Fringe Festival

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Tips for putting on a Fringe show from the audience perspective

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by Megan Mooney

This is a re-post of an article I wrote after the 2008 Fringe, but it seemed worth repeating, *before* Fringe this time.  I’ve done some editing and additions in this version, but it is still based on the post from last year.

After going to many many many Fringe shows at the Toronto Fringe Festival I’ve noticed some challenges that seem common among Fringe productions.  I thought I’d share some observations and hopefully impart some useful advice.  Or, you know, annoy people.  Whichever…

This isn’t going to be about how to cast, or rehearse for a space you don’t know, or anything like that.  It’s going to cover length, show descriptions and promotion, all from the perspective of an audience member.

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The Toronto Fringe Festival is CHEAP & EASY

From the press release:

The Fringe, Toronto’s largest theatre festival, is geared up and ready to provide the most accessible, exciting and affordable entertainment in town.  There isn’t another place in the city to catch rising stars from around the world, all for under $10, and with 150 productions at 30 venues to choose from, this year there’s something for everyone. 

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Tips on how to put on a Fringe production – from the perspective of an audience member

by Megan Mooney

 

Okay, so this isn’t going to be about how to cast, or rehearse for a space you don’t know, or anything like that.

This is from the perspective of an audience member who went to many many shows. 

Read on to hear me ramble about show length, show descriptions, and promotion.

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