Kids Fringe and Orlando Fringe Return to Orlando in May
Kids Fringe and Orlando Fringe Return to Orlando in May – The 32nd annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival presented by City Beverages is less than one month away, and Orlando Fringe invites everyone to celebrate the festival’s official opening, Tuesday, May 16 at 7pm at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Orange Venue at Lowndes Shakespeare Center. After the ceremony, attendees can enjoy the National and International Artists’ Teaser Show and watch two-minute live teaser performances for touring shows representing nine countries and over 17 states.
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What:
Orlando Fringe Festival returns to Loch Haven Park in Orlando, Florida on May 16-29, 2023. Orlando Fringe is a 14-day immersive cultural experience featuring over 2,000 ticketed performances spanning every genre imaginable, such as dance, spoken word, musicals, comedy and much more. Free festival highlights include the Outdoor Stage music festival, Visual Fringe art on display throughout festival grounds and Kids Fringe play and entertainment for the young and young-at-heart weekends May 20-21 and May 27-28.
The festival unites local, national and international artists with the Central Florida community, creating a uniquely diverse arts experience. As the longest-running Fringe theatre festival in the United States, Orlando Fringe is founded on being: 100% uncensored, 100% unjuried, 100% accessible, 100% inclusive and 100% of all tickets go directly back to the artists. The theme for this year is “Festival Beautiful”.
Anchored at the main festival campus in Loch Haven Park, the festival features venues at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, Orlando Repertory Theatre and the Orlando Museum of Art. This year expands the festival with the addition of Fringe ArtSpace in Downtown Orlando on historic Church Street. BYOV’s (“Bring Your Own Venues”) return as partner venues, which include The Abbey, Renaissance Theatre
Company, Hamburger Mary’s and The Starlite Room @ Savoy, along with various site-specific venues chosen by artists.
This year’s festival marks the exciting return of Outdoor Stage theme nights and cabanas on the lawn. Patrons with a cabana will have a dedicated tent all day with seating, complimentary drinks and bar service. The free lawn will feature multiple food vendors, a full service bar with Fringe’s own custom Hazy IPA beer brewed by Ivanhoe Park Brewing “Curtains Up 2023”, as well as interactive games and activation. In addition to digital programs, printed programs will return, as well as enhanced accessibility and shuttle service between venues for the whole festival. Orlando Fringe is also proud to welcome back “Fringers of the Future”, which gives middle and high schools students the opportunity to participate in a special lottery, and if their school is chosen, they receive three performance slots during the festival, and 100% of ticket proceeds are returned to their program.
“Here we go Orlando Fringe 2023!” says Orlando Fringe Executive Director Alauna Friskics and Festival Producer Tempestt Halstead. “We are so excited to present the best festival ever this year with so many fantastic new and returning festival favorites, and we look forward to seeing everyone for two weeks of incredible shows, art, activities, memories and fun with family and friends – that is always uniquely Fringe.
Where and When:
May 16-29, 2023 | Loch Haven Park
More Information:
For more information on Orlando Fringe 2023 and to purchase tickets, visit www.orlandofringe.org, and contact the Box Office: 407-648-0077.
Purchase tickets at:
https://orlandofringe.virtuallyfringe.com/show/210954/NationalInternational-Teaser-Show-and-Ribbon-Cutting-Ceremony.
Don’t forget to check out the 2023 Florida Kids and Family Expo August 12-13, 2023 at the Orange County Convention Center. Tickets are on sale now! Click here for details.
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