Indy Fringe Festival by indystar

IndyFringe is a rollicking celebration of theatre old and new, edgy and not-so edgy that happens over 11 days, August 14-24, in the Mass Ave Cultural District. It features eight stages presenting comedy, cabaret, dance, drama, magic, music and multi-media performances. The festival exploded in Indianapolis ten years ago and has grown into an annual cultural attraction that continues to draw in record audiences.

Don’t miss out!

Buy tickets for an eclectic group of shows, or just come hang out in the Beer Tent. IndyFringe brings the subculture to the surface.

What makes IndyFringe unique? It is extremely rare for performers at any venue to have full artistic freedom and even more rare to receive a percentage of the box office. Over the past nine years IndyFringe performers have earned $850,000 from box office. These two things are what set IndyFringe apart from other organizations and make it truly unique.

How to Fringe:

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1. Pick Some Plays

What can I do at the Fringe? THEATRE PERFORMANCES See a show! Read descriptions, synopses and reviews to find something that interests you, or try your luck and see something outside your comfort zone.

2. Buy a Ticket

INDOOR SHOWS IndyFringe theatres are located both on and off Massachusetts Avenue in air-conditioned theaters. Refer to the map on pg 20. OUTDOOR SHOWS Outdoor performances take place at the Outdoor Tent, on the corner of Mass Ave and St Clair Street. See page 22 for more information. Admission is FREE but please be generous with a donation as you enter. STREET PERFORMANCES AND BUSKERS A variety of performances are taking place around Mass Ave — remember to tip the Buskers! These folks can be anything from Musicians, Poets and Storytellers, to Magicians, Fire Jugglers and Hoopers. They come from all walks of life and bring fun, and entertainment with them. They want to share their art-form with the world on the oldest stage in the world. The oldest stage in the world is outside! In the streets, on the sidewalks, and in the parks — this is where theatre began a long time ago, and these Buskers are living out a tradition that has been passed down through the ages.

• Tickets are available at the door half an hour before the show starts.

• Shows start on time. Remember we will not admit latecomers to any Fringe performance under any circumstance!

3. Find Your Fringe Theater

• Check out the venue map on page 20. Once you get to Mass Ave, drop off the car. All sites are within walking distance of one another.

4. Make Fringeships

• There’s half an hour between each performance. Take advantage of it! Talk to people about shows, connect with performers on social media, and post about your adventure at #Fringe14

5. Share the Love

• If you have fun, use #Fringe14 to tell your friends about us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you have lots of fun, consider supporting IndyFringe by donating at any Fringe Festival location or at indyfringe. org/donate-fringe

• Part of the Fringe experience is to see something new. Word of mouth is a great way to select a Fringe show – so don’t be shy! Ask someone.

• Read the warnings and descriptions and then see something outside your comfort zone – be bold – be courageous - see something outrageous.

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BEER TENT Located at the historic fire station at 748 Massachusetts Avenue. Persons aged under 21 are allowed access to the tent. Only those aged 21 and over, wearing a wrist band, will be served beer or wine. For more information and hours of operations, go to indyfringe.org.

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• This program has all you need to know about the plays and other festival events. If it’s not enough, check us out on Facebook, Twitter, or www.indyfringe.org for more information.