Membership

Join the Association for Hispanic Classical Theater

Support the community of scholars, performers, and educators advancing the comedia while gaining access to exclusive programming, research, and archives.

Start your application Renew in the member portal

Why members stay engaged

Membership keeps you connected to the global network of artists and academics championing Hispanic classical theater, with resources tailored to both scholarship and performance.

Membership levels

Select the option that aligns with your role. Each membership includes full conference access, journal delivery, and archive privileges.

Regular Membership

$65 / year

  • Full access to AHCT programming and archives
  • Includes the annual print issue of Comedia Performance
  • Voting privileges at the annual members’ meeting

Regular Membership (2 Years)

$120 / every 2 years

  • Lock in dues for two consecutive years
  • Automatic renewal reminders and receipts
  • Ideal for institutions funding memberships

Student / Retired Membership

$55 / year

  • Discounted access for students and retired colleagues
  • Same benefits as regular members
  • Flexible payment support available

Life Membership

$650 / one-time payment

  • Lifetime recognition on the AHCT website
  • Permanent access to member resources
  • No future dues — support the association in perpetuity

How the process works

Every join or renewal follows a simple three-step experience. Existing members can jump directly to the portal once their dues are current.

  1. Submit your application

    Share your contact details, address, and professional focus so we can welcome you to the member directory.

    Start with the membership application form.

  2. Complete secure payment

    Finish dues through PayPal with a card, bank account, or institutional method.

    Next, we direct you to the secure payment gateway.

  3. Receive confirmation

    Download your receipt, review next steps, and access the members-only portal.

    Finally, you’ll land on the confirmation page with your receipt.

  4. Visit the member portal

    Update your profile, renew future dues, and access member-exclusive content.

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Membership application

Complete the form below to join or renew your AHCT membership. You’ll confirm your payment on the next screen.

All fields marked with * are required. Institutional payments are welcome — note the billing contact in the additional comments field.

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Payment and confirmation

Once the form is submitted you’ll see the payment step and confirmation page. Both can be reused for renewals and institutional payments.

Online payment

Secure checkout via PayPal supports ACH, credit, or institutional cards. Receipts are generated immediately.

After you submit the application we guide you straight into the payment step.

Confirmation status

Return to the confirmation page at any time to verify your membership status and download your latest receipt.

Use your confirmation page link to re-open your receipt or check renewal status.

Renew anytime

Log in to the member portal to update your profile, revisit resources, and renew future dues.

Affiliated opportunities

Spotlight conferences, residencies, and related programming for members at the end of the Join page.

Featured programs

Add upcoming festivals, workshops, and partner initiatives directly in WordPress.

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Need assistance?

We’re glad to help with membership questions, payments, or technical support.

Membership team

Member portal

Already joined? Visit the member portal to renew dues, update your profile, and access exclusive resources.

Mail-in payments

Prefer to send a check? Submit the application, choose “Pay later,” and we’ll email address and invoice details within one business day.