2015 was the year Fringe came to Guelph. And we're going to do it again!
Fringe applications are now open, as a small festival our spaces tend to be smaller "found theatre' spaces,so if you have a production that requires large stage spaces or involved technical requirements, please feel free to inquire with us at [email protected] about any specifics so we can help you apply and advise you about what limitations we may expect to contend with.
We have no application fee, but require a cheque with the application to cover our entrance fee of $280 for a 60 minute show, or $420 for a 90 minute performance. If you are selected in the lottery on July the first, your cheque will be cashed immediately thereafter and you will be informed. If you are not selected the cheque will be destroyed unless you specifically request that it be returned and you have included a self addressed stamped envelope.
Selected acts will be randomly assigned slots of their selected length with one showing per day. For each show there will be allotted 30 minutes of set up time, and 15 minutes to tear down. Any performance should not leave any residue that the performers cannot fully remove during their teardown period to turn the space over to the next group. A technician, available tech equipment, ticket sales and ushering will all be provided. All box office take will be turned over to the company contact after each performance.
Please include in your application:
Cheque
company name
show title
company contact, including email and cell phone number
description of technical needs
After the selection process is complete we will follow up with you for other details and provide press packages to assist you in contacting local media.
BYOV applications process;
Bring Your Own Venue applications are awarded on a first come, first serve basis, within our accepted geographic boundaries. We are dedicated to keeping the Guelph Fringe festival as a walkable fringe, so in general we will accept spaces within a 10 minute walk of Guelph city hall.
BYOV announcements will be made on August first, but there is some leeway for adding performances in already accepted spaces. (more on that below)
Fee to perform at BYOV venue is $100. Costs for venue, tech etc are assumed by the company, but Guelph Fringe will do it's best to provide volunteers if asked. BYOV companies will be added to the program (as per their chosen schedule) and promoted for one show daily.
the number of BYOV venues accepted is limited, but the number of companies permitted in each space is not, we ENCOURAGE companies to share spaces and reduce costs. Each additional company in an already accepted space will be accepted to the Fringe for the $100 application fee, but because the BYOV venues are being booked and managed by the companies we will require the original applicant who booked the space to confirm show times before accepting the later applicants. Companies attending the fringe in this way will be accepted up until September first.
When applying for a BYOV please include;
cheque
name and address of venue
Show title
company name
company contact of person responsible for booking the venue, including email and phone number.
When applying to add a company to an already accepted BYOV please include;
Cheque
name and address of venue
show title
company name
company contact, including email and phone number
contact number for the person with whom you have booked the space.
Applications are accepted via email or regular mail. WE apologise for the inconvenience, but we cannot accept electronic transfers at this time, so cheques will need to be sent via surface mail to
Guelph Fringe
41 Lawrence avenue
Guelph, On
n1e 5y4
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us for at [email protected], or 519-803-7151.
Fringe applications are now open, as a small festival our spaces tend to be smaller "found theatre' spaces,so if you have a production that requires large stage spaces or involved technical requirements, please feel free to inquire with us at [email protected] about any specifics so we can help you apply and advise you about what limitations we may expect to contend with.
We have no application fee, but require a cheque with the application to cover our entrance fee of $280 for a 60 minute show, or $420 for a 90 minute performance. If you are selected in the lottery on July the first, your cheque will be cashed immediately thereafter and you will be informed. If you are not selected the cheque will be destroyed unless you specifically request that it be returned and you have included a self addressed stamped envelope.
Selected acts will be randomly assigned slots of their selected length with one showing per day. For each show there will be allotted 30 minutes of set up time, and 15 minutes to tear down. Any performance should not leave any residue that the performers cannot fully remove during their teardown period to turn the space over to the next group. A technician, available tech equipment, ticket sales and ushering will all be provided. All box office take will be turned over to the company contact after each performance.
Please include in your application:
Cheque
company name
show title
company contact, including email and cell phone number
description of technical needs
After the selection process is complete we will follow up with you for other details and provide press packages to assist you in contacting local media.
BYOV applications process;
Bring Your Own Venue applications are awarded on a first come, first serve basis, within our accepted geographic boundaries. We are dedicated to keeping the Guelph Fringe festival as a walkable fringe, so in general we will accept spaces within a 10 minute walk of Guelph city hall.
BYOV announcements will be made on August first, but there is some leeway for adding performances in already accepted spaces. (more on that below)
Fee to perform at BYOV venue is $100. Costs for venue, tech etc are assumed by the company, but Guelph Fringe will do it's best to provide volunteers if asked. BYOV companies will be added to the program (as per their chosen schedule) and promoted for one show daily.
the number of BYOV venues accepted is limited, but the number of companies permitted in each space is not, we ENCOURAGE companies to share spaces and reduce costs. Each additional company in an already accepted space will be accepted to the Fringe for the $100 application fee, but because the BYOV venues are being booked and managed by the companies we will require the original applicant who booked the space to confirm show times before accepting the later applicants. Companies attending the fringe in this way will be accepted up until September first.
When applying for a BYOV please include;
cheque
name and address of venue
Show title
company name
company contact of person responsible for booking the venue, including email and phone number.
When applying to add a company to an already accepted BYOV please include;
Cheque
name and address of venue
show title
company name
company contact, including email and phone number
contact number for the person with whom you have booked the space.
Applications are accepted via email or regular mail. WE apologise for the inconvenience, but we cannot accept electronic transfers at this time, so cheques will need to be sent via surface mail to
Guelph Fringe
41 Lawrence avenue
Guelph, On
n1e 5y4
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us for at [email protected], or 519-803-7151.