Gatherings
GVPTA presents and partners on a number of industry gatherings each year to provide a way for theatre community members to network and share knowledge.
Industry Hangouts
Come and have a snack or a drink and socialize with people who are in the same boat as you! If you're new to the industry, events will have hosts present to help make introductions and connections. And the GVPTA buys appetizers!
See details on the most recent hangouts below, and watch our newsletter for new announcements.
Questions? Contact Mishelle Cuttler, Programs Manager, at mishelle@gvpta.ca
2024/25 Season Launch Social
Join us for a community-wide hangout as the 24/25 season gets underway. GVPTA members (including Individual members as well as any staff of GVPTA Company and Associate member companies) are invited to enjoy some snacks and chats and an opportunity to (re)connect with folks from all across the Metro Vancouver theatre community.
Snacks will be provided, as well as a non-alcoholic welcome drink provided by GVPTA sponsor Moxies West Georgia.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 5pm-7pm PDT
Moxies West Georgia (180 West Georgia Street, Vancouver - map link)
Access: Moxies is located on the second floor. Elevator access is through the Sandman Hotel entrance to the right of the stairs.
This is a GVPTA member-only event.
No cost to attend, but due to limited capacity in the space, RSVP (click here) is required.
Any questions can be directed to programs manager Mishelle Cuttler at mishelle@gvpta.ca.
Past Events
Theatre Administrators Hangout
May 9, 2024, 4:00–6:30pm
Luppolo Brewing Company(1123 Venables St. Vancouver)
Free!
The Admin Hangout is an informal gathering for anyone who works in Metro Vancouver as a theatre administrator or producer. Whether you are established or just getting started - all are welcome!
Please come and have a snack or drink and socialize with people who are in the same boat as you. If you are new to the industry, there will a hosts present to help make introductions and connections. And the GVPTA is buying appetizers!
Emerging Artists Hangout - Victoria
April 22, 5:00–7:00pm
846 Broughton Street, Victoria
Free!
Calling all emerging artists! Theatre SKAM and Hapax Theatre are hosting an emerging artist mixer in Victoria, BC, with support from GVPTA. On April 22 from 5-7 PM, join us at 846 Broughton St. to meet your fellow artists and get to know one another! This is a space to forge new connections and grow present ones.
Technicians Industry Mixer with ILEA and BC CITT
April 8, 6:00–7:00pm
Kelly O'Bryans & Carlos O'Bryans (800 Columbia St, New Westminster)
Free!
Following the ILEA Connect Job Fair, held in partnership with CITT and Douglas College, theatre technicians and those interested in the industry are invited to a mixer in New Westminster. First round of appies sponsored by GVPTA. Come chat, socialize, and enjoy some food around the table!
