The National Drama Association of Trinidad and Tobago (NDATT) is pleased to announce that its Biennial General Meeting (BGM) will be held on Saturday 22nd November, 2025. The event will begin at 10AM, in the Helen May Johnstone Room, Queen’s Hall.
The BGM represents one of the Association’s most important activities, empowering its members to take an active role in reviewing the progress and reports of the sitting Executives, and in accordance with NDATT’s constitution, elect a new Executive Committee to govern the Association for the next two (2) years. The available positions to be filled are: President, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Public Relations Officer, Education Officer, and Resource Development Officer.
Recognising the importance of a fair and informed election process, NDATT’s Trustees and Executive Custodians, Mr. Peter Craig and Mr. Triston Wallace, have introduced a new Expression of Interest (EOI) system to precede formal nominations. This initiative is designed to give members sufficient time and information to evaluate prospective candidates before nomination and voting.
Members who wish to serve on the next Executive Committee are invited to complete the online Expression of Interest (EOI) form which can be accessed via the webpage https://linktr.ee/ndatt. For transparency, all submissions will be reviewed and compiled exclusively by the Trustees, and shall not be reviewed by any member of the current Executive Committee.
The timeline and process for the EOI will be as follows:
- The EOI period is now open and will close on November 12th, ten (10) days prior to the BGM.
- At least seven (7) days before the BGM, the Trustees will share with the membership and the public a catalogue of all candidates who have expressed interest.
- At the BGM, those candidates will be presented for nomination. Nominees must be present to accept their nomination.
- If no EOI is received for a particular office, nominations will be accepted from the floor on the day of the BGM.
Please note that only members who are financial for 2025/2026 are eligible to nominate, be nominated, vote, and serve on the Executive Committee. NDATT encourages members to ensure that their memberships are up to date ahead of the meeting.
In a statement to the media, Trustee – Triston Wallace urged “Leadership within our Association is not about position or power, it is about service. It’s about guiding with humility, empowering others, and ensuring that the work continues to reflect good governance, collaboration, and the collective vision of our members.” He further encourages all members and stakeholders in the national arts community to support this important moment in the Association’s calendar and for eligible members to actively participate in the leadership process.
For more information, connect with NDATT via email – nationaldramatnt@gmail.com, on Facebook, Instagram, and X @iamndatt, or call 868 798 6676.
ABOUT THE NDATT
Incorporated under Act 33 of 1989, (The National Drama Association of Trinidad and Tobago (Incorporation) Act, 1989), NDATT is a collective of professional and amateur theatre practitioners who are committed to the development of the theatre industry in T&T.
Founded in 1980 by James Lee Wah, NDATT is the first and only statutory body that represents the interest of theatre in T&T. After a seven year hiatus, the NDATT was revitalized in July of 2017 with renewed purpose to the development of theatre in T&T.
The Trinidad and Tobago Performing Arts Network 