Download The longest continuously running theatre in Orlando is now a Fringe

 The 22nd Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival takes place May 15 – May
27, 2013. Applicants must be conflict-free during those dates to apply. No schedule
accommodations are made.
 YOU MAY ONLY APPLY AS A PRODUCING COMPANY FOR ONE SHOW.
(i.e., you cannot produce a show under your name and another under your company
name.)
 Please read the Artists Guidelines in full before submitting your application.
 Applications will not be accepted if they are not filled out completely, correctly and have full
payment accompanying their submission.
SHOW INFORMATION
1.
Name of Company:
2.
Show Title:
3.
Ticket Price (Free - $11)
Do you wish to offer a $2
discount for your show?
If so, to whom?
i.e.: Fringe Artists, Volunteers,
seniors, students, Military, etc.
4.
Company Website:
5.
Main Point of Contact (POC):
POC’s Title:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Country & Country Code:
Cell Phone:
2nd Phone:
Best e-mail Address:
6.
Name or Company Name for
disbursement checks.
Note-This is the name for tax purposes.
Orlando Fringe is required by law to
report income over $600. You will be
required to complete tax forms,
including your SSN or Tax ID for
reporting purposes prior to first check
disbursement.
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Country & Country Code:
Cell Phone:
2nd Phone:
Best e-mail Address:
7.
Technical POC.
Cell Phone:
2nd Phone:
Best e-mail Address:
SHOW SPECIFICS
8.
Show Title:
9.
Show Writer’s Name:
10. Show Director’s Name:
11. Show Genres/Themes:
(See list below)—You may
have more than one theme.
Please list ALL of the genres/themes that you associate w/ your show from the following list:
Comedy, Drama, Musical, Solo-Show, Stand-up, Storytelling, Dance, Music, Puppetry, Clowning,
Gay/Lesbian Theme, Performance Art, Mime, Educational, Political, Multi-Media, Parody/Spoof, or
Other (please define)
12. Show Rating
(See list below)
a. Family Friendly - This category is appropriate for ALL ages and has no vulgar language or
content. This does not necessarily mean the show is catered toward kids, but is most definitely
suitable for them.
b. General Audience - Mild language, no overt violence, sexual content or nudity. Nothing more
than what you would see on a non-cable American television.
c. G-14 – Adult themes and language, but no graphic violence or nudity.
d. Mature Audience - Anything else that is not mentioned above. You MUST list all the warnings
associated w/ your show: Strong language, nudity, violence, sexual themes, ect.
13. Total Cast Members
Total Company Members
14. Total Artist Passes Needed
The number here is what will be in your artist pack.
Any additional needed, will have to be purchased at
$8 each during your Tech rehearsal from Orlando
Fringe.
(For company members only)
15. Need To Rent a Piano? ($100
fee applies) (Please Note:
some of our venues will not
accommodate a piano. See
guidelines before checking
this!)
RUNNING TIME
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. The
official Fringe time is determined by your Venue Tech’s official Fringe clock. If your show goes over
the allotted scheduled time, your Venue Tech has the authority to bring up the house lights and end
the show. If it happens more than once, you will be assessed a $50 fine per occurrence.
90 minutes or less is allowed in GOLD, ORANGE and SILVER venues. 75 minutes or less is
allowed in BLACK venue, and shows in ALL OTHER venues must be 60 minutes or less.
Fringe strongly encourages your Fringe show to be 60 minutes or less, and we cannot accept any
show longer than 90 minutes.
Please select your running time with care. The maximum length you enter on this application is
final, but you may decrease your run time by emailing [email protected] before
January 1st 2013.
16. Running Time of Your Show:
Scheduling
The Orlando Fringe will provide you with your show schedule by no later than March 1,
2013. Each group will receive a variety of show times. Fringe makes no scheduling
accommodations for artists doing multiple shows, though we do allow artists to perform
in more than one Fringe show. It is important that your company is available during the
operating hours of Fringe without conflicts. All weekday shows will begin as early as
4:30 PM or as late as midnight. All weekend shows will begin as early as 10 AM or as
late as midnight.
UNDERSTANDING THE LOTTERY

You are applying to be a part of the 2013 Fringe and are choosing up to your TOP THREE
venue choices and paying the fees associated with YOUR HIGHEST PRICED PICK(all fees
are due with application, not jut the application fee)

ALL applicants will be entered into a venue lottery, with adherence to the following
geographically tiered quotas:
o 50% of the slots are reserved for local companies (companies within Central Florida)
o 25% for national (companies applying from outside Central Florida, but within the US)
o 25% for international (outside the United States).
o Should the national/international quotas not be met, local groups will fill remaining slots.

Applicants are first drawn in association with their geographical tiers(International first,
followed by National, and then Local).

Venue slots are reserved by tiers according to quotas(ie. If a venue has 8 available slots, 2
go to International, 2 for National, and 4 for Local).

If first choice venue is full for your tier when drawn, you will be placed in your second(then
third) choice venue. If all three venues are full, you will be placed on wait list.

Once the venue lotteries are complete, those selected are secured in those venues.

The waitlist order is determined by order drawn in original lottery; numbers/ranking on the
waitlist is assigned in the order they are placed on waitlist.

The lottery is scheduled for November 19th, 2012, 7 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 venue/seat capacity 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, you will be given 100% of your money back, unless you
choose to stay on the waitlist.

Waitlisted groups may remove themselves at anytime up to the Festival’s start date and
receive 100% of their money back.

All applications received later than November 15, 2012 at 5 PM are automatically placed at
the bottom of the waitlist.

All refunds are issued via check (no matter what payment type you use)
VENUES & SEAT CAPACITY/FEES

All venues are centrally located in four separate facilities, but within quick walking
distance of each other.

There are four centralized Box Offices in each of our facilities for all venues.

Tickets may be purchased at all Fringe Box Offices during the 13-day Festival or
online at orlandofringe.org, beginning one month prior to the start of the Festival.
When making venue choices, please know that the lottery will play a huge part in which venue you
end up 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 amount 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 10% of all houses are reserved for your comp list, Volunteers using Fringe
Bucks, Staff and Super Passes. The comp policy and more info will be provided to you post-lottery at
artist conferences and walk-through or when you turn in your tech forms. For detailed venue descriptions
and photographs, visit our website at orlandofringe.org
Below is your TOTAL cost unless you get an early bird discount, add a piano, or a program ad.
Remember when applying to pay for the highest priced of your three venue choices, even if it is
your second or third choice.
Venue
ORANGE VENUE
The Margeson Theatre at
Lowndes Shakespeare Center
SILVER VENUE
The Bush Theatre at The
Orlando REP
Description
320-seat, 3/4 thrust stage, fully
equipped light & sound board, storage
& dressing rooms. This is a large
venue with intimate feel. Up to 90
minute shows allowed, Includes a 5hour tech, and piano rental is
available.
320-seat spacious proscenium
theatre, full light & sound system,
storage, and dressing rooms. Great
floor for dance groups with raised
stage, also great for large casts and
musicals. NO PIANO provided for this
venue. 5-hour tech, shows can be up
to 90 minutes.
Cost
320 seats - Prices include the
$300 application fee.

4 shows-$1000

5 shows-$1250

6 shows-$1500

7 shows-$1750
320 seats - Prices include the
$300 application fee.

4 shows-$1000

5 shows-$1250

6 shows-$1500

7 shows-$1750
Venue
YELLOW VENUE
The Goldman Theatre at
Lowndes Shakespeare Center
GOLD VENUE
NEW VENUE!!
Theatre Downtown
GREEN VENUE
The Black Box Theatre at
The Orlando REP
BROWN VENUE
The Orlando Philharmonic
Rehearsal Space at Lowndes
Shakespeare Center
Description
118-seat lovely and intimate
proscenium theatre with a raised
stage and great technical amenities.
Fully light and sound plots, dressing
room, and storage. NO PIANO
provided for this venue. 3-hour tech.
Shows cannot exceed 60 minutes.
Cost
118 seats - Prices include $300
application fee

4 shows-$700

5 shows-$775

6 shows-$850

7 shows-$925
The longest continuously running
theatre in Orlando is now a Fringe
venue! 112-seat, 3/4 thrust theatre
with large stage, full light and sound
plots, spacious dressing room and
backstage area, and adequate
storage. NO PIANO provided for this
venue. 90 minute run times allowed in
this venue!
112 seats - Prices include $300
application fee
100-seat intimate 3/4 thrust theatre
with floor stage and good technical
possibilities, offering 6 possible stage
entrances. Limited storage, dressing
rooms with shower, good light and
sound plot. NO PIANO provided for
this venue. 3-hour tech. Shows
cannot exceed 60 minutes.
100 seats - Prices include $300
application fee
100-seat venue with a 2-foot raised
platform stage, basic technical
amenities, thrust seating, and limited
back stage area. Piano can be rented
in this venue. 3-hour tech. shows
cannot exceed 60 minutes.
100 seats - Prices include $300
application fee

4 shows-$525

5 shows-$600

6 shows-$675

7 shows-$750

4 shows-$600

5 shows-$675

6 shows-$750

7 shows-$825

4 shows-$600

5 shows-$675

6 shows-$750

7 shows-$825
Venue
PINK VENUE
Mandell Studio Theater at
Lowndes Shakespeare Center
BLACK VENUE
NEW VENUE!!
The Venue on Virginia Drive
BLUE VENUE
Studio B at Lowndes
Shakespeare Center
RED VENUE
NEW VENUE!!
McLaughlin Rehearsal Hall at
Lowndes Shakespeare Center
PURPLE VENUE
Patron’s Room at The
Orlando Shakespeare Theatre
Description
100-seat intimate, proscenium venue,
fully equipped light and sound board,
projection hanging possibilities, and
storage. This is not an ideal venue
for musicals or loud music. Piano can
be rented in this venue. 3-hour tech.
Shows cannot exceed 60 minutes.
This newly renovated, fully functional
75 seat theatre contains a large,
raised stage, removable dance floor,
and state of the art sound system. 75
minute maximum running time and 4hour tech rehearsal included. NO
PIANO provided for this venue.
Cost
100 seats – Prices include
$300 application fee

4 shows-$600

5 shows-$675

6 shows-$750

7 shows-$825
75 seats – Prices include $300
application fee

4 shows-$500

5 shows-$550

6 shows-$575

7 shows-$600
60-seat. Newly renovated for 2013!
One of the most intimate venues
Fringe offers with adequate light plot
and sound in thrust staging. This
venue has limited storage, off-stage
area and dressing space. Piano can
be rented in this venue. 3-hour tech.
Shows cannot exceed 60 minutes.
60 seats – Prices include $300
application fee
50-Seat converted rehearsal hall,
featuring great floor for dance groups,
and basic light and sound rep plot.
Perfect for first time artists, small
dance shows or solo shows.
Adequate storage and dressing area.
3-hour tech. Shows not to exceed 60
minutes. NO PIANO provided for this
venue.
50 Seats – Price Includes
Application Fee
A converted planetarium, this 60-seat
venue has a limited light and sound
plot, and limited storage and dressing
space. Centrally located inside the
Shakespeare Center, it is ideal for
first-time Fringe artists, small cast and
solo-shows. 3-hour tech. Shows not
to exceed 60 minutes. NO PIANO
provided for this venue.
60 seats – Prices include $300
application fee

4 shows-$500

5 shows-$550

6 shows-$575

7 shows-$600

4 shows-$400

5 shows-$450

6 shows-$475

7 shows-$500

4 shows-$500

5 shows-$550

6 shows-$575

7 shows-$600
OUTDOOR STAGE:
Do you wish to perform on the
free outdoor stage?
If so, how many shows would
you like?
What is the show length?
Tech Info

Each group will be given a limited amount of storage (varies on venue), a 20 minute
load-in and 10 minute load-out time, and a technical rehearsal in their respective
venues. If you are in the Silver or Orange venues, you will be allotted a 5-hour tech
rehearsal. If you are in the Black or Gold venues, you will be allotted a 4-hour tech
rehearsal. If you are in any other venue, you will receive a 3-hour tech rehearsal.
Tech rehearsals will be sent to you at the time you receive your schedule for the
Festival. Please 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 out
any props or costumes from The Orlando REP, Orlando Shakespeare Theatre,
Theatre Downtown, or The Venue.

February 1st, 2013 is the deadline to have your Tech Form entirety filled out. It is
also important that you understand 100% that the following is 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…)

PLEASE PICK YOUR SHOWS ACCORDINGLY: The Tech Form will be sent out to
you once you have been drawn into the lottery.
KIDS FRINGE
KIDS FRINGE is FREE to the public and FREE to perform
on the KIDS FRINGE Stage on weekends between 10 AM - 4 PM.
Do you have a skill (magic, singing,
improve, puppetry, etc…) that you would
be willing to share at KIDS FRINGE?
If so, what?
*Note-You will receive Fringe Bucks for your KIDS FRINGE performances, which can be turned into see other shows
at no charge.
BILLET INFO
Local Artists
If you are local, are you willing to billet
(host) a national or international artist?
If so, how many?
Any Special Criteria?
Visiting National/International Artists
If you are national or international,
will you need housing?
If so, how many need housing?
Can they share:
A room?
A bed?
Any Special Criteria/Needs?
Any Allergies?
PLEASE NOTE - if you are a national/international artist and do not fill out the billeting section here, we
will not provide housing for you. Please be as specific as you can as to any special criteria/needs so that
we may make the best match possible for your company.
Notes:______________________________________________________________________________
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2013 PROGRAM ADVERTISING AGREEMENT
BUY YOUR 2013 FRINGE PROGRAM AD NOW AND SAVE MONEY
Discount rates are only for 2013 artist applicants valid through December 31, 2012
Thank you for advertising in the 2013 Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival
Program. With a circulation of 25,000, you can be sure that your ad will have maximum
exposure! If your show is not chosen in the lottery, you may either use your ad for
something else or you will be fully refunded immediately. We want our artists to have
the first opportunity to get maximum coverage during the Festival, take advantage of the
great deals below while they last. All our patrons view our website and master program.
This is the best ad exposure you can get!
WEBSITE AD:
ABSOLUTE EXPOSURE! Should you wish to have an ad on our website for your 2013 Fringe show or
any other shows you might be doing throughout the year, you may buy an ad for one year (from time of
purchase) for $2000 or a March - May only website ad for $1500.
PROGRAM AD:
□
PRIME POSITIONING - Back Cover:
$1,600 (normal price) / $1000 (applicant-discounted price)
□
PRIME POSITIONING - Full Page, next to daily schedule:
$800 (normal price) / $600 (applicant-discounted price)
(Please contact us to verify that these options are still available)
□
STANDARD OPTION A – Entire Page
$700 (normal price) / $550 (applicant-discounted price)
□
STANDARD OPTION B – Half page
$375 (normal price) / $275 (applicant-discounted price)
□
STANDARD OPTION C – Quarter Page
$250 (normal price) / $175 (applicant-discounted price)
Please note that all ads must be supplied as high-res files. 300 dpi JPEG/TIFF or press-ready PDF.
Vector artwork is also acceptable. Embed images and convert fonts to outline. All ads in this program will
be 4-Color. Final artwork should be emailed to [email protected] no later than February 27,
2013. This deadline is absolute. Ads received after this date will not be included in the program, and no
refunds will be given.
Payment is due immediately upon signing agreement. Ad space cannot be held without payment.
Thank you for your support!
REVIEW AND CHECKLIST OF APPLICATION

By signing this application, you are entering a contract with the Orlando International Fringe Theatre
Festival stating that you understand and accept the rules and guidelines of the Orlando Fringe.

After January 1, 2013, no application/seat capacity fees will be refunded unless it is due to death, health, or
visa/customs issues.

If you need to withdraw from the Fringe prior to January 1, 2013, the Orlando Fringe will refund the amount
of your application less the $300 application fee.

Under no circumstances may any group sell their Orlando Fringe slot. This is not allowed. All applicants
must go through the Orlando Fringe office to apply. We maintain a waitlist to fill empty slots.

Applications hand delivered, postmarked or e-mailed in by Sept. 15th, 2012 receive a $100 discount($200
discount for Orange and Silver).

Orlando Fringe artists picked for the Festival are determined by a fair and random lottery. Groups may not
increase their show length/running times.

You may not submit more than one show in Orlando Fringe.

Groups are subject to a $50 administrative fee for the following offenses: Placing posters in unauthorized
locations, entering the dressing area or stage before scheduled/allowed times, or leaving
props/sets/costumes behind post-Fringe, shows running over time more than once.

Groups causing any damage to venues, property, or facility will be charged accordingly.

Each group must provide Fringe with a completed Tech Form by February 1, 2013. Groups will be fined a
$25 administrative fee for late submissions of Tech Form.

Artist groups are responsible for securing all rights, royalties, copyrights, and union waivers for published
works or Equity actors. Groups are responsible for proving a copy of these rights, royalties, and list of all
Equity actors in the show by March 1, 2013 to [email protected]

Fringe makes no scheduling accommodations for actors.

First time local groups must have representation at the 2013 Artist Conference to be a part of Fringe. The
artist conference will be scheduled in January.

National/International Groups will receive a 30-minute phone conference in January 2013 as their Artist
Conference.

Orlando Fringe logo must be present on all posters, handbills, and programs for each group.

Monies must be paid in full at the time application is submitted to be entered in the lottery.

Groups must pay for all application and seat capacity fees at the time of applying.

All refunds are issued via check, no matter what method of payment is used.

All artists/performance groups are responsible for their own taxes.

The maximum ticket price for each show is $11.00.

Groups may choose a $2.00 discount on tickets.

There is a $1.00 surcharge on every ticket sold. This money pays for the ticketing system. Fringe returns
100% of ticket price back to the artists.

Reimbursements are paid via check on the 2nd Wednesday during the Festival and the Wednesday
following Memorial Day. Any artists who are not present to pick-up checks will have payment mailed to
them or may choose ETF. Any ETF transaction fees are the responsibility of the Artist.

Shows cannot exceed 60, 75, or 90 minutes, depending on venue secured.

It is the responsibility for each production company to secure the rights of the show being produced at the
Orlando Fringe if it is not an original piece and a list of all Equity actors must be sent into the Festival
Producer no later than March 1, 2013.

10% of each ticketed show is held to accommodate comp lists and Orlando Fringe pass
holders/volunteers.

Artists are responsible for their own taxes. Orlando Fringe issues 1099 tax forms to each individual
act/performer who is paid $600 or more during the Festival.

International artists are responsible for securing their own Visa to enter the United States. More
information can be found at www.travel.state.gov.

FAQ about Orlando Fringe can be found online at www.orlandofringe.org

For questions, comments, or concerns please contact Producer Michael Marinaccio at
[email protected] , or General Manager George Wallace at [email protected]
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PLEASE READ THE GUIDELINES BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION AND GOOD LUCK!
SEE YOU AT FRINGE 22!BIL
Fringe accepts the following payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Personal
Check, Money Order, Cashiers Check, and Cash. If paying by credit card, applications may be submitted
via e-mail. Otherwise, all applications must be postmarked by September 15, 2012 to receive the discount
of $100 or $200, and by November 15, 2012 to be entered in the lottery. Confirmations of application
receipt are sent via e-mail notification from the Orlando Fringe office. If confirmation is not received,
please contact the Orlando Fringe staff. (Postal services and technology are not always reliable.)
Please schedule an appointment with [email protected] to hand deliver your application.
PAYMENT- Checks/credit cards will be submitted upon receipt; a $30 fee is assessed for all returned
checks. Please contact [email protected] for transaction receipts.
PLEASE INCLUDE FULL PAYMENT FOR THE HIGHEST PRICED VENUE YOU ARE APPLYING FOR,
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER IT IS YOUR 1ST, 2ND, OR 3RD CHOICE OF VENUE.
Payment Information
Method of payment?
(If Credit Card, enter info below)
1st choice Venue / # of performances
(optional) 2nd choice Venue / # of performances
(optional) 3rd choice Venue / # of performances
Price of application and venue rental fee of
highest priced venue
(see venue description)
Amount of Any Discounts?
($200 for Orange and Silver, $100 for all others,
if in by Sept. 15th 2012)
Piano Fee
($100 if applicable)
Do you wish to purchase a discounted ad?
Ad size / Price
Discounted ad price
Total Due
(Venue Fee + Piano + Ad – Discount)
Credit Card Information
Full Name
CC Number
Expiration Date
CCV (3/4 digit on back of card)
Zip Code associated with card
Billing Phone Number
I accept the terms of the 2013
guidelines and application.
Signature
Date