StoryPillar Series

STORY PILLARS FALL PROGRAMMING

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Following the success of the StoryPillars Event Series this past winter, Storytelling Toronto is expanding into year-round programming with the return of the series in Fall 2026 at Palmerston Library Theatre.

Storytelling Toronto is pleased to announce an open Call for Submissions, inviting members of the Greater Toronto Area storytelling community to propose events for inclusion in the upcoming StoryPillars Fall Series.

We are seeking dynamic, engaging, and original programming that celebrates and amplifies the oral tradition of storytelling in its many forms.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome a wide range of event formats, including but not limited to:

• Curated multi-performer storytelling shows

• Solo storytelling performances

• Workshops and educational programming

• Lectures, panels, or discussions

• Experimental or interdisciplinary storytelling formats

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

Applicant can submit:

• 20-30 minute event 

• 45-60 min event 

• 80-90 min 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.

Who Should Apply

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

What We Offer

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 + 20% Box Office Profit Share (Gross). 

Selected applicants flat fee will be paid based on event scale: 

20-30 minute show ($150) 45-60 min show ($250) 80-90 min show ($400)

Tickets costs: General $20.00 adv | Membership $17.00 adv | Door $25.00

When & Where? 

Palmerston Library Theatre

560 Palmerston Ave, Toronto, ON M6G 2P7

Venue Capacity: 120

September 26 | October 24 | November 21

Events will begin at 7:30pm. Must complete no later than 9:30pm.

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

Submission Details

We strongly encourage proposals that meaningfully involve equity-seeking individuals and communities.

Please include the following in your proposal:

• Event title and description

• Format and structure (e.g., solo show, workshop, etc.)

• Names of participating artists (if applicable)

• Event Description (max 500 words)

• Indication how your project meaningfully involves equity-seeking individuals and communities

• Marketing/Outreach Plan

• Example of Past Presented work (max 200 words)

• Technical or production needs

• Preferred dates or scheduling considerations

Storytelling Toronto is committed to building an inclusive, accessible and diverse storytelling community by ensuring opportunities for Equity-seeking tellers. Equity-Seeking refers to an artist who self-identifies as traditionally underrepresented and under-resourced in performing arts and festival settings. For example, an equity seeking artist may identify as an Indigenous artist, artist of colour, transgender artist, artist with a disability or new Canadian artist. 

How to Apply: Google Link Form Opens May 20, 2026!

Deadline Date:  JULY 3, 2026 Notification Date: End of July, 2026.