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CITT/ICTS News:

Canadian Reception at LDI - Join us!

Upcoming Call for Nominations for Board of Directors

Meeting: CITT/ICTS Education Commission

EXPO-SCÈNE 2026

Rendez-vous 2026

National Office Notice

Regional Section News

Welcome New Members!

New on the Callboard Forum

Industry News

Resources

CareerHub

Members Area

Thanks to our Contributing Members!

VERSION FRANÇAISE

Canadian Reception at LDI

Back for another edition!

Hosted by CITT/ICTS in partnership with USITT.

Generously sponsored by ACT Entertainment, Christie Lites Sales, DataVisual Marketing, Erikson Pro, and SFM.

Join Canadian colleagues and American friends for an evening of "eh"-list networking, laughter, and connections! Bring your flannel shirts, maple syrup, and toques; it's time to celebrate northern hospitality Vegas-style!

This reception is the perfect opportunity to mingle with your Canadian counterparts, forge new connections, and discuss the latest developments in the live entertainment industry.

We hope to see you there!

→ RSVP HERE

Date: Monday, December 8, 2025

Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm local time

Location: Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge (Resort World), 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV.

Drinks and snacks will be provided.

Upcoming Call for Nominations

Message from Autumn Coppaway, CITT/ICTS Vice-President

Aaniin CITT/ICTS Members!

A Call for Nominations for the 2026 Board of Directors will be sent out on December 9, 2025. This is a wonderful opportunity to help shape the future of our organization and strengthen the Canadian live performance community.

We are seeking new perspectives, diverse voices, and passionate members who want to contribute to the ongoing growth, representation, and evolution of CITT/ICTS. We encourage all members in good standing to consider submitting their names, or nominating a colleague, for election to the CITT/ICTS Board of Directors.

Why join the Board?

Because your voice can spark meaningful change. Board members play a vital role in governance, advocacy, and supporting national initiatives that uplift our sector. You’ll join a collaborative team that meets a minimum of four times per year, both online and in person— including during our annual Rendez-vous conference.

Election - Key Dates at a Glance

• December: Nomination Form opens. Members may nominate themselves or others.
• May: Ballots sent
• June: Ballot deadline
• Mid-August: Results announced at the 2026 AGM

To learn more about CITT/ICTS and its current Board of Directors, please visit the About Us section and our Board of Directors webpage.

We look forward to seeing the next wave of leaders step forward. The nomination form opens on December 9 — we encourage you to consider putting your name forward!

Miigwech,

Autumn Coppaway

Vice-President, CITT/ICTS

Governance/Nomination Chair

Upcoming Meeting:


📆 Monday, December 15, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM ET - On Zoom

Are welcome: Educational institutions representatives.

Open to: Members and non-members.

The Commission seeks to define and uphold national standards while promoting a shared vision for training and professional development. Educational institution representatives who wish to contribute to this commission are welcome. Please note that this meeting will not be recorded. Registration is required.

→ Register here for the meeting

The Educational Commission is led by:

Andrea Lundy, Director of the Production Design and Technical Arts Program at the National Theatre School of Canada and Secretary of the CITT/ICTS Board of Directors.

Co-Chairs:

• Gavin Fearon, Technical Director, BrockU - Department of Dramatic Arts, Ste. Catharines, ON
• Torin Buzek, Instructor, Technical Theatre (Scenic Construction) - Fountain School of Performing Arts, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
• Travis Hatt, Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator, Theatre Production - MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB

Innovation, Networking and Hands-On Discovery

Be Part of EXPO-SCÈNE 2026!

EXPO-SCÈNE offers a unique opportunity to discover the latest innovations, deepen your knowledge and expertise, connect with your peers, and create lasting partnerships.

Whether attending for education, exploration, collaboration, or inspiration, you'll find a welcoming environment where ideas take shape and new possibilities emerge.

Don't miss any updates! Follow EXPO-SCÈNE on:

+ Sign up for EXPO-SCÈNE's email updates

Get Ready!

Our Call for Sessions will be sent out mid-December 2025.

Do you have an idea for a session, workshop, roundtable, or tour?

We look forward to hearing from you.

Don't miss any updates! Follow Rendez-vous on:

National Office Notice:

🎄 Holiday Office Closure

Please take note that the CITT/ICTS National Office will be closed for the holidays from Monday, December 22, 2025, to Friday, January 2, 2026. The office will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.

📮 Canada Post Delays

Instability in the service continues with rotating strikes. We kindly ask that all payments to CITT/ICTS be made electronically. For those sending cheques, please anticipate a delay in CITT/ICTS receiving the funds.

The next edition will be held in the GTA in January 2026

Details will be communicated soon.

CONNECT is an annual conference and job fair that brings employers in theatre and live events together with students and new professionals entering the industry.

To stay updated about CONNECT 2026:

• Follow the Ontario Section on: Facebook / Instagram / Eventbrite
• Sign up for the Ontario Section Newsletter.

EMPLOYERS: If you are an employer and are interested in participating in the Job Fair, please reach out to the Ontario Section via email to request more information.

Intro and Intermediate Sound Mixing Workshops

Date: SATURDAY, 17 JAN 2026

Location: E.A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts | 142 12 St W, Prince Albert, SK S6V 3B5

Join local artist Zach Greenhorn for a hands-on day of sound mixing, designed for both new and experienced audio technicians.

In the beginner session, you’ll learn the essentials of sound mixing, including basic equipment setup and foundational audio skills. Participants can choose to attend just the morning session or stay for the afternoon intermediate workshop for a more in-depth experience. Those wishing to attend both sessions must register for each separately.

Zach Greenhorn (he/him) is a Saskatoon-based audio and broadcast engineer whose work spans theatre, festivals, live events, and major productions with credits across CTV, national awards shows, and multiple award- winning local theatre companies.

Register by January 8th to secure your spot!

Beginner: 10am - 12pm, $10

Intermediate: 1pm - 4pm, $15

• REGISTER HERE FOR BEGINNER
• REGISTER HERE FOR INTERMEDIATE

Upcoming Training & Events - Backstage Access 2026

Edmonton, AB

March 1 - ETC Eos Level 4 Training

March 2 - ETC Advanced Effects and Busking

March 3 - Trade show and further professional development

March 4 - High School Backstage

Details and class descriptions will be communicated soon.

→ Sign up for Backstage Access updates to stay in the loop!

Table de concertation en éducation des technologies scénographiques

The 3rd meeting will take place in December 2025 and will be held online.

For more information about the table and to join the next meeting, please contact CQICTS Chair Sandra Matte via email.

Rendez-vous technique des arts de la scène

Montérégie Satellite - 1st Edition

January 21-22, 2026 | Théâtre de la Ville, Longueuil, QC

Presented by Culture Montérégie in collaboration with Culture Capitale-Nationale et Chaudière-Appalaches and the Quebec Section of CITT/ICTS (CQICTS), this new event will offer performing arts technicians in the Montérégie region training tailored to their reality in order to promote the retention of knowledge and new skills.

→ Details here (in French)

CONTRIBUTING

Megatech Integrated Services Ltd., Markham, ON

SUSTAINING

Canevas Design, Sainte-Thérèse, QC

Sièges Ducharme (INT'L), Montréal, QC

INDIVIDUAL

Andrew Manera, Regina, SK

RETIRED

Jeff Schulz, Toronto, ON

Callboard - a Forum of Best Practices

No new posts. Post or explore the forum!

⇢ 2025 Siminovitch Anniversary Prize

Grand Prize Winner will be announced on December 1st ✨

To celebrate a twenty-five-year legacy of fostering excellence and innovation in Canadian theatre, the Siminovitch Theatre Foundation has challenged its conventions by broadening who can be nominated for the Siminovitch Prize in 2025.

This year, they are pausing the traditional three-year rotating cycle of honouring directors, playwrights, and designers to welcome nominations for theatre creators from these three disciplines, as well as from theatre creators whose work does not fall strictly into the three established Siminovitch Prize categories.

The Grand Prize winner will receive a $100,000 prize and $25,000 for the Protégé of their choice and the three shortlisted artists will each receive $10,000, and $5,000 for an emerging artist of their choosing.

Subscribe to their YouTube Channel to catch the 2025 Siminovitch Prize Finalists' documentaries as soon as they go live on Monday, December 1st.

This year's finalists are: Ravi Jain, Anne-Marie Olivier, Estelle Shook and Adrienne Wong.

→ Learn more about the finalists

→ Watch the 2025 Finalists Backstage Conversation

⇢ Demo Days XIV

Experience the Latest in Professional Audio Technology!

December 3 & 4, 2025 | Toronto, ON

GerrAudio's Demo Days are back featuring new products, new perspectives, and more meaningful opportunities to connect with industry peers and experts!

Explore the latest innovations from leading global brands and have real conversations with the people behind the technology with hands-on demos, expert training, and direct access to factory representatives behind the brands shaping live sound, broadcast, comms, and measurement.

→ Learn more & Register

⇢ Smaart Operator Training: Fundamentals & Advanced

December 15 - 17, 2025 | Calgary, AB

GerrAudio Distribution is hosting a Smaart v9 training session that is being taught by design and tuning expert, Ian Robertson. Ian has been involved in system design, commissioning, and measurement using dual channel FFT analyzers since the late ‘90s. He has been a certified Smaart instructor since 2016.

→ Learn more & Register

⇢ USITT 2026 Annual Conference

Members Only Pre-Sale is now open - Ends Dec 8!

✨ CITT/ICTS Members benefit from the USITT Member Price!

Again this year USITT is happy to offer you access to the special USITT Member price on all tiers of the pricing structure: Early (Members Only) / General / Late. Register early to save! Instructions and promo code: Log in to My Membership Benefits

Presale (Nov. 18 - Dec. 8)

MEMBER: FULL-CONFERENCE $391

Regular Rate (Dec. 9 - Mar. 3)

MEMBER: FULL-CONFERENCE $610

NON-MEMBER: FULL-CONFERENCE $859

Late Rate (Mar. 4 & later)

MEMBER: FULL-CONFERENCE $701.50

NON-MEMBER: $988

→ Visit the USITT2026 Conference Website

→ View USITT26 Exhibitor Information

⇢ National Open Call for Partner Organizations

Apprenticeship Program for Technical Production, Producing and Design

Deadline: December 19, 2025

The National Arts Centre (NAC) is inviting Canadian performing arts organizations who share their commitment to creating transformational experiences for artists and arts professionals to collaborate on a national apprenticeship program.

The NAC is looking for 8 partner organizations that will host an apprenticeship for a production in the 2025-2026 season. Apprenticeship experiences will be co-created by the partner companies and the NAC.

Designed for individuals from equity-deserving groups who are pursuing a career in technical direction, production management, technical design and/or producing, this initiative addresses the significant challenges early-career arts professionals encounter as they begin their careers, and is informed by industry-wide research and outreach.

→ Learn more & Apply

⇢ World Theatre Day 2026

National Call for Visual Assets

Deadline: January 16, 2026

PACT is seeking photos and videos that showcase the impact of PACT members and Canadian theatre on our communities. Your dynamic photos and videos will support advocacy efforts throughout the year including World Theatre Day for Youth on Friday, March 20, 2026 and World Theatre Day on Friday, March 27, 2026.

Photos and videos will be shared through communications efforts, which could include e-mail communications, web, and social media. 

Photos and videos should showcase: 

• Performances
• Behind the scenes/backstage activity 
• Your team at the theatre 
• Audiences and their testimonials 
• Anything that you want to share!

→ Learn more & Submit

⇢ Prague Quadrennial 2027

Open Calls: PQ Performance and PQ Performance Space

Deadline to apply: January 31, 2026

Theme: Absences and Silences, as spaces of potential for new scenographic futures.

2027 will mark sixty years since the founding of the Prague Quadrennial—sixty years of continuous existence despite various turbulent events and multiple crises across the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

The program structure of PQ 2027 builds on the continuity of previous editions. Its core will once again include two major exhibitions curated by participating countries and regions: the Exhibition of Countries and Regions and the Student Exhibition. These will be accompanied by program sections prepared by the Curatorial team of PQ, presenting contemporary scenography and performance design in various ways.

Open calls for these program sections were published on October 1, 2025. 

Deadlines of individual Open Calls run throughout 2026; the earliest are for PQ Performance and PQ Performance Space, due January 31, 2026.

The deadline for registration of countries and regions is November 30, 2025.

• EXPLORE THE OPEN CALLS
• Timeline of PQ 2027
• Watch the announcement of PQ 2027 on youtube
• PQ Website

⇢ Call for Collaboration: Designer

Quebec Pavilion - Prague Quadrennial 2027

Deadline to apply: December 4, 2025

APASQ invites performing arts designers to apply to collaborate with curator Marzia Pellissier on the creation of the exhibition space for the Quebec pavilion at the 2027 Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space.

The call is open to all performing arts creators. They are looking for an artist interested in exploring dramaturgical space through sensitive approaches, the notion of traces, or the idea of absence.

→ Learn more & Apply (in French)

⇢ Call for Applications : Technical artistic residency

Montmagny, Québec

Deadline to apply: January 5, 2026

The Cégep de La Pocatière's Régie et techniques scéniques Program (Montmagny Campus) and Les Arts de la scène de Montmagny are joining forces to offer an artistic residency for emerging professionals. The residency will involve second-year students and teachers from the program, who will assist with the technical aspects of the show.

Grants and fees:

• $2,000 grant for the project leader, plus $500 for each additional participating artist
• Production budget of $1,500. Eligible expenses: professionals such as a director or technical coordinator (observer), transportation, sets, etc.
• Up to $1,000 in fees for public performances 

The residency will take place in two blocks: the first from April 7 to 10, 2026, and the second from May 25 to 29, 2026.

→ Learn more & Apply (in French)

⇢ World Stage Design 2025 - A Successful Event!

Held at Sharjah Performing Arts Academy, UAE from October 18 to 25.

The event successfully brought together participants from over 50 countries for eight days of international exchange, creativity, and connection through the International Theatre Design Exhibition, the Scenofest, the Theatre Architecture Competition Exhibition, the Technical Invention Prize Exhibition, the OISTAT Corner, and the World Congress.

• Watch highlights
• WSD 2025 Catalogue
• OISTAT Flickr

⇢ OISTAT HQ Scenofest Talks & Dialogues Recap

A Global Network for the Next Generation: Building International Collaboration between NGOs.

Leading international theatre NGOs came together at WSD 2025 to spark new possibilities for global collaboration and communication:

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🌍 OISTAT connects theatre professionals through a worldwide network.

🎨 ASSITEJ International ensures access to the arts for children and young audiences.

🌱 ETC leads the way in theatre sustainability, aiming for climate neutrality by 2030.

🌐 ATI promotes theatre from Arabic-speaking regions on the global stage.

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International collaboration often begins with small, meaningful steps. Through continued dialogue and the exchange of ideas, we move closer to shared goals and a stronger global theatre community.

⇢ Production Design and Technical Arts Program

Admissions are now open

Deadline to apply: January 31, 2026

The program trains students in Production Management, Technical Direction, Stage Management, Stage Electrics/Lighting Design, Sound Systems/Sound Design, and Video Systems/Projection Design. 100% of students find work in their field upon graduation!

Students are taught and mentored by working professional artists who have their fingers on the pulse of the artistic community.

“Join us at NTS, in a fun environment, where we value diligence, rigour, and collaboration. We develop multidisciplinary practitioners who gain the skills necessary to excel in the professional community.” – Andrea Lundy, Director of the Production Design and Technical Arts Program

→ Learn more & Apply

⇢ Stage Production Program (Programme Production scénique)

Admissions are now open

Deadline to apply for an interview at the College : February 8, 2026

This program offers two specializations that focus on new stage technologies, creation, digital tools, and environmental responsibility:

• Set, costume, and prop design
• Stage management and techniques

The Stage Production program aims to train performing arts professionals to participate in the design and production of shows in a variety of settings, such as theater, musical theater, opera, circus, dance, music, variety shows, festivals, etc.

To be admitted to this program, you must apply for an online admission interview (audition) with the College in addition to applying for admission to SRAM.This program and the related information is in French only.

→ Learn more & Apply

⇢ Therio Innovation Announces New Alliance with ModTruss

Therio Innovation is proud to announce a strategic alliance with ModTruss Inc., the original creator of the Modular Truss building system. This partnership significantly strengthens both companies positions across North America in the live event, immersive experience, broadcast, aeronautical and architectural markets.

Through this alliance, Therio Innovation becomes an authorized manufacturer and certified global distributor of the ModTruss product line.

“We are thrilled to announce this alliance with ModTruss,” said Bernard Thériault, CEO of Therio Innovation. “As a certified manufacturer and global distributor, we honor the legacy of the original creators while carrying their vision forward by unifying the lines of ModTruss and MecaTruss systems.”

→ Read the press release

💐 PAUL ARTHUR SHAW

June 1, 1951 - Nov. 13, 2025

Paul "Pshaw" Shaw was larger than life. When he was in a room, you knew it. Born and raised in Stratford, he was an award-winning singer in the Kiwanis Festival as a child and sang in several choirs. His theatre career began as a child actor at the Stratford Festival at 10 years old in The Tempest and Taming of the Shrew (1962).

Pshaw worked with theatre companies across Canada, worked in live entertainment of all kind, sand loved being on the road. He was a kind, warm, loving, generous, and passionate man who will be greatly missed by his family and many, many friends and colleagues. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

• Original Facebook post
• Obituary

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