Association of Professional Theatres in the Czech Republic
Asociace profesionálních divadel ČR

The Association of Professional Theatres in the Czech Republic (APD) brings together most of the professional ensemble theatres of the public sphere in the Czech Republic. It supports cooperation between theatres, advocates for better conditions for creating dramatical works, and represents theatres in communication with public authorities.

The Association aims to facilitate and maintain a wide range of cultural opportunities available. It stresses the importance of regional and municipal theatres for the public, the districts, and the state. By supporting these theatres the association helps the continuation of the rich tradition of Czech theatre within all of drama, puppet, musical, and other performative genres. The Association represents professional theatres before authorities in the pursuit of optimal conditions, both financial and administrative, for theatre productions.