History
In 2004 the Fringe Festival was
kicked-off with a standing-room only audience late Thursday
night during the SETC 55th Convention. Performances for
the following two days showcased a wide variety of work
at SETC. From one-person shows and experimental theatre
to theatre for youth productions and state festival runner-up
performances, audiences continued to come and enjoy theatre.
The festival has become a convention favorite, and continues in 2011.
Who can Perform?
All sectors of our theatre world - professional, educational,
theatre for youth, theatre by youth, community theatres,
etc. (Some of the work will be from the state Secondary School
and Community Festivals; It is up to the judges at each
festival to recommend work. The most suitable work for a
"fringe" festival might not be the runner-up or alternate
production.)
Who
Selects the Productions?
The Program Chair, Steve Bayless, will select the performances in
order to produce a program that is varied by type, origin,
intention, audience and geography.
How Long Should
the Performance Be?
The time slot for each production
in the Fringe Festival is 1 1/2 hours.
This includes set-up
and strike. Rehearsal time is not scheduled.
Important Details:
- Remember that all work displayed at the Fringe must
supply appropriate rights and royalty information.
- All participants must be members of SETC and be registered
for the Convention. All production costs are the responsibility
of the production company.
Fringe Festival 2011:
Congratulations to Fringe Festival 2011 selected productions. See schedule and descriptions below.
How to participate for 2012:
Productions interested in participating must apply and be accepted for inclusion in the festival.
Deadline: November 15, 2011
2012 Fringe Festival Application available in June, 2011
(Shows will be chosen by December 15, 2011)
Eighth Annual Fringe Festival
Hilton Atlanta Downtown, Grand Ballroom East
Thursday, March 3rd - Saturday, March 5th, 2011
THURSDAY, MARCH 3RD
Midnight
Put It in the Scrapbook
University of Georgia
Put it in the Scrapbook - Directed and performed by George Contini, Put It In The Scrapbook explores the life and career of famed female impersonator Julian Eltinge. Facing debt and obscurity, an aging Eltinge recalls his career in Vaudeville, Broadway, and Silent Film while the world begins to view him more as a perversion than an artist.
NOON
Old Dry Frye
Lexington Children’s Theatre, KY
Old Dry Frye - Loosely based on the book by Paul Brett Johnson of the traditional folk tale of Old Dry Frye, the late preacher man with the voracious appetite who comes back to haunt his flock. This is commedia American-style with energetic humor, physical gags, bumbling brothers, a cluck-talking chicken, and a series of uproarious adventures taken on by 13 vibrant characters played by a cast of three.
4 PM
Wings Canteen
WINGS Performing Arts, MS
WINGS Canteen - An original production that celebrates the music and entertainment of the WWII era and honors the sacrifices of the Greatest Generation on the home front and in the military.
7 PM
Out of the Mist...A Dragon
Artistree, Inc./Wood & Strings Theatre, TN
Out of the Mist...A Dragon- A romantic drama unfolds, reaching into the world of myth and legend. Classic Bunraku from Japan and world class puppet styles from Native North America, Indonesia and England depict a young man's journey of self-discovery.
8:30 PM
Maria’s Pictures
University of South Carolina at Lancaster
Maria’s Pictures - Maria, a refugee from the Bosnian War, faces the most horrendous dilemma one human could ever encounter. After suffering tremendous abuse, rape, and loss, Maria must make the decision whether to take her own granddaughter or give her away. The child represents all she loves and all she despises in the world. This piece unravels her difficulties and follows her heart wrenching choice.
10 PM
Mad at Miles: A Black Woman's Guide to Truth
NC A&T State University, Greensboro
Mad at Miles: A Black Woman's Guide to Truth - Pearl Cleage takes an unblinking look at the current state of abusive relationships and battered women. Cleage deals with these issues between men and women and comes up with some insights and solutions that may surprise you, but can also change your life. Mad at Miles highlights the work of Keynote Speaker Pearl Cleage. It is a provocative, contemporary show that focuses on violence against women.
8:45 AM
Rabbit Hole
Cordova High School, TN
Rabbit Hole - A unique drama about a family dealing with the pain and struggle following the tragic death of their young son, Rabbit Hole reveals the depths of human emotions.
10:30 AM
Scooter Thomas Makes It to the Top Of the World
College of Southern Maryland
Scooter Thomas Makes It To the Top Of The World - Dennis receives a call from his mother telling him that his best friend from boyhood, Scooter Thomas, has died. Ultimately, the play looks at the choices we make when youthful expectations meet the realities of adulthood.
NOON
Masquerade
Atlanta Workshop Players
Masquerade - A dynamic, contemporary musical that deals with the important subject of bullying, it advocates nonviolent conflict resolution and has been a catalyst for in-depth discussions within the schools where the play has been performed.