Welcome to the 2026/2027 Season A message from the Executive Director of Prologue Performing Arts. We’re excited to announce Prologue’s 60th season! This year we will be celebrating the past and embracing the future. 60 years ago, Joan McCormick, Jane Bishop, Mary Mingle, Joan Osler, and Susan Rubes made the decision to improve arts education in schools and in that first year, Prologue placed 81 performances in Ontario schools, reaching over 24,000 students; in the second year, those numbers doubled. In the past decade we have reached an average of approximately 300,000 students per year. Prologue is proud to continue encouraging students to take leadership roles in their schools and communities through the arts. Last year we were able to subsidize almost $145,000 in arts education through the Prologue Club, tdsbCREATES, the Possibility Program and the Northern Residency program thanks to the Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council, partners, foundations and donors. But our deepest appreciation goes out to the teachers, school administrators, principals, vice principals and school board representatives that trust us to bring arts education opportunities to schools across Ontario. We understand the budgeting constraints schools are faced with and we are continuously aiming to provide access to arts education to all schools and students. Teachers are our biggest advocates for arts education and we are forever grateful for all the work you do to help bring these opportunities to your students. This coming year Prologue will continue to provide a variety of genres and opportunities for arts education, including our new artist, storyteller supreme Kobèna, a tireless champion of the performance, creation and appreciation of African musics and artistic expression in Canada for over twenty years. We look forward to visiting your schools in the 2026/2027 season! Sincerely, Maria Williams Executive Director
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Land Acknowledgement From everyone here at Prologue, we would like to express our gratitude for the ability to work, live, and gather on this traditional territory named Tkarón:to; the place in the water where the trees stand; the land that is currently known as Toronto. We would like to acknowledge that we are situated on the lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and the Wendat Peoples. We acknowledge them and the many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and all other Nations who care for this land (recorded and unrecorded). We recognize our responsibility to understand and disrupt the ongoing systems of oppression, and to reflect on the meaning of, and the path towards, reconciliation. 3
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David Lane From Humming to Mouth Drumming In-Person or Virtual Workshop An interactive workshop of vocal gymnastics, instrument imitation, and beatboxing. Participants will experiment making sounds of their own, and share with the group.
You Can Beat Box! Available: March 1 - 5, 2027 Virtually by request
In-Person or Virtual Workshop
Grade Range: K – 8
This interactive workshop kicks off with a short beatboxing performance, after which students learn to make a variety of beatbox noises of their own!
Curriculum Connections: Music French Education
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Dr. Accordion Follow the Feeling In-Person or Virtual Performance Written by Digital Accordion Champion Michael Bridge (AKA Dr. Accordion), Follow the Feeling is a fun exploration of “all those feels” that music evokes! Audience members contribute as both musicians and composers with polyrhythmic clapping, and a live arranging session—where their musical decisions come to life in real-time!
Available: Limited Year-round Grade Range: K – 12
Make it a duo performance! Dr. Accordion (Michael Bridge) and Violinix (TSO violinist Yolanda Bruno
Curriculum Connections: Musical Arrangements French Education 4
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Fana Soro AKWAABA! Welcome to Africa! In-Person Performance
Available: Limited year-round Grade Range: K – 12 Curriculum Connections: Equity & Inclusion French Education Well Being
Fana Soro welcome’s you to the music, dance, and wise messages of the Senoufo people from the Ivory Coast. Learn about the continent of Africa, their instruments, and the love that Senoufo people have for their community. Fana will introduce Balafon rhythms, dance moves, and traditional songs. You are guaranteed to feel the beat! Djembe drumming workshops are also offered in-person View Artist Page
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Jeremy Fisher Music Sing with Jeremy / Chanter avec Jeremy In-Person or Virtual Performance This music performance / workshop features Jeremy Fisher, a 4-time JUNO-nominated artist, and creator of the CBC Kids animated series Jeremy and Jazzy. We explore music fundamentals, body movement, and develop French and English language skills through easy-to follow group singing in multiple styles. Students will have the opportunity to learn and perform with a world-renowned, touring musician.
Available: Limited year-round
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Grade Range: K – 8 Curriculum Connections: Social emotional learning Well Being 5
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Joaquín Núñez & Rumberos Cuba Brazil Carnival Experience In-Person or Virtual Performance
Available: Year-round
In his energetic and interactive performance, Joaquín showcases World Music and Afro / Latin rhythms. Students will have the opportunity to participate in percussion exercises, vocal chants, and traditional dance steps, and learn about percussion instruments used in styles such as Samba and Conga.
Grade Range: K – 12
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Curriculum Connections: Equity & Inclusion Well Being
Kobèna Aquaa-Harrison (NEW!) Groove§kool - Rhythm is My Language Storyteller supreme Kobèna Aquaa-Harrison presents an interactive, multicultural music and storytelling experience that explores how culture, creativity, and community are deeply interconnected. Engaging, profound, and hilarious stories and live music transport audiences across continents and generations. Students will participate in rhythm, song, and storytelling activities that foster appreciation for diversity, creativity, and global connection.
Available: Dec, 2026 - Feb, 2027
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Grade Range: K – 12 Curriculum Connections: Equity & Inclusion French Education
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Kuné Together! A Global Music Experience In-Person or Virtual Performance Watch Preview A celebration of Canada’s cultural diversity and pluralism, Kuné showcases music from Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and North America. Students will learn about where each artist is from, what languages they speak, and see and hear the sounds of the Oud, the Cajon, the Dizi, the Ngoni and more.
Available: Year-round Grade Range: K – 12
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Curriculum Connections: Equity & Inclusion Experiential Learning
Njacko Backo African Voyage/ Voyage Africain In-Person or Virtual Performance
Available: Year-round
In this interactive performance, students will learn the important role that music, dance, and storytelling play in everyday life in Cameroon. Students will experience and participate in traditional dance and drumming, listen to a traditional story, and learn about the importance of community in Central Africa.
Grade Range: K – 12
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Curriculum Connections: Equity & Inclusion French Education 7
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Razzmatazz for Kids Musical Tales and Adventures In-Person or Virtual Performance The award-winning Razzmatazz for Kids has been delighting young audiences for over 25 years with their original children’s music and traditional songs in English and French. The performers’ playful approach builds skills in listening, focusing, literacy, vocals, and movement. Razzmatazz builds a group experience with responsive singing, rhyming, rhythm, repetition, wordplay, actions, musical surprises, and even a dancing puppet!
Available: March 1 - 12, 2027 Grade Range: K – 3 Curriculum Connections: French Education Experiential Learning
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Sitar Fusion In the Footsteps of the Great Medieval Traveller Ibn Battuta In-Person or Virtual Performance Watch Preview In this performance and workshop, participants will experience the music and dance of some of the countries that Ibn Battuta travelled to: Morocco, Greece, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and China. Inspired by this journey, Anwar Khurshid will play a variety of instruments and sing while Geneviève Beaulieu dances.
Available: May 4 - 7, 2027 & virtually by request
Grade Range: K – 12 View Artist Page Curriculum Connections: Equity & Inclusion Character Development French Education
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Sultans of String Sultans of String: A WORLD OF MUSIC In-Person or Virtual Performance 3x JUNO Award nominees and Billboard charting artists Sultans of String take you on a musical journey around the world! Led by Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal recipient and violinist Chris McKhool, this thrilling performance presents a sonic tapestry of world music that explores styles, harmonies, and melodies from around the globe. The group combines Arabic folk from Chris’ heritage, Spanish flamenco, East Coast fiddling, Cuban rhythms, and Django-jazz.
Available: Limited year-round Grade Range: K – 12 Curriculum Connections: Diversity through music French Education
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The Jellyfish Project Rock the Climate: Hope in Action In-Person Performance
Available: Dates in November and April Grade Range: 6 – 8, 9 - 12 Curriculum Connections: Concepts of environmental sustainability Well Being
The Jellyfish Project delivers an energetic, interactive presentation featuring live music woven together with striking visuals and engaging discussion that captivates students while exploring issues of climate change and sustainability. Audiences can expect a unique blend of performance and education that highlights real-world solutions, youth-led action, and tangible ways they can make a difference. View Artist Page
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DuffleBag Theatre
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Fairy Tales & Classics In-Person Performance DuffleBag Theatre brings classic fairy tales and folktales to life in their signature fun-filled and humorous fashion, using audience members as the stars. Available Shows: • • • • • • • • •
Available: Year-round Grade Range: K – 12 Curriculum Connections: Character Development French Education
Beauty and the Beast / La belle et la bête Cinderella / Cendrillon Peter Pan Robin Hood Romeo & Juliet (Grade 4 – 8) Sleeping Beauty / La belle au bois dormant Snow White / Blanche neige The Three Musketeers / Les trois mousquetaires A Christmas Carol (Nov. 17 – Dec. 19, 2026)
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M. John Kennedy Fireside Munsch In-Person Performance M. John Kennedy’s hit solo show Fireside Munsch is a high-energy performance featuring four of Robert Munsch’s classic stories performed as one wacky storytelling play. There are three zany shows to choose from based on four beloved Munsch stories: Available: Year-round
A Mighty Mess of Munsch: Purple, Green and Yellow, Jonathan Cleaned Up Then He Heard A Sound, PIGS and Moira’s Birthday
Grade Range: K – 6
Munsch, Munsch, Munsch: Seeing Red, Swamp Water, Mmm Cookies! and More Pies!
Curriculum Connections: Literacy Character Development
A Merry Munsch-mas: I Have To Go, Thomas’ Snowsuit, Finding Christmas and Sounds Like Christmas (Nov/Dec only)
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Kaylie Kreatrix
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Kimiko In-Person Performance This award-winning one-woman circus and storytelling show explores the difficult history of Japanese-Canadians and the self discovery that comes with exploring one’s heritage. A work of physical theatre that includes dance, puppetry, circus and more, Kimiko is a celebration of Japanese art and culture.
Available: January 18 - 22, 2027 Grade Range: 4 - 12
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Curriculum Connections: Equity and Inclusion Storytelling French Education
Squirrel Suit Productions Neuro-DIVE! Jump aboard a fantastical adventure inside a neurodiverse brain! Neuro-DIVE!” blends clown, storytelling and shadow puppetry to explore the inner workings of a brain that doesn’t quite follow the “rule book”. The ADHD Project Available:
Storyteller, comedian, and disability advocate Carlyn Rhamey shares the triumphs and trials of growing up with ADHD. This intimate and honest journey celebrates neuro-diversity and the things that make us all different.
Limited year-round
Grade Range: K - 3 / 4 - 8 Curriculum Connections: Inclusion & Neurodiversity Well Being 11
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Artists in Motion Black in Canada In-Person Performance Black in Canada Dance Theatre Production is an episodic performance that uses dance, spoken word, and recorded archives to reinforce the powerful impact that Black people have had on the social and cultural fabric of our land. The work interprets the hurtful consequences of systemic racism and aims to educate the audience about the true histories and contemporary climate of hate speech and racial oppression within Canada.
Available: January - February, 2027 Grade Range: 1 – 12 Curriculum Connections: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Storytelling through dance
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Little Pear Garden Dance Company The Tales of Goddesses and a Painter In-Person Performance This story follows the Chinese Empire's best painter as he travels the Silk Road, creating cave paintings inspired by the many cultures along the way. Virtual workshops are also available View Artist Page
Available: May, 2027 Grade Range: 1 – 12 Curriculum Connections: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Asian Heritage / History 12
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Indigenous arts
3 Crows Productions Raven In-Person Performance
Available: May 31 - June 4, 2027 Grade Range: K – 8 Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Education Equity & Inclusion
Indigenous storyteller Dallas Yellowfly brings a light hearted, high-energy version of “How Raven Stole the Sun” to life using interactive theatre. The audience will learn some traditional names of locations on Turtle Island using Indigenous words and languages as well as the holistic values of some Indigenous Peoples. The audience will also gain an understanding of Indigenous Oral Traditions, the power of laughter in storytelling, and the importance of respecting the environment. View Artist Page
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The Chimera Project Silly Billy In-person Performance
Available: November 23 - 27, 2026 (more dates coming soon!)
Grade Range: K – 6 Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Education Equity & Inclusion
Silly Billy is a story about a rare white buffalo, unhappy with his uniqueness, who goes on a quest to find the magical Unicorn in the hopes of emulating this mythical creature. Through adventures, obstacles, misunderstandings and mishaps, Billy discovers his own self-worth, embraces his difference, and takes his place alongside the Unicorn as the legendary great white buffalo of the plains. View Artist Page 13
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Kung Jaadee Haida Stories In-person or Virtual Performance
Available: May 17 - 21, 2027 Grade Range: K – 12 Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Education Equity & Inclusion
In her storytelling performance, Kung Jaadee shares a few famous Haida legends about Raven (Yaahl), the creator of the world, and their universal teachings. She also shares some traditional Raven songs while using her drum, teaches some basic words in X̱aad Kil (Haida language), and shows her traditional regalia. A post-show Q & A includes a discussion about Haida culture and history. View Artist Page
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Mestre Sérgio & Suzanne From Pernambuco to TKaronto: a cultural movement & musical voyage! In-Person or Virtual Workshop(s)
Available: Year-round Grade Range: K – 12 Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Education Equity & Inclusion
Join Mestre Sérgio Xocolate for an authentic Capoeira workshop, featuring rich traditional movements, music, songs, dance, drumming and important stories of cultural expression and preservation from the North East of Brazil. Suzanne Roberts Smith provides facilitation in English and/or French as well as movement & percussion accompaniment. View Artist Page 14
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Tribal Vision Dance Visions of Turtle Island In-Person or Virtual Performance
Available: Year-round
Explore First Nations history and traditions in Tribal Vision’s high-energy performance! The artists will explain the history and significance of their dances and illustrate the cultural experience of First Nations peoples in Canada. This show is an introduction to the powwow culture of North American Indigenous people.
Grade Range: K – 12
First Nations Dance Workshops are also offered.
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Education Equity & Inclusion
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poetry & spoken word
Brendan McLeod Holy Guacamole! (It’s a Poetry Show!) Watch Preview In-Person or Virtual Performance
Available: Limited year-round Grade Range: K – 7 Curriculum Connections: Literacy Experiential Learning
Holy Guacamole offers students the opportunity to revel in the thrill of word play while offering practical lessons about rhythm and figurative language. Featuring a dinosaur rap, songs about planets and pets, and hilarious haikus and poems, the show delivers content that’s both entertaining for the ears and challenging for the mind. View Artist Page
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Britta B. Rebel with a Rhyme In-Person or Virtual Performance
Available: Limited year-round Grade Range: 4 – 12 Curriculum Connections: Equity & Inclusion Anti-Bullying Awareness
How do you find your voice and turn it into a career? In her performance, Britta B. uses poetry performance and conversation to discuss how she came to recognize her voice through spoken word poetry and turned it into her career. Her talk explores themes of identity, diversity, women’s empowerment, and resiliency as a platform for creative and thriving communities. View Artist Page
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Djennie Laguerre I’VE BEEN TOLD / ON M’A RACONTÉ In-Person or Virtual Performance
Available: Limited year-round Grade Range: K – 8 Curriculum Connections: Equity & Inclusion Literacy French Education
Storyteller, actress, and dancer extraordinaire Djennie Laguerre, A.K.A. Miss Happiness (Madame Bonheur on TVO/MiniTFO) introduces us to the colorful world and characters of Afro-Haitian folk tales through energetic interaction and play. Audiences are transported into this fabulous universe and invited to contribute to the show. KRICK? KRACK! Fun guaranteed! storytelling and dance workshops are also offered View Artist Page
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Rukhsana Khan Stories for Building Bridges In-Person or Virtual Performance Watch Preview
Available: Year-round
Critically-acclaimed author Rukhsana Khan shares stories from behind the scenes of her highly acclaimed books. Exploring South Asian culture and issues surrounding poverty, immigration, and family, Rukhsana shares her inspiration and writing process. View Artist Page
Grade Range: K – 8 Curriculum Connections: Equity & Inclusion Literacy
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french education
The Programs listed here are available to book in French or bilingually Click on an artist’s image to navigate back to the full program description.
David Lane
Djennie Laguerre
Dr. Accordion
DuffleBagTheatre
Fana Soro
Jeremy Fisher
Kobèna
Mestre Sergio & Suzanne
Njacko Backo
Razzmatazz for Kids
Sitar Fusion
Sultans of String
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The Possibility Program
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The Possibility Program is inspired by the founding vision of Prologue – that every young person in Ontario should have access to More performing arts experiences. Click Here to Learn The Program subsidizes performances and workshops in schools that are identified as underserved to address issues of equity caused by limited school arts budgets. Successful applicants will receive $500 per school year that can be used to subsidize a Prologue performance or workshop.
Leadership Through the Arts
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The Leadership Through the Arts Program (LAP) is an initiative designed to foster youth leadership among students across Ontario through the arts. LAP includes The Prologue Club, which brings students into the planning process of bringing performing arts to their schools; LAP North, a mentorship program in Northern Ontario; and The Student Programming Committee, a group of students who will provide input on our company of artists each year. 19 21
Support Us Not only was the performance engaging but it was immensely educational! My students and I were in awe and we learned so much. After the performance, as a classroom, we discussed our understanding… Our classrooms’ biggest takeaway was that the performance was more than just dancing and singing but First Nations peoples’ culture, history, storytelling. My students made further connections in their own lives by also sharing their traditional clothes, music, beliefs, food, and other customs. – Cherokee Public School, TDSB
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