About the Fest.
When did the Toronto Fringe Festival start and how long does it last every year?
It started in 1989 and it lasts 5 days
How did Ins Choi get his play into the festival
winning the new plays contest
What is the prize of winning the New Play Contest?
$1,500 and a free slot to perform at the Fringe festival
Is the admission process juried?
No
Where did the Fringe Movement start?
Edinburgh, Scotland
What is “artistic freedom"?
Artists & performers are given the freedom to create w/o outside influence or judgement.
What is the name of the past winner of the New Play Contest and the title of her play?
“Women of the Fur Trade” -Frances Koncan
How many phases does the admission process have?
2, BONUS 100 if they say what those 2 are
Where did the Fringe Movement get its name from
Events playing on the fringes of festivals
What is the “fringe” community?
Term to describe a collective of independent theatre artists, performers, etc who participate in the Toronto Fringe Festival.
What are three requirements for an applicant’s play in the New Play Contest?
90 minutes long, in English, and must be original
What are the three main methods of getting your play into the Fringe Festival?
general admission, unconventional/satellite venues, winning new play contest