Prologue to the Performing Arts believes that the performing arts play a vital role in the development of healthy, creative and responsible members of society. This belief results in a commitment to ensuring young people equal access to the arts.
For over 40 years, Prologue to the Performing Arts (Prologue) has been bringing diverse performing arts experiences into communities across Ontario.
We offer:
- Canadian artists of recognized excellence;
- Artistic quality and innovation in Music, Theatre, Dance, Storytelling, Musical Theatre, Opera and Puppetry;
- Affordable fees;
- Year-round availability;
- Workshops for specific artists and companies;
- Promotional materials to accompany every performance.
Special Outreach Programs … For Bright Young Minds!
Thought provoking, challenging, engaging and curriculum relevant are ways to describe the following Outreach Programs. These performances offer presenters a great opportunity to form partnerships with local schools, school boards and share the wonders of the performing arts with young people of all ages.
Prologue has carefully selected a list of artists and companies that will best suit the special needs and requirements of educators and the curriculum. These Outreach Programs explore Canadian history, contemporary and East Indian dance, sound and improvisation, accessibility and equality, First Nations’ stories of empathy and understanding and much, much more.
A study guide for teachers’ use accompanies each show and a follow-up question and answer session with the audience is part of each presentation. Selected artists and companies also offer workshops and residency programs.
Call us now to assist you with creating the appropriate Outreach Program for your school community!
Mike Ford: The Great Canadian Songbook (Also available in French)
Kaeja d’Dance: Tabled Manners & Express Dance Workshop
Menaka Thakkar Dance Company: Wise Monkey, Foolish Crocodile
The Music Arsenal: Sound Factory (Also Available in French)
Alan Shain: First Day in the School Yard & Still Waiting for that Special Bus
Tapestry New Opera Works: Elijah’s Kite
Shannon Thunderbird: Thunder Rolling in the Mountains & Stories of Noo Halidzoks
Check each artists’ listing for more information.