About Center for Applied Theatre and Active Culture
The Center for Applied Theatre and Active Culture (CATAC) is an Akron, Ohio-based performing arts theater dedicated to fostering social change and community through innovative performances and artist-centered events. It serves as a home for resident companies like Chameleon Village Theatre Collective, Gum-Dip Theatre, and QuTheatr, and supports both emerging local and internationally recognized artists in developing new forms of expression. CATAC also aims to provide educational outreach and expand the understanding of performance's role in cultural change.