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Adam is a Dora-Nominated Canadian theatre artist known for his writing and performance. He is one of Canada’s most sought-after puppeteers.

Adam is best known for his solo shows, including THE FAMILY CROW: A Murder Mystery,  BAKER'S DOZEN: 12 Angry Puppets, and his family musical Emilio's A Million Chameleons, which will have an Off-Broadway run in 2025. These productions have toured North America, earning countless awards and accolades.

Beyond his own creations, Adam has worked with companies such as Neptune Theatre Halifax (Olaf in the first Canadian company of Disney’s Frozen), Tarragon Theatre, Young People's Theatre, the Victoria Playhouse, Sudbury Theatre Centre, Drayton Entertainment, Mad Science Productions (including Star Trek Live! at Kennedy Space Center),  the first Canadian cast of Avenue Q, and Walt Disney World Entertainment. He also appears as Fuzz the hamster on the Canadian Screen Award-winning The Fabulous Show with Fay & Fluffy on Family Jr., where he is both a performer and writer.

Adam has been an Artist in Residence with The Puppetsmithery in Australia, Tarragon Theatre, and Ontario Culture Days. He spent three seasons as the Assistant Artistic Director of Victoria Playhouse Petrolia. He was a 2023 nominee for the Johanna Metcalfe Award for the Performing Arts.

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SoHo Playhouse's 2025 International Fringe Encore Theater Series is Now Playing

SoHo Playhouse's 2025 International Fringe Encore Theater Series is now open and runs Off-Broadway through March 2, 2025! Learn more about the series here!
Interview: Kaleigh Gorka Talks Playing Elsa in Disney's FROZEN at Neptune Theatre

The Canadian Premiere of Disney's FROZEN at Halifax’s Neptune Theatre is currently in full swing, and Elsa herself, actress Kaleigh Gorka was kind enough to chat with Broadway World about her experience playing this incredible character, her sisterly relationship with co-star Synthia Yusuf, and the overall magic of this beautiful musical.
SoHo Playhouse Reveals 2025 International Fringe Encore Theater Series Lineup

SoHo Playhouse has revealed the lineup for the 2025 International Fringe Encore Theater Series. See the full programming and learn more about the festival taking place this winter.
Award-Winning Puppet Musical EMILIO'S A MILLION CHAMELEONS Comes To Edmonton Fringe

Emilio's A Million Chameleons, a puppet-filled musical theatre show by The Pucking Fuppet Co., will play the Edmonton Fringe. This family-friendly spectacle celebrates being true to yourself and letting your inner sparkle shine.
SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD & More Nominated for 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts revealed the 228 nominations for the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards. See the full list!
EMILIO'S A MILLION CHAMELEONS Comes To Orlando Fringe

Experience the magic of Emilio's world-famous chameleon circus in the musical theatre spectacular, EMILIO'S A MILLION CHAMELEONS.
Fringe Hit THE FAMILY CROW: A Murder Mystery To Tour Ontario This Halloween Season

Internationally celebrated puppeteer Adam Francis Proulx brings his Fringe hit THE FAMILY CROW: A Murder Mystery to Ontario this Halloween season. Join the hilarious puppet comedy mystery in Gravenhurst, Kitchener, Collingwood, Aurora, Orillia, Oshawa, and Stratford. Don't miss the show critics are raven about!
Puppeteer Adam Francis Proulx to Bring EMILIO'S A MILLIION CHAMELEONS to Vancouver Fringe Festival

Get ready for a glitter-filled, family-friendly musical as Emilio's A Million Chameleons takes the stage at Vancouver Fringe Festival. Join Emilio and his chameleon circus for heartwarming and hilarious performances that will leave you in awe. Don't miss this amazing puppetry show on Granville Island.
Fringe Hit THE FAMILY CROW: A MURDER MYSTERY Comes To Edmonton Fringe

After sell-out runs in Orlando, Toronto, and Winnipeg, internationally celebrated puppeteer Adam Francis Proulx bringing his unique brand of puppetry for grown-ups to the Edmonton Fringe for the first time.
THE FAMILY CROW A Murder Mystery' Flies Home To Toronto Fringe After Sold-Out Runs Across North America

After a wildly successful 2022 on the Fringe Festival circuit, internationally celebrated puppeteer Adam Francis Proulx (CBC Gem, Netfllix, Family Jr.) is coming home to Toronto Fringe for four shows only with his unique brand of puppetry for grown-ups.
Tarragon Theatre Announces The Inaugural GREENHOUSE FESTIVAL

Mike Payette Artistic Director of Tarragon Theatre and Managing Director Andrea Vagianos have announced the first-ever Greenhouse Festival, a festival of new work developed and incubated at Tarragon Theatre.
Fringe Hit THE FAMILY CROW: A MURDER MYSTERY Comes to Toronto

After a wildly successful summer on the Fringe Festival circuit, internationally celebrated puppeteer Adam Francis Proulx is coming home to Toronto with his unique brand of puppetry for grown-ups.
THE FAMILY CROW: A MURDER MYSTERY To Play Vancouver Fringe After A Sold-Out Run At Orlando Fringe

After a sold-out run at the Orlando Fringe Festival, internationally celebrated puppeteer Adam Francis Proulx will return to Vancouver Fringe in September with his unique brand of puppetry for grown-ups.
THE FAMILY CROW: A MURDER MYSTERY To Play FringeMTL After A Sold-Out Run At Orlando Fringe

After a sold-out run at the Orlando Fringe Festival, internationally celebrated puppeteer Adam Francis Proulx returns to FringeMTL with his unique brand of puppetry for grown-ups.
HOW TO HUG A PORCUPINE, A New Porcupine Puppet Comedy, Comes To A Screen Near You

How to Hug a Porcupine, a new adult puppet comedy, is having a virtual workshop and it is available for on-demand viewing until 6 October 2021.
For 100 Days, Spencer Has Helped Families Cope With The New Normal

As families all over the world were suddenly asked to stay inside, Spencer Sparklestein was in the same boat. Spencer, a puppet creation by celebrated puppeteer, Adam Francis Proulx, began putting out daily episodes of a new web series Spencer Stays Inside, produced completely in isolation.
Lineup Announced for 2018 Orlando Fringe Winter Mini-Fest

This afternoon the Orlando Fringe released the names of each of the 26 shows that will be appearing at their upcoming Winter Mini-Fest in January.
Drayton Festival Theatre Launches 2013 Season with THE SONGS OF SINATRA Tonight

Drayton Festival Theatre opens its doors and raises the curtain on the 2013 Season with The Songs of Sinatra, an unforgettable tribute to The Chairman of the Board, Frank Sinatra. Playing eight shows a week, tonight, May 8th through June 1st this energetic production is a real treat for fans of the incomparable musical legend.
Drayton Festival Theatre to Launch 2013 Season with THE SONGS OF SINATRA, May 8

Drayton Festival Theatre opens its doors and raises the curtain on the 2013 Season with The Songs of Sinatra, an unforgettable tribute to The Chairman of the Board, Frank Sinatra. Playing eight shows a week, May 8th through June 1st this energetic production is a real treat for fans of the incomparable musical legend.

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