So you're thinking of applying to the Tucson Fringe Festival...

 

From: Tucson Fringe Festival <tucsonfringe@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2021 2:14 PM
Subject: So you're thinking of applying to the Tucson Fringe Festival...

 

 

 

 

Fringe Application FAQ

Wondering what exactly the Fringe Festival is? What you can and can't do? If Fringe is right for you? Let us help. Applications open July 1st and will stay open thru August.

WHAT EXACTLY IS A FRINGE SHOW? 
If you can do it legally on a stage in the state of Arizona in 45-60 minutes, you can do it on the Fringe Festival stage. Fringe Festivals include storytelling, improvisation, dance, comedy, music, multi-media performance art, poetry, magic, burlesque, circus arts, as well as traditional theatre and anything else you can imagine.

DO I HAVE TO HAVE A COMPLETE SCRIPT AND CAST TO APPLY?
Nope. You need to have a pretty clear idea of what you want to do, and then if your application is chosen in the lottery (more about that in a second) you have until about October to work out the logistics, and until January to put it all together. 

HOW DOES THE LOTTERY WORK AND WHY A LOTTERY?
By literally picking applications out of a hat we level the playing field? Is it your first time writing a show? Are you a seasoned touring performer? Workshopping a performance in progress? Unknown performer or Tucson favorite? Everyone has an equal chance of getting into the festival. We put every application into a hat and pick shows until our schedule is full. 

WHY THE $20 APPLICATION FEE?
That helps us pay for our initial costs of securing venues and some marketing

WHAT HAPPENS IF MY SHOW IS PICKED?
You have a week or so to return the contract and pay your registration fee (more about that in a second), then about 5 weeks to get us your promotional materials (show description and photos), then about 2 months to put the show together however you want it. You'll know right away which venue you'll be performing in, and our technical director will help you figure out how to make your show work in that space. You'll get one tech rehearsal in the space the week of the festival.

WHY THE REGISTRATION FEE?
Performer registration fees cover paying our technicians, our social media director. They pay for marketing the festival, insurance, rental of equipment, printing, cleaning supplies, etc. In return you get 100% of the ticket sale money for your performances. Most performers in the Tucson Fringe Festival make their money back, plus a profit, and with our lower registration fees this year (almost $100 lower) it's easier than ever to turn a profit from your work in the Tucson Fringe Festival.

If you have any other questions before you apply, please feel free to email us at tucsonfringe@gmail.com or message us on Facebook or Instagram.
If this is your first time considering applying, the prospect can be scary, but getting your application chosen is a great way to give yourself the push that some of us need to take that risk and get your work out there!

 

 

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