Deck the Fringe

Officially moving into our new digs at 3141 LOCUST, right where we wanna be - on the cusp of both Grand Center and the Locust Business District. 

Yep, our space is pretty much perfect.  A cavernous hall, evocative of dwarfish mines, with ample space for work, box office, and eventually workshops/productions.  Plus great roommates.  All it needs is a little love.

FRINGE is seeking items to warm up our new cave.  These can be on loan or bequeathed upon us.  We could really use:

• RUGS/CURTAINS.  Our cave is quite echoey.
• Office equipment (filing cabinets, desks, etc)
• Chairs (from standard folding to airchairs - all are welcome)
• Lamps (cave is dark)

Please drop us a line at buzz@stlfringe.com if you have something we can take off your hands.  We're happy to pick stuff up - or, come drop it off and visit us, too.

SAVE. THE. DATES.

Save the date for upcoming Fringetastic events.

Pick the one that suits you best to get your Fringe Fix, or come to all of them in a whirlwind of FringeFrenzy.

Partner Cocktail and Networking

Sunday, February 26

5pm-7pm

Hotel Ignacio

Live entertainment, charming friends, and all your Fringe questions answered. This is the event to learn about partnering opportunities with Fringe, how the festival will benefit the neighborhood and local businesses, and ways to support innovative art in St. Louis. Meet the executive team putting the festival together.

MEET THE FRINGE
Monday, February 27

5pm-7pm

PLUSH

This event is the first Artist party, brought to you specially by St. Lou Fringe.  Featuring an open stage for anyone and everyone: juggle some apples, whistle dixie, play a jazz standard, or dance a jig, its ANYTHING GOES!  Don't be upstaged, though, because there will be opportunities throughout the evening for community members, participating artists, and interested volunteers to meet one another and the event staff of St. Lou Fringe. This is an ideal opportunity to meet other artists, and brainstorm ways to collaborate in your Fringe projects. Artists are encouraged to request a time slot in advance between 5pm-7pm by emailing buzz@stloufringe.com.

CARPE FRINGEDAY Volunteer Party

Wednesday, February 29

5pm-7pm

Location TBD

Who ever said volunteering was boring? Fringe certainly doesn't think so. At this meeting, learn how you can be directly involved in the grassroots contagion that is FRINGE. We'll provide treats, entertainment, and (no doubt) great company. Special treat from Em if you bring a non-Fringey friend and make a convert of them!

THE IDES OF FRINGE

Thursday, March 15

8pm-11pm

The Fountain on Locust

This is the last day for artists to submit applications...and we're taking the opportunity to do what Fringe does best – have a party. The event will feature the very first public announcement of the official Fringe BREAKTHROUGH SEASON Line-Up. Meet the Fringelings, mingle with artists, and get a taste of what all this Fringe stuff is going to be about (as well as a taste of some delicious food and drinks, prepared as only The Fountain on Locust can).

WHOA NELLY! KEEP THE APPLICATIONS FLYIN.

You all are so great.

Within five minutes of opening our applications to the artists-at-large, we had exceeded twenty applications.  As of this blogging, we have seven remaining slots for National acts.


Apps are being processed as they come in.  In light of the pleasantly unexpected influx of applications, we are working hard to develop as accessible and inclusive a plan for all our artists.  Info about this will be posted ASAP, you can bet on it.

Applications can be found here.

Keep it up, y'all.  We appreciate ya.

New Year, New Lou

Less.  Than.  Two.  Weeks.  Til.

SUBMIT TO FRINGE.

Yes, friends.  Celebrate our fringeful city at SUBMIT TO FRINGE.  We'll have live performances, info about the fest, and most importantly: at Midnight, we'll be accepting our first applications.

SUBMIT TO FRINGE
Jan 14
9pm-1am
at the St Lou institution in its brand new home: DOOLEY's (we'll be in the basement)

Rumor mill has it there'll be some jubilee humdingers, some randy dandies, and gracious knows who else...

Use the stage door!

Stage Door St. Louis is sneakin a peak at us, y'all.

word's on the street.

We have been getting lots of inquiries about applying to Fringe.  We're thinkin we're gonna fill up.  Fast.

Here's some words of wisdom for all our darling artists:

  St. Lou Fringe serves your art of choice.


Theatrical performers (actors, playwrites, directors, technicians), singers and musicians, Dancers, performance artists (movement, spoken word, slam), Vaudeville (circus, burlesque, mime, clowning), fashion and design, young audience performers, buskers/street performers...


Yeah. We want you.


 St. Lou Fringe proudly supports self-producing artists' growth and potential for success.  100% of ticket sales is returned to artists (60% to the performing artist 40% to supporting artists, such as designers).  Festival producers do not receive any royalties from future performances.


 St. Lou Fringe provides unbiased support to all self-producing artists.  In order to do so, STLF does not make any determinations based on content.  Selections are entirely uncensored and unjuried.  Productions are selected on a first-come, first-served basis.  Applications must be filled out correctly and completely to be considered.


 Performance submissions must follow these guidelines:

• Performances no longer than 50 minutes
• Tech that can be reasonably accommodated
• Production fees, if any, (royalties, AEA performance contracts, etc) are the personal cost of the producing artist
• Applications accepted no earlier than January 15 at 12:00am and no later than March 15, 2012

 How it works:

1. You apply. You don't even have to know for sure what your show is...just that you're going to commit to doing one. The first 30 applications are accepted (20 from local artists, 10 from out-of-towners).
2. You decide how many shows:

• 2 shows for $85
• 3 shows for $115
• 4 shows for $150
• Production cost due within five days of your official notice of acceptance into the festival.

3. You do your thang, and walk away with 60% of ticket sales at the door.

What does your production fee get you?

• Festival branding and marketing/publicity
• Performance space, including tech, for 2-4 performances over a four day period
• Professional staff, house managers, and technicians
• Additional benefits for participating productions (discounted access to other productions, invites to private parties and events, etc)
• 60% of door ticket sales

Performance space is assigned based on technical needs, and lottery if necessary.


Special needs and accommodations will be considered, are addressed professionally, and may be discussed with Festival staff at any time. 


Frequently Asked Questions

What if I'm not one of the first 30?

We have a wait list that artists are placed on in order in which application is received. If another production pulls out, violates STLF policy/regulations, or is otherwise ineligible to perform, then the first artist on the wait list will be notified.

Also, entries that are not one of the first 30 are eligible for Fringe d' Fringe performances! If it will work for your production, we're happy to help coordinate for you to do a single performance at a side venue within the greater Midtown area. We also will have busking on the festival grounds – if you can do your piece on the street, feel free to take it there.

I can't pay the production cost up front.

For a very limited number of productions, we can arrange payment plans. Remember, though, that production costs are what's used to ensure that your venue is well equipped, that marketing is solid, and that everything is set in place for you so that you can do your show worry-free.

How many people will see my show?

STLF will market the festival and get people on the grounds. It's up to you to market your production! Feel free to make fliers and posters, send out invites, and talk yourself up. We'll provide you with a STLF logo and a spot on our website.

Wait, it's a five day festival...why are there only four performance dates?

The fifth day of the festival is our HANGOVER DAY. After a whirlwind of art and madness, we will cap it off with...more art and madness. Abridged fan favorite productions, parodies, and festivities galore will bring us to a close for the season, and launch us towards a Year of Fringe in StL.

More questions? Bug us all you like: buzz@stlfringe.com or 314-643-7853(STLF).

And word is out.

Props to the Beacon!