PAC Con is an annual gathering for performing arts groups to learn, share, and build community.
Save the Date!
The Fall 2026 Performing Arts Council Conference will take place on Thursday, September 24th through Sunday, September 27th. Remember: groups in the Performing Arts Council have attendance quotas and some sessions will be mandatory.
Now accepting presenters and proposals
We are excited to once again offer a Call for Proposals for anyone who wishes to participate. This means we would love to hear your suggestion for a session topic – or even better, your proposal to lead your own PAC Con session. Students, faculty, staff, and community partners are invited to propose content! Please submit proposals by Monday, 8/25/25.
Register now for PAC Con 2025!
This year’s PAC Conference begins on Thursday, September 25th and runs through Sunday, September 28th.
PAC Con is open to all students with an involvement in the performing arts. Check the session listing and RSVP to let us know you’re coming!
For PAC Groups, mandatory attendance is as follows:
- Hiring Student Techs – Thursday, 9/25 @ 5pm-6pm
This session is mandatory for PAC groups producing shows in the ’25-’26 Academic Year who do not have an internal tech crew membership. - Pre-Prod Form Review – Thursday, 9/25 @ 6:30pm-7pm
This session is mandatory for groups producing a Fall ’25 show.
- Penn Live Arts Spaces – Thursday, 9/25 @ 7pm-8:30pm
This session is mandatory for groups producing a Fall’ 25 show in PLA Venues. - Saw and Order – Thursday, 9/25 @ 7pm-8pm and 8pm-9pm
This session is mandatory for anyone planning to build/use the saws in the PAC Shop. It will be repeated throughout the semester. - Shop Hours, Load-ins, and Strikes, Oh My! – Friday, 9/26 @ 3pm-4pm
This session is mandatory for Technical Directors in TAC-e, Singers, Bloomers, Mask & Wig, and Glee even if your group is not producing a Fall ’25 show. - Additionally, groups must send members (not the same people attending mandatory content) to at least two additional sessions.
⚠️ PAC groups who only meet partial attendance quotas will receive 1 demerit; fulfilling no attendance will result in 2 demerits.
Attendees are responsible for reporting back to their groups on any relevant content.
Contact the PAC Exec Board if you have questions or conflicts that prevent you from meeting your attendance quotas.
Extra Extra…
Arrive early or stick around after your sessions to pick up a meal, available on Thursday 9/25 in the Platt House lobby!
After each session in Platt House, fill out a Review Card to choose a prize out of our PAC Con Treasure chest!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if I have a conflict for a mandatory session? That’s ok – another knowledgeable member may attend as your proxy.
What if I have rehearsal? Well, this is your get out of rehearsal free pass! PAC groups are required to excuse members from rehearsal for any mandatory sessions.
Can I arrive late / leave early? If needed, but note that groups will only get credit for attendees who are present for at least 2/3 of the session content.
What sessions are mandatory for Independent (non-PAC) groups? Potentially Saw and Order, which is required for anyone planning to build or use saws in the PAC Shop in Fall ’25. Otherwise, we highly recommend that Independent Group members attend as much content as possible to benefit from these training sessions!
Thanks for a great PAC Con 2025!
This year’s Performing Arts Council Conference has been a blast! We loved seeing you responding to the great session content, digging into the Pattaya dinner, and finding unexpected swag in the post-session treasure chest.
We want to hear from as many people as possible about their experience. What did you like, and what could be better? Let us know on the PAC Con 2025 Survey.
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PAC Con 2025 Materials
Review recordings, slides, and resources from our PAC Con sessions in 2025!
Pre-Prod Form Review
- Pre-Prod Forms Slides
- Email pacshop4100@gmail.com to access the session recording.
