Host a Hamilton Fringe Artist 2023

Become A Billet Host For A Hamilton Fringe Festival Artist

The 2025 Hamilton Fringe Festival has a few out-of-town artists looking for a safe and friendly place to stay during the festival. Hosting a Fringe artist in your home is a fun and meaningful way to be part of the city’s biggest theatre festival. Get to know one or more theatre makers and show them some of that Hamilton hospitality while they’re here.

You also get some great perks! This summer we are offering over $300 worth of gifts and deals to our Billet Hosts to show our gratitude:

One (1) Double Frenzy 20-Show Pass (valued @ $210)
Two (2) Fringe Benefits Buttons (valued @ $10; discounts and deals available through Fringe Benefits partners around town ~$60 added value)
Complimentary food and beverage at the Fringe Boulevard Outdoor Stage & Patio (2 Food & Beverage items per Billet Artist you host; valued @ ~$20)

Hamilton Festival Theatre Company (HFTco) strives to promote knowledge of and access to theatre through its programming and festivals and is committed to educating and fostering appreciation for the theatre arts in Hamilton.

Our key organizational value is to listen to and learn from community stakeholders reflecting a diversity of ages, abilities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, and members of racialized groups.

So we want to ensure that Hamilton Fringe Festival billet hosts create a welcoming space for all of our artistic community.

Please fill out this form to let us know a little more about you and the accommodations you want to share with your guests.

Note: most touring companies will arrive in Hamilton around July 14th and depart around July 28th.

Host Name*

First NameLast Name

Host Pronouns (optional)

We recognize that pronouns may change, may be used only in certain contexts, and some individuals do not use pronouns at all. We invite you to share your pronouns with the HFTco staff and artist(s) you host.

Host Phone Number*

Include area code

Host Email*

example@example.com

Host Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

The first day your accommodations are available:*

MonthDayYear

The last day your accommodations are available:*

MonthDayYear

How many people can you accommodate in total?*

Provide a general description including the type of housing, size, number of beds, and any relevant details that will help us picture where the artist would be staying:*

Will the artist have access to:*

If you answered yes to "parking", please provide details:

Not including Fringe billets, how many people will be living in your home during the Fringe?*

Please provide a bit of information about yourself and other house occupants:*

Are you comfortable sharing your household's COVID-19 vaccine status?*

YesNo

Do you have any pets?*

YesNo

If you have pets, please provide details on the type and number of animals:

Does anyone in the home smoke (indoors or outdoors)?*

YesNo

Are you willing to host members of the LGBTQIAA+ community?*

YesNo

Are you willing to host someone who smokes?*

YesNo

Are you willing to host someone who is sober?

YesNo

Please describe the accessibility of your space:

Examples: are there stairs to the sleeping area/kitchen/bathroom, how large are the washrooms, is the space fragrance-free or lots of scent present (frequent use of candles, perfume, etc), consider noise levels and times of day it might be noisier or quieter, are there any particularly bright lights or dimly lit areas, etc

Will the artist have a key to come and go?*

YesNo

What are your house rules?*

Examples: wash your own linens, showers after 7pm, enter at the front door only, etc

Are there any other factors we need to know that will help us find the best match for you? *

Ex: Gender preferences, you work late nights, there’s a curfew, artist must provide bedding, there is/is not air conditioning, you’d love to show someone the city, etc.

The information on this form is being collected by Hamilton Festival Theatre Company solely for the purpose of fulfilling the objectives of the Hamilton Fringe billet program. Your information is confidential and will not be shared with any other individual or organization.

I Agree:*

Yes, I consent to the use of my details for this purposeYes, Hamilton Fringe may contact me for future volunteer opportunities

Thank you for submitting a Billet Host Information Form.

We will be in touch with next steps.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us:
info@hftco.ca or christopher@hftco.ca
289-698-2234

You can print a copy of this form for your records

Billet Host Info Survey