DUCTAC

DUCTAC, short for Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre, is a not-for-profit cultural organization based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It aims to support, produce, and present theatre and arts across disciplines, and to provide education and opportunities for artists and audiences.

The venue operates a main theatre and a studio theatre, along with rehearsal spaces, classrooms, and an art gallery. It hosts performances, rehearsals, screenings, and exhibitions, and serves as a venue for visiting companies and local productions.

Programs include resident and guest theatre productions, dance and music performances, film showcases, and arts education programs for children, youth, and adults. It runs workshops, summer camps, school outreach, and artist development initiatives.

Community role and partnerships: DUCTAC engages with schools, community groups, sponsors, and cultural organizations to broaden access to the arts and to foster local talent. It participates in national and international arts networks and hosts festivals and special events.

Governance and funding: As a non-profit, it is governed by a board and operated by a management team, with funding from ticket sales, class fees, grants, sponsorships, and partnerships.