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Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance (GVPTA)

Programs + Initiatives

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. 

GVPTA Members Roundtable

Second Wednesday of each month
NEXT: February 12, 2025, 11am-12pm PT (REGISTER HERE)

Hear from GVPTA leadership as we share updates related to advocacy, programming, resources and activities, and what we're hearing from community. It's also a space for members to share information and ask questions with their peers.

Meetings are open to all GVPTA members, including any staff and board of organizational (Company and Associate) members, along with our Individual members. 

Access: Meetings will be held on Zoom with Zoom's auto-captions (English), and will not be recorded. If a GVPTA member who requires ASL interpretation wishes to attend, please inform us as soon as possible so we can make arrangements for an interpreter.

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! 

Questions? Contact Mishelle Cuttler, Programs Manager, at mishelle@gvpta.ca

Upcoming Hangouts

Watch this space for more Hangouts in early 2025!

Industry Hangout: A New Year Mixer for Artists and Arts Workers

A New Year Mixer for Artists & Arts Workers with Intrepid Theatre

Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 5:30–7:00pm
Intrepid Studio 
#2 - 1609 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2J5
Phone: (250) 383-2663 
Free to attend. Presented with support from GVPTA.
RSVP to tickets@intrepidtheatre.com

Come and join the Intrepid team in Victoria to kick off the new year over drinks, snacks, socializing and friendship bracelet making! 


FREE! This is a great chance to mix & mingle with other local artists and arts workers, ask questions about Intrepid's artist programs, residencies or festivals, and maybe meet your next collaborator. 


Past Events

Nov 4 2024 | Rumble & Friends: Ask Us Anything! | Vancouver

Rumble & Friends: Ask Us Anything!

Monday, November 4, 2024, 7pm

Progress Lab 1422 – Studio (1422 William St, Vancouver, BC)


New to the Indie Theatre scene? Or maybe you’ve been around the block and are wondering what’s new post-COVID? Or maybe you just want to hang out – come as you are; you are welcome! 


Join our friends at Rumble for the first Living Room Salon, returning after a (state mandated) hiatus. This Living Room will be an “ask us anything” – meaning you truly can ask anything. How do you apply for grants? Who’s this Brecht guy? What’s a dramaturge? Why are things still so racist? We may not have all the answers – but we’ve got a bunch, and we’re so happy to be sharing with you again.

Oct 21 2024 | Parents and Caregivers | Vancouver

Parents and Caregivers Hangout

Monday, October 21, 2024, 5pm-7pm

Brewing August (1614 W 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC) 


The Parents and Caregivers Hangout is an informal gathering for anyone in the theatre community who has a little one at home. Kids are welcome at this venue, so bring them along! 


This hangout was hosted by Itai Erdal, an acclaimed lighting designer, writer, performer, and the founder of The Elbow Theatre in Vancouver. With over 300 lighting designs for theatre, dance, and opera across more than 50 cities in North America and Europe, his work includes collaborations with notable companies such as the Stratford Festival, Vancouver Opera, and Arts Club. His accolades include six Jessie Richardson Awards, a Dora Mavor Moore Award, and the Edinburgh Lustrum Award, among others. 

Oct 1 2024 | Season Launch Social | Vancouver

2024/25 Season Launch Social

Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 5pm-7pm PDT
Free for GVPTA members
Moxies West Georgia (180 West Georgia Street, Vancouver)

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.
May 9 2024 | Theatre Administrators | Vancouver

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!
Apr 22 2024 | Emerging Artists | Victoria

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. 

Apr 8 2024 | Technicians | New Westminster

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!