BCTC | Pacific Contact 2008

BCTC | Pacific Contact | Mainstage / Studio Stage Showcases

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the types of showcases at Pacific Contact?

There are two types of showcases at Pacific Contact: Mainstage and Studio Stage showcases. Mainstage Showcases are presented in the large Michale J Fiox Theatre professional with over 600 seats and Studio Stage Showcases are presented in The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts intimate Studio Theatre of 100 seats Showcases are 15 minutes long. Music, Dance, Theatre and Variety acts are showcased for delegates who book for both adult and family audiences. There are approximately 30 mainstage showcases and 12 studio stage showcases.
Delegates come to the showcases at Pacific Contact to experience artists "live - on stage". They get to see who is in the marketplace and the level of artistry available for touring.

There is one application for Mainstage and Studio Stage Showcases.
Sending an application for the Mainstage or Studio Stage Showcases does not automatically qualify you to showcase. Full details about submitting an application and about selection can be found at the Showcase Application. Showcase Applications for the 2008 Pacific Contact March 28th - 30th, 2008 is available from June 19th with a deadline of October 1, 2007.

What’s the difference between the two types of showcases?

Mainstage Showcases

Application process and fee required
Deadline for applications - October 1, 2007
Juried showcases
Presented in a theatre setting
Full technical support
Technical run-through prior to showcase
If selected there is a Showcase fee is $159.00 CDN to offset costs of showcase
Showcase is 15 minutes in length
A 100 word description and large photo in the conference program

Studio Stage Showcases

Same application and fee structure as Mainstage with deadline of October 1, 2007
Presented at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Studio Theatre
Limited technical support
No technical run-through prior to showcase
Showcase fee is $106.00 CDN
Showcase is 15 minutes in length
Brief description and small photograph in the conference program

Important: Artists cannot perform at both showcases in the same year nor can they showcase two years in a row in the same category.

Why do we have Studio Stage Showcases?
Studio Stage Showcases are designed to be more flexible and to give artists an alternative to the Mainstage showcase. These showcases work better for new artists or artists who have smaller more intimate shows.

Important to consider before you register!
You should be aware that not all performances would be suitable in the Studio Stage Showcase venue. We reserve the right to limit showcases based on technical restrictions.

What do they cost?
The fees for Studio Stage Showcase are as follows:

$106.00 Canadian

Studio Stage showcase artists or groups must also be registered for Pacific Contact 2008 with a table in the Contact Room (trade show). Booth prices start at $400.00

Where will the Studio Stage take place?
All Studio Stage Showcase performances take place at the:
Shadbolt Centre For The Arts
6450 Deer Lake Avenue, Deer Lake Park
Burnaby, BC V5G 2J

Do presenters attend the Studio Stage Showcases?
Yes, do they ever. Delegates understand attending all showcases are an important part of attending Pacific Contact.

What other event(s) take place while the Studio Stage showcases are on?
No other scheduled activities are happening while the Showcases are presented.

How can I market my Studio Stage Showcase?
Studio Stage Showcases are a valuable tool for marketing your performance. To help you with this, we’ll include a small photo and brief description in the Pacific Contact Conference Program. We’ll also print your contact information and booth number to help you do business in the Contact Room.

Can I invite family, friends or supporters to my Studio Stage Showcase?
Sorry but due to limited seating in the Studio Stage we are not able to accommodate other guests to this showcase.

How do I go about applying to showcase on the Mainstage at Pacific Contact 2008?
Applications to showcase at Pacific Contact are posted each summer on the BC Touring Council web site. Artists and agents are then notified by broadcast email of the posting and again as the deadline approaches. BCTC does not mail out applications unless requested. If you wish to be added to the e-newsletter email list, sign up at Newsletter Signup.

Deadline for accepting applications is October 1, 2007 and selection committee decisions are made by the end of November. Applicants are then notified by email of the results by early December.

2008 Pacific Contact - March 28 - 30