Registration Deadline on Sunday!

Greetings, Fringers!

It’s that time of year again: Get ready to imagine, create, explore, and produce. Fringe 2012 registration is upon us and everyone is welcome to join the adventure.

Fringe registration opens today with a deadline of April 1 to make it into the printed guide. The festival itself runs from June 14-24 with a week of press previews preceding it. Check out this article for all festival dates and deadlines.

As many of you know by now, the Fringe is an open-access festival meaning anyone with an idea and a venue can register; we turn no one away. If you can find a venue in Hollywood and have the drive to produce a show, you can Fringe.

For those of you interested in joining us for our third season, please read the below information carefully. Even for you veterans, there have been a few subtle changes to take note. As always, give us a shout at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Don’t wait for April 1 to get started as venue bookings can take weeks. We strongly suggest beginning the process as early as possible.

The new programs we launched in 2011 are returning. For those of you with a film in tow, make sure to apply to our Fringe [Film] program. Last year’s launch was a great success. And, of course, our Fringe Family program returns to provide kid-friendly programming for tomorrow’s arts patrons.

Good luck booking your venues and happy Fringe season!

Ben Hill, Festival Director
Hollywood Fringe Festival 2012

REGISTERING with the FRINGE

Registration is a three-step process. Follow these steps and you are well on your way to Fringe glory.

Step 1: Create your project

You will need an online home for your project. This is your hub for selling tickets, collecting reviews, displaying persuasive marketing content and much more. It’s a five minute process and costs absolutely nothing. Simply visit www.HollywoodFringe.org/add_project to get started.

Step 2: Apply to Venues

We have assembled some mighty fine venues in the Hollywood area for your consideration. It is your responsibility to contact venues and reach a booking agreement. Each venue is different; some curate based on their resident company’s aesthetic, some accept all comers on a first-come-first-served basis, some are a mixture of both.

Check out our list of venues and click the “apply now” button on those that you like (it’s at the top of each venue’s dedicated page). Following up with a phone call never hurts.

Don’t get discouraged if it takes a little while to complete this step – venue transactions are never easy (as any seasoned producer will tell you). If you get frustrated, feel free to contact us and we will happily help you find a home.

None of the venues listed on the Fringe website strike your fancy? Not to worry, you can bring your own venue so long as it sits within the geographical Fringe zone.

Step 3: Register with the Fringe

Once you have your venue(s) booked, there’s only one last step to official Fringedom: Registering with the festival. This simple online process provides a bevy of benefits including a listing in our printed guide, access to support, many media sponsorship deals for inexpensive promotion, and much more.

Once your venue booking is finalized, the option to register will appear on your project page (you will also be notified via email).

Need more info? There is much to read in the learn section of our website. And of course, if you ever need help contact us at [email protected] . We are here to help you succeed!