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The following article is taken from Chad Gracia's Actor Tips (www.actortips.com), which is an excellent online resource for actors. Feel free to check him out. Enjoy
It's the beginning of August and that means that it's Fringe central all across America and Canada. "What's Fringe?" you might ask. "Fringe Theatre" is a term described to use alternative theatre, which derives from the original Fringe Festival, The Edinburgh Fringe in Scotland. Whether as a participant or a spectator, Fringe festivals offer valuable insight into up and coming art forms, as well as push the boundaries for theatre and performance art. Fringe festivals typically take place in the summer and feature works of art that may not otherwise be performed on the mainstages of theatres. Fringe Festivals typically look for original or little known pieces that don't necessarily have the appeal of mainstream musicals or dramas, but still possess qualities that make them interesting and attractive to modern theatre goers.
Fringe Festivals can also prove to be quite lucrative for traveling artists who are willing to have flexible schedules. Artists can make anywhere from 50% to 100% of proceeds from ticket sales, depending on the operation of the producing organizations. Many artists invest in Fringe entry fees early on, but are able to make enough money to fund their tours as well as have some disposable income. It is a good way for actors to get national and international exposure, plus the networking opportunities can really become big payoffs over time.
Solo artists can benefit greatly from these festivals, as they are less likely to have to pay a crew or obtain a rental space. These festivals typically provide a venue with the application and entry fees collected from participating artists.
Fringes also provide valuable lessons in self-promotion. With artists competing against several other productions, they must find creative ways to attract audience members to their show over another. Postcards, trailers and more become vital in raising audience numbers.
More than 20 North American cities currently hold Fringe Festivals, and new ones continue to pop up around the country each year. Here is a list of current Fringe Festivals, and if you're in some of these cities, you might still have a chance to check out these unique events. Here are some established festivals worth checking out.
Atlantic Fringe Festival (Edmonton, Canada)
Capital Fringe (Washington, D.C.)
Chicago Fringe Festival - coming 2010 (Chicago, IL)
Cincinnati Fringe Festival (Cincinnati, OH)
Boulder International Fringe Festival (Boulder, CO)
Fringe Wilmington (Wilmington, DW)
Hamilton Fringe Festival (Canada)
Indianapolis Theatre Fringe Festival (Indianapolis, IN)
Kansas City Fringe Festival (Kansas City, MN)
Long Island Fringe Festival (Long Island, NY)
Minnesota Fringe Festival (Minneapolis, MN)
Montreal International Fringe Festival (Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
New Orleans Fringe Festival (New Orleans, LA)
New York City Fringe Festival (New York, NY)
Orlando Fringe Festival (Orlando, FL)
San Francisco Fringe Festival (San Francisco, CA)
Toronto Fringe Festival (Toronto, Canada)
Vancouver International Fringe Festival (Vancouver, Canada)
Windsor Fringe (Windsor, Canada)
Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival (Winnipeg, Canada)
. . . and many more.
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