CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 2026/2027 ACT-CO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ACT-CO President

ACT-CO is reaching out to our member groups to nominate one of your members to the 2026/2027 Board of Directors.
 
ACT-CO’s AGM is set for Tuesday, June 9, 2026, and we are actively looking for new board members.  Like you, ACT-CO is made up of volunteers working for the betterment of community theatre in our region.  Having representation from our entire community is how this type of board works best for the greatest good. This past season, we did not have representation from the north or east part of the region.  We would like to correct this for 2026/2027.
 
ACT-CO promotes and encourages the development, exhibition, and appreciation of community theatre in Central Ontario. We bring member groups together and support them in their pursuit of continuous learning, education, and improvement of the knowledge and skills necessary to run a community theatre company and bring live theatre to the stage.
 
ACT-CO board members attend ten monthly board meetings via Zoom. Two board members accompany the adjudicator to an adjudication, and we try to limit a board member's attendance to five or six adjudications over the course of the festival.  We are looking for various skills to handle different portfolios.   
 
Joining ACT-CO gives you the satisfaction and ability to contribute to the continuous improvement of both ACT-CO and its operations, but also to our member groups throughout the region.  It allows you to use your special skills to run a dynamic organization, serving south central Ontario.
 
Please share this information with your group members!  We are looking to fill some crucial portfolios, as well as adding some much-needed diversity to the board from across the entire region.  Committees will be formed, so there will be something for everyone. 

If you would like to nominate a potential board member, please provide the following information, and send it to the 2026/27 Nominating Committee at pastpresident@actco.ca.

https://mcusercontent.com/82d76fd261138e693d9daf365/files/33383652-7d0c-6c74-be34-0c34b7957e81/ACT_CO_Nomination_Form_2026_2027.02.pdf
 
Thanks in advance, on behalf of the ACT-CO 2026/2027 Nominating Committee.
 
Anne Currie-O'Brien
President
ACT-CO Nominating Committee
2026/2027

2026 THEA Awards Show Update

ACT-CO President

THEA 2026 UPDATE

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE TO ORDER TICKETS IS MAY 1, 2026.   ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT PRESIDENT@ACTCO.CA.

Have you booked an evening with Thea on Saturday, May 23, 2026?  It is coming up quickly.

Thea’s Hospitality Team, led by Rita  and Joan , is arranging hors d’oeuvres and drinks.  Since the venue does not allow alcohol, ACT-CO will provide alcohol-free wine, soft drinks, water, along with hors d’oeuvres.  With the onsite free parking and ACTCO providing all the refreshments, your ticket to Thea is now all inclusive.

The lobby is spacious enough to enjoy refreshments, socialize comfortably with your theatre community, have your photo(s) taken, and show off your finery.  Bryan is returning as photographer for Theas 2026 and will be taking photos in the lobby as well as photographing the Thea winners and the whole audience.

Here are some things for you to do.

Thea Tickets - Confirm your group size before ordering Thea tickets. Only the designated group contact should reach out to ACT-CO. Collect all payments within your group and send one cheque or eTransfer to treasurer@actco.ca.  Seats are reserved after payment is received. Send ticket requests to theatickets@actco.ca.

Thea Show & Programme Video - Please send a digital copy of  the programme and 4-5 production photos to Scott at scottsykes1@me.com. 

Theas Showcase – Please send your video submissions to duanewhite.actco@gmail.com.

Thea Sponsorship - Please send the sponsorship form to festival@actco.ca. If you have any questions, please contact Anne at president@actco.ca.

Regards,

Anne Currie-O'Brien

THEA NEWS UPDATE as at APRIL 18

ACT-CO President

THEA SPONSORSHIPS 2026

There are 51 Awards to be sponsored. Which one(s) would your group like to sponsor?

ACT-CO raised a record $2,200 last year and hope to improve in 2026. Here are the Award Categories for Comedy, Drama, and Musical.

• Costumes Hair & Wigs
• Lighting
• Set
• Sound
• Properties
• Supporting Male Role
• Supporting Female Role
• Lead Male Road
• Lead Female Role
• Newcomer
• Ensemble
• Adjudicator Award
• Stage Manager
• Choreographer (Musical Only)
• Musical Director (Musical Only)
• Director
• Production

Link to the Sponsorship Form:
https://mcusercontent.com/82d76fd261138e693d9daf365/files/6b226581-2254-a8cf-ae52-f9c7cada0f65/Thea_Sponsorship_2026.pdf

THEA Sponsorships
So far, only 11 of 50 THEAS are sponsored!  We hope that your group will sponsor a THEA In Honour of or In Memory of a current or past member of your group.  Your generosity will be acknowledged at The THEAS on May 23rd, in the THEA Show Programme, as well as on ACT-CO’s website and social media accounts. This is the status of sponsorships that are already taken as of today.

Category                                     Comedy      Drama       Musical
Set                                                TAKEN        _______    _______
Properties                                     TAKEN        _______    _______
Lead Male Road                           TAKEN        _______    _______
Newcomer                                    TAKEN
Ensemble                                      TAKEN        TAKEN        TAKEN
Adjudicator Award                                             TAKEN        TAKEN
Director                                                                                  TAKEN
Production                                                                             TAKEN

THEA Programme Ads
Would you like to include an ad in the THEA Programme for the 2026-2027 season?  If so, there are several opportunities in the programme for different size ads.  This is a great way for you to showcase your theatre.  This opportunity is also available to the groups not participating in Festival 2025-2026.  Contact John at treasurer@actcto.ca for further information. 

THEA Tickets
Ticket sales are going well.  For groups that would like to sit adjacent to another group, please ensure that you indicate this on your ticket order.  Seats are not allocated until payment is received, so please ensure that you coordinate payment.  Payment may be sent by eTransfer to treasurer@actco.ca or mail to 44 Attridge Drive, Aurora, ON  L4G 6J3.  Ticket requests are sent to festival@actco.ca.
Reminder:  Only the designated group contact should reach out to ACT-CO. Collect all payments within your group and send one cheque or eTransfer.

THEA Showcase | THEA Show & Programme Video:

Theas Showcase – Please send your video submissions to duanewhite.actco@gmail.com.

Thea Show & Programme Video - Please send a digital copy of  the programme and 4-5 production photos to Scott at scottsykes1@me.com.   

If you have any questions, please contact Anne at president@actco.ca.
 
Regards,

Anne Currie-O'Brien

Regards,
Anne Currie-O'Brien
President 2025-2026

Announcing The Theas 2026

Anne Currie-O'Brien, President

ANNOUNCING AN EVENING WITH THEA 2026

Saturday, May 23, 2026  

Lobby Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Awards 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.

Peoples Theatre for the Performing Arts

22 Esna Park Drive, Markham, ON L3R 1E1

$75 per person / $40 for 19 and under

Send ticket requests to theatickets@actco.ca