WORKSHOPS

Saturday, March 29, 2008

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
REAL TIME – Conversations at Pacific Contact

Respecting your valuable time, BCTC has made a number of changes this year to Pacific Contact. Within a shorter, more intensive conference we are experimenting with a new format for delivery of professional development and networking with a new session based on a recent US conference event called The Mosh-Pit. During this 90-minute session conference delegates will have opportunities to discuss/get answers to that all-important key issue or concern you have been longing to hear/talk about. Yes, over 90 minutes and as many as 20 topics you can move around the room to learn and share new ideas, hear about innovations and ask specific questions you need to have answered.

Sunday, March 30, 2008

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
People’s Choice Workshop
This session will be the delivery of 1.5-hour workshop topic voted as People’s Choice by those attending the REAL TIME Saturday morning workshop.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
It's All In The Pitch - A New Look at how to Book Theatre
This informative session includes a thorough presentation on basics and practical tips for pitching with Industry veteran Sherrie Johnson. A candid look at how projects pitching at the PuSh Assembly and Magnetic North Industry Series have had success in Canada and abroad.

Sherrie Johnson brings seventeen years of prolific experience producing award-winning theatre, dance and film. As the producer of da da kamera (1993 - 2007), her long-standing association with Daniel MacIvor has resulted in a string of acclaimed theatre productions that have toured Canada, Scotland, Ireland, United States, Australia, Norway, Israel and Western and Eastern Europe.

Sherrie was the touring liaison for The Magnetic North Theatre Festival in 2006 and 2007. She is currently the producer of the PuSh Assembly held annually during the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival in Vancouver and recently produced (with Bernard Lagace, Alain Pare and Esther Charron) I.E.T.M. Montreal 2007 in Montreal. She is recipient of the first John Hobday Award in Arts Management given by the Canada Council.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
De-Mystifying Grant Writing
Fundraising Workshop - Lydia Marston-Blaauw and Helen Moats
Using the Province's Community Presenters Assistance Program (CPA) as a working example, this hands-on workshop will combine information about CPA with a focus on how to combine clear narrative with financial information, statistics and the story of your community's needs. Learn what experienced grant writers know, get an informed head start on this year's application, and find out where the program is heading in the future.

Lydia Marston-Blaauw has over 20 years of experience in Performing Arts Management and has successfully completed many capital projects. She is currently principal of Lydia Marston-Blaauw and Associates, consulting in all areas of performing arts practice including needs assessments, culture scans and facility management. lydiamb@shaw.ca

Helen Moats is an experienced presenter from Quadra Island who has had more grantwriting experience than she every wanted. She is no longer afraid of a blank grant form and will share with you how she got to that point.

MEETINGS

Thursday, March 27, 2008

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Facility/Theatre Managers Meeting
This peer networking session for theatre and arts facility managers is a regular feature at Pacific Contact. It is an opportunity to update each other on activities, share experiences, ask questions, and talk about trends and issues.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Theatre Support Staff Networking Meeting
A peer networking and get-together for facility support staff. A great opportunity to share success stories challenges and tricks of the trade all-together and in smaller breakouts.

Friday, March 28, 2008

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Meet Agency and Funding Partners
Join colleagues, officers from Funding agencies and Industry Associations who will be on-hand to make your acquaintance. Meet and Mingle. Come put names to faces!

Sunday, March 30, 2008

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
BCTC Annual General Meeting
Business of the members of the BC Touring Council will come forward and includes the election of officers to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Block Booking Meeting
Sponsored by: Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre

NETWORKING

Friday, March 28, 2008

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Early Bird Informal Gathering
Some folks are early risers and like to get a head start. Are there people or topics you'd like to connect to right away? Come to the lobby at 7:30 for coffee and see who else is there or arrange in advance to meet with people and take it from there. Meeting space will be arranged.

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Putting More Contact In Pacific Contact
Success is inspiration and inspiration breeds success. So, let’s start by sharing and telling each other about our successes, at any and all levels—because we are the new peer to peer leaders. To do this, we’re asking participants to tell us about an organizational or personal success you’d be willing to share with others. This session will carry through lunch.

12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch at the Shadbolt

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Opening Reception
Please join Caline Artists International and meet the staff of the Magnetic North Theatre Festival, Canada’s premiere showcase for English Canadian theatre, running from June 4 –14, 2008 in locations across Vancouver who will announce the Festival highlights.
Sponsored by: Caline Artists International and Magnetic North Theatre Festival

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Dinner

11:30 PM - 1:00 AM
Hospitality Suite
Late Night at the Hilton
Sponsored by: theater simple

Saturday, March 29, 2008

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Networking Coffee Break
Bring your business cards.
Sponsored by: Andrew Kwan Artists Management Inc.

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Pitch & Perform
In 5 minutes or less artists and agents will pitch projects and/or perform. This session will give an opportunity for contact room delegates who are not showcasing at Pacific Contact this year the short and sweet opportunity to address presenters.

12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Getting To Know You Lunch
Sit with someone you don't know. Invite someone new to join you and your friends. Mix it up!

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Dinner

11:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Hospitality Suite
Late Night at the Hilton
Sponsored by: Ballet Jorgen Canada

Sunday, March 30, 2008

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Coffee Break
Sponsored by: Max Cameron Theatre

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch

7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
BC Touring Council Awards Dinner / Closing Party
Annual Awards to Presenters, Artists & Agents

Awards Dinner Sponsors:
The ACT Maple Ridge	Kelowna Community Theatre
Capilano College Performing Arts Theatre	Made in BC - Dance on Tour
Capitol Theatre	North Peace Cultural Centre
Centennial Theatre	North Vancouver Office of Cultural Affairs
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts	Prince Rupert Concert Society
Cowichan Theatre	The Royal and McPherson Theatres Society
Harrison Festival Society	Vancouver Civic Theatre
Kay Meek Centre

11:15 PM - 1:00 AM
Hospitality Suite
Late Night at the Hilton

ABOUT….

Buses
Buses will take delegates to and from showcases. Buses leave the conference hotel outside the lobby area. Please check the schedule for exact times.
Please note that buses will leave on time!

Hospitality Suite - Late Night at the Hilton - Penthouse Suite
BCTC is pleased to offer late-night hospitality each evening. This is a private suite for delegates of Pacific Contact. BCTC or hotel staff will key delegates to the penthouse. As a courtesy to other hotel guests BCTC asks all delegates to be aware to keep voice and noise levels to a minimum as you come and go late-night.