,000 - $999,999 $329 $1,000,000 - $4,999,999 $399 $5,000,000 - $9,999,999 $475 Over $10,000,000 $549
AFFILIATE MEMBERS - $150
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS - $50, Students and Seniors (65+): $35
Still have questions? Email us at membership@gvpta.ca