Key Points . . . Read!

1. $290.00 - is the registration fee - however, only $50.00 must accompany this application. The rest must be paid during the Fringe ($240.00). Usually from your box offce. This fee is much less than other Fringes.
2. $1.00 - surcharge per ticket. The Fringe has expenses to offset, plus potential taxes and GST.
3. $10.00 - maximum ticket price. This includes the $1.00 surcharge. Groups are advised to be considerate.
4. All questions must be answered. Incomplete; no acceptance. Unsure of details; reasonable estimate/guestimate. If the question does not apply, write “N/A” - where appropriate.
5. Only one show per application form. If your group is entering more than one show, use separate forms.
6. Groups/performers will not always be accepted on a frst come basis or on artistic criteria but on general criteria . . . geo/ethnic/sex etc., i.e., because this is an Atlantic Fringe to comply with government grant criteria, we need a certain number of plays from Atlantic Canada. The fnal decision will be the Fringe director. If there are too many entries, there will be a waiting list decided on the earliest date received. We hope to have 6-7 venues and 40 shows. Almost always FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
7. Deadline for applications is July 7th, 2010. Get it in early! Energize Now! REMEMBER. You are the supreme commander - whatever you want to put on, goes on.
8. All international/U.S. groups must pay 15% performance duty. You can apply for a waiver to Revenue Canada. Your responsibility.

Here’s What We Do

• Provide a venue/stage with basic sound, lighting, seating, venue technician and technical set-up time.
• Provide box office management services to sell tickets and deal with audiences. This includes hard tickets and cash floats to make change. You must use our ticket seller.
• Place your show into the Fringe festival schedule and the official Fringe program, with blurb/write-up of your choice.
• Return to you/your company all box office receipts - not including the $1.00 per ticket surcharge, within 48 hours of the closing of the Fringe Festival.
• Other; marketing, media launch/opening.

Here’s What You Do

• Complete and return this application with $50.00 (rest of fee - $240.00 to be paid at festival).
• Prepare your show and bring it to the Fringe.
• Be responsible for your own specific publicity - poster, brochure, hand-outs, advertising, etc.
• Be responsible for your own personnel/volunteers in set-up, take down, stage management, etc.
• Provide accurate information when needed by the Festival.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY, or, better yet, type your application form and keep a copy for yourself.

Any questions about the Fringe or application, please call/fax us - Ken Pinto - 1-902-435-4837/Cell 1-902-471-7081
(Late night calls -after 10:30 pm AST - leave message at Dalhousie Theatre Department - 902-494-2233)
Fax: 1-902-490-5950 or fun@atlanticfringe.ca. Or write to:

“All plays are about the same thing - the chickens come home to roost.” . . . Arthur Miller
“One reason, the Fringe has energy is because it’s a lunatic-free enterprise.” . . . Ken Brown
“Everybody is an actor, from the split second we wake up and make a move, we act...all of us.” . . . Mickey Rooney
“It’s a place where you can actually go and try everything. The stress is on the process, not the result.” . . . Keith Kemp

Complete the (easy) online application form below, or click here to download the (hard-copy) PDF version (604kb) APPLICATION FORM
1. Name:
Address:
City:		Province/State:
Country:		Postal/Zip Code:
Telephone (daytime):		Telephone (evening):
Website Address:		Email Address:
2. Title of Show:
3. Playwright / Author / Originator:
4. Type of Show: (check which best describes your show)
Play - Drama   Play - Comedy   Dance   Musical/Opera   Music/Cabaret	Improv/Sketch/Stand-up Comedy Performance Art/Mixed Media Poetry/Storytelling Mime/Mask/Clowning Magic/Juggling
5. Which best describes your show?
For Younger Audiences   Parental Guidance	For All Ages Mature Audiences Only
6. Is your production a new work?
Yes	No
7. Do you have production rights to your show?
Yes                    No, and don't need to                      No, but I will!
8.   All Fringe shows must have permission to perform from the author or author’s agent and professional associations such as    EQUITY, ACTRA, SOCAN, etc. if you belong to them. This is your responsibility. The Fringe will not knowingly allow a    company to perform without the rights.    Do you have permission to perform from your professional association(s)?   Yes     No, and don't need to     No, but I will!
9. Brief Description of Your Production: (For publicity/media/interesting angles/insights appreciated)     A more detailed description from the Fringe program will be requested later. Be straightforward.     Include press clippings / photos, if possible.
10. Estimated Running Time of Your Show       Including Intermissions:                  Minutes
11. Number of Intermissions:                     0     1     2
12. Number in Cast:	Number in Crew:
** PLEASE NOTE: It is strongly recommended that each group / performer provide one production/stage manager. It is advised      that each group / performer provide one Front-of-the-House person to assist our theatre managers prior to each performance.
13. Ticket Prices ** IMPORTANT: The maximum ticket price is $10.00 - including $1.00 surcharge. You may charge $3.00 up to $10.00; your group      will receive one dollar less than your indicated price. You will be charged one dollar on any complimentary tickets you issue.
Please check off the ticket price of your choice.  You may choose only one!!                    $3     $4     $5     $6     $7     $8     $9     $10
14. What is the minimum number of shows required for you to bring your show to the Fringe?                  0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14      Please think carefully - if we cannot accommodate your minium request, we assume that you will not be willing to      appear at the Fringe. The festival is 10 days long, beginning Thursday, September 2, partly shutting down Tuesday/      Wednesday, September 7/8, restarting Thursday, September 9 to Sunday, September 12. In the interests of fairness, all      groups will be scheduled into a variety of time slots, i.e., some matinees, some evenings, some late nights.
15. Are you willing to do extra performances should space      become available?     Yes     No
16. Are you interested in performing outdoors?     Yes     No
17. Special considerations: (important aspects, problems, etc.)
18. Spaces are set up with basic sound, lighting and seating.      Please be aware that you will be charged a non-refundable damage fee for any additional equipment that has to be      supplied by the Fringe, including pianos. A more detailed form asking for precise technical needs will be sent later.      List any additional technical needs that you may anticipate:
**PLEASE NOTE: Please be aware that if your company is accepted into the Atlantic Fringe Festival, this application will be considered a signed agreement between you and the Festival. Performers/companies may withdraw from the Festival without penalty until Wednesday July 7th, 2010. After that date, companies who withdraw forfeit their initial $50.00 fee. Performers/groups that are unable to be accepted will have their fee returned. All performing companies agree to adhere to the laws of Nova Scotia and the policies, procedures and safety restrictions of the Atlantic Fringe Festival. The Festival reserves the right to cancel any or all performances of any performing companies not adhering to these regulations.
Signed (for the Company/Group/Troupe):   (type your name) Dated: