FRINGE ITALIA OFF EXCHANGE AWARD
Sponsored by Fringe Italia Off in Italy
Description
We are thrilled to continue a partnership with the Fringe Italia Off. In this exciting exchange we continue to celebrates the art that connects us globally. Fringe Italia Off is looking for a Hollywood Fringe show where language does not create a barrier.
Must submit the application form here NO LATER THAN JUNE 13 to be considered: Fill out form here
More About Fringe Italia Off
Fringe Italia Off is a vibrant cultural project that blends the performing arts with place-making and off-season cultural tourism, and creates a powerful bridge between Milan and Catania, two cities brought together by their respective Fringe Festivals—Fringe Milano Off (since 2016) and Fringe Catania Off (since 2022).
At the heart of Fringe Italia Off is the desire to foster a network that unites independent artists, performance spaces, theaters, and audiences. The project not only showcases innovative and diverse performances, but also engages directly with local communities, having a tangible social impact across age groups and neighborhoods. From students to seniors, Fringe Italia Off makes culture accessible, relevant, and engaging.
Fringe Italia Off’s mission goes beyond the stage. It strives to democratize access to live performance, bring cultural offerings to peripheral and disadvantaged areas, and develop new, diverse audiences. Special attention is given to youth, vulnerable populations, and the elderly. The project supports dialogue between artists and professionals, boosts cultural tourism, and highlights both the tangible and intangible heritage of the regions it touches. It also promotes a model of cultural vitality that strengthens neighborhoods through art, empathy, and shared experiences.
Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Be local to California
- Have a show/crew of 4 people or fewer
- Be willing to bring a tech to run your show (included in the four total people) or have super low tech requirements to run your show.
- If your show is text-heavy, you must be willing to work with the Italia Off team to create subtitles for your show.
- Have at least one performance scheduled June 19-29, or can provide a recording of the show if requested.
- Be willing to travel to Catania and/or Milano, Italy in 2026 to perform your show
- The show must be no more than two hours total, including set-up, performance, and strike
- The awarded show would be responsible for transportation and accommodation. This award only covers festival performance cost.
- Awarded show must obtain and cover the cost of necessary Visas to travel and work as a performer in AUS. (Hollywood Fringe will help applicant through the process.)
- Must submit application form here NO LATER THAN JUNE 13 to be considered: Fill out form here
Methodology
The participating festival makes a final decision based on input from a group of adjudicators organized to see all shows that pique the partner festival’s interest and meet all requirements.
Reward
This year’s award includes:
- Free registration for participation in person at the Catania Off and/or Milano Off Festival’s in 2026
- Venue Space
- Marketing Support
- Mentorship through the Festival process
- Fringe Italia Off will help facilitate finding accommodation free of charge for the artists through their hosting program (because the hosting program is volunteer based it can’t be guaranteed)
