TheatreCon 2023: A Gathering of Live Performing Arts Practitioners
OCTOBER 13-15, 2023 | SASKATOON
After a slow emergence from the near shutdown of live performing arts in Saskatchewan and around the world, we decided it was about time we came together to celebrate our survival and look to the future. This convention was for SATP members (and soon-to-be SATP members), including but not limited to theatre practitioners, administrators, and creatives in Saskatchewan.
TheatreCon was designed to bring Saskatchewan theatre-makers together to grow, learn, and strengthen each other as a community. It included opportunities to connect and network, enjoy performances, gather resources, and attend workshops aimed at helping participants grow in their craft and career.
Over the course of the weekend, we aimed to provide participants with a Resource Fair of organizations and supports they could connect with, as well as sessions to engage the mind and spirit. There was plenty of time to connect with each other as well as time to enjoy theatre together, including attending opening night of Persephone Theatre's The First Metis Man of Odesa on Friday, October 13th, and a performance of The Anger in Ernest and Ernestine (part of Live Five Independent Theatre’s season) on Saturday, October 14th.
REGISTRATION PACKAGE INCLUDEd:
A day of creative/professional development sessions
Option of a two-night stay at the Alt Hotel or Park Town Hotel (depending on availability)
Tickets to see Persephone Theatre and Live Five productions
Friday evening pre-show party & Saturday night after-party
Option to audition for/introduce yourself to a panel of directors/producers
Resource/wellness fair
Breakfast and lunch on Saturday, breakfast Sunday
Networking and connection opportunities
LOCATIONS & ACCESSIBILITY
Events for the inaugural convention took place primarily at the Alt Hotel (480 2nd Ave S.) and Persephone Theatre (100 Spadina Cres E). Saturday evening's activities took place at The Refinery Arts & Spirit Centre (609 Dufferin Ave).
COST
For TheatreCon 2023 , we offered a Pay-What-You-Can model of registration, as well as offering the option of a ‘Pay-It-Forward Convention Pass’. This option allowed participants for whom cost was a barrier to attend the conference because of other members’ donations.
SATP is currently in the process of planning TheatreCon 2025 - stay tuned!