Member Discounts + Special Offers
GVPTA has negotiated special rates on a range of services that help our members to be safe, healthy, and productive.
We've broadened available benefits, offering exclusive rates and discounts with GVPTA partners and local businesses.
We offer our members discounts and special offers with companies that support the theatre industry, access to personal health insurance through The Arts & Entertainment Plan® with Actra Fraternal Benefits Society, and access to theatre and event insurance through Front Row Insurance Brokers.
Click the headings below to expand the accordion sections and learn more about available offers.
Is your business interested in offering preferred rates or discounts to GVPTA members? Email Kenji Maeda.
Hotel Discounts
Sandman Hotel Group &
Sutton Place Hotel Company
GVPTA members have access to corporate rates with The Sandman Hotel Group and Sutton Place Hotels, with more than 50 properties across Canada.
The most recent properties to be added to the Sandman family include: Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown, Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown, Sandman Signature Saskatoon, Sutton Place Hotel Halifax (the only 5 Star hotel in the region) and the luxurious King Blue Hotel in the heart of downtown Toronto.
Members who wish to access the GVPTA corporate rate sheet, which includes a list of properties, fixed and flexible rates, and blackout dates, contact Amanda Peters at amanda@gvpta.ca.
Personal Health Insurance
Personal Health Insurance
Personal Health Insurance
GVPTA Individual members in good standing are eligible to apply for personal health insurance created specifically for Canadian performers through The Arts & Entertainment Plan® with Actra Fraternal Benefits Society.
The Arts & Entertainment Plan® is a simple way to assist you in managing health care costs for you and your family. Get the coverage you need – minus the confusion. It’s affordable, exclusive to the artistic community and there are no medical questionnaires – so you won’t be denied access because of pre-existing conditions. It's guaranteed acceptance!
Choose from a standard or comprehensive plan; both offer the same core benefit categories:
- Dental Care
- Prescription Drug Care
- Extended Health Care
- Travel Emergency Medical
- Group Term Life
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Member and Family Assistance Program (MFAP)
Coverage is available for individuals and families, a convenient monthly payment option is available, and your premiums may be tax-deductible.
To be eligible for the plan, you must:
- Be a professional in the arts, living in Canada
- Have a valid Provincial Health Card
- Be under 71 years of age
To learn more go to aeplan.ca or call 1.800.387.8897 ext. 238.
The Arts & Entertainment Plan is a service of Actra Fraternal Benefits Society (AFBS). AFBS is a not-for-profit, member-owned and governed, federally incorporated insurance company that is exclusive to the artistic community. Artists helping artists!
Theatre and Event Insurance
Membership to the GVPTA provides access to a range of insurance benefits designed to suit the unique needs of the performing arts community.
Front Row Insurance Brokers is an entertainment insurance broker specializing in theatre companies, the film industry, the music industry, and photographers. Front Row will negotiate on your behalf to obtain the best coverage at the lowest premium from the insurance companies.
GVPTA members typically have access to three types of insurance discounts through Front Row, however currently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, availability is limited.
- actONE: Theatre, Dance, and Opera, providing both short term (up to 3 months) and annual coverage for performance organizations, insuring all performances, rehearsals, classes, and workshops within a full year. Activity can also be added to the policy mid term. See below for details.
- *Currently unavailable*: SOLO Theatrical Insurance, offering low cost, short term coverage when you are rehearsing, producing or presenting a theatre, dance, opera or other live performance.
- *Currently unavailable*: Short Term Insurance for Venues & Events in Canada
GVPTA continues to be in conversation with Front Row to monitor the availability of these offerings and will provide updates.
actONE: Theatre, Dance, and Opera
Designed for producers of theatre, dance and opera, actONE provides seamless insurance coverage from the moment you begin your project until the applause of closing night.
Coverage includes:
- Theatrical property sets, costumes, cameras, computers & office equipment as well as rented or borrowed theatrical equipment such as lights & sound
- Actors', volunteers' and employees' personal property in theatres or rehearsal spaces
- Theatrical performance disruption for interruption, postponement, cancellation, or impairment of your performances caused by circumstances which are beyond your control
- Theatrical venue and tenants’ legal liability to insure damage you cause to a venue, rehearsal space or any other premise
- Crime-related insurance dishonesty, theft of money, fraud or forgery
- Theatrical liability for claims related to bodily injury or property damage to another party including legal defence costs
- Catastrophic cast indemnity for delays, interruptions, postponements, cancellation of a production or performance due to injury, sickness or permanent total disability or death affecting one-third of your cast
- Travel delay coverage when severe weather conditions or mechanical breakdown of vehicles prevent your cast from being able to travel to a venue. Non-owned automobiles for the use of automobiles in your production
With additional options to add on:
- Cast Non-Appearance to insure interruptions, postponement, cancellation, or impairment of performances when your key cast, talent or performers are unable to appear due to injury, illness or death
- Weather Insurance to insure interruption, postponement, cancellation, or impairment of performances caused by dangerous or adverse weather conditions
- Accident, Medical & Travel Insurance for out-of country emergency situations or for your company while at home
GVPTA Members: request a quote and indicate you are a GVPTA member for your discount. Click the button below for more.
