Orlando Fringe 2014

Artist Application

ORLANDO FRINGE RETURNS 100% OF TICKET REVENUE TO THE ARTISTS

UNJURIED:Participants Are Selected Though a Live Lottery

UNCENSORED:Artists Control 100% of Their Content

The 23rdAnnual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival takes place May 14 – May 27, 2014. Tech rehearsals begin May 10th for local artists and May 12th for National and International Artists. Applicants must be conflict-free during those dates to apply.No schedule accommodations are guaranteed.

Please read through the application & the artist guidelines before filling out. There are changes.

  • YOU MAY ONLY APPLY AS A PRODUCER OR PRODUCING COMPANY FOR ONE SHOW.
    i.e., you cannot produce a show under your name and another under your company name. Each application must have a different Company Name and main point of contact to be considered. Artists are permitted to participate in multiple projects, but schedule accommodations are not guaranteed.
  • Applications will not be accepted if they are not filled out completely & correctly.
  • Be aware of the deadlines; they are absolute. Also, “postmarked by” no longer applies; all deadlines are receipt deadlines.
  • Unless an additional date is listed at the beginning of a specific section of the application, the ENTIRE application must be filled out in full to be considered for the Lottery. The information required in those sections is due by the date listed at the beginning of the section.
  • Applications will be considered pending until full payment has been received; if applying during the early-bird discount period, payment must be received before the early-bird period ends in order to be eligible for the discount.

CONTACT INFORMATION (Required)
/ Production Company Name:
/ Company Website:
/ Main Point of Contact (POC):
4. / POC’s Title:
5. / Address:
City, State, Zip:
Country & Country Code:
6. / Best Phone #:
7. / Alternate Phone #:
8. / Best e-mail Address:
9. / Technical POC:
10. / Tech POC Phone:
11. / Tec POC Email:
SHOW SPECIFICS (Required)
12. / Show Title:
13. / Please select ONE of the following MAIN genres for your show:
Theatre, Musical, Dance, Storytelling, Variety, Kids Show, Something Different
14 / Please list ALL of the sub-genres/themes that you associate with your show:
Comedy, Drama, Physical Theatre, Cabaret, Burlesque, Solo-Show, Stand-up, Storytelling, Improv, Sketch, Dance, Music, Puppetry, Clown, Physical Theatre, LGBT Theme, Performance Art, Mime, Experimental, Educational, Political, Multi-Media, Parody/Spoof, Circus, Acrobatics, or Other (please define)
16. / ACCURATE Show Rating:
All Ages - This category is appropriate for ALL ages and has no harsh language or content. This does not necessarily mean the show is catered toward kids, but is most definitely suitable for them.
7 & up – no harsh language or content, but may not be enjoyed by younger audiences – i.e. certain references and content.
13 and up – Adult themes and language, but no graphic violence or nudity.
18 and up – Anything else that is not mentioned above. You MUST list all the warnings associated w/ your show: Strong language, nudity, violence, sexual themes, age restrictions, etc.
17. / Total Company Members:
This is the number of individuals who are involved with your show and will be at EVERY performance. This includes, but may not be limited to performers, actors, directors, and stage managers. (The number here is the number of Artist Passes you will receive in your artist pack.)
18. / Ticket Price (maximum $11):
19. / List any groups you would like to offer a $2 Discount to (Fringe Artists, Volunteers, Students, Seniors, Military, etc.)
20. / Need To Rent a Piano?
($100 fee applies)
Please Note: some of our venues will not accommodate a piano. This may effect your Venue placement.
Piano rental is not available in Tier III venues.
SHOW RUN TIME (Required)
The Orlando Fringe has a strict policy regarding show length during the Festival. The running time of your show begins when the pre-show announcement ends and your first cue happens. Official Fringe time is determined by your Venue Tech’s official Fringe clock. If your show goes over your allotted show time, your Venue Tech will bring up the house lights and end the show. If it happens more than once, you will be assessed a $50 fine per occurrence.
Shows with running times listed at or below 60 minutes will not be charged Run Time fees. An additional Run Time Fee will apply for shows listed as 65-90 minutes. The fee is based on the actual length you decide on this application and the Venue Tier you wish to be placed in. Running time for any show in a Tier III Venue is a maximum 60 minutes.
Show times are listed in 5 minute increments (i.e., if your show is 63 minutes, either cut it down to under 60, or list as 65 minutes and pay the additional fee).
Your tech rehearsal time will be determined by the length of your show, not the venue. All 60 minute shows will be given 3 hours of tech time, 65-75 minute shows will have a 4 hour tech, and 80-90 minute shows will receive a 5 hour tech time. Run time will also impact your Venue placement. Fringe strongly encourages your Fringe show to be 60 minutes or less; we cannot accept any show longer than 90 minutes. Rates by Tier are as follows:
Tier I: 65-75min, $200 / 80-90min, $400
Tier II: 65-75min, $100 / 80-90min, $200
Please select your running time with care. The maximum length you enter on this application is final, you may DECREASE your run time by emailing before January 1st 2014.
21. / Running Time of Your Show:
OUTDOOR STAGE (required)
The Outdoor Stageis FREE to the public. Performances on the Outdoor Stage are NOT ticketed; consequently, artists will not be paid for these performances.
Outdoor stage shows run during the evenings of the Festival. An Outdoor Stage performance will NOT conflict with any of your scheduled show times.
Artists scheduled on the Outdoor Stage will be contacted by the Outdoor Stage Producer to configure specifics.
22a. / Do you wish to perform on the free outdoor stage?
22b. / If so, what will you be performing?
22c. / What is the show length?
KIDS FRINGE (required)
KIDS FRINGE is FREE to the public. Kids Fringe happens on the grounds of the Mennello Museum on the Saturdays and Sundays of the Festival from 10 AM – 4 PM. Performances on the Kids Fringe Stage are NOT ticketed; consequently, artists will not be paid for these performances.
23a. / Do you have a skill (magic, singing, improve, puppetry, etc…) that you would be willing to share at KIDS FRINGE?
23b. / If so, what?
PROGRAM, WEBSITE, & PROMOTIONAL INFO (due by Feb. 1, 2014)
24. / 1 X 1 JPEG / For Program. Please email to
25a. / 30 Word Blurb
A 30 words or less description of your show to be used for the Festival Program and other promotional material.
25b. / 60 Word Blurb
A 60 words or less description of your show to be used for the Website and other promotional material.
Scheduling
The Orlando Fringe will provide you with your show schedule by no later than March 15, 2014. Each group will receive a variety of show times, including peak and off-peak times. Fringe makes no scheduling accommodations for artists doing multiple shows. It is important that your company is available during the operating hours of Fringe without conflicts. Weekday performances will begin as early as 5:00 PM or as late as Midnight. Weekendperformances will begin as early as 11AM or as late as Midnight.
UNDERSTANDING THE LOTTERY
  • ALL fees are due with application, not just the application fee.There is a $25 application fee – it is included in the prices listed under the tier descriptions. This $25 fee is non-refundable, and will be deducted automatically from your refund should you not be accepted through the lottery.
  • You are applying to be a part of the 2014 Fringe and are choosing your VENUE TIERand paying the fees associated with that tier. Tiers are further defined in the following section. They are based on seating capacity of the venues. ALL applicants will be entered into a TIER lottery, with adherence to the following geographically tiered quotas:
  • 50% of the slots are reserved for local companies (companies within Central Florida)
  • 25% for national (companies applying from outside Central Florida, but within the US)
  • 25% for international (outside the United States).
  • Should the national/international quotas not be met, local groups will fill remaining slots.
  • Applicants are firstdrawn in association with their geographical area for each Tier, until quota is reached or there are no more applications.
  • Where you are selected in the lottery, along with your venue preference, run time, technical requirements, and venue restrictions will all be factored into your venue placement.
  • If you do not wish to be placed in a specific venue, then you may state that on your application, and you will not be considered for that venue. Be aware that if you are drawn late in the tier lottery, this could push you to the wait list.
  • The waitlist order is determinedby order drawn in original lottery; number/ranking on the waitlist is assigned in the order placed on waitlist.
  • The lottery is scheduled for December 2nd, 2013, 5 PM at a location to be announced. Lottery is open to the public, and results will stream in real time on Twitter and Facebook.
  • Fringe staff will make every effort to accommodate as many groups as possible into the Festival. Should a group not get into their desired tier but does get into the Festival; those groups will either be invoiced or reimbursed the difference in price. Should your group not get into the Festival, and do not wish to remain on the waitlist, you will be given 100% of your money back, minus the $25 application fee.
  • Waitlisted groups may remove themselves at anytime up to the Festival’s start date and receive 100% of their money back - minus the $25 application fee.
  • All applicationsreceived later than November 15th, 2013 at 5 PM,EST are automatically placed at the bottom of the waitlist.

TIERS, VENUES & SEAT CAPACITY/FEES

  • All venues are located inLoch Haven Park and Ivanhoe Village in four separate facilities, but are within walking distance of each other.
  • There is a Box Office in each facility – with a total of 4 full Box Offices (they can sell tickets to any Festival show; buttons can also be purchased at any Box Office).
  • Tickets are available for purchase at all Fringe Box Offices during the 14-day Festival or online at orlandofringe.org, starting April 14, 2014.

When making tier choices, please know that the lottery will play a large part in which venue you are placed in, and Fringe will do its best to accommodate your requests. The Orlando Fringe is fortunate to know its venues at the time of applications. The number of seats in your venue determines, in part, what your application fee is. Fringe has a variety of venues ranging in size, seat capacity, amenities, and layout. Please note that 5% of all houses are reserved for your comp list; an additional 5% are reserved for Volunteers using Fringe Bucks andSuper Pass holders. That means 90% of the total house is for sale(so a 320 seat Venue has only 288 tickets for sale). The comp policy can be found in more detail in Artist Guidelines.For Artist Guidelines, detailed venue descriptions, and photographs, visit our website at orlandofringe.org

TIER / VENUES / PRICING / TOTAL DUE
TIER I
This tier is for the two largest Venues Orlando Fringe offers. Both are 320 seat theaters.
This tier is recommended for large productions or groups with strong, established followings.
This Tier is not recommended for 1st time Orlando Fringe Artists or small productions.
Shows in this Tier may have run times up to 90 minutes (additional fee applies for shows longer than 60 minutes). /

ORANGE VENUE:The Margeson Theaterat Lowndes Shakespeare Center

320-seat, very large 3/4 thrust stage, fully equipped light & sound board, storage & dressing rooms. This is a large venue with intimate feel.

SILVER VENUE:The Busch Theater at Orlando Repertory Theatre

A 320-seat spacious proscenium theatre, excellent light & sound system, spacious storage and dressing rooms. Great floor for dance groups with raised stage, and high ceilings.

/ 7 Performances - $1800
6 Performances - $1600
5 Performances - $1400
4 Performances - $1200
*Add $200 for 65-75 min. showsin this tier.
*Add $400 for 80-90 min. shows in this tier.
*Add $100 for piano rental(Orange Venue only)
TIER / VENUES / PRICING / TOTAL DUE
TIER II
These 5 mid-sized Venues of Orlando Fringe, range from 100-125 seats.
To be considered for the 125 seat Yellow Venue, there is an additional $100 fee(refunded if not selected or placed in Yellow Venue).
This tier is recommended for Veteran Artists andmid-sized productions.
Shows in this Tier may have run times up to 90 minutes (additional fee applies for shows longer than 60 minutes). / YELLOW VENUE,The Goldman Theater at Lowndes Shakespeare Center
125 seats, beautiful proscenium with great technical amenities. Add $100 to be considered for this venue.
GOLD VENUE, Theatre Downtown
118 seats3/4 thrust large stage with great technical amenities. Off-site venue, less than one half mile from Loch Haven Park. Recommended for Locals only.
PINK VENUE,The Mendell Theater at Lowndes Shakespeare Center
100 seats proscenium, large stage with great technical amenities.
GREEN VENUE,The Black Box at Orlando Repertory Theater
100 seat black box, 3/4 thrust stage withgreat technical amenities.
BROWN VENUE,The Orlando Philharmonic Rehearsal Space at Lowndes Shakespeare Center
100 seats, limited technical capabilities. / 7 Performances - $900
6 Performances - $800
5 Performances - $700
4 Performances - $600
*Add $100 to be considered for YELLOW VENUE(refunded if not placed in this venue)
*Add $100 for 65-75 min. shows in this tier.
*Add $200 for 80-90 min. shows in this tier.
*Add $100 for piano rental(Pink and Brown Venues only)
TIER III
These 4smaller Venues of Orlando Fringe, range from 60 – 80 seats.
To be considered for the 80 seat Black Venue, there is an additional $50 fee (refunded if not selected or placed in Black Venue).
This tier is recommended for First-year Orlando Fringe Artists andsmall-scale productions without large sets. This is also a great tier for solo-shows.
Show times in this Tier are capped at 60 minutes.
No piano rentals are available in this Tier. / BLACK VENUE, The Venue (511 Virginia Dr.)
80 seats, large stage with great dance floor. Offsite venue, less than one mile from Loch Haven Park. Recommended for Locals only.Add $50 to be considered for this venue(refunded if not placed here).
BLUE VENUE,The Santos-Dantin Theater at Lowndes Shakespeare Center
60 seats, 3/4 thrust stage with great technical amenities.
PURPLE VENUE,The Patrons Roomat Lowndes Shakespeare Center
60 seats built-out former planetarium. Limited technical amenities and some sound bleed from lobby.
RED VENUE,The McLaughlin Rehearsal Space at Lowndes Shakespeare Center
60 seats, built-out upstairs rehearsal space.Limited technical amenities and some sound bleed. / 7 Performances - $600
6 Performances - $550
5 Performances - $500
4 Performances - $450
*Add $50to be considered for BLACK VENUE(refunded if not placed in this venue)

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

  • Each group will be given a limited amount of storage (varies on venue), a technical rehearsal, and a 10-20 minute load-in, and 10 minute load-out time for each show.
  • All shows 60 minutes or less will receive a 3-hour tech rehearsal. If your show is 65-75 minutes, your tech time will be 4 hours. 80-90 minute shows will receive a 5 hour tech time.
  • Additional Tech time may be purchased, at a rate of $50 an hour and is subject to availability.
  • Tech rehearsals will be sent to you at the time you receive your schedule for the Festival (by 03/15/2014).
  • Keep in mind that Fringe does not provide any sets, props, or equipment for your show. You may contact Fringe’s TD should you wish to rent any props or costumes from The Orlando REP, Orlando Shakespeare Theatre, Theatre Downtown, or The Venue.
  • Tech forms will be sent out to all Artists selected in the lottery by January 1st, 2014. The tech form is due – filled out completely – no later than March 1, 2014. Any Tech form received after March 1, 2014 will be charged a $25 late-fee.
  • The following are not allowed in most venues: fog, smoking, open flame, guns firing on stage or any substance that is not approved by Fringe TD (i.e.- stage blood, bubble machines, paint, etc.). If your show does require any of the above listed items, contact the TD as soon as possible.

Technical Needs:
All venues are equipped with standard lighting and sound plots, at least one professional technician, and one wired microphone and stand. List all special requirements or unique technical needs (projections, spotlights, aerial rigging, etc.). Orlando Fringe will do our best to accommodate when placing you in a venue, but you will be responsible for providing any additional equipment.
BILLET INFORMATION (Required for visiting artists)

Local Artists(Local Artists, if you have an extra room in your home and live near Loch Haven Park, please consider hosting a national or international artist.)