Showcase Hub
Information hub for showcase artists and their agents
Checklist for showcase participation
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Artist or agent has joins MPAC as a member
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Agents: membership link
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Artists: membership link
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Artist or agent (whomever has the membership) registers for the conference. Early-bird registration ends August 15!
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You must be a member to register for the conference so start your membership first.
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Agents: registration link
- Artists: registration link
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Purchase conference meals: this is recommended but not required. Meals must be purchased in advance. You cannot opt-in after you show up at the conference.​
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Review information below
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Come to the conference!
Paperwork
Showcase Agreement for reference.
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If you are an international artist and need a letter confirming that you have been invited to a non-paying performance event, please let me know as soon as possible.
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What comes with my membership?
So many things! Explore the member dashboard here.
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What comes with my conference registration?
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one (1) booth in the Resource Room (exhibit hall)
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8' table and chair are provided​
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Electrical outlet access provided
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registration and conference badges for all agency employees and/or artists represented.
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For example, XYZ Theater Group has 4 total individuals in the company. XYZ Theater Group will only need to register once as an artist. This will cover all individuals above.
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​For example, XYZ Agency has 2 employees attending and will represent 1 showcasing artist group. XYZ Agency will only need to register once as an artist agency. This will cover all individuals above.
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What is NOT included in my conference registration?
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Attendees are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and meals
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Catered conference meals are not included but are available to purchase. Conference meals must be purchased in advance!
Schedules!
This is the information the stage crew has. If it is incorrect, please let me know!
Tech information on file
This is the information the stage crew has. If it is incorrect, please let me know!
The sound engineer has been provided with your tech riders and schedule information. He will reach out to you to ask questions or touch base as we get closer to the conference date.
Load-in
Resource Room / Exhibit Hall
The easiest entrance to use is accessible from the south side of the building (by Whittier Park on the map). The exhibit hall is on the ground level.
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You can begin setting up your booth at 3pm on Friday. Resource Room strike/teardown must be completed by 6:45pm on Saturday.​
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WI-FI
​Yes! There will be wi-fi in the Civic Center.
Mansfield Theater
You can enter the back-stage area of the theater from the south side of the building through "door D." There are a few stairs leading up to this entrance.
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If you need a ramp, there is one on the north side of the theater, adjacent to the unload zone on Park Dr. You will need to go through the theater lobby and turn right at the south hallway.
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Maps and layouts
What bio are you printing in the program?
We will use the bio on the Showcase Line-up page. This content is from your showcase application. Please send any corrections or updates to info@mtperformingarts.org as soon as possible!
Please keep your bio to 140 words or less.
When sending bio corrections, please send the entire bio to ensure accuracy.
Resource room etiquette
WHAT IS TURN-THE-TABLES???
WHAT IS THE JAM SESSION???
For more information, sign up for the Artist & agent conference orientation!
Do you send out an attendee list?
Yes! The attendee list will be sent by email to those who have registered for the conference.
In order to be on the list and receive the list, you must register!