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Over the Rainbow Children’s Entertainment Series is Sault Ste Marie’s first live theatre series for children ages 3 and up. The shows have entertained, enchanted, and created lasting memories for many families for over 25 years.

Audiences are introduced to fantastic worlds where the imagination soars, participation is encouraged, and lessons in trust, caring and integrity are learned. 

We bring quality children’s entertainers to our community audiences at an affordable price. We are a not-for-profit volunteer organization and we subsidize ticket pricing through federal, provincial, and municipal arts grants and generous local sponsors.

Current Season
2025 - 2026

Lotus Wight

2 pm Sunday April 5/2026

Community Theatre Centre (White Pines)

Sam Allison, who performs as Lotus Wight and is a member of Sheesham, Lotus and ‘Son, is known for his soulful singing and inimitable playing of guitar and banjo. Sam’s remarkable live performances always include something unusual whether dropping beats with a jaw-harp, singing an old forgotten chant, or playing a bass harmonica on a chest-rack. He surprises his audience with his ability to move through the American musical cannon with remarkable originality in his delivery and instrumentation and with obvious love for the material and the tradition

Chris McKhool

2 pm Sunday April 26/2026
Korah Collegiate

Hailed as a “Children’s musical star” (National Post) & “ Canada’s greatest eco-troubadour for young people” (Mississauga Living Arts Centre), JUNO Award nominee Chris McKhool is one of Canada’s hottest musicians for young people

Silly Billy

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2 pm Sunday September 28/2025
Community Theatre Centre (White Pines)

Silly Billy is a story about a rare white buffalo, unhappy with his uniqueness, who goes on a quest to find the magical Unicorn in the hopes of emulating this mythical creature.  Through adventures, obstacles, misunderstandings and mishaps, Billy discovers his own self-worth, embraces his difference, and takes his place alongside the Unicorn as the legendary great white buffalo of the plains.

The Greatest Robot Ever

A Magical Interactive Dance-Theatre Show

 

2 pm Sunday December 7/2025

Community Theatre Centre (White Pines)

The Greatest Robot Ever is a brand new rhyming story created by The knotted Project and Hawk Dance Theatre. Using projection, dance and story telling, children interact with the performers throughout the show

Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch

​2 pm Saturday January 31/2026
Community Theatre Centre (White Pines)

Mr. Hatch leads a predictable and dreary life; he keeps to himself. One Valentine’s Day, he unexpectedly receives a heart-shaped package with an anonymous note that whispers, “somebody loves you,” and everything changes. This heartwarming puppet play examines the effect that kindness can have on a lonely existence. Join washerwomen Betsy, Edna, and Molly as they bring Mr. Hatch’s story to life and help him search for his secret admirer!

Upcoming Season
2026 - 2027

Marc Trudel: Magician
A Brand New Story

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*1pm Saturday October 3/2026
Sault Community Theatre Centre (White Pines)

​A Brand New Story returns audiences to The Mysterious School, where Marc Trudel blends dazzling magic, music, and humour to celebrate the importance of storytelling.

Tanglewood Marionettes
An Arabian Adventure

2pm Sunday November 15/2026
F.H. Clergue School

A swashbuckling tale set in exotic lands and featuring our signature story book backdrop, An Arabian Adventure tells the tale of a prince who is thrown into a dungeon because of his love for a beautiful princess. Facing danger at every turn, the courageous prince must use his wits to escape his prison, defeat the diabolical Vizier, and save the princess from a tragic fate.

Al Simmons
Sounds Crazy

2pm Sunday January 24/2027

Sault Community Theatre Centre (White Pines)

We can only imagine, but likely the first musicians accidentally twanged the string of their hunting bow, blew across the top of a piece of bamboo or between two blades of grass, or hit two sticks together... We, too, can make music out of found items, even stuff that is headed for the landfill site. Our homemade instruments won't have the most sophisticated sounds, but their construction will have the essence of, and be played using the same principles as the finest, most expensive store-bought kind!

The Lady Next Door 
Circus, physical theatre and clowing

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2pm Sunday March 21/2027
Sault Community Theatre Centre (White Pines)

This is the story of two neighbors who share a common yard. The two women are very different, even antagonistic. One is rather orderly and organized, while the other is messy and exuberant. As you can see, the first one often disturbs the other one! Huguette, this exuberant woman, takes pleasure in hanging out her laundry with her singing very loudly, setting up her tent for nights of camping in heryard, or practicing her acrobatic bicycle with a disturbance. But what bothers her neighbor Vana the most is her overflowing garbage cans, not to mention her snoring.

The neighbors learn to communicate and finally understand each other better. And a glimmer of friendship eventually appears between these two women, who are perhaps not so different after all.

This clownish female duo will make you laugh till you cry!

Club Origami
RIP, FOLD AND SCRUMPLE!

2pm Saturday May 15/2027
F.H. Clergue School

What can we create with a single square of paper? 

As you scrunch the paper, watch how your imagination begins to dance… Dive into the magical world of Club Origami, an immersive and interactive dance show inviting families to create, imagine and explore whole new ways of thinking, playing and moving. Dance, fashion, and live music merge with the magic of origami, whisking audiences away on a playful and inspiring adventure through a world made entirely of paper. Get ready for a delightful journey where creativity unfolds in every twist and turn!

Tickets

Over the Rainbow Passport
$79

BEST VALUE

 

Admits 1 ADULT and 1 CHILD to all 5 shows!

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Cost: 

$79.00 - that works out to $7.50/person/show.

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Transferrable:

If you can't make it to a show, share your passport with a friend.

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Where to buy:

The Box Office in Station Mall.

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Family pricing:

Passports for first two children are regular price, any additional passports are $50/child.

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Individual tickets

Note: if you plan to attend 2 or more shows, the Passport is a better value


Child: $15 per show

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Adult: $18 per show

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Box office charges apply

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Available at the Box Office in Station Mall or at the door prior to a show.

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What to Expect

A great way to spend an afternoon

  • Performances usually run about an hour

  • There is no intermission

  • It's okay to get up and go out to the washrooms during the performance - it's for kids and we understand!

  • At the end of the show the performers stay on stage to answer audience questions

  • We have a draw for door prizes at every show

  • You can visit with the performers in the lobby after the show and get their autographs

  • We sell popcorn ($2), juice ($1) and water ($1) in the lobby 

Reviews

Sault kids review : Duo Hoops

Sault kids review: Hamelin

We rely on the
generous support of our local sponsors


Bringing arts to children and families in the community

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Thank you to our
Granting Agencies

Past Seasons

2018 - 2019

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2017 - 2018

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2016 - 2017

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2015 -2016

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If you have any questions or would like to volunteer
Contact
tasiamgordon@gmail.com
karib@yahoo.com

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