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Fringe& at the Festival

  • THE FRINGE EXCHANGE: SAFER SPACES

    Our Rights and the Arts

    Saturday, May 18th | 6 PM | FREE | COURTYARD STAGE

    What are the best ways to create safer spaces for people of all backgrounds? Join George Wallace of The Center Orlando, Aquanza Cadogan of TimeCapsuleForTheCulture, and Commissioner Patty Sheehan for a conversation about the work they do to create safer spaces in our community, the challenges they face and the dreams they have. Moderated by Desiree Montes.

    Moderator: Desiree Montes

    Panelists: Patty Sheehan, George Wallace, Aquanza Cadogan

  • FRINGE& COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS: LET’S TAKE THIS THING ON THE ROAD! THE TRANSITION FROM LOCAL ARTIST TO TOURING ARTIST

    Thursday, May 23rd | 5 PM | FREE | COURTYARD STAGE

    Have you ever dreamed of taking your Fringe show beyond Orlando? Join touring artists Chase Padgett, Bruce Costello, Erika Kate MacDonald,Paul Strickland, and Holly Brinkman in a conversation about the learnings, challenges and joys of being a touring artist. Moderated by Michael Marinaccio.

    Moderator: MIchael Marinaccio

    Panelists include: Chase Padgett, Bruce Costella, Erika Kate MacDonald, Paul Strickland, Holly Brinkman

  • FRINGE& COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS: THE IMPORTANCE OF QUEER ART IN F****** FLORIDA

    Saturday, May 25th | 5 PM | FREE | COURTYARD STAGE

    Join Representative Anna Eskamani, Marcus Williams, and Clark Levi in a conversation about the history of Queer art in Fringe and how that shapes the art we make today. Moderator Ciara Hannon.

    Moderator: Ciara Hannon

    Panelists include: Anna Eskamani, Marcus Williams, Clark Levi


Fringe Lore Hosted by Paula Wigham and Lisa Hardt

Monday May 20th | 7pm | FREE | Courtyard Stage

It's a fun free event!

Description: Fringers past, present and future, join us! Tell and hear stories of 30+ years of The Orlando Fringe!

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What is Fringe&?

Fringe& is a year-round program that provides experiential learning opportunities for artists, patrons, & the community, including workshops, mentorship, panels, summits, potlucks, play, networking and more!