We are open to varying forms and genres of storytelling, including but not limited to:

• Traditional
• Personal True Tale / Memoir
• Folk Tales
• Historical
• Original Fiction
• Comedy Storytelling
• Spoken Word
• Children/Family Storytelling

Applicants can submit:

• 20–30 minute event
• 45–60 minute event
• 80–90 minute event

Applicants are welcome to submit multiple submissions.

Depending on submissions, shorter shows may be paired with longer shows as a single ticketed event.

If your work centers storytelling in a compelling way, we want to hear from you.

This call is open to storytellers, producers, educators, and artists based in or connected to the Greater Toronto Area.

Selected applicants will receive support from Storytelling Toronto, including:

• A performance venue
• Artist Compensation
• Marketing Support
• Front of House Support
• Box Office Management
• Box Office Revenue Sharing

Selected applicants are paid a flat fee plus 20% Box Office Profit Share (Gross).

Artist Fees:

• 20–30 minute show: $150
• 45–60 minute show: $250
• 80–90 minute show: $400

Ticket Prices:

• General Admission: $20 advance
• Member Admission: $17 advance
• At the Door: $25

Venue:
Palmerston Library Theatre
560 Palmerston Ave, Toronto, ON M6G 2P7

Venue Capacity: 120

Performance Dates:

• September 26
• October 24
• November 21

Events will begin at 7:30 PM and must conclude no later than 9:30 PM.

Depending on the nature of submissions, shorter projects may be paired with longer projects on the same ticketed event.