Emilio’s A Million Chameleons is a dazzling, heartwarming musical about embracing who you truly are, supporting one another, and letting your inner sparkle shine. Appropriate for ages 4 to 104, the whole family will delight in this puppet-filled romp!
Synopsis:
Emilio Jr. is determined to carry on his father’s legendary circus act – one that promises a million chameleons performing music, magic, and amazement. But there’s a secret… There aren’t actually a million chameleons. Just one – Juan – using his incredible powers of transformation despite his extreme shyness. And Juan isn’t the only one struggling to find his place. As Emilio tries to follow in his father’s footsteps, he realizes he must chart his own path. Together, this best friend duo learns that true magic happens when you trust yourself and your unique gifts.
Developed in association with Tarragon Theatre, Canada’s home for groundbreaking contemporary plays, Emilio’s A Million Chameleons is co-created by: Adam Francis Proulx – Internationally celebrated puppeteer & Dora Award nominee, Bryon Laviolette – Canadian Comedy Award winner and Chris Tsujiuchi – Acclaimed cabaret artist & composer.
Bursting with songs and laughs, this joyful, interactive production blends puppetry, music, and heartfelt storytelling into an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.
About the Artist:
Adam Francis Proulx (creator/performer) is a theatre artist and puppeteer whose award-winning solo shows have toured across the globe. As Artistic Director of The Pucking Fuppet Co., his works include BAKER’S DOZEN: 12 Angry Puppets, THE FAMILY CROW: A Murder Mystery, FERRY TALE! (A Fairy Tale), and Emilio’s A Million Chameleons — which recently celebrated an Off-Broadway run and earned him a Dora Award nomination for Outstanding Performance. Adam is also a sought-after puppetry director and designer having collaborated with the likes of CBC, YPT, Nickelodeon, and Neptune Theatre. In addition to creating original work, Adam has starred in the first Canadian productions of Avenue Q (as Princeton/Rod) and Disney’s Frozen (as Olaf). He can be seen as Fuzz the Hamster on the Canadian Screen Award-winning The Fabulous Show with Fay & Fluffy on Family Jr. He also writes for the series. In 2025, he was named a Protégé Winner of the Johanna Metcalf Award for the Performing Arts.
Watch the trailer for Emilio’s A Million Chameleons