Membership Categories + Benefits
We recognize that for some–particularly during the pandemic–membership fees may be a barrier to joining GVPTA. Our membership model aims to expand our community building initiatives. As part of our commitment to equity, inclusivity, and accessibility, we are offering a sliding scale membership–a pay-what-you-can-afford structure. By reducing barriers to entry, our aim is to expand our membership and make participation accessible to more members of the theatre community.
Our members are vital to GVPTA; your membership enables us to carry out our mission of strengthening the broader theatre community.
We offer membership categories for theatre companies, associates, and individuals. Click the buttons below to learn more about each membership category.
Theatre Company: Includes organizations, ensembles, and collectives that produce or present theatrical performances.
Associate: Includes educational institutions, performing arts venues, arts service organizations, multi-disciplinary and non-theatre arts organizations, and service providers connected with the performing arts.
Individual: Includes performers, designers, producers, directors, stage managers, production managers, technical directors, technicians, administrators, consultants, and other artists, arts workers, and arts supporters.
Theatre Company
Theatre Companies include organizations, ensembles, and collectives that produce or present theatrical performances.
2022–23 Annual Fees and Benefits for Company Members are based on three categories:
- Theatre Company
Producing and presenting companies based in Metro Vancouver - Annual Fees range from $89 to $1,164, with a sliding scale range based on the annual operating budget.
- Emerging and start-up companies with an annual budget of less than $100k are eligible for a reduced rate of $50–75 per year, for up to the first two membership years.
- Annual Festival
Performing arts festivals, based in Metro Vancouver, where the primary activity is an annual festival where theatre performance is a component - Annual Fee range is a sliding scale between $75 to $300
- Provincial Colleagues
Producing and presenting companies based outside of Metro Vancouver - Annual Fee range is a sliding scale between $50 to $200
| Theatre Company | Annual Festivals | Provincial Colleagues | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member directory listing, including a link to your website | ★ | ★ | ★ |
| Member rates for GVPTA professional development opportunities, including workshops, conferences, and other special events | ★ | ★ | ★ |
| Member-preferred rates with GVPTA partners and local businesses | ★ | ★ | ★ |
| Discounted rates on theatre and event insurance through Front Row Insurance | ★ | ★ | ★ |
| Self-submitted postings on the Jobs and Volunteer Board | ★ | ★ | ★ |
| Self-submitted postings on the Auditions Board | ★ | ★ | ★ |
| Self-submitted postings on the Calls For... Board | ★ | ★ | ★ |
| Access to the Hello program (as an eligible director, producer, or other theatre hiring personnel) | ★ | ★ | ★ |
| Self-submitted produced or presented theatrical production listings on GVPTA's Theatre Guide (standard listings) | ★ | One free festival listing | Online programming only |
| Member rates for self-submitted featured listings of theatrical productions on GVPTA's Theatre Guide | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| Voting privileges at the AGM | ★ | ★ | N/A |
Associate
Associate Members include educational institutions, performing arts venues, arts service organizations, multi-disciplinary and non-theatre arts organizations, and service providers connected with the performing arts.
2022–23 Annual Fees
Annual Fee range for Associate Members is a sliding scale between $50 to $200.
| Associate Member | |
|---|---|
| Member directory listing, including a link to your website | ★ |
| M ember rates for GVPTA professional development opportunities, including workshops, conferences, and other special events | ★ |
| Member-preferred rates with GVPTA partners and local businesses | ★ |
| Discounted rates on theatre and event insurance through Front Row Insurance | ★ |
| Self-submitted postings on the Jobs and Volunteer Board | ★ |
| Self-submitted postings on the Auditions Board | ★ |
| Self-submitted postings on the Calls For... Board | ★ |
| Access to the Hello program (as an eligible director, producer, or other theatre hiring personnel) | ★ |
| Self-submitted produced or presented theatrical production listings on the GVPTA Theatre Guide (standard listings) | $10 |
| Member rates for self-submitted featured listings of theatrical productions on the GVPTA Theatre Guide | $40 |
| Vo ting privileges at the AGM | N/A |
Individuals
Individual members include performers, designers, producers, directors, stage managers, production managers, technical directors, technicians, administrators, consultants, and other artists, arts workers, and arts supporters.
Note that if you're interested in becoming a member to promote your theatre performances through the Theatre Guide, please select a Theatre Company membership to access member rates for listings.
2022–23 Annual Fees
As an Individual Member the annual fee range is $10 to $75 per year.
We recognize that artists and arts workers have varying levels of capacity to join as a member. We ask individuals to choose the fee amount based on their financial capacity and expected value from their membership.
| Individual Membership | |
|---|---|
| Listing with a link to your website on the GVPTA member directory | ★ |
| Access to personal health insurance plans through AFBS (ACTRA Fraternal Benefits Society) | ★ |
| Member-preferred rates and discounts with GVPTA partners and local businesses | ★ |
| Access to apply to the Hello program as a performer, theatre designer, stage manager, production manager, or technical director seeking work opportunities | ★ |
| Member rates for GVPTA professional development opportunities, including workshops, conferences, and other special events | ★ |
| Voting privileges at the AGM | ★ |
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