Education Arts Canada’s mission is to engage and inspire children through music, drama and interactive theatre.
Education Arts Canada (EAC) is a Canadian not-for-profit theatre company that engages and inspires children through music, drama, and highly interactive live performance. Founded by Juno Award-winning children’s composers Judy Adelman Gershon and David Gershon, EAC creates professional musical theatre experiences that bring curriculum and social-emotional learning to life for students from Kindergarten through Grade 6.
Our productions come directly into schools, making high-quality musical theatre accessible for tens of thousands of children each year. Whether students are helping solve a problem from their seats, singing along with the cast, or seeing themselves reflected in diverse characters on stage, EAC performances are designed to spark joy, imagination, and meaningful learning.
Since incorporating in 2004, EAC has developed award-winning programs in literacy, mathematics, science, physical literacy, and mental health. Our shows are known for combining the highest-calibre music, engaging storytelling, and educational substance in ways that children and educators never forget.
Our Signature Programs
Once Upon a Tune Series
Literacy/Fairy Tales/Arts/Music/Drama | Primary (K-3)
Once Upon a Tune is EAC’s flagship literacy series. These large-scale musical adaptations of classic fairy tales have become one of Ontario’s most beloved performing arts experiences for young children.
For many years, the series toured major theatres across Ontario, engaging over 40,000 students annually. We are now thrilled to offer specially adapted in-school versions of these productions, allowing schools to experience the same magic and educational impact without leaving their building.
Current titles include:
GoldiRocks
Red’s in the Neighbourhood
PigMania
BeanStock
MathJam Series
Math Concepts & Arts/Music/Drama | Primary (K-3)
VIDEO: What is MathJam?
MathJam transforms core math concepts into unforgettable songs, stories, and interactive theatrical experiences. Developed in collaboration with leading educators and featuring Juno-nominated music, MathJam helps students discover that math can be creative, exciting, and fun.
Current titles include:
MathJam: Math Rules!
The Wizard of Math
Shape Caper
Massively MathJam
One Deep Breath Series
Mental Health & Arts/Music/Drama | Junior (Grades 4-6)
VIDEO: Jay VS The World
One Deep Breath is EAC’s acclaimed series for junior students, using music and storytelling to address topics such as anxiety, bullying, emotional regulation, and resilience. Titles include:
The Secret Life of Riley K
Jay VS The World
Straight On Til Morning
Strange New Days
This series was developed with support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation and in consultation with mental health professionals.
Harmony Crew
Mental Health and Social-Emotional Learning | Grades K–3
VIDEO: Introducing Harmony Crew
Harmony Crew is EAC’s newest touring series for primary students, launched in 2026 with the premiere of We Are Harmony Crew.
In this exciting musical adventure, three young performers from diverse backgrounds discover that by working together they can help children build:
Harmony WITHIN Us — skills for emotional regulation, resilience, and self-awareness
Harmony AMONG Us — skills for cooperation, empathy, and healthy relationships
The Harmony Crew series was developed with support from an Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant and guided by a Mental Health Advisory Committee chaired by a leading University of Toronto child and adolescent psychiatrist.
ScienceJam Series
Science Concepts & Arts/Music/Drama | Junior (Grades 4-6)
Created in partnership with the Ontario Science Centre, ScienceJam uses songs, stories, and live demonstrations to bring the science curriculum to life.
Current titles include:
Hubbard’s Amazing Matter and Energy Machine
Isaac Newton’s Excellent Adventure
Archimedes Moves the World
JiggiJump Series
Physical Literacy & Movement & Arts/Music/Drama | Primary (K-3)
VIDEOS: What is JiggiJump? | TV Promo | TV Episodes | Classroom Resource
Originally developed in partnership with Ophea (the Ontario Physical Health Education Association), this ground-breaking initiative uses the power of music and drama to get kids moving. Over half a million Ontario children have experienced JiggiJump programs.
Current titles include:
JiggiJump Rock (including thematic material on diversity and cooperation)
JiggiJump Healthy Earth (including thematic material on environmental stewardship)
JiggiJump Beach Party (including thematic material on sun safety)
JiggiJump Snack Attack (including thematic material on healthy eating)
EAC Volunteers
Education Arts Canada is proud that both families and educators have embraced its productions. Over the past several years, we have developed relationships with thousands of Ontario teachers who share our vision of bringing more quality arts experiences into the lives of young children. These teachers volunteer time outside of their normal contracted duties to help plan and organize EAC shows for their students. EAC programs enjoy an unprecedented approval rating of 98% and higher among our teacher volunteer partners.
In a typical year, approximately 30,000 Canadian school children will attend EAC performances in partnership with up to 500 schools, day care centres, and community groups across the country.
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