“FRINGENTLY” Asked Questions

When is the festival?

The 22^nd Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival will be held May 15 – 28, 2013.

Our Festival Policies:

• No Button = No show entry (no exceptions)
• No Late Entry to shows (no exceptions)
• No refunds given for any reason other than show cancellation (no exceptions)
• No ticket exchanges made (no exceptions)
• No outside food or beverage is allowed inside any venue.
• Alcoholic beverage purchased in the Green Lawn may not leave the fenced lawn area.
• No food or drink allowed inside the Orlando REP (SILVER and GREEN Venues)
• Beverages are allowed in our venues in the Lowndes Shakespeare Center (PINK, BROWN, RED, PURPLE, YELLOW, ORANGE, and BLUE) and may be purchased inside the lobby. Beverages may also be purchased and brought into Theatre Downtown (GOLD) and the Venue (BLACK).

Festival Payment Policies:

• Checks are only accepted at “Fans of the Fringe” table for donations.
• Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Discover for show tickets, artwork, and donations
• Cash only for buttons
• Cash only for Beer Tent
• Cash only for Merchandise.
• An ATM is available on the Lawn (next to the Beer Tent) and inside the upper lobby of the Lowndes Shakespeare Center
• There is a $1.25 ticket surcharge for each ticket purchased online and a $1 ticket surcharge for each ticket purchased at the Fringe Box Office regardless of payment type (this money goes to the ticketing company, not Fringe).

Show Policies:

• All Fringe shows start on time and once the doors are closed, no entry is allowed. Please give yourself plenty of time to get to your shows. Lines can be long, so buying your tickets online in advance is strongly suggested and encouraged! PLEASE PLAN AHEAD FOR PARKING.
• If a show runs over its allotted time, it will be cut off. We are on a tight schedule with the large number of shows in the festival.  Please understand this may happen.
• No unapproved photography or video recording devices of any kind allowed in theatres.
• Please put cell phones to vibrate in the theatres.
• For those of you from the Stone Age, please silence your pagers.
• No texting during shows.
• There is no re-entry to venues allowed.

What are the operating hours of the festival?

Box Office hours on weekdays are 4 PM-Midnight and on weekends 10 AM-Midnight.  On May 27 & 28, the Box Office is open one hour before the start of the first scheduled show, and will close promptly at the start of the last show.  Orlando Fringe Box offices are located in the lower-lobby of The Lowndes Shakespeare Center, the back lobby of The Orlando REP, the main lobby of Theatre Downtown, and the lobby of The Venue.

Do I need a Fringe button?

A Fringe button is required to enter any Fringe show within any venue for anyone 13 years and older.  A Fringe button is not required for children 12 and under.  The button costs $9 (cash only) and is a one-time purchase. Button proceeds go directly to support the Fringe.  Fringe buttons cannot be purchased online.  Buttons can be purchased at any of the Fringe Box Offices and various Fringe Merchandise Booths located throughout the Festival.

Can I buy tickets online?

Yes!  Visit www.OrlandoFringe.org

How much are tickets?

Each performing group determines their own ticket price. The tickets range from Free – $11. There is a $1.25 ticket surcharge for each ticket purchased online and a $1 ticket surcharge for each ticket purchased at the Fringe Box Office regardless of payment type. 100% of Box Office sales go directly to the artists in the show you purchase tickets for.

Are any discounts offered?

Yes. The artists themselves decide if they offer a discount and what kind of discount it is. Discounts apply only when purchasing tickets in person at the Fringe Box Office. Discounts are $2 off the regular ticket price.

Is there parking?

There is FREE parking (about 500 spaces) within the Loch Haven Park facilities. It is on a first come, first serve basis. There is a limited amount of free street parking around Loch Haven Park and Ivanhoe Village. Check the Mills 50 area for additional free Fringe parking. You may also try one of the local parking garages which are just a short walk to all of our Loch Haven facilities. No parking can happen on the grass within the park or within the no parking zones.   Allow yourself plenty of time to park, get your tickets and get to your venues.

What are the show ratings and what do they mean?

Show ratings are determined by the artists, not The Fringe. Shows are required to list their warnings. No one under 18 will be allowed into a mature show without a parent or legal guardian. Remember, Fringe is uncensored.

• FAMILY FRIENDLY: G-rated
• GENERAL AUDIENCE: All-ages. No material harsher than you would see on regular non-cable TV.
• G-14: Some mild warnings associated.  Appropriate for 14 and older.
• MATURE: If a show is mature, it means that it has warnings associated with it: Language, violence, adult themes, content, nudity etc.

How long are the shows?

Artists determine the length of their shows. Most Fringe shows are 60 minutes long.  No show exceeds 90 minutes.

Are the Fringe venues handicap accessible?

Yes. All venues can accommodate for wheelchair needs. Please speak to the Venue Captain to assist you with early seating.

Is there food at Fringe?

Yes. Vendors offer a wide range of food choices from exotic to traditional. Meat lovers and vegetarians alike will find something to tempt their palate.

How do I sign up to volunteer?

Sign up by filling out the form and choosing “Become a Volunteer” from the drop down menu of orlandofringe.org or e-mail our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@orlandogringe.org or stop by Studio C located inside the Lowndes Shakespeare Center during the festival.