• 2027 Cincinnati Fringe Festival Application


  • Hello Intrepid Fringe Applicant!

    We are so glad that you're applying to be a part of the 2027 Cincinnati Fringe Festival.

    Before you fill out this lengthy form, please make sure you have read over the 2027 Applicant Handbook, available at cincyfringe.com and on the Cincy Fringe App. Even if you've applied before, you'll want to review these documents to be aware of changes and be fully prepared.

    There's a lot to think about here, so please take your time with this process.

    Please answer each applicable question to the very best of your ability and with as much information as possible.

    Finally, once you have paid the pay-what-you-wish application fee and submitted this application you will receive a copy of your submission as confirmation, exactly as you see it here. And if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to bridget@knowtheatre.com.

  • Application Category

    Your project may be considered for multiple categories: Primary Lineup, Special Event, Fringe In Development, or Kids' Fringe. To manage high demand, we limit applicants to one application per category, per application period.
  • I am applying for my project to be considered for the following category or categories:*
  • Are you applying as a Local or Out-of-Town Artist?*

  • NOTE: Locals are defined as living within a 90 minute drive of Cincinnati.

  • Applicant Information

    Every application is reviewed by 3 jurors. At least 2 of these jurors share a demographic background with the applicant (gender, race, age, sexual orientation, and disability status). To do this fairly, the Cincy Fringe Producer matches jurors to applicants by demographic background before review begins. The jurors themselves never see this information or any other personal details about the applicant.
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  • Primary Contact Pronouns
  • Is the Primary Contact an artist who identifies as Black, Indigenous, or a person of color?*
  • Is the Primary Contact an artist who identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community?*
  • Does the Primary Contact identify as disabled or as a person with a disability?*
  • What age range does the Primary Contact belong to?*
  • Artist Identity
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  • Secondary Contact Pronouns
  • Is the Secondary Contact an artist who identifies as Black, Indigenous, or a person of color?*
  • Is the Secondary Contact an artist who identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community?*
  • Does the Secondary Contact identify as disabled or as a person with a disability?*
  • What age range does the Secondary Contact belong to?*
  • Are you a U.S. based artist?*

  • Production Details

  • Which of these describes your show's status, should it be accepted to the 2027 Cincy Fringe?*
  • What is the current status of the work you are submitting?*
  • Show Categorization*
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  • How would you classify your show? Please provide three descriptive words to classify your show. (e.g., comedy, drama, gender politics, LGBTQIA+, political/current events, satire, experimental, etc.)
  • Content Warnings (Please note that we will revisit this for audience purposes but these warnings will be used for Juror purposes) i.e. Dementia, SA, Child Death etc.
  • Rating*

  • Note for Out-of-Town Applicants:
    Because billeting space is limited, group size is one of the factors we consider when curating out-of-town applicants. Please only include members of your team that will be NECESSARY for EVERY PERFORMANCE. 

  • Samples and Materials

  • As detailed in the Application FAQ Guide, this application has required and optional samples/materials. Please make sure that you are submitting ALL appropriate documents based on the type of show you're presenting, along with whatever else you think the jury might find helpful.

    NOTE: To give our jurors enough information to fairly adjudicate your project, you must either provide a 10 page script sample OR a show outline (for unfinished works at the time of application).

  • Required Materials

  • REQUIRED:

    • Cover Letter - Spend a page telling us why your passion and creativity should be displayed at the Cincy Fringe (.pdf, .doc, .docx ONLY)
    • If your show is SCRIPTED:
      • Submit a 10-page script sample - Must be from the production you are currently submitting. (.pdf, .doc, .docx ONLY)
    • If your show is DEVISED or a WORK IN PROGRESS:
      • Submit an outline that is a maximum of 10 pages (.pdf, .doc, .docx ONLY)
    • Musicals ONLY: Submit up to 3 song samples (.mp3, .aac, .m4a ONLY).
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  • Optional Materials

  • OPTIONAL

    • Any Show:
      • You may submit video samples up to 10 minutes to support the case for your show. (Must be a streaming link)
      • Previous Press: Reviews or press articles for this production (must be a single .pdf file).
      • Additional Materials - Anything you think might support your previous work as an artist or sell the show i.e. Media Kits, Reviews, Production Photos, your Theatre CV, Curriculum, etc. (.pdf, .doc., .docx. ONLY).
      • If you wish to submit a full script to consider with your application, please email it to rmoodie@knowtheatre.com after you submit your application.

    NOTE: If you are unable to upload media files for video, photo, and audio samples, you can provide links to streaming versions below. 

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  • Past Fringe Credits

  • Have you produced at other Fringe Festivals? Let us know when and where and what show.

  • Tech Elements

  • Remember that the Fringe is all about bare bones theatrical performance and minimalist spectacle.

    Keep your technical requirements to the essentials; if your show can't fit within the constraints of a Fringe, we won't be able to accept you. And if you spring big tech needs on us after the fact, we won't be able to accommodate them.

  • Playing space sizes vary from venue to venue, regardless of audience capacity. Based solely on the amount of space your production needs, not other technical requirements, select all dimensions below that could work.*
  • Will you require THEATRICAL LIGHTING for your production?*
  • Please detail your Lighting needs and/or anticipated cues.*
  • Will you require a SOUND SYSTEM for your production?*
  • Will you need any of the following audio inputs?
  • If you checked off any of the above, please let us know how many of each you'll need.
  • Will you be using PROJECTIONS/VIDEO in your production?*
  • Please detail any items that will require on-site storage, including width, height, and length. Please note that storage space is limited.*

  • Availability

    We know it can be tough this early on to predict the exact dates and times you'll be available, but we need to know at least how many days overall you intend to be here, along with your Venue Capacity preferences, as those two factors determine your eligibility and what your maximum number of performances would be.

  • PLEASE NOTE:
    The Festival runs 6/4-6/19/27

    Primary Lineup shows MUST be available for at least 9 consecutive days within those dates to be eligible for the maximum amount of total performances.

    ALL productions must be available for a tech rehearsal between 6/1 and 6/10.

  • As it affects your maximum performance total, please select all Venue Capacity options you would be willing to accept.*

  • Extracurricular

    If your time isn't completely consumed by your production, we've got a couple other ways you and your artists can be involved with Fringe! There will be additional opportunities to submit ideas if you're accepted, but for now feel free to give us any details behind a workshop you may want to teach or a way you might want to lend your talents to our Fringe Late Night events.

  • Application Fee

  • Pay-What-You-Wish Application Fee*

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